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Pavelek, Minney and Khodorenko "excited" to be reunited with Cole

For seniors forward Dylan Pavelek, goaltender Ed Minney, and sophomore forward Patrick Khodorenko, this is not their first time playing underneath new head coach Danton Cole.  All three players played for USA National Team Development Program during the time under Cole. For Minney, playing under his former coach brings in new opportunities for this team. 

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Lansing area parks to enjoy fall foliage

Red, yellow and brown leaves are already starting to change the landscape here in Michigan. If you are looking to venture off campus to make the most of the fall colors, there are several options that make for a picturesque fall hike. 

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Spartan hockey players spent the summer working out with NHL Teams

Over the summer, defenseman Zach Osburn, forward Taro Hirose and defenseman Mitch Eliot all participated in NHL development camps. As for sophomore forward Patrick Khodorenko, he represented Team U.S.A in the World Junior Summer Showcase.  “It was fun,” Osburn said. “Going into it I was pretty nervous to be with all those really good players and skilled players. It almost was a little intimidating, but when I was there you kinda realize, you know what these guys are good, but I feel pretty good too.”