Category: College
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Spartans talk about frustrating loss to Wolverines
By Alyssa Girardi – ANN ARBOR — For the second time in his 57 games as a Spartan, Jake Hildebrand was pulled from net and replaced by another goaltender. And of all the nights for MSU to have troubles in goal, Friday wasn’t good timing. MSU was defeated by rival Michigan, 7-1, in the…
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Wolverines rout Spartans at Yost Friday night
By Michael Caples – ANN ARBOR – The Wolverines scored early and often Friday night in Ann Arbor. It made for an easy third period against their main rivals. Propelled by two goals in the first period, a dominating second period and a hat trick from Andrew Sinelli, the Wolverines coasted to a 7-1…
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Pletsch: Berenson and Anastos discuss their in-state rivalry
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By Fred Pletsch – The best sports rivalries are personal in nature. The current head coaches in the Michigan/Michigan state hockey rivalry have tremendous professional respect for one another but their combined 87 years of involvement in a school-fueled feud mean fans should make sure this weekend’s games are prominently highlighted on the calendar.…
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Anastos named to Hockey East All-Rookie Team; Wasylk named top defensive forward
By Michael Caples – When you consistently win the rookie of the month award, there’s a good chance you’ll finish on the all-rookie team at the end of the regular season. Farmington Hills native Andie Anastos was named to the Hockey East’s Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team today, after winning the rookie of the month…
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Broncos push past Denver on senior night behind Balisy’s hat trick
By Sam O’Toole – KALAMAZOO – On Senior Night for the Western Michigan hockey team, senior captain Chase Balisy stole the show. Balisy netted all three goals for the Broncos (16-13-5, 10-10-2-2 NCHC) as they picked up a win to snap their three-game losing steak to Denver, defeating the Pioneers, 3-1 in front of 3,559…
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Photos: Spartans vs. NTDP Under-18 Team
The Michigan State Spartans welcomed the U.S. NTDP Under-18 Team to Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing Saturday night for an exhibition contest. Spartan commits Ed Minney and Dylan Pavelek suited up for the NTDP, as did Wolverines commit Dylan Larkin. The NTDP prevailed 4-3 in overtime. During the first intermission of the contest, the…
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Photos: Wolverines force OT but lose shootout with Buckeyes Friday night at Yost
The Michigan Wolverines forced overtime with a late goal from Alex Guptill (his second of the night) in the third period Friday night against the Buckeyes, only to watch one of their top rivals win in the ensuing shootout. Ohio State’s Alex Szczechura scored the lone goal in the shootout to give the Buckeyes an…
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Broncos drop opener to a depleted Pioneer team; fall to fifth place in the NCHC
By Sam O’Toole – KALAMAZOO – The Broncos have had many games this season where their third period heroics led to a victory. Friday was not one of those nights for the home team. Western Michigan (15-13-5, 9-10-2-2 NCHC) was unable to hold their conference lead on Denver, who came into Lawson Arena without second-leading…
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Four Michigan goalies nominated for inaugural Mike Richter Award
By Michael Caples – For the first time, a goaltender will be named the best in college hockey – and four Michigan netminders have a chance to be the winner. Let’s Play Hockey and the Herb Brooks Foundation have teamed up to create the Mike Richter Award, which will be presented to the most outstanding…