Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:10:45 EDT

Despite battling back from a 2-0 deficit with a pair of goals from junior Andrew Rowe and one from senior Nick Sucharski, the Michigan State hockey team was eliminated from the CCHA Tournament on Saturday evening with a 5-3 loss to Michigan at Munn Ice Arena. Michigan advances to the CCHA Championship weekend at Joe Louis Arena. Box Score | Highlights

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:21:33 EDT

Louie Caporusso scored twice and to propel seventh-seeded Michigan to a 5-1 victory over homestanding Michigan State on Friday evening at Munn Ice Arena. Michigan took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three quarterfinal series, and the teams will play again on Saturday evening at Munn Ice Arena. Derek Grant had the lone goal for MSU, which was outshot by a 32-16 margin.Box Score

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:06:54 EDT

Michigan State begins the postseason CCHA Tournament, hosting archrival Michigan in a best-of-three quarterfinal series. This rivalry is the most-played in college hockey, and will add an important chapter this weekend when it faces off in the quarterfinal series.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:45:43 EDT

Three Michigan State hockey players have been voted to the CCHA All-Conference Teams, as selected by a vote of the conference's 12 head coaches. The teams were released on Wednesday, and three Spartans have earned Second-Team honors: junior forward Corey Tropp (Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich.), junior defenseman Jeff Petry (Farmington Hills, Mich.), and sophomore netminder Drew Palmisano (Ann Arbor, Mich.). It is the first All-Conference honor for each of the student-athletes.

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:47:47 EDT

First-year blueliner Torey Krug (Livonia, Mich.) has been named to the CCHA All-Rookie Team, as announced Monday by the league office. In addition, fellow freshman Derek Grant ( Abbotsford, BC) was an All-Rookie Team Honorable Mention pick.

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:24:53 EDT

Rick Comley's Michigan State Spartans, which finished second in the CCHA regular season, will host seventh-seeded Michigan in the CCHA Tournament quarterfinal round at Munn Ice Arena March 12-14. The best-of-three series begins Friday at 7:05 p.m.

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:48:59 EDT

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- The Michigan State hockey program handed out its team awards at the annual banquet on Wednesday evening, March 3, at the Kellogg Center. Junior alternate captain Corey Tropp (Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich.) was named the team's Most Valuable Player as well as capturing the team's Outstanding Offensive Player Award, while senior co-captain Nick Sucharski (Toronto, Ontario) was the only other multiple-award recipient. Sucharski was named the team's Bill Burgess Outstanding Senior Award winner, and also received the Blue Line President's Award, given to the top scholar-athlete in the senior class.

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:57:41 EDT

Despite skating to a 2-2 tie and losing the extra shootout point, Michigan State locked up second place in the CCHA regular season on Saturday night at Bowling Green. The Spartans, who were eighth and ninth in the pre-season conference polls, finished one point ahead of Ferris State and will now await its playoff opponent when the team hosts a quarterfinal round at Munn Ice Arena March 12-14.

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:18:55 EDT

Michigan State secured a first-round playoff bye and remained in the NCAA Tournament picture by posting a 5-2 victory over Bowling Green on Friday night at Munn Ice Arena. MSU paid tribute to the three Spartan seniors playing in their final regular-season game at Munn Ice Arena prior to the game. The Spartans are now 19-11-5, 14-8-2 in conference play.

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:39:44 EDT

Michigan State readies for the final weekend of regular-season CCHA action, preparing for a home-and-home series with Bowling Green. The Spartans will hold their senior night on Friday, honoring Bobby Jarosz, Justin Johnston, Jay Sprague, and Nick Sucharski in a pre-game ceremony. Fans are invited to come early and watch the USA-Finland Olympic semifinal, featuring MSU great Ryan Miller.

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:46:23 EDT

Hockey fans who don't want to miss the Michigan State hockey game or Team USA's semifinal matchup with Finland on Friday are in luck - the MSU Athletic department has made it possible for you to catch both! The Spartans play Bowling Green on Friday in a rare 6 p.m. start, but will open the doors for that evening's ticketholders to watch the U.S. game on the video boards. Doors will open at 2:50 p.m. so that fans can cheer on Team USA, led in goal by Spartan great Ryan Miller, as it battles with Finland in the day's first Olympic semifinal.

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:35:55 EDT

The buzz has barely died down from the United States beating Canada in Olympic hockey on Sunday evening. It was not only exciting, but historic - it was the first US Olympic victory over its neighbors from the north since 1960. 1956 and 1960 Olympic Photo GallerySitting at home in Findlay, Ohio, former Spartan and 1956 and 1960 Olympian Weldy Olson had a keen appreciation for what Team USA accomplished. After all - he was a member of the only other Olympic teams to defeat the Canadians at their national game.

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:41:31 EDT

In front of a sellout crowd of 6,610, No. 12 Michigan State salvaged a series split and snapped a four-game winless streak with a 3-2 victory over No. 14 Ferris State. The Spartans got the game winner from junior Dustin Gazley and a 25-save effort from sophomore Drew Palmisano to move back into a second-place tie with the Bulldogs. Michigan State improves to 18-11-5, 13-8-5-2 in conference play.

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:32:33 EDT

Michigan State saw its winless skid reach four games with a 4-1 loss at No. 14 Ferris State on Friday night. The 12th-ranked Spartans allowed three second-period markers in the contest, and fall to 17-11-5 overall. The teams entered the contest tied for second place in the CCHA standings; Ferris holds a three-point lead for second heading into the series finale on Saturday at Munn Ice Arena.

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:43:54 EDT

Sophomore hockey player Trevor Nill has plenty on his plate as a varsity athlete and mechanical engineering major. However, there's always enough time in his day to put a smile on the face of a child.