Category: Michigan State Spartans
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CCHA’s Players of the Week – Nov. 28
From the CCHA league office… Offensive Player of the Week Reilly Smith, MIA Jr., F (Mimico, ONT) Smith scored once in a 6-2 win over Providence on Friday, twice in a 4-2 win over Denver on Saturday and was named the Denver Cup Classic MVP. Gladiator® Defenseman of the Week Aaron Gens, UA Sr. (Baudette,…
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CCHA’s Players of the Week – Nov. 14
From the CCHA league office… Offensive Player of the Week T. J. Tynan, ND So., F (Orland Park, IL) Tynan had two assists on Friday in Notre Dame’s 5-4 win over Alaska. He added a goal and two assists in a 3-2 win over the Nanooks on Saturday. Gladiator® Defenseman of the Week Brock Shelgren,…
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College hockey weekend recaps
By Michael Caples – It was a big weekend for the Michigan State Spartans. Here’s a look at how all the top Michigan-based college programs fared over the last two nights. Michigan State at Western Michigan The Spartans headed into Kalamazoo and picked up their two biggest wins of the new Tom Anastos era. Sophomore…
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Miller’s goal leads Wings
By Michael Caples – DETROIT – In Friday night’s battle of the Spartans, Drew Miller was victorious. The Red Wings forward – one of five former MSU hockey players on the ice – scored what turned out to be the game-winning goal during the first period. Miller helped the Red Wings extend their winning streak…
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CCHA’s Players of the Week – Oct. 31
Both the Spartans and Wolverines are well represented in the latest CCHA Players of the Week. Offensive Player of the Week Lee Reimer, MSU So., F (Landmark, MB) Reimer had two assists on Friday in a 5-2 win over Robert Morris. He added a hat trick and two assists in a 6-2 win over the…
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From Munn Ice Arena – Saturday night recaps
By Michael Caples – EAST LANSING – On Friday, the line of Dean Chelios, Greg Wolfe, and Lee Reimer combined for eight points to lead the Spartans to a 5-2 win over Robert Morris. How would the line react to an injury to Chelios for Saturday’s rematch? Turns out they would play even better than…
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From The Joe – Friday night recaps
Catching you up on all the excitement from the hockey in the Mitten tonight. By Michael Caples – DETROIT – The Red Wings started the 2011-12 season with five straight wins. The problem is that they haven’t won since. Detroit lost to their rivals from San Jose Friday night 4-2, which extends the Wings’ losing…
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Friday night recaps
Here’s a quick recap of how your favorite Michigan teams did Friday night. The Red Wings continued their perfect start to the season, taking care of the winless Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 at Joe Louis Arena. Valtteri Filppula had three assists – two of which on goals from linemate Johan Franzen – and an empty-net…
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Palmisano leads Spartans to 3-0 win over Buckeyes
By Michael Caples – EAST LANSING – What a difference a week makes. Last weekend, the Spartans opened up CCHA play by giving up 8 goals in two games against Lake Superior. Thursday night, it was a little different. Michigan State welcomed Ohio State to East Lansing, and goaltender Drew Palmisano posted a 29-save shutout,…