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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:21:23 MST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Facing former teammates intensifies Michigan-Michigan State hockey rivalry]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/facing-former-teammates-intensifies-michigan-michigan-state-hockey-rivalry</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/facing-former-teammates-intensifies-michigan-michigan-state-hockey-rivalry</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:21:23 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
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<description><![CDATA[The fourth-ranked Wolverines will renew their rivalry with the No. 17 Spartans Friday (7:35 p.m, Big Ten Network) at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing and Saturday (7:35 p.m., Fox Sports Detroit) at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. For players who grew up in Michigan, the rivalry is an opportunity to play against former teammates.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GLI To Be Played Outdoors Next Season]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/gli-to-be-played-outdoors-next-season</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/gli-to-be-played-outdoors-next-season</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:21:23 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/gli-to-be-played-outdoors-next-season</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Next season's Great Lakes Invitational will take place at Detroit's Comerica Park, the stadium of baseball's Detroit Tigers, it will be officially announced Thursday according to various reports.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Michigan Week: Spartan Hockey takes on Michigan this weekend]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/michigan-week-spartan-hockey-takes-on-michigan-this-weekend</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/michigan-week-spartan-hockey-takes-on-michigan-this-weekend</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:49:51 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/michigan-week-spartan-hockey-takes-on-michigan-this-weekend</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It's the week where your blood boils as a college hockey fan. It's time for one of the best rivalries in college sports. Michigan State and Michigan face-off for the 286th and 287th time. Michigan holds a 144-122-19 edge in the series (including a 2-0-1 lead in the 2011-2012 season series). The last time the two teams met was back in December in the GLI Championship game where Michigan rallied for a 3-2 overtime victory.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[U-M rematch has postseason implications]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/u-m-rematch-has-postseason-implications</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/u-m-rematch-has-postseason-implications</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:52:38 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/u-m-rematch-has-postseason-implications</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The biggest rivalry in college hockey couldn't be any bigger this time around for the No. 17 MSU hockey team. As if a series rematch with the Spartans' (15-11-4 overall, 10-9-3-2 CCHA) biggest rival Michigan wasn't motivation enough to get geared up for the weekend, serious playoff implications are on the line for both squads. The teams are playing for home ice advantage in the CCHA playoffs, which the top finishers receive.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Audio: Tom Anastos on USCHO Live]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-tom-anastos-on-uscho-live</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-tom-anastos-on-uscho-live</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:52:38 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-tom-anastos-on-uscho-live</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Feb. 7 episode of USCHO Live! features Michigan State coach and former CCHA commissioner Tom Anastos and Wisconsin State Journal hockey writer Andy Baggot.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Tom Anastos Press Conference 2/7/2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/video-tom-anastos-press-conference-272012</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/video-tom-anastos-press-conference-272012</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:52:25 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/video-tom-anastos-press-conference-272012</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan State hockey coach Tom Anastos met with the media on Tuesday for his weekly press conference, and the focus this week, of course, is an upcoming series against archrival Michigan. The Wolverines are one of the hottest teams in the country, ascending to the No. 4/6 spots in the national polls. The Spartans check in at No. 17 after a sweep of Ohio State on the road last weekend.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Torey Krug Earns CCHA Player of the Week Honors]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/torey-krug-earns-ccha-player-of-the-week-honors</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/torey-krug-earns-ccha-player-of-the-week-honors</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:08:36 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/torey-krug-earns-ccha-player-of-the-week-honors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Junior defenseman Torey Krug (Livonia, Mich.) has been named the CCHA Offensive Player of the Week on Monday, February 06 after helping his Spartan squad to a sweep of No. 10 Ohio State on the road last weekend.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Torey Krug's awesome practice goal]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/video-torey-krugs-awesome-practice-goal</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/video-torey-krugs-awesome-practice-goal</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:17:10 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/video-torey-krugs-awesome-practice-goal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[MSU had a skills competition in practice today. According to head coach Tom Anastos, forward Brett Perlini had a 100 mph shot and defenseman Torey Krug scored this awesome goal.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartans Sweep Buckeyes with 3-2 Win]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-sweep-buckeyes-with-3-2-win</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-sweep-buckeyes-with-3-2-win</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:44:45 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-sweep-buckeyes-with-3-2-win</guid>
