Nathaniel Bott
@nathanielbott.bsky.social
Michigan State hockey reporter for the Lansing State Journal
Reposted by Nathaniel Bott
Michigan State hockey rebounds and beats Michigan, 5-2, in the “Duel in the D”
The Spartans are now in sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.
Story from Little Caesars Arena:
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The Spartans are now in sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.
Story from Little Caesars Arena:
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Michigan State hockey rebounds, wins third straight 'Duel in the D' over Michigan
MSU took a 4-0 lead early in the second period and didn't look back in a 5-2 win over the Wolverines.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Michigan State hockey rebounds and beats Michigan, 5-2, in the “Duel in the D”
The Spartans are now in sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.
Story from Little Caesars Arena:
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The Spartans are now in sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.
Story from Little Caesars Arena:
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Michigan State hockey rebounds and beats Michigan, 5-2, in the “Duel in the D”
The Spartans are now in sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.
Story from Little Caesars Arena:
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
The Spartans are now in sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.
Story from Little Caesars Arena:
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
Michigan State hockey rebounds, wins third straight 'Duel in the D' over Michigan
MSU took a 4-0 lead early in the second period and didn't look back in a 5-2 win over the Wolverines.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Michigan State hockey rebounds and beats Michigan, 5-2, in the “Duel in the D”
The Spartans are now in sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.
Story from Little Caesars Arena:
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
The Spartans are now in sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.
Story from Little Caesars Arena:
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
A third consecutive “Iron D” trophy is heading back to East Lansing.
February 8, 2026 at 1:58 AM
A third consecutive “Iron D” trophy is heading back to East Lansing.
Final: No. 2 Michigan State 5, No. 1 Michigan 2
Spartans win a third straight "Duel in the D" and have sole possession of first place in the Big Ten standings.
Spartans win a third straight "Duel in the D" and have sole possession of first place in the Big Ten standings.
February 8, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Final: No. 2 Michigan State 5, No. 1 Michigan 2
Spartans win a third straight "Duel in the D" and have sole possession of first place in the Big Ten standings.
Spartans win a third straight "Duel in the D" and have sole possession of first place in the Big Ten standings.
End Period 2: No. 2 Michigan State 4, No. 1 Michigan 1
MSU Goals:
Stramel (18) from Strbak (12); Russell (23) at 4:01
Ti. Shoudy (5) from Mannisto (7); Jurecki (1) at 5:38
Shots: MSU 25, UM 17
Four goals and 12 different skaters with points for the Spartans.
MSU Goals:
Stramel (18) from Strbak (12); Russell (23) at 4:01
Ti. Shoudy (5) from Mannisto (7); Jurecki (1) at 5:38
Shots: MSU 25, UM 17
Four goals and 12 different skaters with points for the Spartans.
February 8, 2026 at 1:00 AM
End Period 2: No. 2 Michigan State 4, No. 1 Michigan 1
MSU Goals:
Stramel (18) from Strbak (12); Russell (23) at 4:01
Ti. Shoudy (5) from Mannisto (7); Jurecki (1) at 5:38
Shots: MSU 25, UM 17
Four goals and 12 different skaters with points for the Spartans.
MSU Goals:
Stramel (18) from Strbak (12); Russell (23) at 4:01
Ti. Shoudy (5) from Mannisto (7); Jurecki (1) at 5:38
Shots: MSU 25, UM 17
Four goals and 12 different skaters with points for the Spartans.
Michigan using its timeout here as Tiernan Shoudy has now made it 4-0 Spartans with 14:22 left in the second period.
February 8, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Michigan using its timeout here as Tiernan Shoudy has now made it 4-0 Spartans with 14:22 left in the second period.
Maxim Strbak with a phenomenal shot pass to Charlie Stramel on the back door, and Stramel puts it into an empty net.
Michigan State leads 3-0 with 15:59 left in the second period.
Michigan State leads 3-0 with 15:59 left in the second period.
February 8, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Maxim Strbak with a phenomenal shot pass to Charlie Stramel on the back door, and Stramel puts it into an empty net.
Michigan State leads 3-0 with 15:59 left in the second period.
Michigan State leads 3-0 with 15:59 left in the second period.
End Period 1: No. 2 Michigan State 2, No. 1 Michigan 0
MSU Goals:
O'Connell (4) from Romani (11); Lindstrom (6) at 9:48
Martone (16) from Lee (13); West (6) at 16:12 (PP)
Shots: MSU 14, UM 9
MSU Goals:
O'Connell (4) from Romani (11); Lindstrom (6) at 9:48
Martone (16) from Lee (13); West (6) at 16:12 (PP)
Shots: MSU 14, UM 9
February 8, 2026 at 12:10 AM
End Period 1: No. 2 Michigan State 2, No. 1 Michigan 0
MSU Goals:
O'Connell (4) from Romani (11); Lindstrom (6) at 9:48
Martone (16) from Lee (13); West (6) at 16:12 (PP)
Shots: MSU 14, UM 9
MSU Goals:
O'Connell (4) from Romani (11); Lindstrom (6) at 9:48
Martone (16) from Lee (13); West (6) at 16:12 (PP)
Shots: MSU 14, UM 9
Gavin O'Connell, fresh off the bench, gets a pass from Anthony Romani and snipes a shot over the blocker of Ivankovic.
