No. 3 MSU hockey hosted the United States National Team Development Program Under-18s in an exhibition matchup and skated to a 4-2 victory.
From international competition to tournament titles, there’s been plenty to keep a Spartan hockey fan busy. No. 3 Michigan State hockey earned its second-straight Great Lakes Invitational title, and will return to Munn Ice Arena for an exhibition game, hosting the United States National Team Development Program (USNTDP) on Sunday, Jan. 4, at 4 p.m. EST. Additionally, four MSU forwards have been competing in the IIHF World Junior Championships, representing their respective countries.
Four members of the No. 3 Michigan State hockey team are competing in the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship in Minnesota, joined by future Spartan defenseman Chase Reid. Freshmen Ryker Lee, Porter Martone and Eric Nilson, along with sophomore Shane Vansaghi, earned spots on final World Juniors rosters, while Reid was named to Team USA. The tournament runs from Dec. 26 through Jan. 5 in St. Paul and Minneapolis, with all games broadcast on NHL Network.
No. 3 Michigan State hockey was shutout by No. 1 Michigan on home ice for the first time since 2000. The Spartans gave up an early goal and struggled to maintain a response for 60 minutes, falling short 3-0 against Michigan's defense.
For the 13 newcomers on the Spartan hockey roster, this weekend will serve as an introduction to rivalry hockey. No. 3 Michigan State hockey will take on No. 1 Michigan, splitting home ice. The Spartans will host Game 1 of the series on Friday, Dec. 5 in Munn Ice Arena. Puck drop is set for 8:30 p.m. EST on Big Ten Network. MSU enters the series 11-3-0 overall and 4-2-0 in Big Ten play. Similarly, Michigan holds a 15-3-0 record, 6-2-0 in conference action. Michigan's scoring offense ranks No. 1 in the country and MSU will need to limit scoring opportunities, playing smart, hard and fast.
After dropping Game 1 with a 5-4 loss, No. 1 Michigan State hockey looked to split its series against No. 7 Wisconsin. MSU played tighter defense and sharper offense than the previous night, but gave up a power-play goal in the second period. Despite knotting the game in the final period, the Spartans lost 2-1 in overtime.
On Friday night No. 1 Michigan State hockey hosted No. 7 Wisconsin looking to remain undefeated in Big Ten play. The Spartans took an early 2-0 lead, but the Badgers responded with four goals in the second frame and MSU was unable to mount a comeback, falling 5-4.
No. 1 MSU hockey will host No. 7/8 Wisconsin at Munn Ice Arena on Friday Nov. 21 at 8:30 p.m. EST and Saturday Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. EST.
No. 1 MSU hockey's junior netminder Trey Augustine and freshman forward Porter Martone earned Big Ten Stars of the Week following MSU's sweep of Notre Dame. Augustine led the conference in save percentage and goals-against average while Martone tied for the conference lead in goals scored over the weekend with three.
No. 1 MSU hockey took on Notre Dame at Compton Family Ice Arena, looking to sweep the road series. Despite a slow start in terms of getting to their game, the Spartans responded to pull off a 3-1 win on the road.
No. 1 MSU hockey defeated Notre Dame 4-1 on the road, scoring in each period to remain 3-0 in the Big Ten Conference.
Former Spartan defenseman Duncan Keith was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Nov. 10, 2025. His character and career is an embodiment of what Spartan hockey players aspire to be.
No. 1 MSU hockey will face its first road test of Big Ten play, taking on Notre Dame Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. EST and Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. EST.
No. 1 Michigan State University hockey had two players earn Big Ten Star of the Week honors after its 2-1 overtime victory and 5-0 shutout of then No. 3 Penn State. Junior goaltender Trey Augustine earned First Star and senior center Charlie Stramel earned Third Star.
Less than 24 hours after an overtime win No. 1 Michigan State hockey returned to Munn Ice Arena, looking to sweep its series against No. 3 Penn State. The Spartans set the tone with a 1-0 early lead in the first and never trailed, going on to earn a 5-0 shutout.
No. 1 MSU hockey defeated No. 3 Penn State in its conference opener after taking a 1-0 lead in the first period. The Nittany Lions evened the score off the stick of the projected No. 1 2026 NHL Draft pick. The game remained tied at the end of regulation, but MSU's reliable duo orchestrated a game winning shot to earn the Spartan victory.
The rise of the Munnsters (MSU hockey's student section) mirrors the program’s own revival. Nightingale’s return to his alma mater has lifted MSU hockey back into national contention and given students something to rally around. The chants, the lines, the road trips — they’re all proof of how much this team, and its coach, have changed what hockey feels like in East Lansing.
No. 1 MSU hockey will face No. 3 Penn State on Nov. 7 and 8 at home to kick off Big Ten play. This matchup is full of thrills, as last season MSU did not perform as well as it had hoped against Penn State. The Spartans will face a team with a similar style of hockey as well as former CHL teammates and the projected No. 1 2026 NHL Draft pick.
MSU hockey player Tommi Männistö earned the Big Ten's First Star of the Week following a five-point weekend performance that contributed to a sweep of the Northern Michigan Wildcats.
No. 1 MSU hockey swept Northern Michigan 4-0 and 6-2, showing consistent signs of the team's growing identity and room for improvement.