<description><![CDATA[All-America candidate Torey Krug earned first star honors for the second straight night with a goal and an assist, senior Brett Perlini and sophomore Greg Wolfe each had a pair of helpers as Michigan State earned a sweep of No. 10 Ohio State with a 3-2 victory on Saturday. Will Yanakeff made 33 saves on the heels of a 41-save performance on Friday, and freshman Matt Berry had his second goal in as many nights.<br /><br />Audio: <a href="http://www.spartansportsnetwork.com/modules.php?name=Programs&op=show&id=20&sp_id=3069">Full Game Replay</a> Spartan Sports Network<br /><a href="http://www.theonlycolors.com/2012/2/4/2772224/hockey-12th-in-pairwise-after-sweeping-ohio-state">Hockey 12th in Pairwise After Sweeping Ohio State</a> The Only Colors<br /><a href="http://www.greenthoughtsmsu.com/2012/02/ice-hockey-picks-up-sweep-at-ohio-state.html">Ice hockey picks up sweep at Ohio State</a> Green Thoughts<br /><a href="http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20120205/GW03/202050329/1023/GW">Spartans finish off sweep of Ohio State, 3-2</a> Lansing State Journal<br /><a href="http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-hockey/recaps/020512aab.html">In a Nine-Goal Weekend, Defense Shines</a> MSUSpartans.com<br /><br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartans Got "Attitude Adjustment" En Route to Win ]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-got-attitude-adjustment-en-route-to-win</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-got-attitude-adjustment-en-route-to-win</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:42:03 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-got-attitude-adjustment-en-route-to-win</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Three goals in less than nine minutes by three defensemen vaulted the Spartans (14-11-4 overall, 9-9-3-1 CCHA) into a 4-3 lead and a strong, efficient third period carried MSU to a much-needed 6-3 victory over the Buckeyes (24-9-5, 7-5-1-1) in the first game of a CCHA series in front of 4,450 fans at Value City Arena.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartan Icers Rally for 6-3 Victory over Ohio State]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartan-icers-rally-for-6-3-victory-over-ohio-state</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartan-icers-rally-for-6-3-victory-over-ohio-state</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:15:25 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartan-icers-rally-for-6-3-victory-over-ohio-state</guid>
<description><![CDATA[All-America candidate Torey Krug and classmate Anthony Hayes each finished with three points, and MSU had six different goal scorers as the Spartans rallied from an early 2-0 deficit to down Ohio State 6-3 on Friday evening. The win snapped a two-game losing skid and three-game winless streak. The Spartans are now 14-11-4, 9-9-3-2 in CCHA play.<br /><br />Audio: <a href="http://www.spartansportsnetwork.com/modules.php?name=Programs&op=show&id=20&sp_id=3068">Full Game Replay</a> Spartan Sports Network<br /><a href="http://www.uscho.com/recaps/2012/02/03/michigan-state-scores-five-unanswered-to-double-up-ohio-state/">Michigan State scores five unanswered to double-up Ohio State</a> USCHO<br /><br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ryan Miller has shot at Dominik Hasek's franchise record with Sabres]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/ryan-miller-has-shot-at-dominik-haseks-franchise-record-with-sabres</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/ryan-miller-has-shot-at-dominik-haseks-franchise-record-with-sabres</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:15:25 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/ryan-miller-has-shot-at-dominik-haseks-franchise-record-with-sabres</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During a season in which very little has gone right for Ryan Miller and the Buffalo Sabres, the goalie prefers hedging his bets on when -- or even whether -- he'll catch Dominik Hasek in the franchise record book.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MSU focuses on ‘little things’ for Ohio State]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-focuses-on-lsquolittle-thingsrsquo-for-ohio-state</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-focuses-on-lsquolittle-thingsrsquo-for-ohio-state</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:43:15 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-focuses-on-lsquolittle-thingsrsquo-for-ohio-state</guid>
