Category: College
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Michigan wins second night of rivalry week with Michigan State
By Alyssa Girardi – EAST LANSING — For the four seniors on Michigan’s roster, there always was one achievement that, until Friday, they couldn’t manage to cross off: beating MSU at Munn Ice Arena. But a strong third period showing and two-goal performances by forwards JT Compher and Derek DeBlois helped the Wolverines (12-6-2, 4-2-0-0…
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Photos: Spartans vs. Wolverines at Joe Louis Arena
The Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans met for their annual ‘College Hockey in the D’ game at Joe Louis Arena on Jan. 23. (Photos by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
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Late goal from Di Giuseppe leads Wolverines to win over MSU at JLA
By Nick Barnowski – DETROIT – In their annual game at Joe Louis Arena, the Michigan Wolverines snapped their five-game winless streak and avenged a Great Lakes Invitational loss to the Michigan State Spartans with a 2-1 victory Thursday night. The game was tied at one until the 2:18 mark of the third period when Phil…
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Spartans fall to Wolverines in first game of rivalry week
By Alyssa Girardi – DETROIT – Three mucky goals were tale of Thursday’s matchup between MSU and Michigan at Joe Louis Arena, where the Wolverines came out victorious against their in-state rivals, 2-1. Each goal was scored off a rebound close to the goaltenders’ creases, but a late flurry around MSU goaltender Jake Hildebrand that resulted…
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Spartans talk about returning to Joe Louis Arena
By Alyssa Girardi – EAST LANSING — As the Spartans prepare for their annual matchup with rival Michigan at Joe Louis Arena, Tom Anastos took a moment to recall his own memories on the ice in Detroit. The MSU head coach played for the Spartans from 1981-85 and won seven championships at Joe Louis Arena…
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NCAA approves recruiting timeline change
By Michael Caples – Last weekend, the NCAA Board of Directors signed off on a major change in the date that college hockey programs can contact recruits. Effective immediately, college hockey coaches can reach out to prospective players beginning on Jan. 1 of their 10th grade year – five and a half months earlier than…
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Tony Calderone commits to Michigan
By Michael Caples – The Sioux Falls Stampede announced today that Trenton native Tony Calderone has committed to the University of Michigan. Calderone, the first overall pick in the 2012 USHL Entry Draft, currently has 24 points in 36 games with the Stampede this season. The Victory Honda product led the Tier 1 Elite League…
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Spartans’ Hildebrand, Reimer named to B1G three stars list
By Michael Caples – The Michigan State Spartans had a big weekend against the Penn State Nittany Lions, and two of their best are getting rewarded for their play during the time frame. Goaltender Jake Hildebrand was named the Big Ten’s first star of the week today, after helping MSU sweep Penn State last…
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WMU’s Berschbach, Morrison named NCHC players of the week
By Michael Caples – The National Collegiate Hockey Conference announced their players of the week today, and two Broncos made the list. Senior forward Shane Berschbach (Clawson) was named offensive player of the week, it was announced by the league today. Meanwhile, teammate Kenney Morrison, a sophomore blueliner, was named defenseman of the week.…
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Spartans complete sweep of Penn State
By Alyssa Girardi – EAST LANSING — Coming into Saturday’s game, both MSU and Penn State were looking for a Big Ten milestone for their respective programs. The Nittany Lions were searching for their first conference win, and the Spartans (8-10-3, 2-2-2-2 B1G) were looking for their first conference sweep after winning 3-0 Friday.…