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Leftovers from Comley's presser

By Alex DiFilippo

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10/21/09 4:29pm

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10/21/09 4:29pm

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Here are some extra notes from Tuesday’s press conference.

Merry Merrifield

Sophomore forward Mike Merrifield started his first game Saturday for the Spartans and also recorded his first goal of the year.

Midway through last season, Merrifield was sent back to the Green Bay Gamblers of the United States Hockey League and posted 18 goals in 38 games.

Comley said he’s been impressed with Merrifield’s performance thus far and plans to play him on the third line this weekend at Miami (Ohio).

“He’s come in and kept his mouth shut and worked hard and earned the chance,” Comley said. “He got a goal on Saturday and could have had three or four. He’s earned the right to play.”

Good vibes

Freshman forward Anthony Hayes said the vibe in the Spartans’ locker room has been great thus far.

“I’ve been on teams that the chemistry is terrible and teams where the chemistry is unbelievable,” Hayes said. “This group of guys ranks right up there with the unbelievable ones. I feel comfortable asking any person in that locker room any question I need to. I have the confidence in them to point me in the right direction.”

Hayes also added the team is close outside of the rink.

“We all get along,” Hayes said. “You can find any two players hanging out with each other at any given point in the day. There’s no cliques or people who don’t see eye to eye with other people. We all respect each other and I think it’s showing on the ice.”

Injury report

Comley announced freshman defenseman Matt Grassi has been cleared to play.

Grassi practiced with the team on Monday and was scheduled to participate in all the contact drills.

It is still unknown whether or not he will dress this weekend at No. 1 Miami (Ohio).

Just another day on the job

Comley described the this year’s team as a hardworking bunch.

“They are a lunch-bucket, come to work, keep emotions under control (kind of team),” Comley said. “They don’t get too high or too low and will build and get better as the season goes on.”

For a full-preview story on the Spartans upcoming game against No. 1 Miami (Ohio), check back Friday.

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