<description><![CDATA[At this point in the season, focusing on the little things will pay big dividends for the MSU hockey team. Entering a rematch on the road of an earlier season split against No. 10 Ohio State, the Spartans (13-11-4 overall, 8-9-3-2 CCHA) are at a critical point in the season and attention to detail has become essential.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Matt Crandell A Steady, Reliable Blueline Mainstay]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/matt-crandell-a-steady-reliable-blueline-mainstay</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/matt-crandell-a-steady-reliable-blueline-mainstay</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:20:46 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/matt-crandell-a-steady-reliable-blueline-mainstay</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Crandell, a 5-foot-10, 190-pounder from St. Cloud, Minn., has taken on a bigger role, playing more minutes and in all situations, and has been solid at both ends of the ice.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MSU, Ohio State desperate to win weekend series]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-ohio-state-desperate-to-win-weekend-series</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-ohio-state-desperate-to-win-weekend-series</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:12:25 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-ohio-state-desperate-to-win-weekend-series</guid>
<description><![CDATA[As Tom Anastos looks ahead to the series with No. 10 Ohio State, he recognizes a lot of similarities with his own team. Both the MSU hockey team and the Buckeyes had strong openings to their respective seasons, and both saw a considerable rise in their spot in the USCHO rankings. In the second half of the season, both have had trouble picking up wins to maintain the early season momentum and are in a dog fight to the finish in the CCHA.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartans Head to Columbus to Battle Buckeyes]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-head-to-columbus-to-battle-buckeyes</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-head-to-columbus-to-battle-buckeyes</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:43:17 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-head-to-columbus-to-battle-buckeyes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan State is coming off a sweep at the hands of now-first place Ferris State on the road. MSU will prepare this week for a series at Ohio State in Columbus to continue the team's four-game road trip.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Checking In: Former Michigan State coach Ron Mason]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/checking-in-former-michigan-state-coach-ron-mason</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/checking-in-former-michigan-state-coach-ron-mason</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:57:56 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/checking-in-former-michigan-state-coach-ron-mason</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In the 10 years since he retired from active coaching, Ron Mason has been the athletic director at Michigan State and is now the senior advisor for the Muskegon Lumberjacks, a second-year team in the USHL.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartans Fall, 4-3, at Ferris; Suffer Sweep]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-fall-4-3-at-ferris-suffer-sweep</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-fall-4-3-at-ferris-suffer-sweep</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:10:03 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-fall-4-3-at-ferris-suffer-sweep</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan State fell on the road at Ferris State on Saturday, 4-3, and with its second one-goal loss of the weekend, was swept for the third time this season. MSU falls below .500 in CCHA play, at 8-9-3-2 and is 13-11-4 overall. Ferris State went 2-for-9 on the man advantage, the most opportunities and extra-man tallies allowed in a game by the Spartans since November.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.greenthoughtsmsu.com/2012/01/icers-swept-at-ferris-state.html">Icers swept at Ferris State, tournament hopes take hit</a> Green Thoughts<br /><a href="http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20120129/GW03/201290356/1023/GW">Spartans swept by Ferris Stat</a> Lansing State Journal<br /><br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartans Tipped at Ferris, 2-1]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-tipped-at-ferris-2-1</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-tipped-at-ferris-2-1</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:59:05 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-tipped-at-ferris-2-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A defensive battle was waged in Big Rapids on Friday evening, and a third-period TJ Schleter goal stood as the game winner in a 2-1 Ferris State victory over Michigan State. Matt Berry had the lone score for the Spartans, who had their four-game unbeaten streak snapped. Will Yanakeff made 28 saves on the evening as MSU falls to 13-10-4, 8-8-3-2 in CCHA play.<br /><br />Audio: <a href="http://www.spartansportsnetwork.com/modules.php?name=Programs&op=show&id=20&sp_id=3039">Full Game Replay</a> Spartan Sports Network<br /><br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MSU hopes to improve power-play results against Ferris State]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-hopes-to-improve-power-play-results-against-ferris-state</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-hopes-to-improve-power-play-results-against-ferris-state</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:31:05 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-hopes-to-improve-power-play-results-against-ferris-state</guid>
