Vicari shines in net
One minute and 33 seconds. That's the time that separated MSU freshman goaltender Dominic Vicari from his second career shutout Saturday night in Oxford, Ohio.
One minute and 33 seconds. That's the time that separated MSU freshman goaltender Dominic Vicari from his second career shutout Saturday night in Oxford, Ohio.
The Spartans head to the unfamiliar confines of Goggin Ice Arena in Oxford, Ohio, in their CCHA series, testing their six-game unbeaten streak. During the Spartans' surge, which put them in the rankings after a five-week hiatus, they have only played two games away from Munn Ice Arena.
Webster's dictionary only has one word for the MSU hockey team - dissatisfaction.The "if you look up the word, you'll find a Spartans logo next to it" analogy won't be written here.
Away from the ice rink, Tommy Goebel is a mess.The aforementioned statement might seem off to those who have seen the freshman forward's play in the past week, especially after he was awarded CCHA Offensive Player of the Week.
MSU ice hockey freshman forward Tommy Goebel was selected as the CCHA Offensive Player of the Week after scoring five goals en route to MSU's two-game sweep of Ferris State this past weekend.
The MSU hockey team wants to be a winning team for Halloween.Only two wins will grant the Spartans that treat.That feat can happen this weekend, as the Spartans (3-3 overall, 2-2 CCHA) play a home-and-home series against Ferris State (2-4-0, 1-3-0). Friday's contest at Munn Ice Arena faces off at 8:05 p.m.
The MSU Hockey team, coming off its first series sweep of the year against Western Michigan, will play home-and-home contests with last season's CCHA champion Ferris State (2-4-0 overall, 1-3-0 CCHA) this weekend. Playing at home Friday, the Spartans' game will be televised on the College Sports Television Network at 8:05 p.m. Golden boy Junior forward Ash Goldie dictated the Spartans' success this past weekend.
MSU hockey forward Jim Slater was named the CCHA Offensive Player of the Week after equaling a career-best five points against Western Michigan on Saturday.
It was as if age didn't matter for the MSU hockey team.The Spartans (3-3-0 overall, 2-2-0 CCHA) bounced back from an Ohio State series last weekend that grossed only one goal and two losses by sweeping Western Michigan (2-3-1, 2-3-1) with 11 total goals in two games.
MSU hockey coach Rick Comley knows his team is in need of wins, not to mention some goal production from players other than those with "Slater" stitched on the back of their uniform.In four games, MSU has notched nine goals - five coming from junior captain Jim Slater.
The No. 13 MSU hockey team realizes it needs new actors in this play. Again, Ohio State (4-2-0 overall, 3-1-0 CCHA) notched nine goals against the Spartans (1-3-0, 0-2-0) in a weekend series, winning Friday night, 5-0, and Saturday, 4-1.
MSU hockey head coach Rick Comley has yet to defeat Ohio State during his time in East Lansing. That's not saying much, because the Spartans coach is only entering his second season behind the bench for the green-and-white.
MSU senior defenseman Joe Markusen took a puck in the jaw for this win. If he hadn't, the No.
It took two of three periods for the MSU hockey team to defeat the University of Windsor 6-0 in Sunday's afternoon skate."I'm happy that we got a chance to play in a competitive situation," MSU head coach Rick Comley said.
The USA Today/American Hockey Magazine Men's Hockey Poll was released Monday, placing the MSU Hockey team at No.
There's a sense of urgency at Munn Ice Arena. But not of the bad variety. The MSU hockey team begins practice Friday, and the icers are ecstatic about the season beginning Thursday Oct.
Detroit - The coaches' and media polls were presented at the 2003 CCHA Media Day on Tuesday afternoon at Joe Louis Arena with the MSU hockey team placing third and second, respectively. U-M was picked to finish top in the league in each poll.
Jim Slater's hockey résumé has many highlights. Being named captain for the Spartans' 2003-04 campaign by MSU hockey coach Rick Comley is somewhere below the header.
Those interested in being a part of the MSU Hockey team have a chance this month. There will be a meeting for all interested athletes at 4 p.m.
The NHL is welcoming two more Spartans to the professional ranks. But not before they suit up in green and white, and skate out onto Spartan country ice.