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Michigan State hockey reporter for the Lansing State Journal
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5 days ago
MSU women's soccer blanks Wake Forest to reach the Sweet 16 for third straight season — this time at home. "This team continues to find ways, and it's a pretty special thing to now be able to do it again here on Sunday." From
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www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
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Michigan State women's soccer reaches Sweet 16 for 3rd straight season
Kayla Briggs scores the only goal in the 69th minute to send the Spartans into a Sunday matchup with Colorado at DeMartin Stadium.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/college/msu/2025/11/20/michigan-state-womens-soccer-tops-wake-forest-returns-to-sweet-16/87386084007/
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Nightingale, asked if MSU changed anything to the gameplan to defend Gavin McKenna “Nothing.”
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17 days ago
MSU hockey flexes its muscle in dominant 5-0 win over Penn State. Initial story from
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Michigan State hockey flexes its muscle in dominant win over Penn State
MSU got out to a 3-0 lead midway through the second period and didn't look back, as Trey Augustine recorded his third shutout of the season.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/college/msu/hockey/2025/11/08/msu-hockey-flexes-its-muscle-in-dominant-win-over-penn-state/87170371007/
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Final: No. 1 Michigan State 5, No. 3 Penn State 0 MSU flexes some muscle in a dominating effort over the Nittany Lions
17 days ago
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End Period 2: No. 1 Michigan State 3, No. 3 Penn State 0 MSU Goal: Ralph (1) from Stramel (5); Russell (4) at 11:56 Shots: MSU 32, PSU 22 PP: PSU 0-4, MSU 0-3
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End Period 1: No. 1 Michigan State 2, No. 3 Penn State 0 MSU Goals: Stramel (4) from Martone (7); Basgall (4) at 2:32 Martone (4) from Stramel (4); Lee (3) at 18:37 Shots: MSU 15, PSU 12 PP: PSU 0-2, MSU 0-1
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17 days ago
"I think that sometimes gets lost — you don't have to be a draft pick to be a good hockey player. You think about (Shoudy) and Tommi, how many games they've helped us win since we've been here." Story from
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Michigan State hockey upends Penn State on Shoudy's game-winner in overtime
Tiernan Shoudy scored the overtime winner to give No. 1 Michigan State a 2-1 overtime win over No. 3 Penn State on Friday night at Munn Ice Arena.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/college/msu/hockey/2025/11/07/michigan-state-hockey-ousts-penn-state-in-overtime-analysis-and-reaction/87154671007/
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19 days ago
MSU women's soccer scores overtime winner to beat UCLA, advance to Big Ten tournament championship game.
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Michigan State women's soccer scores overtime winner, advances to Big Ten tournament final
Emerson Sargeant scored her second goal of the game in overtime to lift the Spartans to a 2-1 overtime victory over UCLA.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/college/msu/2025/11/06/msu-womens-soccer-beats-ucla-in-ot-advances-to-big-ten-tourney-final/87136717007/
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8 months ago
Michigan State's Isaac Howard wins the Hobey Baker Award, becoming the first MSU player to win it since Ryan Miller in 2001. Quick story from
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Michigan State's Isaac Howard wins Hobey Baker Award as college hockey's top player
Howard led MSU with 26 goals and 26 assists and was the Big Ten Player of the Year. He is the first Spartan to win since Ryan Miller in 2001.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/college/msu/hockey/2025/04/11/michigan-state-college-hockey-isaac-howard-wins-2025-hobey-baker-award/83051070007/
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Michigan State forward Isaac Howard wins the 2025 Hobey Baker Award
8 months ago
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Cornell ties it up on a one-time shot, but just 17 seconds later, Karsen Dorwart takes advantage of a turnover behind the Cornell net and scores. 3-2 Spartans with 3:13 left in the second period.
8 months ago
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Cornell commits a penalty, and after the luck pinballs around the net, Daniel Russell buries it to restore MSU’s lead.
8 months ago
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Cornell leading scorer Ryan Walsh wins a puck battle in MSU's defensive zone and levels the game on a shot that beats MSU goaltender Trey Augustine with 4:58 left in the first period.
8 months ago
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Cornell turns it over in the defensive zone and the Spartans make them pay. Joey Larson finds Gavin O’Connell, who snipes a shot into the top right corner to give MSU a 1-0 lead.
