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MSU hockey Big Ten Tournament semifinals win over Ohio State aided by Munn Ice Arena crowd

Madilynn Warden

March 17, 2024

As the fans poured in, and the "Go Green, Go White" chants rang out throughout Munn Ice Arena before puck drop was even underway, the Spartans were ready to take the ice. After a hard-fought 60 minutes, the Spartans skated away with an intense 2-1 win, playing tough defense, breaking up Ohio State passes and connecting passes to control a majority of the game.

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MSU hockey takes 2-1 win over Ohio State to head to Big Ten championship game

Madilynn Warden

March 16, 2024

With an opportunity to host their very first Big Ten semifinal game, the Michigan State Spartans came into the game with one goal: win. With a crowd that has buzzed consistently the entire season and a playoff atmosphere ringing through Munn, the Spartans held on to a 2-1 lead and a win to head to the Big Ten championship game.

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MSU hockey prepares to host Big Ten Tournament semifinals against Ohio State

Madilynn Warden

March 15, 2024

After clinching the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten tournament and being crowned the regular season champions, the Spartans were awarded with a bye-week. The Spartans now prepare to take on the No. 7 seed Ohio State University, a team that's been hot as they took down the No. 2 seed Wisconsin Badgers in a three-game series. 

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MSU hockey by the numbers: Spartans set franchise milestones and soared through 2023-2024 season

Madilynn Warden

March 10, 2024

After a clinching victory to earn the title of Big Ten Champions for the first time in program history, the Michigan State men's hockey team traveled back to East Lansing in preparation for their semifinal game and an opportunity to host an opponent for the Saturday, March 16 game in the Big Ten Tournament. While Michigan State silently waits for its turn in the tournament, the success of the Spartans' season has been anything but unnoticed, from record-breaking achievements for the team, for the coaches and the youngest goaltender in college hockey.

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MSU hockey head coach Adam Nightingale receives a five-year contract extension

Madilynn Warden

March 7, 2024

With the continuing success of the Michigan State hockey program, including a record season and a Big Ten regular season championship, a new five-year contract for head coach Adam Nightingale has been announced. Under the helm of Nightingale, Michigan State's hockey team has had one of the best turnarounds in the history of college hockey and has not gone unnoticed, resulting in the announcement of the contract from MSU Vice President and Director of Athletics, Alan Haller.

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MSU hockey's Trey Augustine named Big Ten Second Star of the Week, Spartans move up to fifth in USA Hockey polls

Madilynn Warden

March 6, 2024

Coming off of a split weekend against the Wisconsin Badgers and clinching the Big Ten regular season champions title, the Spartans made moves in the polls for the final week of the regular season before hopping into the Big Ten Tournament. While Michigan State stayed in its No. 6 rank in the USCHO polls – just behind the Badgers – as well as keeping its No. 5 spot in the PairWise rankings, the Spartans jumped ahead of their previous opponents into the No. 5 rank in the USA Hockey polls, just behind the powerhouse Denver University by one lone point.

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What's next for MSU hockey after Spartans clinch first Big Ten title in program history?

Madilynn Warden

March 3, 2024

With continuous hard work and a season unlike any other, the Michigan State Spartans hockey team is the regular season Big Ten champions for the first time in conference history. Here is a summary of MSU's last weekend of regular season play and what is in store for the team as it heads into the Big Ten Tournament. 

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Power play advantages aid to MSU hockey's 5-2 win over Ohio State

Madilynn Warden

February 25, 2024

Night one of the Michigan State and Ohio State series brought a tough loss, as the hungry Buckeyes fought for the win more than the Spartans. But, the roles quickly flipped on night two as MSU came in hot for an incredible 5-2 win and a position to clinch the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten with a big upcoming weekend.

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MSU hockey beats Ohio State 5-2 on night two of final home series

Madilynn Warden

February 24, 2024

After a tough 6-2 loss to the Buckeyes on night one of the series, Michigan State's hockey was on the prowl for a comeback win on Senior Night to take down its visitors once and for all. Three goals in the second period helped the Spartans beat Ohio State 5-2 on the second and last night of the team's final home series this season. 

