Michigan State University's hockey team clinched the Big Ten tournament title with a 5-4 overtime victory against the University of Michigan. Freshman defenseman Patrick Geary's shot secured the win, while freshman goaltender Trey Augustine was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. This marks MSU's first conference tournament title since the 2005-2006 season, and the team now awaits the NCAA tournament Selection Show to determine its next opponent.
Michigan State hockey secured a spot in the Big Ten championship game for the first time in the tournament's 11 seasons with a 2-1 victory over Ohio State. Freshman goalie Trey Augustine made 37 saves, and Nash Nienhuis scored the game-winning goal just 13 seconds after OSU tied the game. The Spartans will host the final on March 23 and face either Minnesota or Michigan. They are also in contention for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.
Michigan State hockey defeats Michigan 5-1 at Yost Ice Arena, with Trey Augustine making 29 saves and Red Savage scoring a goal. This marks the Spartans' first win streak in the series since 2019, and they have the opportunity to extend it to three wins in a row at Little Caesars Arena. The game saw a low number of penalties compared to their previous matchup, with only two penalties assessed.
The Detroit Red Wings made nine picks on Day 2 of the NHL draft, starting with local goaltender Trey Augustine at 41st overall. They also selected defensemen Andrew Gibson and Brady Cleveland, as well as forward Noah Dower Nilsson. The Wings added defenseman Larry Keenan, defenseman Jack Phelan, forward Kevin Bicker, goaltender Rudy Guimond, and center Emmitt Finnie.
