When a team develops a knack for giving up late goals, sometimes it comes back to burn them. Such was the case Saturday night for the No. 16 MSU hockey team as they squandered a third period lead yet again to close out the series with No. 19 Lake Superior State with a 2-2 tie, with the Lakers coming away with the shootout win for the extra point.
It looked like a bad bounce would add to the late-period scoring woes once again for the No. 16 MSU hockey team. On a puck clearing attempt by senior defenseman Matt Crandell, the puck bounced off Lake Superior State forward Kellan Lain and in to the net to tie up the game with a little more than three minutes to play, sending a wave of exasperation through Munn Ice Arena.
For the No. 16 MSU hockey team to have a chance at redemption, 95 percent won’t be enough. As the Spartans take the ice this weekend at Munn Ice Arena for a rematch with No. 19 Lake Superior State, the memory of the last series is ingrained in their minds.
Looking back to October, there have been a lot of changes for Tom Anastos and the No. 16 MSU hockey team (12-9-3 overall, 7-7-2 CCHA).
As often as he is prompted, Tom Anastos says he doesn’t pay too much attention to the CCHA standings.
It took more than 15 minutes for the MSU hockey team to score in its game Saturday night against Northern Michigan, but when the Spartans did find the net, dozens of stuffed animals showered the ice.
When reflecting on the series with Northern Michigan, it wasn’t exactly a bad weekend for Tom Anastos and No.16 MSU hockey team.
It was a tale of two different series for the No. 18 MSU hockey team. After fans were treated to an offensive showcase in a 5-5 tie Friday’s game with No.
With his deadly backhand shot and a hint of confidence behind his soft spoken demeanor, Matt Berry is developing a strong knack for shootout success.
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.
It hasn’t been the smoothest sailing stretch for Tom Anastos and the No.
While students were away for winter break, the MSU sports teams and athletes were hard at work.
When the No. 15 MSU hockey team was swept by Lake Superior State earlier in the season, Tom Anastos wasn’t pleased.
Another night, another dramatic overtime loss for the No. 15 MSU hockey team. After losing a heartbreaker in overtime to No.
Detroit – Earlier in December, junior forward Torey Krug said that all games matter, but games against Michigan matter a little bit more.
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.
As commissioner of the CCHA, Tom Anastos not a big fan of ties.
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.
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.
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.