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MSU hockey not enough for Ohio State's momentum, lose 6-2 in night one of series

Madilynn Warden

February 24, 2024

After a bye week for the Spartans, the men's hockey team was back at Munn Ice Arena for the final home series of the regular season to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes. OSU is currently ranked last in the Big Ten with just a lone three conference wins, but after a prior weekend sweep against the Wisconsin Badgers, the Buckeyes kept their hot streak alive and took a dominating 6-2 win over the Spartans.

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MSU hockey falls in heartbreaking home game to Ohio State Buckeyes 6-2

Madilynn Warden

February 23, 2024

The time had finally arrived for the last home series of the regular season for the Michigan State Spartans, and another opportunity at a big sweep against the Ohio State Buckeyes, but MSU took a quick fall in the second period which resulted in a 6-2 loss in night one of the two-game series.

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Resiliency and grit propel MSU hockey towards a final home series against Ohio State

Madilynn Warden

February 22, 2024

In the blink of an eye, the Michigan State Spartans' successful hockey season has flashed by and the last home series of the regular season has arrived as the team prepares to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes for a chance to fight for the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten.

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MSU hockey jumps to No. 4 in USCHO and No. 3 in PairWise rankings during bye week

Madilynn Warden

February 20, 2024

 Being sixth in the polls after a sweep of their in-state rivals, the Michigan Wolverines, the Spartans went to the bye week in high spirits, and even without play, the team continued to make big moves as the Spartans jumped to fourth place in both the USCHO and USA Hockey polls. This is the highest rank the Spartans have received in the polls since the team ranked third place back in their 2007 season.

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MSU hockey jumps to No. 6 in USCHO rankings, Trey Augustine claims Big Ten Second Star of the Week

Madilynn Warden

February 14, 2024

 After a huge sweep for the first time since the 2019 season, the Spartans took down No. 14 Michigan and landed themselves tied at No. 5 in the USA Hockey polls, as well as No. 6 in the USCHO, jumping three spots from their previous No. 8 and No. 9 rankings, respectively. 

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Tanner Kelly's commanding Duel in the D performance helps MSU hockey win 3-2

Madilynn Warden

February 11, 2024

The Michigan State Spartans went into the rivalry weekend against the University of Michigan Wolverines with the same end goal in mind they've had all season: to sweep their opponent. In a harshly fought battle, the Spartans did just that as they concluded the weekend with a 3-2 victory of the Duel in the D matchup, Michigan State's first win since 2016. 

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MSU hockey dominates weekend and grabs 3-2 win at Duel in the D against Michigan

Madilynn Warden

February 11, 2024

The Spartans were in a hunt for a win after an incredibly dominant performance at Yost the night prior and the Spartans became the 2024 Duel in the D champions for the first time since 2016 after winning 3-2 against the University of Michigan Wolverines.

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Discipline and puck control help MSU hockey in 5-1 victory over Michigan

Madilynn Warden

February 10, 2024

With the final rivalry weekend of the season underway for the Michigan State hockey team, the Spartans finished night one of a two-game series with an absolutely dominant 5-1 win over the Michigan Wolverines. One goal came in the second period and four more — two of them being empty net goals — came in the third period.

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MSU hockey dominates night one of series against Michigan, wins 5-1

Madilynn Warden

February 10, 2024

As the crowds amped up and the players fled onto the ice, puck drop was soon approaching as the Michigan State Spartans and the Michigan Wolverines were back for the final meeting of the season at Yost Ice Arena to hunt for a big win. The Spartans took a dominating victory over their rivals with a final score of 5-1.

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MSU hockey prepares for second rivalry series against Michigan Wolverines

Madilynn Warden

February 8, 2024

After just a few weeks since the last series between the Michigan State Spartans and the Michigan Wolverines on the ice at Munn Ice Arena and Yost Ice Arena, the in-state rivalry is set for round two as the Spartans travel back to Ann Arbor as well as head to Little Caesars Arena in Detroit for the annual Duel in the D.

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MSU hockey's Trey Augustine clinches third shutout of season against Notre Dame, claims program best 12 wins in conference

Madilynn Warden

February 3, 2024

After a hard loss during night one of the Michigan State-Notre Dame series on the road, where the Spartan hockey team took a tough 4-1 defeat, the team bounced back for night two and took a dominating 4-0 win.