Michigan State hockey's senior center Charlie Stramel arrived as a transfer from Wisconsin for his junior year. Stramel progressed throughout his time as a Spartan, and despite ending the season with an ankle injury, left a lasting impact on the 2025-26 season.
Michigan State hockey's junior goaltender, Trey Augustine, signed an AHL tryout and a three-year entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings following MSU hockey's season.
Michigan State hockey’s 4-3 overtime loss to Wisconsin marked the end of an era that's been characterized by an MSU hockey rebuild. Next season will be the first season under coach Adam Nightingale without seniors Tiernan Shoudy, Matt Basgall and Daniel Russell, a trio that has laid the groundwork for what Spartan hockey currently is. Senior center Charlie Stramel and junior goaltender Trey Augustine have also left their marks as impactful players in the last couple seasons. The future of MSU hockey now lies in the hands of those who didn’t know MSU as a bottom of the Big Ten program.
Michigan State hockey's freshman forward Porter Martone has signed an entry level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, who he was drafted sixth overall to in the 2025 NHL Draft. He led the Spartans in points and goals this season, growing as a hockey player and person.
Michigan State hockey lost 4-3 to Wisconsin in overtime, ending the Spartans' season and a chance at a Frozen Four. MSU led 3-1 in the third period despite being down its starting center. However, the Badgers came back with execution to end MSU's tournament run.
MSU Hockey fans express disbelief following a 4-3 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers in hopes of advancing to the Frozen Four.
No. 1-seeded Michigan State hockey will face Wisconsin, the No. 3 regional seed. Puck drop is set for 4:36 p.m. on Saturday, March 28. The game will be streamed on ESPN. The Spartans (26-8-2) advanced to the regional final after defeating UConn 2-1, and the Badgers (22-12-2) upset Dartmouth 5-1.
Michigan State hockey was backed by an excellent goaltending performance from Trey Augustine, paired resiliency to take a 2-1 win over UConn. MSU took five penalties throughout the game, but responded with successful kills and executed goals. The Spartans advance to the final round of regionals in the NCAA Tournament and will face Wisconsin for a chance at advancing to the Frozen Four.
MSU will play for a spot in the Frozen Four after defeating UConn 2-1 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
While numbers will never fully encompass a team or player, they can still provide insight into Michigan State hockey’s upcoming contest against UConn. MSU holds a better scoring offense and defense compared to the Huskies, with its top line generating more goals and points. However, UConn blocks far more shots than the Spartans with a tight defensive zone. The goaltenders are neck and neck, with Trey Augustine holding a narrow edge statistically. The No. 1-seeded Spartans are set to face the No. 4 Huskies in the Worcester Regional, the first rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Puck drop is set for 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, at DCU Arena.
Michigan State finds itself in a rare position this week with both its hockey and men's basketball programs alive in their respective NCAA Tournaments — facing the same opponent. The Spartans take on UConn on Thursday in the NCAA Regional before turning around and facing the Huskies again in the Sweet 16 on Friday, with a National Championship still within reach in both.
Michigan State hockey doesn’t need a superhero in the NCAA Tournament; it needs a team that stays true to its identity. It needs veteran leadership, seniors who have felt the sting of single-elimination games. It needs the 11 freshmen who spread enthusiasm at the rink, and have harnessed that under pressure. And it needs a team that’s hungry to win. Coach Adam Nightingale is only asking his team to be itself.
Michigan State hockey, the No. 1 seed in the Worcester Regional, will open NCAA Tournament play against the No. 4 UConn Huskies on Thursday, with the winner facing either Dartmouth Big Green or Wisconsin Badgers. Spartans forward Nightingale highlighted the challenge ahead, saying, “It's not easy to make this tournament… whoever you're going to play, you're going to play a good team.”
Michigan State hockey coach Adam Nightingale will be named head coach of the 2027 U.S. National Junior team.
Michigan State hockey earned a No. 3 overall seed and a No. 1 regional seed in the NCAA Tournament, marking its third consecutive appearance. The Spartans will face No. 4 seed Uconn on March 26, at 1:30 p.m.
MSU hockey's junior goaltender Trey Augustine was named a finalist for the 2026 Mike Richter Award, given to the best goaltender in NCAA Division I men’s college hockey. Augustine has been a finalist for the Mike Richter Award all three of his collegiate seasons, and is now a finalist for the second consecutive season.
Michigan State hockey’s Charlie Stramel and Trey Augustine have been named semifinalists for the 2026 Hobey Baker Award, making MSU the only program with multiple semifinalists this season.
Michigan State hockey had six players earn Big Ten postseason honors, led by four First Team selections and major awards for Trey Augustine (Goaltender of the Year) and Matt Basgall (Defensive Player of the Year). Head coach Adam Nightingale was also named Coach of the Year, highlighting another standout season for the Spartans.
Michigan State pushed Ohio State to overtime for the third straight meeting, but the Buckeyes secured a 3-2 win in sudden-death overtime. Porter Martone scored to tie the game late in the second period, but Felix Caron netted the game-winner after a Buckeyes rush early in overtime.