<description><![CDATA[With 10 games to play and a series rematch with Michigan looming, the No. 16 MSU hockey team (13-9-4 overall, 8-7-3-2 CCHA) hopes to continue its four-game unbeaten streak and seize momentum heading into February.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartans brace for long road swing]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-brace-for-long-road-swing</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-brace-for-long-road-swing</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:31:05 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-brace-for-long-road-swing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[No. 16 MSU will play five of the next six games on the road - starting with two at No. 10 Ferris State this weekend, then two at league-leading and No. 6 Ohio State, and then a home-and-home series with No. 8 Michigan, the latter played at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. All rankings are from USCHO.com.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Players Visit Sparrow Hospital to Deliver Toys]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/players-visit-sparrow-hospital-to-deliver-toys</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/players-visit-sparrow-hospital-to-deliver-toys</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:44:34 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/players-visit-sparrow-hospital-to-deliver-toys</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After tremendous fan support generated nearly 300 stuffed animals at the hockey team's annual Teddy Bear Toss on Jan. 21, three members of the program were at Sparrow Hospital on Thursday morning to help deliver those toys to children at Sparrow's pediatric ward playroom.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Torey Krug's Leadership, Play Impressive]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/torey-krugs-leadership-play-impressive</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/torey-krugs-leadership-play-impressive</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:44:34 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/torey-krugs-leadership-play-impressive</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Ever since he started his college hockey career at Michigan State, Torey Krug has been one of the Spartans' best players. In fact, for the last two seasons, he's been the best player on the team.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartans Hit The Road For Ferris Series]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-hit-the-road-for-ferris-series</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-hit-the-road-for-ferris-series</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:38:52 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-hit-the-road-for-ferris-series</guid>
<description><![CDATA[MSU travels for the first time in 2012, heading to Big Rapids to take on Ferris State. The series will feature two teams which boast some of the longest current unbeaten streaks in the country - Ferris' unbeaten streak is second in the country, at six games (4-0-2), while the Spartans are fourth nationally with no losses in their last four contests (2-0-2).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Audio: The Tom Anastos Show for January 24, 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-the-tom-anastos-show-for-january-24-2012</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-the-tom-anastos-show-for-january-24-2012</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:25:45 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-the-tom-anastos-show-for-january-24-2012</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Recap of LSSU, Preview of Ferris State. Guests include Bulldog Head Coach Bob Daniels and MSU Hockey Trainer Dave Carrier]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hockey 14th in Pairwise After Win, Shootout Loss vs. Lake Superior State]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/hockey-14th-in-pairwise-after-win-shootout-loss-vs--lake-superior-state</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/hockey-14th-in-pairwise-after-win-shootout-loss-vs--lake-superior-state</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:44:01 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/hockey-14th-in-pairwise-after-win-shootout-loss-vs--lake-superior-state</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Spartans recovered from that ugly sweep at the hands of Miami to take 9 points out of a possible 12 over the past two weekends (a win and tie each weekend, winning the shootout against Northern Michigan). MSU sits 8th in the CCHA, which is even more of a mess than the Big Ten in basketball: first-place OSU is just six points ahead, and we have two games in hand on them (as well as on Miami, Michigan, and Lake State).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Face Time: Former Spartan, NHL player Anson Carter]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/face-time-former-spartan-nhl-player-anson-carter</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/face-time-former-spartan-nhl-player-anson-carter</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:01:52 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/face-time-former-spartan-nhl-player-anson-carter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The State News talked with Carter to discuss the present state of the MSU hockey program, fond memories and also his personal aspirations. Although the program has struggled for a couple years, Tom Anastos seems bent on righting the ship sooner rather than later.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[More 'Very Good Teams' Await Spartans]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/more-very-good-teams-await-spartans</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/more-very-good-teams-await-spartans</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:12:24 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/more-very-good-teams-await-spartans</guid>
