themunnminute.blogspot.com —  MSU hasn't won a CCHA playoff series since 2007. I guess that means if MSU wins this weekend, we can start planning a parade in April! No? Oh, ok.... read more »
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themunnminute.blogspot.com —  LSSU and Notre Dame swept their respective series this weekend, and Bowling Green repeated history knocking off 6th seeded Northern Michigan for the second straight year in two games. As a result, we will have the quarterfinal games are now set. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  Will Yanakeff's confidence level is at the highest is has been in his almost two full seasons at Michigan State. And why not? The 6-foot-3, 200-pound sophomore goaltender is stopping the puck with great frequency, authority and is looking very good doing it. read more »
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theonlycolors.com —  Right now we sit in 11th place (tied with Northern Michigan and Denver on comparisons won, but with the highest RPI of that trio). 16 teams get in; this usually includes one or two auto-bids who are outside the top 16 in the Pairwise, so the cut line is usually at top 14 or 15. A detailed breakdown of what we are rooting for this week follows after the jump. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  The Central Collegiate Hockey Association announced on Thursday that junior defenseman Torey Krug has been named the RBC Financial Group CCHA Player of the Month for February. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  In this week's Tom Anastos Press conference, Coach Anastos addresses questions abou the bye week and the Spartans' upcoming CCHA quarterfinal series against Miami. In addition, listen to the press conference of MSU captain Torey Krug and alternate captain Anthony Hayes. read more »
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statenews.com —  At long last, a much-needed break for the No. 15 MSU hockey team. Following a weekend split on the road at Notre Dame, the Spartans (19-13-4 overall, 14-11-3-2 CCHA) have a bye week to catch their breath before meeting Miami (Ohio) in a best-of-three series in the quarterfinal round of the CCHA Tournament. read more »
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spartansportsnetwork.com —  Recap of Notre Dame and Preview of CCHA Quarterfinals at Miami. Guests include Captain Torey Krug and Miami Head Coach Enrico Blasi read more »
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statenews.com —  Now the Spartans will have to rise to the challenge in a three-game series against a talented Miami (Ohio) team. The Spartans were swept by the RedHawks at home in the team’s first series of 2012 and generally were outplayed by the CCHA’s most underrated hockey squad. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  Michigan State defenseman Torey Krug (Livonia, Mich.) became the first defenseman to win a CCHA scoring title in 25 seasons, and the first MSU blueliner to accomplish the feat. A candidate for CCHA Player of the Year honors, as well as All-America honors, he had 11 goals and 18 assists in conference play. read more »
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 —  Ken Walrod, Chris Forfar, Torey Krug and Dean Chelios all scored, while Anthony Hayes and Brett Perlini each had two assists as the Spartans knock of the Fighting Irish 4-2. The Spartans finish the regular season 19-13-4 overall and in fifth place in the CCHA. Torey Krug becomes the first defenseman in 25 years to win a CCHA scoring title.

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Hockey splits with Notre Dame, finishes fifth in CCHA State News
Will Yanakeff Leads Spartan Hockey to 4-2 Win Over the Irish Spartan Nation
Spartans Win, Will Face Miami In CCHA Quarters The Munn Minute
Krug earns share of CCHA scoring title with Saturday's goal State News
Icers split at Notre Dame, earn first-round bye Green Thoughts
Krug's Game Winning Goal Nets Victory, Scoring Title MSUSpartans.com
Spartans Respond to Subpar Friday with a Strong Saturday Effort MSUSpartans.com
Spartans top Notre Dame, earn a bye Lansing State Journal

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msuspartans.com —  For sure, Notre Dame has had Michigan State's number in a big, big way over the last four seasons. But the Spartans' 2-0 loss to the Irish on Friday night at Compton Family Arena in South Bend had nothing to do about the past. It was all about the present - and MSU's low work ethic. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  Notre Dame made an early second-period goal stand up as the game-winner and added an insurance tally in the third period to post a 2-0 victory over Michigan State on Friday night in South Bend. MSU falls to 18-13-4 overall.




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Spartans Lose to Irish, Control of Home Ice The Munn Minute
Spartan Hockey Falls to Notre Dame 2-0 Here in South Bend

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lansingstatejournal.com —  The Michigan State hockey team’s mission is pretty clear this weekend at Notre Dame — get points. read more »
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themunnminute.blogspot.com —  This weekend is huge though for both teams. Notre Dame cannot actually catch Michigan State, but they certainly could knock the Spartans down a few spots. read more »
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