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Members of the MSU Spartan hockey team celebrate their 4-3 double overtime win against Ohio State, Saturday, March 22, 2025, to win the Big 10 Hockey Championship at Munn Ice Arena.

Spartans' First-Round NCAA Tournament Matchup is Set

The Michigan State Spartans have received their seed and opponent as the NCAA Tournament bracket was released on Sunday afternoon. Despite being the No. 1 ranked team, they did receive the No. 1 overall seed but still have a strong draw.

Members of the MSU Spartan hockey team celebrate their 4-3 double overtime win against Ohio State, Saturday, March 22, 2025, to win the Big 10 Hockey Championship at Munn Ice Arena.

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Spartans' First-Round NCAA Tournament Matchup is Set

The Michigan State Spartans have received their seed and opponent as the NCAA Tournament bracket was released on Sunday afternoon. Despite being the No. 1 ranked team, they did receive the No. 1 overall seed but still have a strong draw.

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Howard Was the Difference in Spartans' Conference Championship Victory

Michigan State Spartans junior forward Isaac Howard was the difference in their double overtime win over the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten tournament championship. A four-point game from Howard gives the Spartans their second conference trophy.

Michigan State's Isaac Howard celebrates his goal against Notre Dame during the third period in the Big Ten tournament on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Muni Arena in East Lansing.

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MSU Hockey Makes History With Big Ten Tournament Win

Michigan State hockey has continued to break records during its rise to the top of the sport. The Spartans made history again after sweeping the regular season and tournament titles for a second consecutive season.

Michigan State's Isaac Howard celebrates after his goal to win a shootout against Minnesota on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Munn Arena in East Lansing.

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MSU's Howard Seals Double OT Victory in Big Ten Tournament Championship

Michigan State junior forward and Big Ten Player of the Year Isaac Howard was the hero once again, capping off a hat trick with a game-winning goal in double overtime of the Big Ten Championship Game.

MSU hockey coach Adam Nightingale and his Spartans gather on the ice following MSU's 4-3 win over Notre Dame, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2024.

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MSU Faces Opponent With Drastically Different Path to Tournament Finals

Michigan State hockey has a tough matchup against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten Tournament Championship Game. The Buckeyes have been battle-tested over the past month, while the Spartans have been well-rested.

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WATCH: Michigan State's Patrick Geary Talks Big Ten Tournament Championship

Michigan State sophomore defenseman Patrick Geary came up big for the Spartans in last year's Big Ten Tournament Championship. He will look to help lead them to victory again this time around.

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WATCH: Michigan State's Nicklas Andrews Talks Big Ten Tournament Championship

Michigan State graduate defenseman Nicklas Andrews will be looking to win his first Big Ten Tournament championship.

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Michigan State Goalkeeper Up for Prestigious Award

Michigan State sophomore goalie Trey Augustine is a finalist for the Mike Richter Award.

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Spartans' Howard Top 10 for National Player of the Year

Michigan State junior forward Isaac Howard has been one of the best players in the country this season and is being recognized for his greatness. Howard has been named as one of 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Award (National Player of the Year).

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WATCH: Michigan State's Matt Basgall Talks Big Ten Tournament Championship

Michigan State junior defenseman Matt Basgall and the Spartans are gearing up for the Big Ten Tournament Championship. He discussed the upcoming contest when he addressed the media on Wednesday.

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WATCH: MSU's Adam Nightingale Previews Big Ten Tournament Championship

Michigan State will be looking to win its second consecutive Big Ten Tournament title when it takes on Ohio State at Munn Ice Arena this weekend.

Michigan State head coach Adam Nightingale watches a play against Michigan during the first period of Duel in the D at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.

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Spartans Prepare for Big Ten Championship Tilt

The Michigan State Spartans prepare for their second-straight conference tournament championship contest, trying to win the last four championships in Big Ten hockey over the past two seasons. They will face the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday night.

Michigan State's Isaac Howard celebrates his goal against Notre Dame during the third period in the Big Ten tournament on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Muni Arena in East Lansing.

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MSU's Howard Captures Conference Player of the Year Award

Michigan State junior forward Isaac Howard has undoubtedly been the best player in the Big Ten and has been recognized for his elite performance this season.

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MSU Advances to Conference Tournament Championship With 1-0 Victory Over ND

Michigan State defended home ice and once again took care of business against Notre Dame, narrowly coming away with a 1-0 win to advance to the Big Ten Tournament Championship.

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Spartan Goaltender Named Finalist for Major Award

Michigan State sophomore goaltender Trey Augustine continues to be considered for another prestigious award. He has been named one of five finalists for an award given to the top amateur athlete in the country across all sports.

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Four Spartans Nominated for Postseason Conference Awards

Michigan State Spartans hockey has four different members who have been nominated for Big Ten postseason awards. The Spartans are preparing for the Big Ten Tournament semifinal against Notre Dame this Saturday.

Mar 10, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Artyom Levshunov (55) warms up before the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Former Michigan State Star Makes NHL Debut

Former Michigan State defenseman Artyom Levshunov made his NHL debut for the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.

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MSU Hockey on Bye as Big Ten Tournament Begins

The No. 2 Michigan State Spartans earned the 1-seed and bye for the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament that begins this weekend.

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Spartans' Howard Earns Elite Big Ten Achievement

Michigan State junior forward Isaac Howard has been the most prolific scorer in the Big Ten all season and has been honored for his efforts.

Michigan State celebrates after beating Minnesota in a shootout on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Munn Arena in East Lansing.

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BREAKING: Spartans Seal Second-Straight Big Ten Title

The Michigan State Spartans completed another championship season as they sweep the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on the road, sealing their second-straight Big Ten regular season title.

Michigan State celebrates after beating Minnesota in a shootout on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Munn Arena in East Lansing.

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Three Spartan Defensemen Find the Back of the Net as No. 3 MSU Defeats Notre Dame, 5-2

No. 3 Michigan State hockey got back to its scoring ways as it downed Notre Dame, 5-2, in the first game of their season-finale series.

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Michigan State Hockey Falls in the Polls

The Michigan State Spartans were the No. 1 team in the nation before falling to the Penn State Nittany Lions in their last regular season series on home ice.

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WATCH: Michigan State Hockey F Joey Larson Talks State of the Team, More

No. 3 Michigan State will look to have a much better season-finale series than it did against Penn State. Junior forward Joey Larson discussed where the team currently stands.

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WATCH: Michigan State Hockey D Matt Basgall Talks State of the Team, More

No. 3 Michigan State is gearing up for its final series of the regular season against Notre Dame after suffering a tough loss to Penn State. Junior defenseman and assistant captain Matt Basgall spoke on the current state of the team.

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WATCH: MSU's Adam Nightingale Discusses Big Ten Race, Final Regular-Season Series, More

No. 3 Michigan State hockey took a hit in its race for the Big Ten title when it was unable to come out of its latest series with Penn State with a win, but the Spartans will look to finish the season strong when they face Notre Dame on the road.