<description><![CDATA[For the last three weeks, Tom Anastos has been heard to say:"We're playing a really good team."The MSU coach said it before his team played Miami and the RedHawks proved him right. He said it before the Spartans' series with Northern Michigan and was right on again. And course, just a week ago, Anastos made the same comments about Lake Superior State and the Lakers also proved to be a very good team as MSU pulled out a 4-2 victory and played LSSU to a 2-2 tie.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartans Settle for Four Points in LSSU Weekend]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-settle-for-four-points-in-lssu-weekend</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-settle-for-four-points-in-lssu-weekend</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:16:15 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-settle-for-four-points-in-lssu-weekend</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Six points was the goal. Four points was the achievement. Michigan State let another victory slip through its fingers and had to settle for a 2-2 tie against Lake Superior State on Saturday and Munn Arena.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartans Tie 2-2, Lose Shootout to Lake Superior]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-tie-2-2-lose-shootout-to-lake-superior</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-tie-2-2-lose-shootout-to-lake-superior</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:55:10 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-tie-2-2-lose-shootout-to-lake-superior</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State hockey team went to overtime for the fifth straight series, and finished in a 2-2 tie with Lake Superior State on Saturday evening at Munn Ice Arena. The Lakers skated away with the extra point in the standings with a 2-1 victory in the shootout. MSU is unbeaten in its last four games, and is 13-9-4, 8-7-3-2 in CCHA play.<br /><br />Audio: <a href="http://www.spartansportsnetwork.com/modules.php?name=Programs&op=show&id=20&sp_id=3011">Full Game Replay</a> Spartan Sports Network<br /><a href="http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2012/01/msu_ties_lake_superior_state_loses_extra_point_in_shootout">MSU ties Lake Superior State, loses extra point in shootout</a> State News<br /><a href="http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20120122/GW03/201220415/1023/GW">Spartans settle for tie with Lake Superior</a> Lansing State Journal<br /><br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Wild Final Stretch Yields 4-2 Win for MSU]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/wild-final-stretch-yields-4-2-win-for-msu</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/wild-final-stretch-yields-4-2-win-for-msu</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:00:21 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/wild-final-stretch-yields-4-2-win-for-msu</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan State got scored twice in the final 70 seconds to post a 4-2 victory over Lake Superior State on Friday at Munn Ice Arena. The Spartans post their second consecutive victory and improve to 13-9-3 overall, and 8-7-2-2 in conference play; the Lakers are 13-10-3, and 8-9-2-2. The teams meet for the fourth and final time in the regular season tomorrow night at 7 p.m.<br /><br /><youtube>Odzl9wP2Db8</youtube><br /><br />Audio: <a href="">Full game Replay</a> Spartan Sports Network<br /><a href="http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20120121/GW03/201210319/1023/GW">Spartans tip Lakers with late goal, 4-2</a> Lansing State Journal<br /><a href="http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2012/01/lastminute_goals_push_spartans_past_lake_superior_state">Last-minute goals push Spartans past Lake Superior State, 4-2</a> State News<br /><a href="http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-hockey/recaps/012112aab.html">Spartans' Poise, Resiliency Pays Off </a> MSUSpartans.com<br /><br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Audio: The Tom Anastos Show for January 17, 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-the-tom-anastos-show-for-january-17-2012</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-the-tom-anastos-show-for-january-17-2012</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:41:48 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-the-tom-anastos-show-for-january-17-2012</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Recap of Northern Michigan and Preview of Lake Superior. Guests: Junior Forward Anthony Hayes, Laker Head Coach Jim Rocque and MSU Spartans dot com Hockey writer Neil Koepke]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MSU hockey team strives for redemption]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-hockey-team-strives-for-redemption</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-hockey-team-strives-for-redemption</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:28:38 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-hockey-team-strives-for-redemption</guid>
<description><![CDATA[For the No. 16 MSU hockey team to have a chance at redemption, 95 percent won't be enough. As the Spartans take the ice this weekend at Munn Ice Arena for a rematch with No. 19 Lake Superior State, the memory of the last series is ingrained in their minds.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mike Merrifield A Guy Who Makes Spartans Go]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/mike-merrifield-a-guy-who-makes-spartans-go</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/mike-merrifield-a-guy-who-makes-spartans-go</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:20:15 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/mike-merrifield-a-guy-who-makes-spartans-go</guid>
