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ICE HOCKEY

Icers can't hold on in 2-2 tie

Matt Bishop
February 7, 2009

In years past, a tie with Ferris State would not be looked upon as a successful outcome for the MSU hockey team. But in the midst of a tough season — one that includes winless streaks of 11 and, currently, six games — any point is a good point for the Spartans. Despite losing a 2-0 lead for the second straight game and losing the shootout 2-1, MSU head coach Rick Comley will certainly settle for the point the 2-2 tie brings his team.

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Prognosticators

It’s once again that time to guess the outcome of this weekend’s games with the State News prognosticators.

ICE HOCKEY

Spartans swept by Lakers

Alex DiFilippo
February 1, 2009

For the first time since 1995-96, the MSU hockey team lost twice in a single season to Lake Superior. The 2-0 loss on Friday coupled with the 4-2 loss on Saturday extended the Spartans’ losing streak to five games.

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Spartans look to bounce back against Lakers

Alex DiFilippo
January 29, 2009

The MSU hockey team has been plagued with numerous off-ice distractions this season. Whether it was players being suspended from the team, returning to juniors or suffering long-term injuries, the role of captain for MSU senior goaltender Jeff Lerg has been anything but what he expected entering the season.

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No charges to be filed against Tropp, Conboy

Alex DiFilippo
January 28, 2009

The University of Michigan Department of Public Safety said Wednesday that it will not press criminal charges against former MSU hockey player Andrew Conboy and sophomore forward Corey Tropp following Saturday’s incident at Yost Ice Arena, according to DPS spokeswoman Diane Brown.

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Season over for players involved in U-M incident

Alex DiFilippo
January 26, 2009

MSU head coach Rick Comley issued season-ending suspensions to two players following an incident Saturday when the MSU hockey team faced off against Michigan at Yost Ice Arena. Comley suspended sophomore forward Corey Tropp and freshman forward Andrew Conboy after the two attacked U-M’s Steve Kampfer in the final minutes of U-M’s 5-3 win.

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U-M sweeps season series

Alex DiFilippo
January 25, 2009

With Saturday’s 5-3 loss and Friday’s 6-2 defeat to No. 8 Michigan, the MSU hockey team lost five straight to the Wolverines for the first time ever in a single season. And to make matters worse, the Spartans now sit in last place in the CCHA.

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MSU, U-M behavior bad all around

I understand the Michigan vs. MSU rivalry is one of the most heated rivalries in all of sports. But what happened on Saturday night both on and off the ice leaves reason for die-hard fans of both schools to hang their heads.

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RedHawks dominate Spartans, 6-1

Alex DiFilippo
January 17, 2009

Oxford, Ohio — Entering Saturday’s game against No. 9 Miami (Ohio), the MSU hockey team was averaging 24.1 shots a game. But in the team’s 6-1 loss to the RedHawks, the Spartans only recorded 13 shots on net while Miami fired 60 shots at MSU senior goaltender Jeff Lerg.

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Icers upset No. 9 RedHawks, 4-1

Alex DiFilippo
January 17, 2009

Oxford, Ohio — For the first time this season, the MSU hockey team chased an opposing goaltender from the game. In Friday’s 4-1 victory over No. 9 Miami (Ohio) at Steve Cady Arena, the Spartans chased Miami goaltender Cody Reichard out of the net at start of the second period after he allowed three goals on 12 shots.