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MSU hockey team looks to make comeback against NMU

Dillon Davis

January 12, 2012

There are few traits more redeeming to Tom Anastos and his staff than levelheadedness. When the No. 18 MSU hockey team (11-9-2 overall, 6-7-1 CCHA) were off to a hot start early in the season, Anastos reminded his team to stay focused and learn how to handle it. Through that, the team grew and picked up key wins against Western Michigan and Minnesota to build confidence early on.

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Despite dropping in CCHA standings, Spartans see glass half full

Dillon Davis

January 10, 2012

It hasn’t been the smoothest sailing stretch for Tom Anastos and the No.

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MSU athletics sees success during break

Pat Evans

January 8, 2012

While students were away for winter break, the MSU sports teams and athletes were hard at work.

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RedHawks sweep MSU during weekend play

Dillon Davis

January 8, 2012

When the No. 15 MSU hockey team was swept by Lake Superior State earlier in the season, Tom Anastos wasn’t pleased.

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Icers fall to RedHawks in overtime

Dillon Davis

January 6, 2012

Another night, another dramatic overtime loss for the No. 15 MSU hockey team. After losing a heartbreaker in overtime to No.

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Spartans fall to U-M in GLI title game

Dillon Davis

December 31, 2011

Detroit – Earlier in December, junior forward Torey Krug said that all games matter, but games against Michigan matter a little bit more.

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Hockey tops Michigan Tech in GLI, advances to title game Friday

Dillon Davis

December 29, 2011

Detroit – Tom Anastos is no stranger to success in the Great Lakes Invitational. In his maiden voyage at the Great Lakes Invitational as head coach of his Alma mater, Anastos will again compete for the title after the Spartans — led by the strong 45-save effort by senior goalie Drew Palmisano — took care of business in the opening game and put away the Huskies, 3-1, Thursday at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.

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Hockey splits weekend series, defeats U-M in shootout

Dillon Davis

December 11, 2011

As commissioner of the CCHA, Tom Anastos not a big fan of ties.

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Hockey falls 4-3 to U-M, hosts rematch Saturday

Dillon Davis

December 10, 2011

After a week of hype on top of a history of palpable hatred between MSU and Michigan, it would be the Wolverines who would have the last laugh, as they held off the Spartan rally to get the 4-3 victory at Yost Ice Arena in game one of a home-and-home series.

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Bragging rights, conference standing on the line against U-M

Dillon Davis

December 8, 2011

Throw the records out the window and forget the rankings. When MSU and Michigan come together, sparks fly, tempers flare and the momentum of a season is won and lost.

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Spartans remain focused for rivalry

Dillon Davis

December 6, 2011

Coming off a series sweep against Bowling Green — the team’s third series sweep of the season — the Spartans (10-5-1, 6-4-0 CCHA) are playing with a lot of confidence and are focused on playing Michigan this weekend.

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After sweep, MSU focuses energy on upcoming U-M series

Dillon Davis

December 4, 2011

In securing their third series sweep of the year, the Spartans (10-5-1, 6-4-0 CCHA) earned their 10th win of the season — nearing the 15-win mark set by last year’s squad.

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Icers sweep Bowling Green with 4-1 win

Dillon Davis

December 3, 2011

The MSU hockey team sweeps Bowling Green with a 4-1 win Saturday.

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Hockey dominates Bowling Green 5-1

Dillon Davis

December 2, 2011

Looking to avoid a potential trap game at the hands of Bowling Green, the No. 16 MSU hockey team handled its business and came away with a 5-1 win Friday at Munn Ice Arena.

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Hockey hopes to maintain momentum versus Bowling Green

Dillon Davis

December 1, 2011

With an upcoming series against hated in-state rival Michigan (7-7-2, 3-5-2) next week, the CCHA’s last place Bowling Green (6-8-2, 1-8-1-1) almost seems like an afterthought. But head coach Tom Anastos has challenged his team to rise to the occasion.

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Hockey's success creates swagger

Dillon Davis

November 30, 2011

With recent success, MSU hockey is building confidence but staying motivated.

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Palmisano named Goaltender of the Week

Dillon Davis

November 28, 2011

After a standout weekend of play against then-No. 3 Minnesota, Drew Palmisano earned some high praise from the CCHA on Monday.

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Hockey outplays No. 3 Minnesota

Dillon Davis

November 27, 2011

In the battle for the Mariucci-Bessone Trophy — named after Bessone and legendary Minnesota coach John Mariucci — the No. 20 Spartans turned the tables on No. 3 Minnesota and earned a 4-3 win Friday and a 4-4 tie Saturday at Munn Ice Arena.

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Hockey plays to 4-4 tie vs. No. 3 Minnesota

Dillon Davis

November 27, 2011

It might be a little early to crown the No. 20 MSU hockey team among the elite teams in college hockey.

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Icers down No. 3 Minnesota, 4-3

Dillon Davis

November 26, 2011

Last season, the fans at Munn Ice Arena waited patiently for the MSU hockey team to turn the corner toward a winning season. Even as it appeared the team had the right pieces, the season came and went and they never found the right fit.