<description><![CDATA[When Mike Merrifield is in the lineup, good things usually happen for Michigan State. When he's not, winning seems to be more difficult.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tom Anastos and his Spartan Hockey Team Look for Big Things With Weekend Series at Munn]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/tom-anastos-and-his-spartan-hockey-team-look-for-big-things-with-weekend-series-at-munn</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/tom-anastos-and-his-spartan-hockey-team-look-for-big-things-with-weekend-series-at-munn</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:11:12 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/tom-anastos-and-his-spartan-hockey-team-look-for-big-things-with-weekend-series-at-munn</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Tom Anastos has his Spartan hockey team sitting at #16 in the nation and hosting Lake Superior this weekend at Munn Ice Arena.  The Spartans started the season with low expectations, but came out of the gate on fire at 3-2.  That optimism hit a freight train when they then headed north to LSSU for a big series and promptly got swept.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MSU Wraps Homestand With LSSU Series]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-wraps-homestand-with-lssu-series</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-wraps-homestand-with-lssu-series</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:21:56 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-wraps-homestand-with-lssu-series</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan State concludes a six-game homestand when it hosts Lake Superior State for a weekend series. MSU is 67-34-12 all-time against the Lakers, and owns a 35-11-5 record in games played at Munn Ice Arena. MSU was unbeaten in its previous four games against the Lakers until LSSU swept the Spartans in the first CCHA series of the season in a pair of one-goal contests.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Competitive CCHA is Tight in Standings]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/competitive-ccha-is-tight-in-standings</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/competitive-ccha-is-tight-in-standings</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:16:47 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/competitive-ccha-is-tight-in-standings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Things are so competitive and tight in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association these days, it's tough to move up the standings even when you win and tie and earn an extra point with a shootout win.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Defense Key to Spartan Victory Over Northern Michigan]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/defense-key-to-spartan-victory-over-northern-michigan</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/defense-key-to-spartan-victory-over-northern-michigan</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:07:58 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/defense-key-to-spartan-victory-over-northern-michigan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Five goals were not enough to get a victory on Friday night. But two goals on Saturday were just the right number to carry Michigan State to its first victory at Munn Arena in the last five games.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MSU Snaps Winless Skid With 2-1 Victory]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-snaps-winless-skid-with-2-1-victory</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-snaps-winless-skid-with-2-1-victory</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:18:38 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-snaps-winless-skid-with-2-1-victory</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Brock Shelgren's second-period goal stood as the game winner and Torey Krug assisted on both Spartan tallies as MSU defeated Northern Michigan, 2-1, on Saturday. Will Yanakeff made 23 saves for the Spartans, who improve to 12-9-3 overall, and 7-7-2-2 in CCHA play.<br /><br />Audio: <a href="http://www.spartansportsnetwork.com/modules.php?name=Programs&op=show&id=20&sp_id=2983">Full Game Replay</a> Spartan Sports Network<br /><a href="http://www.greenthoughtsmsu.com/2012/01/icers-pick-up-five-points-on-weekend-vs.html">Icers pick up five points on weekend vs NMU</a> Green Thoughts<br /><a href="http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2012/01/spartans_defeat_northern_michigan_in_strong_defensive_effort">Spartans defeat Northern Michigan in strong defensive effort</a> State News<br /><a href="http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20120115/GW03/201150470/1023/GW">Spartans end skid with 2-1 win over Northern Michigan</a> Lansing State Journal<br /><br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MSU Gets Shootout Victory Over Wildcats After 5-5 tie]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-gets-shootout-victory-over-wildcats-after-5-5-tie</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-gets-shootout-victory-over-wildcats-after-5-5-tie</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 06:37:17 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Ice Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-gets-shootout-victory-over-wildcats-after-5-5-tie</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Northern Michigan victimized the Spartans with goals in the final minute of each period, as the teams skated to a 5-5 tie on Friday night in East Lansing. Michigan State got the extra point in the shootout thanks to a pair of saves by Drew Palmisano and a goal by Matt Berry.<br /><br />Audio: <a href="http://www.spartansportsnetwork.com/modules.php?name=Programs&op=show&id=20&sp_id=2981">Full Game Replay</a> Spartan Sports Network<br /><a href="http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2012/01/hockey_stuns_northern_michigan_in_shootout_65">Hockey stuns Northern Michigan in shootout, 6-5</a> State News<br /><a href="http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20120114/GW03/201140323/1023/GW">Spartans have to settle for 5-5 tie</a> Lansing State Journal<br /><a href="http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-hockey/recaps/011412aag.html">Spartans Have Good, Bad News From Friday </a> MSUSpartans.com<br /><br />]]></description>
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