The heated rivalry on the ice during Saturday’s “Cold War” was melted into a night of lines and friends for many.

East Lansing night spots were filled with students, alumni and visitors for the hockey game.

With the temperature at 41 degrees and the wind chill at 32 degrees, people still traveled or stood in line to celebrate the game with friends.

Dave Milligan, owner of Crunchy’s, 254 W. Grand River Ave., said the restaurant was filled at 12:30 p.m.

He said MSU games, especially victories, always bring in a large crowd.

“This restaurant will do very well, we had our best day in sales ever here,” he said.

Communication junior Jason Blake had simple reasons for going to Crunchy’s. He said he didn’t have tickets to the game.

“I came here for the buckets, the polite work staff, food and fun,” he said.

Waterford resident Cheryl Krupa sat with her friend communication junior Tiffany Ray. Both were wearing MSU jerseys in support of the home team.

“Those poor Spartan fans are freezing right now,” she said. “And really, how good do you think you were going to see the game anyway?”

Woody’s Oasis, 211 E. Grand River Ave., had hockey fans sitting under palm trees intent on seeing the outcome of the game.

Bartender Teresa Olivett said business had been steady since 5 p.m. and the house was packed with about 100 people.

“You know it is because everybody is in a good mood,” she said.

Lansing resident David Toomey was perched at the bar with a beer.

“It’s almost bigger than a football game, I am sure of that,” he said

“I had a hard time parking.”

Toby Wollam, manager of Buffalo Wild Wings, 360 Albert Ave., said the night was non-stop with people.

“Our capacity is 275 and we had a line of about 50 from about 2 p.m. until we closed,” the family community services senior said.

Wollam said the atmosphere among patrons was not celebratory after the tie game, but still happy.

“It was probably the busiest night since our store has opened. It was probably one of the top three,” he said.

But indoor businesses were not the only places with lines.

Communication sophomore Shelby Berger, general business junior Blake Boesky and business management junior Jeff Schwartz had a cart on the corner of M.A.C. and Albert avenues selling hot dogs and pizza.

“It gets crazy here, we are hoping to have a good night,” Schwartz said.

The cart had managed to lure a crowd of people with music playing and the smell of food cooking on the grill.

The entrepreneurs had served 35 people since the start of the game.

“People of East Lansing will not go hungry,” Schwartz said.