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Michigan State hockey completes sweep of Lake Superior State

MSU hockey completed a sweep over Lake Superior State on Saturday

Michigan State hockey has opened the 2024-25 season with a couple of wins, sweeping an in state opponent. Going on the road to the upper peninsula, MSU knocked off Lake Superior State in an overtime thriller on Friday night, 2-1, and the Spartans followed it up on Saturday.

On Saturday, the Spartans left no doubt in the result, dominating the Lakers, 5-1, completing the weekend sweep.

Isaac Howard notched two goals in the contest and was aided by Daniel Russell, Joey Larson and Nicklas Andrews, who all scored one in the game.

The Spartans will have a massive clash with Boston College inside of Munn Ice Arena next weekend.

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Michigan State hockey season opening series has date change

MSU vs LSSU has had a date change:

Michigan State hockey is scheduled to cross the Mackinac Bridge into the Upper Peninsula to open their 2024-25 season. The Spartans will be squaring off against the Lakers of Lake Superior State.

Due to an NCAA rule change, the date of that series has been moved to a Friday/Saturday series on Oct. 4-5.

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No. 9 Michigan State hockey sweeps Lake Superior State

Recapping MSU’s opening series against Lake Superior State:

Michigan State hockey is off and running in a highly anticipated season, the second of Adam Nightingale’s tenure in East Lansing. The Spartans are coming into the season as the No. 9 ranked team in the nation, with high expectations and aspirations.

The Spartans made it known that they are ready to live up to those expectations with their opening series against Lake Superior State.

Game One – W 5-2

In game one, MSU jumped out to an early 3-0 lead, and kept the same energy and pressure throughout the game. MSU held off an LSSU comeback attempt, and scored two third period goals to win 5-2.

Game Two – W 4-2

The second game of the weekend was much closer, with the two teams staying within a goal of each other until an empty netter by the Spartans ended the matchup 4-2 for the host.

MSU will look to carry their momentum on the road against Air Force next weekend.