http://statenews.com Stories from The State News en-us Gryphon 2.2.3b-tsn (woodward)/Foundry5 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:08:56 -0500 webmaster@statenews.com http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/team_points_to_chemistry_as_key_in_season_success It’s easy to be friends on the ice. It’s the players’ jobs to work together, communicate and stick up for each other. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:02:57 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/team_points_to_chemistry_as_key_in_season_success http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/hockey_lands_2_recruits_for_2010 Centerman Lee Reimer (Landmark, Manitoba) and goaltender Willie Yanakeff (Jerome, Mich.) signed letters of intent Wednesday to join MSU for the team’s 2010 campaign. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:08:56 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/hockey_lands_2_recruits_for_2010 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/schedule_not_getting_easier_for_no_6_spartans_with_series_vs_irish The treacherous month of November rolls on for the No. 6 MSU hockey team. The Spartans will host No. 14 Notre Dame tonight and travel to Fort Wayne, Ind., on Sunday to face the Irish in a neutral barn, marking the third straight series for the Spartans against a team ranked in the top 15. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:08:17 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/schedule_not_getting_easier_for_no_6_spartans_with_series_vs_irish http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/comley_does_best_to_keep_no_6_spartans_levelheaded_after_signature_sweep If you told players on the MSU hockey team at the beginning of the season they would be the No. 6 ranked team in the country in the middle of November, they wouldn’t have believed you. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:01:10 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/comley_does_best_to_keep_no_6_spartans_levelheaded_after_signature_sweep http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/hockey_team_enjoys_weekend_laurels After sweeping Michigan last weekend, the MSU hockey team jumped seven spots in the USCHO rankings, currently sitting at No. 6 in the national polls released Monday. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:42:25 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/hockey_team_enjoys_weekend_laurels http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/sweep_revenge The tables have turned. Last season, the No. 6 Wolverines had their way with the Spartans, beating MSU in all five meetings and outscoring the Spartans 27-10. But after this weekend’s home-and-home series, the Spartans showed they are far from the team the Wolverines embarrassed last season. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:56:30 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/sweep_revenge http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/young_spartans_dominate_tough_november_slate November was supposed to the toughest month of the year for the No. 14 MSU hockey team. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:53:37 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/young_spartans_dominate_tough_november_slate http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_break_winless_streak_against_um_edgewolverines_32 Those who came to Yost Ice Arena Friday night hoping to witness an on-ice brawl or see some extra chippiness after the whistle didn’t get what they were wishing for. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:55:02 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_break_winless_streak_against_um_edgewolverines_32 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/repairing_a_reputation A split-second decision changed everything. Corey Tropp forever could be remembered for his violent slashing incident against Michigan’s Steve Kampfer last season, which resulted in a season-ending suspension. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:42:50 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/repairing_a_reputation http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/a_rivalry_renewed Underneath the dramatic backstory, there still are two hockey games to be played, and valuable conference points on the line. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:26:16 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/a_rivalry_renewed http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/newcomers_learn_about_rivalry With nine freshman on the No. 13 MSU hockey team’s roster, most of the rookies don’t know what they are getting into this weekend when the team travels to Yost Ice Arena on Friday night to face No. 6 Michigan. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:35:35 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/newcomers_learn_about_rivalry http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/msu_reaping_benefits_of_new_system The No. 17 MSU hockey team was the best team in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) on Thursday night. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:55:17 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/msu_reaping_benefits_of_new_system http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/icers_tie_mavericks_lose_shootout Players on the MSU hockey team didn’t hang their heads when they exited the locker room on Friday night. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:37:01 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/icers_tie_mavericks_lose_shootout http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_cruise_through_oct_prep_for_nov The MSU hockey team is pretty satisfied with its opening month of the season. The No. 17 Spartans (6-2-0 overall, 3-1-0 CCHA) swept Clarkson and Western Michigan and split with Maine and No. 1 Miami. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:23:47 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_cruise_through_oct_prep_for_nov http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/grant_earns_monthly_honor MSU freshman forward Derek Grant was named the CCHA Rookie of the Month on Tuesday. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:20:42 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/grant_earns_monthly_honor http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_score_7_goals_in_sweep The MSU hockey team is giving head coach Rick Comley gray hair. In MSU’s last five games, the final two minutes of regulation decided the game’s outcome, with the Spartans winning three of the five nail-biters. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:29:18 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_score_7_goals_in_sweep http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/icers_tally_first_conference_sweep_defeat_western_michigan_53 The MSU hockey team isn’t making it look easy, but they are getting the job done. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:16:03 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/icers_tally_first_conference_sweep_defeat_western_michigan_53 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/a_second_short_msu_holds_off_western_michigan_21 Two hours and 38 minutes before the official start of Halloween, the No. 20 MSU hockey team received quite the scare. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:36:08 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/a_second_short_msu_holds_off_western_michigan_21 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/fierce_goalie_competition_to_continue_vs_broncos One of the biggest question marks for the MSU hockey team entering this season was between the pipes. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:00:38 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/fierce_goalie_competition_to_continue_vs_broncos http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/halloween_game_vs_western_michigan_may_be_scary_challenge Lawson Ice Arena can be a scary to place to play on a normal night. But on Halloween, with a Blackout in effect and students decked out in their costumes, the home rink of Western Michigan could be downright frightening for the MSU hockey team Saturday night. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:57:29 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/halloween_game_vs_western_michigan_may_be_scary_challenge