Category: Michigan State Spartans
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PHOTOS: Michigan State vs. Denver
The Spartans competed in their 2016-17 home opener on Friday night, welcoming No. 6 Denver to Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing. The visitors ended up prevailing, with the Pioneers topping Michigan State in a tight 2-1 contest – with all three goals coming in the third period. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Tickets to Big Ten tournament at The Joe now on sale
By @MichaelCaples – If you really, really want to have your college hockey-viewing schedule figured out well in advance, you’re in luck. The Big Ten announced today that tickets for the 2017 Big Ten Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament at Joe Louis Arena are now on sale. The tournament, which will take place from Thursday, March…
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VIDEO: MSU coach Tom Anastos talks about the Spartans’ upcoming season
Check out our videos from Tom Anastos’ press conference at MSU Hockey Media Day 2016.
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MSU to honor Ron Mason with ‘RM’ initials painted on ice, worn on Spartan helmets
By @MichaelCaples – The Michigan State Spartans announced today some special ways they will be remembering former head coach Ron Mason. For the 2016-17 season, MSU will paint ‘RM’ initials behind both goals at Munn Ice Arena, while the Spartans will wear stickers with the same initials on their helmets. The initials will be…
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PHOTOS: Spartans post shootout win over Windsor in exhibition opener
The Spartans recorded a shootout win over Toronto in their 2016-17 exhibition season opener Sunday afternoon in East Lansing. Mason Appleton and Patrick Khodorenko scored in regulation for Michigan State, while Ed Minney and John Lethemon split time between the pipes. Joe Cox and Taro Hirose scored in the shootout for MSU. (Photos by Michael…
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Report: Big Ten conference moving postseason tournament on-campus
By @MichaelCaples – Looks like the Big Ten will follow the WCHA’s lead when it comes to postseason tournaments. Per a report from the Wisconsin State Journal, the Big Ten will be moving its postseason hockey games to campus sites starting in 2018. With the shift from a neutral site – this year’s Big Ten…
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MAG: “You Should Know” Patrick Khodorenko
In the latest edition of MiHockeyMag, we introduce you to Walnut Creek, Calif., native and longtime Michigan resident Patrick Khodorenko. The Honeybaked AAA product and USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program alum will start his college hockey career this fall at Michigan State University. A 2017 draft-eligible player, Khodorenko will be one to watch this…
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Mike York joins Michigan State hockey staff as student assistant coach
By @MichaelCaples – Michigan State announced today that they have added a new student assistant coach who is certainly recognizable to Spartan hockey fans. Former All-American Mike York is returning to East Lansing to complete his degree in communication, and while doing so, he’s going to work with his alma mater’s hockey program. “We…
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Spartan alums return to East Lansing for annual MSU Pro Camp (with photos)
By @MichaelCaples – EAST LANSING – Near the end of every August, they return to Munn Ice Arena. Former Spartans (and some of their friends) arrive in East Lansing ready for the transition from summer training to team training camps, and with the help of Tom Newton, they start finding their stride once again.…
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Mackenzie MacEachern talks about signing pro contract with Blues, saying goodbye to MSU
By @MichaelCaples – There was an abundance of professional hockey players on the ice for the Eastside Elite All-Star Game Saturday night in Mount Clemens. One of the spectators is also a pro hockey player, but he’s probably still getting used to being able to say that. Mackenzie MacEachern was in town to watch…