Category: Michigan State Spartans
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Michigan State announces 10-man recruiting class for 2016-17 season
By @MichaelCaples – With five more players officially added to their list of commitments for next season, Michigan State is planning on bringing in 10 new players for the Spartans’ upcoming 2016-17 campaign. MSU formally announced the addition of five new players today – Patrick Khodorenko (Walnut Creek, Calif./NTDP Under-18 Team), Logan Lambdin (Carleton,…
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Spartans’ Mackenzie MacEachern signs with Blues
By @MichaelCaples – As first reported by the Lansing State Journal’s Chris Solari and now confirmed by the NHL club, Michigan State forward Mackenzie MacEachern has signed with the St. Louis Blues. “I’d like to thank all the coaches, my teammates and Michigan State for the opportunity,” MacEachern said via release. “Being at Michigan…
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Check out MSU alum Wes McCauley’s incredibly dramatic referee goal announcement
Wes McCauley, a Michigan State Spartan defenseman turned NHL referee, may have an acting career in his future. Check out McCauley’s announcement of a good goal during last night’ Sharks vs. Kings game out in Cali. Not bad, Wes. Not bad at all. This is the most dramatic call ever. pic.twitter.com/v14wcsbCdB — NHL on…
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Reports: Notre Dame hockey to join Big Ten
By @MichaelCaples – UPDATE: The initial report from USCHO is being confirmed by multiple outlets, including Teddy Greenstein of the Chicago Tribune. The Big Ten may be adding another member to its six-team hockey conference. Per a tweet from USCHO’s Jimmy Connelly, Notre Dame is set to join the B1G in time for the…
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Spartans prepare for familiar foe in Big Ten tournament
By @StefanKubus – Michigan State enters the Big Ten tournament in Minnesota set to square off against a foe fresh in the team’s mind. The No. 5 Spartans face the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes on Thursday to begin their journey just one week after their weekend series in East Lansing to close out…
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Schilkey, Hildebrand named B1G stars of the week
By @MichaelCaples – Two Michigan names have claimed the top two spots on the Big Ten stars of the week list. Marysville native Nick Schilkey was named the first star of the week – for the second time in as many weeks – after helping his Ohio State Buckeyes to a weekend sweep of…
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PHOTOS: Gopher vs. Spartans
The Michigan State Spartans played host to the Minnesota Golden Gophers Friday night in East Lansing, kicking off a two-game set between the two Big Ten programs. Minnesota ended up prevailing 3-2 in the contest. Matt DeBlouw and Mackenzie MacEachern scored for MSU. (Photos by Michael Caples/MiHockey)
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Watch Jeff Lerg make one of the best saves you’ll ever see
By @MichaelCaples – Livonia native Jeff Lerg is in the hockey headlines, and it’s because of one specific save over the weekend. Check out this thievery by the Michigan State product and Toledo Walleye netminder from Sunday night – in overtime, no less. After making the save, Lerg continued to shut the door…
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PHOTOS: Spartans vs. Penn State
The Michigan State Spartans hosted the Penn State Nittany Lions Friday night at Munn Ice Arena, and things didn’t go well for the home team. Penn State prevailed 6-1 in the first of the two meetings between the Big Ten opponents this weekend. Richland, Mich., native Zach Saar scored the final goal for PSU in…
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Spartans beat Wolverines in first battle for the ‘Iron D’ trophy
By Nick Barnowski – DETROIT – The trophy weighs 50 pounds, but to the Michigan State Spartans, lifting it was only half of the battle. It took overtime, but the Spartans were able to skate away with the new ‘Iron D’ trophy after taking down rival Michigan, 3-2, at Joe Louis Arena on Friday…