Category: Hockey

Michigan State hockey goalie Trey Augustine opening eyes in the media

Michigan State goalie Trey Augustine is turning heads

Michigan State hockey coach hit a home run on the recruiting trail, flipping goaltender Trey Augustine from their rivals Michigan. Augustine went on to get drafted in the second round of the 2023 NHL entry draft by the Detroit Red Wings.

The anticipated starting goaltender for Michigan State has been opening eyes of those in the media, with John Buccigross, a college hockey expert, stating that he has heard really good things about the MSU netminder.

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Michigan State hockey lands 5-star, No. 1 prospect in 2007 birth year

Michigan State has landed a 5-star prospect and the No. 1 prospect in 2007 birth year, adding to a huge summer for Nightingale and the Spartans program

Adam Nightingale has had one outstanding summer recruiting for his hockey program in East Lansing. The Spartans are putting together one of the most nationally renowned classes for the 2007 birth year. The trend continued on Thursday.

Michigan State has picked up a commitment from Cullen Potter, who is set to play for the United States U17 National Development Program this upcoming season. He is the No. 1 ranked prospect in America according to Puck Preps and is universally considered a five star prospect.

A huge get for Nightingale and the Spartans.

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LOOK: One writer picks Michigan State hockey to win Big Ten Conference

One writer is picking Michigan State to win the Big Ten in 2023-24:

The Adam Nightingale era of Michigan State hockey has taken off and it is running in full swing as he enters his second season. The Spartans have a lot of hype heading into the second year of Nightingale, and rightfully so, as the head man in East Lansing has brought in a ton of talent via the transfer portal and recruiting.

James Murray of Everything College Hockey is buying into the hype, stating that he believes the Spartans are set to win the regular season Big Ten championship:

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Best pregame photos form Penn State’s home game vs. West Virginia

Here are the best pregame photos from Penn State’s arrival at Beaver Stadium and warmups before the West Virginia game.

The tailgate parties were grilling and the speakers were blaring. And once the blue busses rolled up toward Beaver Stadium, the pregame scene was officially set for Penn State football’s first home game of the 2023 season.

Penn State welcomed West Virginia to State College for the first game of the 2023 season, a primetime matchup on national television with big expectations for the Nittany Lions ready to live up to the hype.

There is always a special feeling that goes with the first game of the season, and seeing the players walk off the bus and make their way into Beaver Stadium is a special moment for sure. Here are some of the best photos from the pregame routine on both sides of the stadium.

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Michigan State hockey names captain, alternate captains

MSU has named captains for the 2023-24 season:

Michigan State hockey is gearing up for the second year of the Adam Nightingale era, a highly anticipated season after the Spartans sniffed the NCAA Tournament a year ago. The first step towards the new season is naming captains and the leaders of the team.

Coach Nightingale has announced the team’s captain for this season. Senior Nash Nienhuis has been named the team’s captain, meanwhile Nicolas Muller, Matt Basgall and Karsen Dorwart have been named the alternate captains.

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LOOK: Badgers Men’s Hockey schedule released

Can Badgers right the ship with new coach in 2023?

The 2023 Badgers men’s hockey season gets underway on Oct. 7 and the full schedule was released on Monday. The upcoming campaign will be the team’s 75th as a program while Mike Hastings takes over as head coach.

Hastings came to Wisconsin this offseason after spending the last 11 seasons as the head coach of the Minnesota State men’s hockey team. During his time with the Mavericks, he led them to eight NCAA tournament appearances, including two trips to the Frozen Four (2021, 2022) while making the championship game in 2022.

After going 13-23 last year, the Badgers will look to right the ship in 2023 with their new head coach.

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Michigan State hockey releases 2023-24 schedule

Michigan State hockey released its schedule for the 2023-24 season:

The Spartans are heading into year two of the Adam Nightingale era, an era of Spartan hockey that appears to be very promising. In year one, Nightingale led the Spartans to the NCAA Tournament bubble, with a record of 18-18-2, MSU had its most competitive season in a longtime.

