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May 15, 2008

New MSU hockey assistant rewarded for 'job well done'

Updated Wed 8:41pm

From the frosty banks of Alaska to the humid wetlands of Florida, Brian Renfrew has followed his love for hockey across the United States.

Now, it looks like the well-traveled hockey coach finally has a home.

After five years as an assistant coach for the MSU hockey team, head coach Rick Comley announced Friday the promotion of Renfrew to associate head coach.

“Look at my track and how quickly it’s gotten here, it doesn’t happen like this for a lot of guys,” Renfrew said.

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MSU struggles to find big hits in demanding CMU victory

Freshman shortstop Jonathan Roof attempts to tag out Central Michigan player Rod Helsen, but it is called safe Tuesday during the bottom of the seventh inning at the game in Mount Pleasant. Georgia Rhodes
The State News
Updated Wed 12:01am

Mount Pleasant — The MSU baseball team slugged 14 hits and forced seven pitching changes Tuesday night – usually indicators of a blowout victory.

This time, it was anything but.

Central Michigan had 15 hits and forced nine pitching changes, as they outlasted MSU, 14-6, in an offensive battle at Theunissen Stadium.

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