8 months ago
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Michian State and Cornell about to get going here in Toledo. Winner faces Boston University in Saturday’s regional final.
8 months ago
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For those unable to watch the Spartans take on Cornell tonight in the NCAA Tournament, I'll be providing live updates for the game here:
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8 months ago
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Michigan State hockey begins its NCAA Tournament against Cornell this evening. Here’s a look at the matchup with the Big Red, who won the ECAC Tournament to get in.
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Michigan State hockey starts NCAA quest with test against tight-checking Cornell
MSU first opponent, Cornell, earned spot in NCAA tournament by defeating Clarkson to earn the ECAC's automatic bid.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/college/msu/hockey/2025/03/26/michigan-state-hockey-ncaa-tournament-cornell-toledo-regional/82629821007/
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8 months ago
Another epic Big Ten tournament title for MSU hockey, this time in double-OT. “It's nice to see guys get rewarded and do something that's never been done, winning back-to-back regular season and tournament titles.” Story from
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Michigan State hockey captures Big Ten tournament title in thrilling double-overtime win
Isaac Howard scored the game-winning goal with 4:51 let in the second overtime to lift the Spartans to back-to-back Big Ten tournament titles.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/college/msu/hockey/2025/03/22/msu-hockey-captures-big-ten-tournament-in-double-overtime-win/82619037007/
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Isaac Howard with the game-winning, double overtime goal. Michigan State wins back-to-back Big Ten Tournament titles.
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8 months ago
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Final: No. 3 Michigan State 5, Notre Dame 2 Spartans clinch at least a share of the Big Ten regular season title and the No. 1-seed in the Big Ten Tournament.
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9 months ago
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End Period 2: No. 3 Michigan State 3, Notre Dame 1 MSU Goals: Shoudy (7) from Basgall (19); Lukashevich (6) at 4:23 Vansaghi (6) from Jurecki (2); Mackie (1) at 6:15 Shots: MSU 33, ND 23 MSU will have 1:48 of power play time to begin the third period.
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End Period 1: No. 3 Michigan State 1, Notre Dame 0 MSU Goal: Vansaghi (5) from Strbak (15); Andrews (15) at 2:25 Shots: MSU 20, ND 9
9 months ago
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I’m here at Compton Family Ice Arena for the regular season finale between No. 3 Michigan State and Notre Dame. If the Spartans win in regulation, it will claim back-to-back Big Ten regular season titles. Stay here for updates and postgame coverage from South Bend.
9 months ago
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9 months ago
'Quarterback' Alexis Turner helps Haslett girls basketball clinch share of CAAC Red title with win over Williamston From
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www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
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"Quarterback" Alexis Turner helps Haslett basketball clinch share of CAAC Red
Haslett basketball clinched at least a share of the CAAC Red with Friday night's road win at Williamston.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/02/14/quarterback-alexis-turner-leading-haslett-basketball-to-winning-ways/78622479007/
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9 months ago
3 takes from
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MSU hockey analysis: Do these Spartans have the goods to win a national title?
Here's three reasons why this Michigan State hockey team might be good enough to win a national championship.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/college/msu/hockey/2025/02/15/msu-hockey-do-these-spartans-have-the-goods-to-win-a-national-title/78682694007/
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Story from Little Caesars Arena, where Michigan State hockey captured its second straight "Duel in the D" crown over Michigan with a resounding 6-1 win.
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10 months ago
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Final: No. 2 Michigan State 6, No. 13 Michigan 1 Big response from the Spartans, who win the "Duel in the D" for the second straight season.
10 months ago
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End Period 2: No. 2 Michigan State 3, No. 13 Michigan 1 MSU Goals: O'Connell (5) from Larson (9); Andrews (13) at 13:31 DeAngelo (3) from Vansaghi (10); Gucciardi (9) at 15:#8 Shots: MSU 27, U-M 16
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End Period 1: No. 2 Michigan State 1, No. 13 Michigan 0 MSU Goal: Vansaghi (4) from Howard (21); Andrews (12) at 4:13 (PP) Shots: MSU 13, UM 7
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Final: No. 13 Michigan 2, No. 2 Michigan State 1 A late game-winner from Garrett Schifsky gives the Wolverines a big win over the Spartans.
