A shutout and a tie. The two polar opposites happened in a dramatic weekend series against No. 1 Michigan. The MSU hockey team blanked the Wolverines Friday at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor. The last time U-M was shut out at home was Feb. 28, 2003, and the Spartans were to blame.
Ann Arbor — Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to The Jeff Lerg Show.
U-M is No. 1 in the nation for hockey. I’m not worried. The Wolverines happen to be playing the Spartans — the defending national champions. Ever heard of them?
The time has come. It’s a rivalry of epic proportion. MSU versus Michigan is one of the most heated and famous encounters in college hockey. Throw in the fact that U-M hockey is No. 1 in the country and that raises the ante for this weekend’s home-and-home series
Although he’s a native of the Buffalo area, senior forward Chris Mueller has become fully assimilated into the MSU vs. U-M rivalry. Mueller even admitted exchanging text messages with U-M forward Danny Fardig early this week — but none were of the discussible nature.
Columbus, Ohio – It was a four point weekend for the No. 7 MSU hockey team which blanked the Buckeyes 4-0.
Columbus, Ohio – It’s all about being in the right place at the right time.
You can’t judge a book by its cover. Despite Ohio State’s lackluster record, which includes an 11-game winless streak early in the season, the MSU hockey team seems to struggle against the Buckeyes.
Junior goaltender Jeff Lerg stands a whole 5 feet 6 inches tall.
The MSU hockey team can cross a few items off its season checklist after splitting the Notre Dame weekend series with a win and a tie.
It boiled down to the last 30 seconds for the MSU hockey team in Sunday’s 1-1 game with No. 6 Notre Dame. The No. 10 Spartans were just about ready to walk away sweeping the weekend series until Notre Dame’s Ryan Thang scored his 12th goal of the season with 37.8 seconds left in the game.
A playoff-type atmosphere is in the air, and for the MSU hockey team, Friday’s win against Notre Dame was picture perfect.
It’s amazing what a year can do. In that time, for sophomore defenseman Michael Ratchuk, it meant a period of growth.
Sitting three points outside of the top spot in the league, this weekend’s series with No. 6 Notre Dame could put the MSU hockey team in a better position to win the CCHA regular season championship — the only title the Spartans have yet to win with their current group of seniors.
The MSU hockey team has posted a 1-2-1 record since a 20-day winter break. And while those aren’t necessarily the most impressive numbers, head coach Rick Comley said the team needs to only work on a few skills to bounce back.
From the football bowl game to Big Ten openers, here’s what you missed in Spartan sports during break.
It’s all about taking baby steps for the MSU hockey team. The Spartans had a 20-day break during the holiday season and are struggling to get their heads above water.
A youthful defense is a double-edged sword for the MSU hockey team. On one hand, the lack of experience causes a breakdown in communication on the ice and leads to 37 shots on goal, hence Saturday’s tie against Lake Superior, which is winless in the CCHA.
It’s like kissing your sister. Despite Friday’s six-goal blowout against Lake Superior State, Saturday’s hockey game headed into overtime as the Spartans and Lakers tied at three. The Spartans are now unbeaten in their last 18 overtime games, posting a 6-0-12 record.