Michigan State drops to No. 17 in USCHO poll after gaining one point versus Michigan
Now in the final week of the regular season, Michigan State hockey holds the same USCHO ranking as it did when it first entered the poll Nov. 14 – at No. 17.
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Now in the final week of the regular season, Michigan State hockey holds the same USCHO ranking as it did when it first entered the poll Nov. 14 – at No. 17.
DETROIT – It was almost something worth celebrating.
Throughout the duration of the three hour and three minute matchup between No. 15 Michigan State hockey and No. 5 Michigan on Friday, the archrivals were whistled for a combined 28 penalties.
There are just four games remaining in Michigan State’s regular season schedule, each of which is important for the Spartans’ postseason aspirations. Four teams are currently tied for second place in the Big Ten with 30 points, leaving the margins slim in the battle for home ice advantage.
Michigan State hockey (15-13-2, 9-9-2 Big Ten) has bounced around the USCHO.com top 20 quite a bit since entering the poll on Nov. 14, most recently rising two spots to No. 15 following a sweep of Notre Dame.
As the clock wound down in the final minute of regulation on Saturday, Notre Dame’s sophomore forward Hunter Strand skated down in front of the net, firing a shot directly in front of graduate student goaltender Dylan St. Cyr.
5th-year defense Cole Kyrgier (8) tosses up a cloud of ice while beating Notre Dame's #9 to the puck (3-2) on Feb. 4, 2023.
Notre Dame graduate forward Chayse Primeau (13) turns to chase the Spartans for the puck (3-2) on Feb. 4, 2023.
Three young and potential future Spartans showcase their signs at their very first MSU Hockey game, which the Spartans went on to win 3-2 against Notre Dame on Feb. 4, 2023.
It’s been 17 years since No. 17 Michigan State last swept No. 20 Notre Dame, a remarkable streak that ended Saturday in East Lansing.
For eight games, Michigan State’s penalty kill was reeling badly.
Notre Dame's sophomore forward Hunter Strand (10) watches the puck during a game against MSU at Munn Ice Arena on Feb. 3, 2023. The Spartans defeated the Fighting Irish 3-0.
Fifth-year defender Cole Krygier (8) shares a laugh with graduate student goalie Dylan St. Cyr (37) during a game against Notre Dame at Munn Ice Arena on Feb. 3, 2023. The Spartans defeated the Fighting Irish 3-0.
An MSU fan cheers on the men's hockey team during a game against Notre Dame at Munn Ice Arena on Feb. 3, 2023. The Spartans defeated the Fighting Irish 3-0.
Graduate student goalie Dylan St. Cyr (37) falls on fifth-year defender Cole Krygier (8) as he tries to make the save during a game against Notre Dame at Munn Ice Arena on Feb. 3, 2023. The Spartans defeated the Fighting Irish 3-0.
Sophomore defender David Gucciardi (7) dribbles the puck during a game against Notre Dame at Munn Ice Arena on Feb. 3, 2023. The Spartans defeated the Fighting Irish 3-0.
Notre Dame's junior forward Landon Slaggert (19) dribbles the puck during a game against MSU at Munn Ice Arena on Feb. 3, 2023. The Spartans defeated the Fighting Irish 3-0.
The Spartan Band plays during a men's hockey game against Notre Dame at Munn Ice Arena on Feb. 3, 2023. The Spartans defeated the Fighting Irish 3-0.