Men’s D-I: Michigan State

Michigan State coach Nightingale signs multi-year contract extension as ‘there’s a buzz that even greater things are on the horizon’

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Michigan State has announced that head hockey coach Adam Nightingale has signed a multi-year contract extension. Entering his fourth season at the helm in 2025-26, Nightingale has guided Michigan State hockey to back-to-back Big Ten regular-season and conference tournament titles and a 69-35-9 overall record. His .650 career winning percentage ranks second in program history … Read more

Great Lakes Invitational returning to Van Andel Arena in 2025 with Michigan Tech, Michigan State, Ferris State, Miami competing for MacInnes Cup

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The 59th annual Great Lakes Invitational will take place on Dec. 28-29, 2025 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich. Michigan Tech, Michigan State, Ferris State, and Miami will compete for the MacInnes Cup. Michigan Tech and Miami will meet in the first semifinal on Sunday (Dec. 28) at 3:30 p.m. followed by Michigan … Read more

NHL’s Islanders sign Michigan State junior Larson, who gives up final year of NCAA eligibility

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The NHL’s New York Islanders have signed Michigan State junior forward Joey Larson to a one-year, entry-level contract beginning in the 2025-26 season. Larson recorded 24 points (10 goals, 14 assists) in 37 games last season with the Spartans. The native of Brighton, Mich., skated in 75 games over two seasons with the Spartans, totaling … Read more

Dorwart signs contract with NHL’s Flyers after three seasons at Michigan State

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Michigan State undrafted forward Karsen Dorwart has signed a two-year entry-level contract with the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers. Dorwart will report to the Flyers for the remainder of the season, according to Flyers general manager Daniel Briere in a news release. Dorwart is an undrafted center who just completed his third season with Michigan State. Dorwart … Read more

TOLEDO REGION: Cornell stuns Michigan State with Mack goal in final seconds of NCAA regional game

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TOLEDO, Ohio — Cornell just won’t let the Mike Schafer retirement tour end. The latest entry was punctuated with Sullivan Mack’s power-play goal with 10 seconds remaining to give the Big Red a 4-3 victory over regional top seed Michigan State on Thursday. Mack scored off a cross-ice feed from Charlie Major to give Cornell … Read more

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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