It took them a while, but the MSU hockey team was able to ring in the New Year with a win. Two late third period goals gave the Spartans a 2-1 over victory over Alaska on Friday; their second win in three games. James Andersen recaps the MSU victory.

After a hard-fought win over North Dakota and a loss to Michigan in the Great Lakes Invitational, the MSU hockey is hoping to start the new year off on a good note as the Spartans take on Alaska in East Lansing this weekend. James Andersen breaks it down...

Instead of building on their win over North Dakota, the Michigan State Spartans were throttled by Michigan 5-1 in the Great Lakes Invitational final as they were outshot 54-20. Inside Hockey’s James Andersen recaps the game.

Inside Hockey's James Andersen brings you live coverage of the final of the Great Lakes Invitational between Michigan State and Michigan.

Coming into the GLI, the odds were against MSU. The Spartans had a 12-game winless streak, scoring troubles and were playing North Dakota who had a five-game win streak. The Spartans prevailed however with a 2-1 victory over the Fighting Sioux, thanks to two goals from Matt Schepke. James Andersen recaps the action.

Inside Hockey's James Andersen brings you coverage from the Great Lakes Invitational in Detroit.

Despite two goals from sophomore forward Dustin Gazley, the Michigan State Spartans were swept by their in-state rival, losing 5-3 to Michigan on Saturday, stretching their winless streak to 11.

After a good showing against Wisconsin and Minnesota last weekend, Michigan State has a renewed sense of confidence as it heads into a weekend home and home series with Michigan.

MSU hockey coach Rick Comley would love to give an answer for his team’s recent losing streak. Only problem is he doesn’t have an answer. James Andersen recaps Monday's press conference from Munn Ice Arena

The Michigan State hockey team announced Tuesday that it has signed four players to letters of intent, who will join them next season.

The Michigan State Spartans head into this weekend's series at Nebraska-Omaha looking to snap a four-game losing streak and to find an answer to their goal-scoring problems.

With their offensive woes continuing, the MSU hockey team was swept for the second straight weekend, losing 3-1 to Miami on Saturday. James Andersen recaps Saturday's game.

After going 0-2-1 in three road games, the MSU hockey team was hoping to end its skid with a return home. But a lack of scoring and a lot of penalties, made it difficult for the Spartans to find a rhythm, as they lost 5-1 to No. 10 Miami on Friday night.

James Andersen live blogs Friday night's matchup between Michigan State and Miami.

With only 15 goals in eight games, the Michigan State Spartans are still struggling to score and head coach Rick Comley knows his team must find players to score goals consistently to win.

Jeff Lerg set MSU's all-time saves record and freshman forward Daultan Leveille scored twice to lead the Spartans past Western Michigan on Friday. James Andersen provides a recap.

Heading into this weekend's home and home series with Western Michigan, the Spartans will need to continue their solid defensive play. Senior goaltender Jeff Lerg is also poised to set MSU's all-time saves record.

Michigan State earned four tough points this weekend after a physical two-game sweep of Northern Michigan. James Andersen recaps the Spartans victory Saturday night.

After three periods of regulation and an overtime period kept them locked in a 2-2 tie with Northern Michigan on Friday, the Michigan State Spartans took part in something many of them hadn’t seen since juniors: a shootout.

Michigan State got its first taste of the new shootout in its conference opening victory over Northern Michigan after a 2-2 tie with the Wildcats in regulation and overtime. James Andersen recaps the Spartans' exciting shootout win

Michigan State opens conference play on Friday against Northern Michigan. James Andersen provides highlights from Tuesday's press conference.

After a tired performance Thursday, the Michigan State Spartans needed a big win to provide a positive step early in the season. On Friday night, they got it with two third period power play goals in a 2-1 victory, earning a weekend split with UMass-Lowell.

A lack of offensive spark and early fatigue doomed the Michigan State Spartans as they were shutout 3-0 by UMass-Lowell in their home opener Thursday night. James Andersen recaps the loss.

James Andersen takes a look at the things the Michigan State Spartans need to work on going into their home opener this weekend.

With solid goaltending and strong play from it's freshmen, MSU made a good showing at the Ice Breaker tournament over the weekend. James Andersen takes a look at a few of the questions surrounding the Spartans' play in the tournament.

In its first exhibition contest of the season, Michigan State held off Western Ontario for a 4-3 win. James Andersen provides a recap of last night's game.

After losing eight players to graduation and the NHL, Michigan State is counting on its 11 freshmen to provide some immediate impact on both sides of the puck. James Andersen provides coverage of MSU’s Media Day held Wednesday at Munn Ice Arena.

Michigan State senior goaltender Jeff Lerg was named to the CCHA Preseason All-Conference first team for the third straight year as the teams were announced today in Grand Rapids. Senior forward Tim Crowder and sophomore defenseman Jeff Petry were named to the second team.