No. 7 Michigan State welcomed Big Ten hockey rival No. 20 Notre Dame for a pivotal weekend series in East Lansing.
On a night the Spartans debuted Gruff Sparty uniforms, they put on a show for the home crowd. The Spartans beat Notre Dame, 5-2, while outshooting the Fighting Irish, 55-37.
First one in the books, back at it tonight. pic.twitter.com/Jz1UGDJ1Yx
— Michigan State Hockey (@MSU_Hockey) December 9, 2023
The Spartans and Fighting Irish lock up for a Game 2 on Saturday night, when it will be “Star Wars” night at Munn Ice Arena.
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