Now in year two, with some massive transfer additions and roster improvements, there is a lot to be excited for and for the hope that the Spartans can take another step in the right direction and maybe even make the NCAA Tournament.

Check out this year’s schedule:

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Michigan State hockey lands massive 2007 birth year commitment

Adam Nightingale has pulled another massive commitment in the 2007 age group:

Adam Nightingale has stayed hot on the recruiting trail as the MSU head man has landed another massive commitment in the 2007 birth year recruiting class.

The Spartans have gained the commitment from Dryden Allen one of the top defenseman of his birth year. He recently played for Team Ontario, winning gold at the Canada Winter Games. He also plays for the Southern Tier Admirals AAA program.

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The Big Ten releases Michigan hockey schedule for 2023-24

The season is right around the corner! #GoBlue

The Big Ten hockey schedule is finally out.

In 40 days the defending Big Ten champion Michigan Wolverines will take the ice at Yost, where they welcome in Providence for a pair of non-conference games on Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8. The following weekend, Oct. 13-14 they are off to Amherst for a weekend series with UMass.

The Wolverines will officially drop the puck on Big Ten play against Ohio State Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oc. 21. This will be transfer Tyler Dukes’ first game against his former team. Michigan will make the trip down to Columbus Feb. 2-3.

Michigan won’t have to play the Spartans until the second half of the season when it makes the road trip up to East Lansing on Friday, Jan. 19 and it returns to Yost the next day to host the Spartans. On Saturday, Feb. 10, the two will meet at Little Caesars Arena for the annual ‘Duel in the D’ contest. The Wolverines have won the last five Iron D trophies.

Brandon Naurato and his crew will close off the season in Minneapolis for a weekend series March 1-2 with the Minnesota Golden Gophers. 3M Arena at Mariucci has been very kind to the Wolverines as they have won the last two Big Ten Titles in that rink.

The full schedule is as follows:

October 2023
07 Sat             Providence (nc)       
08 Sun             Providence (nc)       
13 Fri           at Massachusetts (nc)       
14 Sat           at Massachusetts (nc)       
20 Fri             Ohio State       
21 Sat             Ohio State       
November 2023
03 Fri           at Wisconsin       
04 Sat           at Wisconsin       
10 Fri             Minnesota       
11 Sat             Minnesota       
17 Fri             Penn State       
18 Sat             Penn State       
24 Fri           at St. Cloud State (nc)       
25 Sat           at St. Cloud State (nc)       
December 2023
01 Fri           at Notre Dame       
02 Sat           at Notre Dame       
January 2024
12 Fri             Stonehill (nc)       
13 Sat             Stonehill (nc)       
19 Fri           at Michigan State       
20 Sat             Michigan State       
26 Fri             Wisconsin       
27 Sat             Wisconsin       
February 2024
02 Fri           at Ohio State       
03 Sat           at Ohio State       
09 Fri             Michigan State       
10 Sat 1         vs. Michigan State       
16 Fri           at Penn State       
17 Sat           at Penn State       
23 Fri             Notre Dame       
24 Sat             Notre Dame       
March 2024
01 Fri           at Minnesota       
02 Sat           at Minnesota

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Michigan hockey trolls Ohio State with transfer signing announcement

It’s great to be a #Michigan Wolverine! #GoBlue

Rivalries are intense, and the one between Michigan and Ohio State is particularly notorious.

While the football rivalry gets the most attention, it exists between all sports. There is veritable animosity between the schools and states, dating back to the battle of Toledo. Ohio may claim it won that battle by retaining Toledo, but as a result, Michigan was awarded the upper peninsula.

And just like that, Michigan won another battle.

Tyler Duke, an Ohio native and defenseman who started his hockey career at Ohio State and was even a starter, announced he was transferring to his rival back in April. He officially was announced by Michigan hockey in the best way: with a dig at the Buckeyes.

It goes without saying he’ll be a fan favorite in Ann Arbor, but he’s not exactly going to be welcomed with open arms back in Columbus.

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