Category: Michigan State Spartans
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Michigan vs. Michigan State, Western vs. Miami at Soldier Field this February
By Michael Caples and Alyssa Girardi – This February, three of Michigan’s biggest college hockey programs will playing outside – in Chicago. Michigan and Michigan State will renew their in-state rivalry, while Western Michigan and Miami (Ohio) will also compete at the Coyote ‘Hockey City Classic’ at Soldier Field in Chicago on Feb. 7, 2015.…
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MiHockey’s ‘The Shift’ with Cody Milan
Welcome to MiHockey’s new feature ‘The Shift’ – hockey questions for hockey players. In each ‘The Shift’ feature, we take you through the mindset of today’s hockey player through a question-and-answer session, profiling players from the NHL all the way down to youth travel hockey. MORE: See more ‘The Shift’ features here Our next featured player…
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MiHockey’s ‘The Shift’ with Mackenzie MacEachern
Welcome to MiHockey’s new feature ‘The Shift’ – hockey questions for hockey players. In each ‘The Shift’ feature, we take you through the mindset of today’s hockey player through a question-and-answer session, profiling players from the NHL all the way down to youth travel hockey. Mackenzie MacEachern kicks things off for us – the Michigan…
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NCAA rules committee proposes changes for upcoming season
By Michael Caples – Faceoffs, penalty shots and a “lookup line” are the hot topics proposed by the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee during their yearly examination of the game. The group, led by Michigan State coach Tom Anastos, approved nine changes for the upcoming season, focusing on continuing the competitive advantage…
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From Compuware to captain of the Spartans – Michael Ferrantino is ready to lead MSU
By Robert Bondy – When he first stepped onto the ice at Munn Ice Arena in the fall of 2012, Michael Ferrantino was simply focused on earning playing time. This upcoming fall, only two years removed from that first practice in green and white, he will step onto the ice as the new face…
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Big Ten announces 2014-15 conference schedule; JLA championship weekend info
By Michael Caples – The Big Ten hockey office announced the league’s 2014-15 conference schedule today, along with information about the first B1G Hockey Tournament to take place in Detroit. After being held at the Xcel Energy Center this past March, the Big Ten’s tournament will now shift to Detroit, and take place at Joe…
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Latest batch of NCAA players enter professional ranks
By William Kyle Mitchell – With the conclusion of the NCAA season comes the latest batch of Michigan natives and connections moving on to the pro ranks. Here is a look at all the Michigan players heading off to the next stage of their hockey careers: Ferris State Scott Czarnowczan signed with the Idaho…
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Torey Krug stars in Warrior shoe commercial
Check out Livonia native Torey Krug starring in a commercial for Warrior’s new “Siege” shoe.
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Five Michigan names on U.S. Men’s National Team roster for World Championship
UPDATED ON FRIDAY, APRIL 18 – Team USA announced today that they have added Grosse Pointe Woods native Andy Miele to the World Championship roster. Miele, 26, recorded 23 goals and 47 assists for 70 points in 69 AHL games this year with the Portland Pirates. He was a second-team AHL All-Star selection. By Michael…
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Spartans still taking steps in the process of rebuilding hockey program
By Alyssa Girardi – EAST LANSING — It wasn’t close to being a season to remember, but this year was another step in the process for Tom Anastos. MSU finished the season 11-18-7 for fifth in the inaugural season of the Big Ten, and was bumped out of the first round of the Big Ten…