COLUMN: The rut was coming, but how Michigan State responds is the true measurement
When Adam Nightingale was named Michigan State’s new head coach in April, immediate expectations were not very high for year one.
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When Adam Nightingale was named Michigan State’s new head coach in April, immediate expectations were not very high for year one.
Michigan State lost its fourth and fifth consecutive games this weekend and has now dropped in USCHO Poll for the second week in a row.
Michigan State hockey was all too familiar with the penalty box during its 6-0 shutout loss to No. 12 Ohio State on Saturday, serving eight penalties for a total of 16 minutes.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Michigan State hockey had a chance at redemption against No. 12 Ohio State Saturday afternoon after a 3-1 loss Friday night, but instead added to its second half season setbacks getting shutout 6-0, handing the Buckeyes a series sweep. MSU swept OSU back in November with 4-2 and 4-3 victories.
In the month of December, Michigan State hockey gave up five power play goals.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – After a subpar performance at the Great Lakes Invitational last week, Michigan State hockey was in need of a win. Facing off with No. 12 Ohio State on the road was an opportunity for redemption, instead the Spartans continued their slump, falling 3-1 to the Buckeyes and extending their losing streak to four.
For the second time this season, the Michigan State hockey team was on the receiving end of a humbling punch. The Spartans entered the Great Lakes Invitational in Grand Rapids with realistic hopes of winning the tournament for the first time since 2009.
Ohio State senior forward Kamil Sadlocha has returned to the Buckeyes, a team spokesperson confirmed to The State News just days before Michigan State and Ohio State square off in Columbus.
Michigan State hockey dropped in the USCHO poll for the first time since it entered the rankings in November. The Spartans (12-9-1) fell three spots to No. 14 this week following losses to Ferris State and Michigan Tech in the Great Lakes Invitational last week.
Less than three weeks ago, Michigan State hockey was riding high after knocking off then No. 6 Michigan at Munn Ice Arena in an exhilarating 2-1 victory.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — After trailing 3-0 heading into first-period intermission, Michigan State hockey rallied to net two goals in the second period to trail Ferris State by one. The Spartans’ comeback efforts were not enough to stop the Bulldogs from putting up another goal in the third period extending its lead to a final score of 4-2.
Coming off a two week break for the holidays, No. 11 Michigan State (12-7-1, 6-5-1 Big Ten) returns to the ice for a semifinal matchup with Ferris State in the Great Lakes Invitational on Dec. 27 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
For the fifth week in a row, Michigan State hockey has moved up in the weekly USCHO rankings. The Spartans (12-7-1) first entered the poll Nov. 14 and now sit at No. 11 following a home-and-home split versus Michigan.
Before Friday, the last time Michigan State hockey defeated Michigan was on Jan. 9, 2021.
The MSU men's hockey players take a break and discuss their game plan during a game against the University of Michigan at Munn Ice Arena on Dec. 9, 2022. The Spartans defeated the Wolverines 2-1.
The MSU men's hockey team lift their sticks in the air to celebrate their victory over the University of Michigan at the end of the game at Munn Ice Arena on Dec. 9, 2022. The Spartans defeated the Wolverines 2-1.
Freshman forward Daniel Russell (20) and graduate student defender Michael Underwood (22) high-five each other after a victory over the University of Michigan at Munn Ice Arena on Dec. 9, 2022. The Spartans defeated the Wolverines 2-1.
Graduate student goalkeeper Dylan St. Cyr (37) makes a save during a game against the University of Michigan at Munn Ice Arena on Dec. 9, 2022. The Spartans defeated the Wolverines 2-1.
Senior forward Nicolas Müller (19) falls on the ice during a game against the University of Michigan at Munn Ice Arena on Dec. 9, 2022. The Spartans defeated the Wolverines 2-1.
Graduate student goalkeeper Dylan St. Cyr (37) passes the puck to one of his teammates during a game against the University of Michigan at Munn Ice Arena on Dec. 9, 2022. The Spartans defeated the Wolverines 2-1.