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End Period 1: No. 2 Michigan State 1, No. 13 Michigan 1 MSU Goal: Dorwart (9) from Howard (20); Basgall (16) at 8:43 (PP) Shots: MSU 10, UM 10
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Isaac Howard finds Karsen Dorwart on the power play, who fires a shot past Korpi to open the scoring. Michigan State leads 1-0 with 11:14 left in the first period.
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Big one on tap here at Munn Ice Arena where No. 2 Michigan State hosts No. 13 Michigan. Stay here for updates and for MSU hockey coverage all season long.
10 months ago
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Final: No. 11 Ohio State 4, No. 2 Michigan State 2 Spartans suffer first regulation loss since December 6th against Wisconsin. Logan Terness makes 35 saves for the Buckeyes.
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MSU gets a chance on the power play, and off a faceoff win, Karsen Dorwart snipes a shot past Terness. Spartans tie it up with 6:18 left in the second period.
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End Period 1: No. 2 Michigan State 1, No. 11 Ohio State 1 MSU Goal: Gucciardi (5) UA at 3:07 Shots: MSU 12, OSU 11
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Michigan State hockey senior captain Red Savage out for the season
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Michigan State hockey senior captain Red Savage out for the season
Savage has missed the past three games with an upper-body injury, but head coach Adam Nightingale confirmed Tuesday he is out for the year.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/college/msu/hockey/2025/01/28/michigan-state-hockey-senior-captain-red-savage-out-for-the-season/77997329007/
10 months ago
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Daniel Russell and Isaac Howard both score in the shootout to give MSU the extra point. Spartans take five out of six points and 10 out of 12 total against Minnesota this season.
10 months ago
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End Period 2: No. 2 Michigan State 3, No. 4 Minnesota 3 MSU Goals: Larson (9) from O'Connell (4); Augustine (1) at 7:42 Kelly (5) from Gucciardi (8); Mannisto (6) at 14:27 Shots: MSU 28, MINN 15
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End Period 1: No. 2 Michigan State 1, No. 4 Minnesota 0 MSU Goal: Basgall (5) from Gucciardi (7); Kelly (8) at 16:11 Shots: MSU 13, MINN 6 PP: MSU 0-1, MINN 0-0
10 months ago
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Michigan State hockey looks to sweep the Gophers tonight and put a stranglehold on the lead in the Big Ten standings. Stay here for updates and for MSU hockey coverage all season long. We will have a photo gallery from tonight as well.
10 months ago
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Final: No. 2 Michigan State 9, No. 4 Minnesota 3 Spartans make a statement and pour it on in the third period. They lead the Big Ten by four points over the Gophers.
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End Period 2: No. 2 Michigan State 5, No. 4 Minnesota 3 Seven total goals in the frame, with MSU getting goals from Tommi Mannisto, Daniel Russell, and two from David Gucciardi. Shots: MSU 29, MINN 24 PP: MSU 1-1, MINN 0-2
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End Period 1: No. 2 Michigan State 1, No. 4 Minnesota 0 MSU Goal: Kelly (4) from Strbak (10); Mannisto (5) at 6:32 Shots: MSU 14, MINN 10 PP: MINN 0-2, MSU 0-0
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Tanner Kelly opens the scoring, walking right in on Nathan Airey and putting the puck past him. 1-0 Michigan State with 13:28 left in the first period.
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Final: No. 1 Michigan State 4, No. 10 Michigan 1 Spartans pick up a big win over rival Wolverines at Munn.
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End Period 2: No. 1 Michigan State 4, No. 10 Michigan 0 MSU Goals: Vansaghi (3) from Larson (7); Andrews (11) at 5:43 (PP) Stramel (8) from Howard (18); Oravetz (3) at 8:12 (SH) Shots: MSU 26, UM 24
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Joey Larson with a one-timer that beats Stein with just 13 seconds left in the power play. Spartans lead 3-0 with 14:17 left in the second period.
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End Period 1: No. 1 Michigan State 2, No. 10 Michigan 0 MSU Goals: Basgall (4) from Howard (16); Stramel (13) at 5:36 (PP) Stramel (7) from West (2); Howard (17) at 18:03 Shots: MSU 13, UM 5 PP: MSU 1-2, UM 0-2
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Lots of activity in the offensive zone for MSU and Charlie Stramel winds up poking a puck past Stein to extend MSU’s lead.
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