Adam Nightingale to coach Team USA at 2027 World Juniors

Michigan State hockey coach Adam Nightingale will be named head coach of the 2027 U.S. National Junior team.

MSU hockey heads to NCAA Tournament as a No. 1 seed, No. 3 overall

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.

Augustine named Mike Richter Award finalist for second-straight season

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. 

MSU's Stramel and Augustine named Hobey Baker semifinalists

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. 

Six MSU hockey members received Big Ten postseason honors

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.

One-and-done loss to Ohio State prepares MSU hockey for NCAA Tournament

MSU hockey drops Big Ten Tournament semifinal to Ohio State in overtime

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.

MSU hockey to face Ohio State in semifinals of new Big Ten tournament format

The Big Ten changed its hockey tournament format to three rounds of single elimination for this season. The Spartans will test it out when they host Ohio State on Saturday, March 14. The game is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.

MSU hockey brings proven identity headed into post-season

With 13 new faces on the roster, Michigan State hockey still won the Big Ten Conference. The Spartans established an identity over their 34 games of the regular season and finished 25-7-2 overall, 16-6-2 in the Big Ten. They showed resilience, created an offensive identity, grew defensively and finished in high-stakes games — simulating situations to come in tournament play. 

No. 2 MSU hockey ties Minnesota, falls in shootout

The Spartans entered their final regular-season game with one goal: play to their standard and get better. They were met by a hungry opponent that forced them into a close contest.

No. 2 MSU hockey clinches Big Ten regular-season title with win over Minnesota

For the third straight year, the Spartans are Big Ten regular-season champions.

No. 2 MSU hockey controls destiny in final regular series at Minnesota

The No. 2 Michigan State hockey team is two points away from earning a share of the Big Ten regular-season title, and three points away from clinching it outright. MSU has two games left in the regular season providing six possible points to earn. The Spartans will face Minnesota at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6 for the two-game series. Both games are set for 8 p.m. EST on Big Ten Plus.

Shoudy twins fulfill childhood dream in final college season

For years, senior center Tiernan Shoudy concluded each season the same way — asking Michigan State coaches to bring his twin brother to East Lansing. This year, he stopped asking. That's when it finally happened.

No. 1 MSU hockey earns shootout win after Senior Night tie

After dropping the first game of the series, No. 1 Michigan State hockey gritted out a 3-3 tie and a shootout win over Ohio State, backed by game-tying goals from the freshmen, a shootout goal from Colin Ralph and junior goaltender Trey Augustine. The game embodied the response and resilience of the senior class, which was honored after the game.

No. 1 MSU hockey falls 5-1 to Ohio State after early three-goal deficit

After trailing 3-0 in the first period, the No. 1 MSU hockey team was outworked by Ohio State 5-1 in a performance that lacked its usual detail. After losing the series opener, the team moves to 15-6-0 in the Big Ten and 24-7-0 overall.

No. 1 MSU hockey faces Ohio State in last regular-season home series

No. 1 Michigan State hockey will host Ohio State in its last regular-season home series this weekend, opening play on Friday, Feb. 27 at 8:30 p.m. The series finale will be on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. Both games will be broadcast on Big Ten Network. The Spartans are second in the Big Ten with 45 points and a record of 15-5-0 (24-6-0 overall). No. 2 Michigan leads the conference by just one point but has played two more games than MSU. The Spartans are in prime position to clinch the regular-season title for the third-straight year.

Martone earns Big Ten weekly award following hat-trick performance

Freshman winger Porter Martone has been named Second Star of the Week, following his first collegiate hat trick, released by the Big Ten conference this morning. Martone scored four goals in No. 1 MSU hockey's sweep of Notre Dame last week. His performance moved him to 41 points and 20 goals on the season. He now ranks ninth in points and fourth in goals in the history of MSU freshmen.  

Special teams and physicality powers No. 1 MSU hockey past Notre Dame

After a close contest the night before, No. 1 Michigan State hockey powered past Notre Dame in an 8-2 victory. The Spartans showcased a physical performance, allowing them to generate offense. Goaltender Trey Augustine and the penalty-kill unit were vital to the team's success.

No. 1 MSU hockey edges Notre Dame in tight, hard-fought win

No. 1 Michigan State hockey edged Notre Dame 4-2 in a hard-fought matchup, with key goals from Charlie Stramel, Gavin O’Connell, and Porter Martone and a 37-save performance by junior goalie Trey Augustine. The win boosted MSU’s Big Ten record to 14-5-0 and put it one point behind Michigan for the Big Ten lead.

Fresh off bye week, No. 1 MSU hockey set to host Notre Dame

No. 1 Michigan State hockey will host Notre Dame at Munn Ice Arena for a two-game series after spending the last week on a bye. The opening game is set for Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. The series finale is set for Friday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. Both games will be broadcast on Big Ten Network. Notre Dame has a poor record but holds talented players who are dangerous on the power play. MSU must continue to win to contend for the Big Ten regular-season title, although it's taking things one day at a time. The bye week allowed MSU to recover after spending much of the last two months on the road.