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Michigan State hockey checks in at No. 2 in latest poll

MSU is now ranked as the No. 2 team in the nation

Michigan State has reached their best ranking of the 2024-25 campaign. On Monday, in the latest USCHO rankings, the Spartans have checked in as the No. 2 team in the country. The only team still ahead of MSU is Denver at No. 1.

This bump in the rankings comes after MSU swept Notre Dame on home ice this past weekend.

The Spartans return to action on Thursday for an exhibition matchup against the United States National Development Team before a nonconference weekend series with Lindenwood on Nov. 29.

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Former Spartan spotted in Lions touchdown celebration

A former Spartan spotted in Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams’ touchdown celebration on Sunday

The Detroit Lions absolutely drubbed the Jacksonville Jaguars inside of Ford Field on Sunday afternoon. A good day for those Lions fans in the Spartans fan base. It was also a good day for a noted Michigan State alumnus.

During a celebratory leap into the stands by Lions wide receivers Amon Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, they were seen jumping into the seats of a former Spartan and Detroit Red Wing, Justin Abdelkader.

Abdelkader is known as a Stanley Cup winner with the Red Wings, while winning a National Championship at MSU.

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Michigan State hockey lands 2008 Russian commitment

MSU adds 2008 commitment from Russian winger

Michigan State hockey has added a big time commitment from the 2008 born age group on Monday.

Nikita Klepov has made the move to commit to the Spartans, it was announced on X.

Klepov is originally from Russia, before coming over to the United States during his high school years. He now plays in the USHL for the Sioux City Musketeers. It is expected he will join the MSU program in 2026-27.

Michigan State hockey completes sweep over Notre Dame

MSU completes a weekend sweep of Notre Dame on Saturday

After a dominating 8-3 win on Friday night, Michigan State returned to Munn Ice Arena on Saturday night for the final game of a weekend series against Notre Dame. On Saturday, the Spartans downed the Fighting Irish, 4-3, to earn their second straight sweep in Big Ten play.

The Spartans were sparked early in the game by a spectacular goal from Shane Vansaghi to give the Spartans a lead that they would not give up.

MSU’s other goals came from Matt Basgall, Gavin O’Connell and Daniel Russell.

The Spartans return to action on Thursday for an exhibition matchup against the United States National Development Team before a nonconference weekend series with Lindenwood on Nov. 28.

Watch insane goal from MSU hockey’s Shane Vansaghi

Shane Vansaghi scored an insane goal for MSU against Notre Dame:

Michigan State hockey is playing host to Notre Dame, searching for their second straight Big Ten conference weekend sweep.

In Saturday’s game against the Fighting Irish, the Spartans got off to a 1-0 lead in front of the Munn Ice Arena crowd thanks to a gorgeous goal from Shane Vansaghi.

Watch the crazy goal from the Spartans forward via X, HERE

Michigan State hockey dominates Notre Dame in game one

MSU hockey dominates Notre Dame in game one, 8-3

Michigan State continued their hot start to the 2024-25 hockey season into Big Ten play. After sweeping Ohio State, the Spartans played host to Notre Dame this weekend.

In game one of the two game series, Michigan State put the hurting on Notre Dame, dominating the Fighting Irish, 8-3.

Spartans goal scorers include Tiernan Shoudy, Red Savage, Joey Larson, Charlie Stramel, Karsen Dorwart (2), Mickey DeAngelo and David Gucciardi.

Michigan State and Notre Dame will round out their weekend series on Saturday night.

MSU Hockey remains near top of latest USCHO.com rankings

Michigan State hockey continues to be one of the highest-ranked teams in the country

Michigan State hockey continues to be one of the highest-ranked teams in the country.

Michigan State held its position at No. 4 in the updated USCHO.com Men’s Hockey Division I rankings released on Monday. The Spartans have been No. 4 in each week of the poll besides one when they moved up to No. 3.

The Spartans swept previously unbeaten Ohio State this past weekend to open Big Ten play. Michigan State is now 7-1 overall on the year, with the lone loss coming against No. 2 Boston College.

The Spartans are one of six teams from the Big Ten in this week’s poll. Minnesota is now the highest-ranked Big Ten team at No. 3, with Michigan (No. 5), Ohio State (No. 14) and Penn State (No. 18) following.

Click here to see the complete rankings from USCHO.com.

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Gallery: Michigan State hockey beats Ohio State

Best photos from MSU’s sweep clinching win over Ohio State

Michigan State hockey played host to Ohio State for a weekend series this weekend. The Spartans completed the sweep of the Buckeyes with a 4-1 win.

Best photos from MSU Hockey’s sweep-clinching win over Ohio State

Check out some of the best photos from the Spartans’ victory over Ohio State on Saturday night

Michigan State hockey completed the weekend sweep of Ohio State on Saturday night.

The Spartans scored four unanswered goals to knock off Ohio State, 4-1, on Saturday from Munn Ice Arena. Michigan State topped the Buckeyes on Friday night as well so the Spartans have opened Big Ten play with an opening series sweep.

Michigan State is now 7-1 overall and 2-0 in Big Ten play following the victory over Ohio State on Saturday. The Spartans will return to the ice next week in another two-game home series against Notre Dame.

Before moving on to the Fighting Irish, check out some of the best photos from the Spartans’ victory over Ohio State on Saturday night below:

Spartans use big third period to top Buckeyes, complete sweep on Saturday

Michigan State hockey picked up its first conference sweep of the year on Saturday night

Michigan State hockey picked up its first conference sweep of the year on Saturday night.

The Spartans scored a pair of third period goals to pull away from Ohio State in a 4-1 victory over the Buckeyes. Michigan State took both games against the Buckeyes this weekend to earn the sweep to open Big Ten play this season. Michigan State beat Ohio State by the score of 4-2 on Friday night.

Ohio State got on the board first in the second period, but Michigan State would respond with two goals in the final six minutes of the period. Gavin O’Connell had the first goal to tie it up, and Shane Vansaghi had the second only a minute later to push the Spartans ahead.

Michigan State would add to its lead midway through the third period thanks to a goal from Isaac Howard, and Daniel Russell would clinch the win with an empty netter late.

Michigan State improves to 7-1 overall and 2-0 in Big Ten play on the year with Saturday’s win. The Spartans will return to the ice next weekend in another two-game home series — this time against Notre Dame.