Big Chill at the Big House Nominated for Best Collegiate Sporting Event
The Big Chill at the Big House was chosen as one of six finalists for 2011 Best Collegiate Single-Sport Event by SportsTravel magazine.
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Alumni Slated to Return to Ann Arbor for Summer Hockey Showcase
The Michigan ice hockey program will welcome back its alumni on Friday, Aug. 5, for a single alumni game to be played at 6 p.m. at Yost Ice Arena. Coach Red Berenson will lead the group of former players whose playing days stretch from 1962-2010.
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MGoBlue.com Summer Sessions: Head Coach Red Berenson
In his MGoBlue.com Summer Session, head coach Red Berenson talks about the team’s top returning players, driving an earthmover, and his summer activities on and off the ice.
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Abdelkader Flies With US Navy Blue Angels
Former Spartan player and current Detroit Red Wing Justin Abdelkader took to the friendly skies on Wednesday morning, riding along with Lt. Dave Tickle of the United States Navy Blue Angels.
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Anastos Announces 2011-12 Hockey Schedule
Eighteen home games, including representatives from four of the five ice hockey conferences, awaits the Michigan State hockey team in its first season under new head coach Tom Anastos. The Spartans will host three of the four Big Ten teams at Munn Ice Arena for two games each, as well as play in the season-opening Icebreaker Tournament at North Dakota. Three of the four Frozen Four teams from a year ago appear on the MSU schedule (Michigan, Notre Dame, and North Dakota), and the Spartans could play in a possible 13 games next season against teams which participated in the NCAA Tournament a year ago.2011-12 Michigan State Hockey Schedule
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Recruits Gibson, Serville Picked in 2011 NHL Entry Draft
• U-M Players Selected in NHL Draft
Goaltender John Gibson was picked in the second round (39th overall) by the Anaheim Ducks and defenseman Brennan Serville was taken by the Winnipeg Jets in the third round (78th overall) of the 2011 NHL Draft.
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Recruiting Class of 2011 Boosted to Nine with Three Additional Skaters
Defenseman Mike Chiasson (pictured), defenseman Michael Szuma and forward Andrew Sinelli will join U-M for the 2011-12 season, boosting the rookie class to nine (five forwards, three defensemen and a goaltender).
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U-M Athletics Presents Budget to Regents, Gets Approval for Yost Renovation
The U-M Board of Regents received from athletics a projected FY 2012 budget of $121.2 million and approved a $14 million renovation of Yost Ice Arena.
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Essensa Helps Thomas, Bruins to Stanley Cup
With the Boston Bruins capturing the most beloved trophy in professional sports, former MSU goaltender and current Bruins goalie coach Bob Essensa became the 10th Spartan – and seventh in the last six seasons – to win the Stanley Cup. Essensa’s night was a bit sweeter, as his pupil, goaltender Tim Thomas, also earned the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Stanley Cup Playoff Most Valuable Player.
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Former Standout Kampfer Hoists Stanley Cup with Boston Bruins
Former Wolverine defenseman and Jackson, Mich., native Steve Kampfer (2007-10) is the 17th U-M alumnus to raise the Stanley Cup after the Boston Bruins blanked the Vancouver Canucks, 4-0, in game seven.
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