Michigan State the No. 1 team in March 24 USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll heading to NCAA regionals

Michigan State is again the top-ranked team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll, picking up 32 first-place votes this week. Boston College, with 13 first-place votes, stays No. 2, while Western Michigan holds steady at No. 3 with the remaining five first-place votes. USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll – March 24, 2025 … Read more

Howard’s double-overtime goal lifts Michigan State to thrilling win over Ohio State, second straight Big Ten playoff championship

EAST LANSING, Mich. — With less than 10 minutes to play in the Big Ten championship game at Munn Ice Arena, Michigan State watched a two-goal lead evaporate. Two periods later, the Spartans became the first team in Big Ten conference history to secure consecutive playoff championships coupled with back-to-back regular-season titles. Isaac Howard capped … Read more

Augustine, Boija, Fowler, Tracy announced as four finalists for 2025 Mike Richter Award as top men’s D-I hockey goaltender

The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced the final four candidates for this year’s Mike Richter Award, given annually to the top goalie in men’s NCAA Division I hockey since 2014. A watch list of 32 was reduced to 10 semifinalists and now, with playoffs underway, the final four have been chosen: Michigan State sophomore Trey … Read more

Michigan State’s Howard named Big Ten player of the year, teammate Augustine top goalie, Minnesota’s Rinzel best defenseman

The Big Ten announced the 2024-25 hockey postseason awards on Tuesday. PLAYER OF THE YEAR Isaac Howard, Jr., F, Michigan State DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Sam Rinzel, So., D, Minnesota GOALTENDER OF THE YEAR Trey Augustine, So., G, Michigan State FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR Michael Hage, Fr., F, Michigan COACH OF THE YEAR Steve … Read more

Michigan State back at No. 1, gets 33 first-place votes in March 17 USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll

Michigan State is back at No. 1 in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll, picking up 33 first-place votes this week to move up one spot in the rankings. Boston College is down one, getting 12 first-place votes, while Western Michigan stays third with five first-place votes. Maine stays fourth and Minnesota is again … Read more

Michigan State back on top of USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll, gets 23 first-place votes in Feb. 17 rankings

Michigan State is again the top team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll this week, collecting 23 first-place votes to move up one spot. Boston College drops one spot to No. 2, garnering 11 first-place votes in the process. Western Michigan remains No. 3 this week, picking up the remaining 16 first-place votes. … Read more

Michigan State still top-ranked team in USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll with 48 first-place votes in Jan. 13 rankings

With 48 first-place votes, Michigan State is again the No. 1 team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll. Boston College, Minnesota and Western Michigan remain No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4, respectively, and Maine jumps up two spots to sit fifth this week. USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll – Jan. 13, … Read more

Michigan State remains No. 1 in Jan. 6 USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll as Spartans grab 43 first-place votes in first rankings of 2025

Michigan State is again the top-ranked team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll, garnering 43 first-place votes this week. Boston College stays No. 2 with six first-place votes, while Minnesota remains No. 3 with the final first-place vote. Western Michigan and Providence stay fourth and fifth, respectively. USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll … Read more

With 41 first-place votes, Michigan State maintains top spot in Dec. 30 USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll

Michigan State remains the top-ranked team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll, collecting 41 first-place votes in the Dec. 30 rankings. Boston College is again No. 2, getting eight first-place votes, while Minnesota stays No. 3. Western Michigan is up two to No. 4, and Providence jumps two spots to sit fifth this week. … Read more

Michigan State retains No. 1 ranking, collects 43 first-place votes in Dec. 2 USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll

Michigan State is again the No. 1 team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll, getting 43 first-place votes in this week’s rankings. Denver stays No. 2 with four first-place votes, Boston College, up one to No. 3, garnered two first-place votes, Minnesota, down one to No. 4, bagged the last first-place vote, and … Read more

Michigan State garners 38 first-place votes, takes over No. 1 ranking in Nov. 25 USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll

For the first time since 2007, Michigan State is the top team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll, getting 38 first-place votes and moving up from No. 2. Denver fell one notch to No. 2, picking up seven first-place votes, while Minnesota is up one to No. 3, earning three first-place votes, Boston … Read more

Michigan State, North Dakota heading to Austin, Texas, for 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game

North Dakota, in partnership with Ralph Engelstad Arena, H-E-B Center, and Visit Austin, announced Tuesday that H-E-B Center at Cedar Park will play host to the 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game on Oct. 31, 2026. This special event features North Dakota and Michigan State at 7:07 pm (CST). “We’re looking forward to hosting … Read more

Big Ten 2024-25 Men’s Hockey Season Preview: Parity across conference should again yield intense competition as teams’ talent levels continue to improve

Fans of Big Ten hockey had good reason to think that 2023-24 would be something of a fairy tale season for at least one B1G team. For the second consecutive year, the Big Ten led all Division I conferences in nonleague play, tallying a .731 interconference win percentage, up a few points from the season … Read more

Michigan State sits atop 2024-25 Big Ten Hockey preseason coaches poll; 12 players comprise preseason all-conference teams

Defending regular-season champion Michigan State is favored to win the 2024-25 Big Ten championship, according to the Big Ten Hockey coaches preseason poll released on Friday. Preseason all-Big Ten teams were also selected in voting conducted by conference head coaches. 2024-25 BIG TEN PRESEASON POLL 1. Michigan State 2. Minnesota 3. Michigan 4. Wisconsin 5. … Read more

Michigan State blueliner Levshunov inks NHL deal with Blackhawks, finished with Spartans after one season

The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks announced Saturday that the team has agreed to terms with Michigan State defenseman Artyom Levshunov on a three-year, entry-level contract that runs through the 2026-27 season. The Blackhawks selected Levshunov, who forgoes his remaining NCAA eligibility, with the second overall pick at the 2024 NHL Draft. “Signing Artyom gives us the opportunity … Read more