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Starting Together

Dillon Davis

February 26, 2012

Down on the bench at Munn Ice Arena, Tom Anastos moves from side to side, barking out orders and stressing each detail in an effort to reinvigorate the MSU hockey program. Making a return to his alma mater where he once played and was an assistant coach under Ron Mason, the challenges are many for Anastos in restoring the shine to one of college hockey’s marquee programs.

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MSU splits with Notre Dame, sits 5th in CCHA

Dillon Davis

February 26, 2012

For the No. 13 MSU hockey team, reflecting on the series with Notre Dame is all about sorting out the good news from the bad news.

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Column: Spartans need to take control of CCHA playoff fate

Dillon Davis

February 26, 2012

Even before the third period began on Saturday at Compton Family Ice Arena in South Bend, Ind., the playoff fate was sealed for the No. 13 MSU hockey team.

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Krug earns share of CCHA scoring title with Saturday's goal

Dillon Davis

February 25, 2012

South Bend, Ind. – On the road Saturday night, Torey Krug did something a defenseman hasn’t done in the CCHA in more than 25 years.

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Hockey splits with Notre Dame, finishes fifth in CCHA

Dillon Davis

February 25, 2012

South Bend, Ind. – In a weekend that the No. 13 MSU hockey needed to pick up a pair of road victories to keep pace in the CCHA standings, the Spartans will have to settle for one. Coming off of Friday’s 2-0 loss at the hands of Notre Dame, the Spartans — led by a 27-save performance by sophomore goalie Will Yanakeff — rose to the occasion in the rematch and beat the Fighting Irish, 4-2, Saturday at Compton Family Ice Arena in South Bend, Ind. With the win, the Spartans improve to 19-13-4 overall with a 14-11-3-2 mark in the conference.

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MSU takes on Notre Dame in last regular season series

Dillon Davis

February 23, 2012

Entering the final regular season series of the year, the No. 13 MSU hockey team must maintain composure with the CCHA Tournament in sight. The Spartans (18-12-4 overall, 13-10-3-2 CCHA) open up a two-game series with Notre Dame (16-15-3, 11-12-3-0) starting Friday (8:35 p.m., CBS College Sports) and close out the regular season Saturday (7:35 p.m., Comcast) in South Bend, Ind.

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MSU looks to regain game day intensity

Jesse O'Brien

February 21, 2012

Last weekend’s sweep of Alaska put the No. 13 Spartans in a good position to finish the season on a high note and offers momentum going into the weekend series against No. 18 Notre Dame.

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Column: In first season, Anastos raises Spartans’ bar

Dillon Davis

February 21, 2012

There could have been a number of things to come off of the tip of Tom Anastos’ tongue when asked about his greatest weakness. But being the polished delegate he is, he was ready for the question but paused before answering.

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Spartans sweep Alaska, advance to No. 4 in CCHA

Jesse O'Brien

February 19, 2012

For their final series at Munn Ice Arena this season, the No. 16 Spartans accomplished what they set out to do, walking away with two wins and six points in the CCHA standings and sending the senior class off on a high note.

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Perlini and Palmisano shine for final home games

Jesse O'Brien

February 19, 2012

For the nine MSU hockey seniors, the largest class since 1977-78, it was important they left a mark for their final series at Munn Ice Arena.

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Palmisano records shutout in MSU's sweep over Alaska

Jesse O'Brien

February 19, 2012

In his final game at Munn Ice Arena, Drew Palmisano could not have asked for a better send-off. In front of a sellout crowd of 6,960, the senior goaltender deflected anything that came his way and recorded his sixth career shutout as he led No. 16 MSU to a 3-0 victory over Alaska.

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MSU defeats Alaska in overtime, Perlini scores game-winner

Dillon Davis

February 18, 2012

In a weekend set aside to honor the seniors of the No. 16 MSU hockey team, it’s only a fitting that a senior would get the job done on Friday at Munn Ice Arena. Senior forward Brett Perlini scored three minutes into overtime to go along with freshman forward Brent Darnell’s two goals in the first period to give the Spartans the 3-2 win against Alaska.

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Icers win, 3-2, against Alaska

Dillon Davis

February 18, 2012

In a weekend set aside to honor the seniors of the No. 16 MSU hockey team, it’s only a fitting that a senior would get the job done on Friday at Munn Ice Arena. Senior forward Brett Perlini scored three minutes into overtime to go along with freshman forward Brent Darnell’s two goals in the first period to give the Spartans the 3-2 win against Alaska.

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Hot Spartans look to sweep final home series

Dillon Davis

February 16, 2012

Riding a hot streak that includes three wins in its last four games against Ohio State and Michigan, the No. 16 MSU hockey team will look to take care of business this weekend against Alaska.

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Successful senior class to be honored at final home game Saturday

Dillon Davis

February 16, 2012

Brett Perlini could have left. Playing in 116 games since he stepped on MSU’s campus four years ago, Perlini has added depth and has been a standout leader on offense for the MSU hockey program. But the journey always hasn’t been an easy one.

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Face Time: Former Spartan and current NHL player Jeff Petry

Dillon Davis

February 15, 2012

With the jerseys of hockey legends such as Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier and Paul Coffey hanging in the rafters, the Edmonton Oilers have built a legacy as one of the great franchises in the NHL.

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Women hockey players rank No. 1 in the nation

Stephen Brooks

February 14, 2012

Whenever someone is skeptical of a woman’s ability to play hockey, chemistry senior Kate Hadley offers a simple invitation.

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Spartans fight for CCHA position, home-ice advantage

Dillon Davis

February 14, 2012

Brett Perlini sees the Michigan hangover subsiding. With the exception of the crushing ending of Saturday’s 3-2 overtime loss at Joe Louis Arena, the weekend series split with the then-No.

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MSU sees benefits from outdoor hockey events

Dillon Davis

February 14, 2012

More than a decade ago on a chilly Saturday in October 2001, 74,544 fans witnessed the start of a phenomenon. In an event historically catered to the NHL and the bright lights of a more prominent venue, Spartan Stadium hosted the Cold War hockey game between MSU and Michigan. The game, which ended in a 3-3 tie between the heated in-state rivals, set milestones for the largest crowd at an ice hockey game and paved the way for a culture embracing outdoor hockey.

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MSU splits with U-M, tied for No. 5 in CCHA

Dillon Davis

February 12, 2012

Fans raised signs and chanted their respective fight songs. Both benches clamored for the next shift and remained on edge as the puck seemed to volley from one end of the rink to the other. And each goal held the implications of victory and the weight of a series. Another typical weekend of college hockey’s fiercest rivalry between the No. 17 MSU hockey team and No. 4 Michigan.