Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:12:47 EST

Midway through the second period on Friday, Michigan State trailed Ohio State 3-1 and seemed to be on the verge of losing its third straight game. The Spartans were working hard, playing better and staying within striking distance of the Buckeyes. But quality scoring chances were infrequent - until the third and fourth lines and defense turned the game around for MSU.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:18:58 EST

All-America candidate Torey ;Krug and classmate Anthony ;Hayes each finished with three points, and MSU had six different goal scorers as the Spartans rallied from an early 2-0 deficit to down Ohio State 6-3 on Friday evening. The win snapped a two-game losing skid and three-game winless streak.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:02:35 EST

One of the key reasons Michigan State has had a good chance to win almost every game it played this season is consistent play by the defense.Before the season, the Spartans' defensive corps was a major question mark. But the defense responded to the challenge and has been a big factor in MSU's solid start in the first half of the season.

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:07:51 EST

MSU will prepare this week for a series at Ohio State in Columbus to continue the team's four-game road trip. MSU and the Buckeyes split their series back in October at Munn Ice Arena, and MSU leads the all-time series 82-26-8

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:07:42 EST

The fifth episode of Spartan Hockey All-Access is now showing on MSUSpartans.com. This behind-the-scenes look at the first year of the Tom Anastos era will bring viewers inside the locker room, training facilities, and practices, as well as take viewers onto the bench during a game, into team meetings, and on road trips.

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:53:20 EST

For Michigan State this season, it's all about the third period. In just about every game for the last two months, MSU has entered the third period either tied, up by a goal or down by a goal.Then, it's survival of the fittest, making plays and executing.

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:35:22 EST

Michigan State fell on the road at Ferris State on Saturday, 4-3, and with its second one-goal loss of the weekend, was swept for the third time this season. MSU falls below .500 in CCHA play, at 8-9-3-2 and is 13-11-4 overall. Ferris State went 2-for-9 on the man advantage, the most opportunities and extra-man tallies allowed in a game by the Spartans since November.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:23:58 EST

A defensive battle was waged in Big Rapids on Friday evening, and a third-period TJ Schleter goal stood as the game winner in a 2-1 Ferris State victory over Michigan State. Matt ;Berry had the lone score for the Spartans, who had their four-game unbeaten streak snapped. Will ;Yanakeff made 28 saves on the evening as MSU falls to 13-10-4, 8-8-3-2 in CCHA play.

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:29:29 EST

After tremendous fan support generated nearly 300 stuffed animals at the hockey team's annual Teddy Bear Toss on Jan. 21, three members of the program were at Sparrow Hospital on Thursday morning to help deliver those toys to children at Sparrow's pediatric ward playroom.

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:19:57 EST

Ever since he started his college hockey career at Michigan State, Torey ;Krug has been one of the Spartans' best players.In fact, for the last two seasons, he's been the best player on the team.When opposing coaches discuss playing MSU, the first player they mention is Krug, one of the best defensemen in the CCHA and in the nation and one of the best leaders.

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:36:28 EST

MSU travels for the first time in 2012, heading to Big Rapids to take on Ferris State. The series will feature two teams with among the longest current unbeaten streaks in the country - Ferris is second nationally, unbeaten in its last six games (4-0-2), while the Spartans are fourth nationally with no losses in their last four contests (2-0-2).

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:03:33 EST

For the last three weeks, Tom Anastos has been heard to say:"We're playing a really good team."The MSU coach said it before his team played Miami and the RedHawks proved him right. He said it before the Spartans' series with Northern Michigan and was right on again. And course, just a week ago, Anastos made the same comments about Lake Superior State and the Lakers also proved to be a very good team as MSU pulled out a 4-2 victory and played LSSU to a 2-2 tie.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:02:58 EST

Six points was the goal. Four points was the achievement.Michigan State let another victory slip through its fingers and had to settle for a 2-2 tie against Lake Superior State on Saturday and Munn Arena.That was disappointment No. 1. Disappointment No. 2 came in the shootout as the Spartans got outscored 2-1 and came away with only one point instead of two.

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:24:59 EST

The Michigan State hockey team went to overtime for the fifth straight series, and finished in a 2-2 tie with Lake Superior State on Saturday evening at Munn Ice Arena. The Lakers skated away with the extra point in the standings with a 2-1 victory in the shootout. MSU is unbeaten in its last four games, and is 13-9-4, 8-7-3-2 in CCHA play.

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:05:58 EST

One week ago, Michigan State was in a bit of a funk, trying to deal with a four-game winless (0-3-1) streak.But things can change fast in the world of college hockey. Today, the Spartans are feeling a lot better, thanks to a two-game winning streak and a three-game unbeaten stretch.