http://statenews.com en-us Foundry4 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:45:12 -0400 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:24:01 -0400 webmaster@statenews.com http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/spartans_split_pair_at_ice_breaker Boston — The No. 11 MSU hockey team knew what it was getting itself into heading to Boston to compete in the Ice Breaker Invitational this weekend. MSU had hit the road for two tough games against veteran teams, but it would be a great way to see where the 11 freshmen stood in their ability to compete at the collegiate level. Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:24:01 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/spartans_split_pair_at_ice_breaker webmaster@statenews.com (Alex DiFilippo) http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/spartans_hang_tough_but_cant_get_past_boston_2-1 Boston — Boston University’s age, speed and size proved to be too much for the young MSU hockey team, as the Spartans fell 2-1 to the Terriers on Saturday night in the championship game of the Ice Breaker Invitational at Agganis Arena. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:52:50 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/spartans_hang_tough_but_cant_get_past_boston_2-1 webmaster@statenews.com (Alex DiFilippo) http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/icers_win_season_opener_3-1 Boston — 36 shots on net, committing six penalties, and not recording a shot in the third period are typical stats to see on the box score of a losing team. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:21:47 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/icers_win_season_opener_3-1 webmaster@statenews.com (Alex DiFilippo) http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/icers_open_season_with_two_games_in_boston The MSU hockey team plays in the Ice Breaker Tournament this weekend. Here is a look at the two teams they will face off against. Both games will be at Agganis Arena in Boston. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:48:35 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/icers_open_season_with_two_games_in_boston webmaster@statenews.com (Alex DiFilippo) http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/inexperienced_spartans_ready_for_ice_breaker As the MSU hockey team heads to Boston to compete in the Ice Breaker Tournament this weekend, head coach Rick Comley expects to find out more about the character of his team — especially his 11 freshmen. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:57:12 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/inexperienced_spartans_ready_for_ice_breaker webmaster@statenews.com (Alex DiFilippo) http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/spartans_triumph_in_final_period_of_exhibition_game When the Spartans scored three unanswered goals in the first period, it seemed to be time for the Western Ontario Mustangs to start warming the bus. The Mustangs weren’t ready to call it a game yet though, as they exploded in the second period and scored three unanswered goals to tie the game. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:18:05 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/spartans_triumph_in_final_period_of_exhibition_game webmaster@statenews.com (Alex DiFilippo) http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/comley_learns_more_about_team_during_intrasquad_scrimmage During the MSU hockey team’s annual Green and White game, both teams got a little taste of victory. After two 25-minute periods, the White team prevailed 5-1, but the Green team won the practice shootout afterward. MSU head coach Rick Comley saw progress on both sides of the puck in the team’s first time playing a game together. Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:47:27 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/comley_learns_more_about_team_during_intrasquad_scrimmage webmaster@statenews.com (Alex DiFilippo) http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/lerg_ready_to_lead_young_icers_to_successful_season With 11 freshmen on the roster, MSU head coach Rick Comley knows leadership is going to be crucial for his team this year. And the man Comley trusts to take on the role is senior goaltender Jeff Lerg — whom Comley named captain during the offseason. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:03:20 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/lerg_ready_to_lead_young_icers_to_successful_season webmaster@statenews.com (Alex DiFilippo)