Michigan State adding Bemidji State’s Combs for 2020-21 season as graduate transfer
According to the Bemidji Pioneer, Bemidji State forward Charlie Combs will play the 2020-21 season at Michigan State as a graduate transfer (photo: Jim Rosvold).
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Michigan State grad Sturges returns to Spartans as director of hockey operations
Michigan State has announced that former Spartan hockey player Dan Sturges has joined the program as director of hockey operations.
Former Michigan State captain, longtime NHLer Slater back with Spartans as volunteer assistant
Former Michigan State standout Jim Slater has been named the Spartans’ new volunteer assistant coach (photo: Michigan State Athletics).
Bowling Green adds Phillips to staff as director of hockey operations
Bowling Green has named Nathan Phillips the team’s director of hockey operations.
Michigan State to induct Donnelly into school’s athletics hall of fame
Michigan State will induct former hockey player Mike Donnelly into its athletics hall of fame on Thursday, Oct. 24 as part of its annual Celebrate weekend.
Michigan State goaltending coach Muzzatti leaves Spartans for same role with Carolina
The Carolina Hurricanes announced Tuesday that the team has hired Jason Muzzatti as its goaltending coach.
Izzo donates $1.1 million to help with Michigan State’s Munn Arena expansion project
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees has authorized the construction of the Munn Ice Arena expansion project (photo: Michigan State Athletics).
Former Michigan State defenseman Krug helping set offensive tone as Boston takes 2-1 Stanley Cup Final lead over St. Louis
Former Michigan State defenseman Torey Krug has put forth a number of impressive performances offensively for the Boston Bruins on their run to the Stanley Cup Final (photo: Rachel Lewis).
Nation’s top scorer Hirose leaves Michigan State, signs with Red Wings
Michigan State junior forward Taro Hirose has agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contact with the Detroit Red Wings (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
Michigan State’s Munn Ice Arena to undergo $14-16 million in renovations
According to MiHockey, Munn Ice Arena will soon undergo renovations to the tune of a $14-16 million expansion price tag (photo: Nate Ewell).
Michigan State loses sophomore blueliner Eliot to OHL’s Sarnia Sting
Michigan State sophomore defenseman Mitch Eliot has left the Spartans and will join the OHL’s Sarnia Sting, effective immediately.
Minnesota chosen atop Big Ten preseason coaches’ poll, newcomer Notre Dame second
Four-time Big Ten champion Minnesota was tabbed the favorite in the 2017-18 Big Ten preseason coaches’ poll, the conference announced on Monday. The coaches also selected a 17-member Preseason Watch List, including a pair of unanimous honorees in Wisconsin forward Trent Frederic and Minnesota forward Tyler Sheehy. Last season, Minnesota claimed its fourth consecutive Big … Read more
Lake Superior State adds former Michigan State All-American York to coaching staff
Mike York has joined the Lake Superior State hockey coaching staff. He’ll join head coach Damon Whitten, who was his teammate at Michigan State for two seasons in the 1990s. “We are thrilled to welcome Mike, Aimee and Ivy to Sault Ste. Marie and to Lake Superior State University,” said Whitten in a news release. … Read more
Michigan State’s Appleton forgoes last two years, captaincy, to sign with Winnipeg
Michigan State forward Mason Appleton has signed an entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets. Appleton, who will give up his final two years of eligibility, was selected in the sixth round (168th overall) by Winnipeg in the 2015 NHL Draft. In two years at Michigan State, Appleton compiled 53 points (17 goals, 36 assists) in … Read more
Michigan State adds Luongo, Exter as new assistant coaches
Michigan State coach Danton Cole has completed his coaching staff with the hiring of Chris Luongo and Joe Exter as assistant coaches. Luongo and Exter will join current director of hockey operations Brad Fast and volunteer goaltending coach Jason Muzzatti to round out the Spartan coaching staff. “I am eager to have both Chris and … Read more
Cole takes ‘dream job,’ hired as new head coach at Michigan State
Danton Cole, an 18-year coaching veteran with international, professional and collegiate experience, has been appointed head coach at Michigan State. Cole, who was a key member of some of the most successful Spartan hockey teams in program history, comes to Michigan State from USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program where he has mentored some of … Read more
Anastos steps down after six seasons behind Michigan State bench
Michigan State announced Tuesday that Tom Anastos will step down from his position as head coach of the Spartan hockey program, effective immediately. Assistant coach Tom Newton will serve as interim head coach while a national search is conducted to replace Anastos. “I want to thank Tom Anastos for the guidance he’s provided Spartan hockey … Read more
Big Ten tabs Minnesota’s Sheehy as conference Player of the Year
The Big Ten announced Monday the hockey All-Big Ten teams and individual award winners as selected by the conference’s coaches and a media panel. Minnesota’s Tyler Sheehy was named Big Ten Player of the Year, while also earning co-Scoring Champion honors with Ohio State’s Mason Jobst. Minnesota’s Eric Schierhorn was named the Goaltender of the … Read more
Michigan State’s Hirose gets one-game suspension from Big Ten for kneeing infraction
The Big Ten announced Saturday that Michigan State freshman forward Taro Hirose has been suspended for one game as a result of an incident that occurred in the game against Wisconsin on Friday, Feb. 3. The action was taken by the conference after a review of an incident that took place near the 13:47 mark … Read more
Four years after dissolving, CCHA memories stay fresh through ECHL’s Toledo Walleye
The CCHA may have dissolved four years ago, but memories live on via the ECHL’s Toledo Walleye.