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Miller, Anastos named to annual list
Former MSU hockey players Ryan Miller and Tom Anastos were recognized on The Hockey News’ annual list of the 100 People of Power and Influence.
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Many factors to blame for tough start
The MSU hockey team has scored a minuscule 35 goals in 22 games. Since the 1950-51 season, it has taken former Spartans teams an average of only 8.95 games to reach the 35-goal mark.
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Strong third period enough to lead No. 18 Alaska past MSU
For the second time this season, the MSU hockey team had a chance to earn a weekend sweep. But on Saturday night, a two-goal third period for No. 18 Alaska was too much for MSU to handle, as the Spartans fell 3-1 to the Nanooks at Munn Ice Arena.
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Icers sneak by No. 18 Alaska, 2-1
For the second time in three games, the MSU hockey team upset a team ranked No. 18 in the country. Last Saturday, the Spartans beat No. 18 North Dakota 2-1 in the Great Lakes Invitational. On Friday night the Spartans beat No. 18 Alaska 2-1 at Munn Ice Arena.
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'Playoffs start now' for last-place Spartans
After finally snapping its 11-game winless streak in Saturday’s 2-1 victory over No. 18 North Dakota in the semifinals of the Great Lakes Invitational, the MSU hockey team felt things were looking up.
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Wolverines too much for Spartans
Detroit — Was the MSU hockey team’s 2-1 victory over No. 18 North Dakota on Saturday a dream?
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Spartans iced by U-M in GLI final, 5-1
Detroit — The third time wasn’t the charm for the MSU hockey team when facing arch-rival Michigan.
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Icers head to GLI final with 2-1 win
Detroit — The MSU hockey team’s 11-game winless streak was finally put to rest on Saturday during the Great Lakes Invitational at Joe Louis Arena.
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Icers frustrated after 4-2 loss to U.S. Under-18 Team
The MSU hockey team’s game against the U.S. National Under-18 Team was “more of the same” for head coach Rick Comley. For senior captain Jeff Lerg, it was the “same old story.”
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U-M scores 3 times in final 3 minutes in 5-3 win
Through the 11 game winless streak the MSU hockey team is currently riding, there have been some tough losses.
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Icers crushed by U-M, 6-1
Ann Arbor — Senior goaltender Jeff Lerg is fed up with the way his team has been performing.
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Hockey: What to watch over break...
While most of us are enjoying time playing with our new presents during the weekend after the holidays, the Spartans hockey team will take the ice to compete in the 44th annual Great Lakes Invitational.
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Struggling Spartans looking to bounce back against Wolverines
If time has proven anything, it’s that green and white simply doesn’t mix with maize and blue. This weekend will be a testament to that fact, as MSU and No. 14 Michigan square off for the first time this season in a home-and-home series.
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Offense, home ice crucial for rivalry series
Both MSU and No. 14 Michigan struggled early this season and are looking to head in the right direction before winter break in their first two of four meetings. Hockey reporter Alex DiFilippo discusses some of the big questions surrounding the home-and-home series against the Wolverines this weekend.
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Icers set friendships aside for rivalry weekend
Both MSU and No. 14 Michigan have 17 players from the state of Michigan on their respective rosters. With such a strong recruiting base for both teams in Michigan, it’s no surprise that many players on both sides are familiar with each other.
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Icers lose, tie in College Hockey Showcase
For the first time this season, the MSU hockey team scored four goals in a game. But the end to the Spartans’ scoring drought only resulted in a 4-4 tie Saturday with No. 1 Minnesota in the second game of the College Hockey Showcase at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis.
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Icers hit tough schedule at rough time
With a six-game losing streak looming over the MSU hockey team’s head, the Spartans are heading into what might be the toughest four-game stretch on the schedule.
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Comley welcomes 4 new recruits
With the lack of offensive production this season for the MSU hockey team, head coach Rick Comley said it’s going to be vital to bring players to MSU who bring offensive power and physical strength to the table.
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Comley trying to keep team positive during rough stretch
When the puck isn’t bouncing your way, it’s easy to get bummed out. And that’s exactly what is happening to the MSU hockey team as it still struggles to find a good bounce or two to lift its spirits.
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Icers swept; lose 4 straight for first time since 1991
The No. 17 MSU hockey team has endured two eerily similar weekends in a row. Saturday night’s 3-1 loss to No. 10 Miami (Ohio) was the second straight weekend the Spartans were swept by a clustermate opponent they will face two more times before the end of the season. But the final result wasn’t the only strange similarity of the two losing weekends against two Ohio-based teams.