The MSU hockey team takes on New Hampshire in the first round of the 16-team NCAA Tournament 12 p.m. Saturday in Albany, N.Y. Here's everything you ever wanted to know about New Hampshire… and more.

Head coach: Richard Umile

Umile is in his 16th season behind the New Hampshire bench and has guided the team to five consecutive national tournament appearances. Umile has an all-time record at New Hampshire of 373-185-61.

Season record: 20-12-7 overall, 14-7-6 Hockey East Conference

Nickname: Wildcats

Founded: 1866

Leading scorer: Jacob Micflikier — 16 goals and 26 assists for 42 points

Location: Durham, N.H.

Enrollment: 13,026

Famous alumni: Detroit Red Wings forward Mark Mowers

All-time series: New Hampshire holds a 3-6-0 edge overall in nine games with the Spartans. The Wildcats hold a 3-0 advantage against MSU in NCAA Tournament play. The Spartans have won the last two meetings between the schools, both of which occurred during the 2004-05 season.

Party hearty: New Hampshire is ranked No. 17 in the Princeton's Review of Top Party Schools.