Tag: Danton Cole

Michigan State hockey announces team captains for the 2021-22 season

Michigan State hockey has its 2021-22 team captains

Danton Cole took the podium on Tuesday ahead of his fifth season as the head man of the Michigan State hockey program. Cole has done a good job revitalizing the energy into the program, but now needs to take it to the next level.

The Spartans are coming off of a disappointing 7-18-2 campaign, where the team showed its youth. On the bright side, the youth on the team has gained much needed experience heading into this season.

Coach Cole announced who would be leading his team as captains into this big season for the hockey program.

Senior defensemen Dennis Cesana will get the captain’s ‘C’, while senior forward Mitchell Lewandowski and junior forward Josh Nodler will sport the assistant captain’s ‘A’.

Cole also announced a group of seniors including Cole Krygier, Christian Krygier, Adam Goodsir and Mitchell Mattson will rotate as assistant captains.

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Michigan State hockey releases 2021-22 schedule

Michigan State hockey releases 2021-22 schedule

Michigan State hockey is heading into their fifth season under the direction of head coach Danton Cole. Cole is 46-78-11 so far in the Cole era of Michigan State hockey.

Coming off of a disappointing 7-18-2 season where the Spartans were competitive with a lot of teams, MSU looks to bounce back in a big way this winter.

The Michigan State hockey Twitter account released the schedule for the upcoming season that will kick off October 2nd against the USA National Development U-18 team.

You can find the full schedule below:

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Former MSU hockey defenseman Duncan Keith is being traded

It appears that former Michigan State hockey defenseman Duncan Keith will be on the move for the first time in his career.

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Duncan Keith was an anchor at the blue line for the Michigan State hockey program from 2001-2003 before being drafted 53rd overall by the Chicago Blackhawks.

Since arriving in Chicago, Keith has spent the past 16 seasons leading the Blackhawks blue line and winning 3 Stanley Cup’s in the process.

It appears that Keith will be on the move for the first time in his long career, as the Edmonton Oilers have reportedly traded for the veteran defenseman.

Keith helped lead MSU to back to back NCAA Tournament appearances.

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MSU Hockey earns all three Big Ten stars of the week

Michigan State hockey came away with three big points against Notre Dame this past weekend. Three members of the team earned Big Ten honors.

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Michigan State hockey is off and running with their 2020-21 season. Head Coach Danton Cole is entering his fourth season at the helm with the hopes to continue building the Spartans into a Big Ten contender.

A crucial series with Notre Dame this past weekend was a great point to start turning the season back in the right direction. Michigan State went into South Bend and came away with three points after a 1-1 tie (the team lost the shootout for the extra point), and a 4-3 overtime victory.

Three Spartans, goalie Drew DeRidder, defenseman Tommy Miller and center Tommy Apap were recognized for their performances this past weekend, earning the Big Ten’s first, second and third star honors.

Michigan State came into the weekend series against the no. 16 ranked Fighting Irish with a 2-3-1 record, splitting their two opening series against Arizona State and Ohio State and getting swept by Minnesota, who is currently ranked no. 1 in the nation.

This series is the last of Michigan State hockey for 2020, ending the first portion of the season with a 3-3-2 record. Typical to the Danton Cole era at MSU, the Spartans have been competitive in every game they have played in and will be a tough contender as the season unfolds in the new year.

The Spartans look to make the NCAA tournament for the first time in the Danton Cole era, as well as a strong finish in pursuing a Big Ten Championship.

The Spartans are back on the ice on January 3rd and 4th for a series against Penn State at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing.

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