1-0 Spartans with 10:12 left in the first period.
1-0 Spartans with 10:12 left in the first period.
February 7, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Gavin O'Connell, fresh off the bench, gets a pass from Anthony Romani and snipes a shot over the blocker of Ivankovic.
1-0 Spartans with 10:12 left in the first period.
1-0 Spartans with 10:12 left in the first period.
Before the game, both Michigan State and Michigan raised their sticks in a salute to Dan Sturges, MSU’s director of hockey operations, who passed away on Jan. 19.
February 7, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Before the game, both Michigan State and Michigan raised their sticks in a salute to Dan Sturges, MSU’s director of hockey operations, who passed away on Jan. 19.
Starting lineups tonight:
MSU
Russell-Stramel-Martone
Basgall-Ralph
Augustine
Michigan
Perron-Hughes-Moldenhauer
Duke-Fantilli
Ivankovic
Jack Ivankovic returns from injury and is in net for the Wolverines.
MSU
Russell-Stramel-Martone
Basgall-Ralph
Augustine
Michigan
Perron-Hughes-Moldenhauer
Duke-Fantilli
Ivankovic
Jack Ivankovic returns from injury and is in net for the Wolverines.
February 7, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Starting lineups tonight:
MSU
Russell-Stramel-Martone
Basgall-Ralph
Augustine
Michigan
Perron-Hughes-Moldenhauer
Duke-Fantilli
Ivankovic
Jack Ivankovic returns from injury and is in net for the Wolverines.
MSU
Russell-Stramel-Martone
Basgall-Ralph
Augustine
Michigan
Perron-Hughes-Moldenhauer
Duke-Fantilli
Ivankovic
Jack Ivankovic returns from injury and is in net for the Wolverines.
After an instant classic last night at Yost, Michigan and Michigan State will meet again tonight at Little Caesars Arena for the “Duel in the D”
The Spartans have won the last two meetings here. Stay here for updates and for all your MSU hockey coverage.
The Spartans have won the last two meetings here. Stay here for updates and for all your MSU hockey coverage.
February 7, 2026 at 11:17 PM
After an instant classic last night at Yost, Michigan and Michigan State will meet again tonight at Little Caesars Arena for the “Duel in the D”
The Spartans have won the last two meetings here. Stay here for updates and for all your MSU hockey coverage.
The Spartans have won the last two meetings here. Stay here for updates and for all your MSU hockey coverage.
Charlie Stramel completes a hat trick and scores the overtime winner to give Michigan State a 5-4 overtime win.
Spartans take five of six points on the road in a huge result. Four points for Stramel and Daniel Russell on the afternoon.
Spartans take five of six points on the road in a huge result. Four points for Stramel and Daniel Russell on the afternoon.
January 31, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Charlie Stramel completes a hat trick and scores the overtime winner to give Michigan State a 5-4 overtime win.
Spartans take five of six points on the road in a huge result. Four points for Stramel and Daniel Russell on the afternoon.
Spartans take five of six points on the road in a huge result. Four points for Stramel and Daniel Russell on the afternoon.
End Period 3: No. 2 Michigan State 4, No. 5 Penn State 4
60 minutes not enough to find a winner here. Both sides earn a point, but 3-on-3 overtime will settle who gets the extra one.
60 minutes not enough to find a winner here. Both sides earn a point, but 3-on-3 overtime will settle who gets the extra one.
January 31, 2026 at 9:11 PM
End Period 3: No. 2 Michigan State 4, No. 5 Penn State 4
60 minutes not enough to find a winner here. Both sides earn a point, but 3-on-3 overtime will settle who gets the extra one.
60 minutes not enough to find a winner here. Both sides earn a point, but 3-on-3 overtime will settle who gets the extra one.
End Period 2: No. 2 Michigan State 3, No. 5 Penn State 3
Charlie Stramel scores his second of the game with just 2 seconds left in the period while on the power play.
Top lines have accounted for all six goals in this one.
Should be an electric final 20 minutes.
Charlie Stramel scores his second of the game with just 2 seconds left in the period while on the power play.
Top lines have accounted for all six goals in this one.
Should be an electric final 20 minutes.
January 31, 2026 at 8:03 PM
End Period 2: No. 2 Michigan State 3, No. 5 Penn State 3
Charlie Stramel scores his second of the game with just 2 seconds left in the period while on the power play.
Top lines have accounted for all six goals in this one.
Should be an electric final 20 minutes.
Charlie Stramel scores his second of the game with just 2 seconds left in the period while on the power play.
Top lines have accounted for all six goals in this one.
Should be an electric final 20 minutes.
End Period 1: No. 2 Michigan State 1, No. 5 Penn State 0
MSU Goal: Russell (10) from Stramel (19); Martone (17) at 2:24
Shots: MSU 17, PSU 10
MSU Goal: Russell (10) from Stramel (19); Martone (17) at 2:24
Shots: MSU 17, PSU 10
January 31, 2026 at 6:57 PM
End Period 1: No. 2 Michigan State 1, No. 5 Penn State 0
MSU Goal: Russell (10) from Stramel (19); Martone (17) at 2:24
Shots: MSU 17, PSU 10
MSU Goal: Russell (10) from Stramel (19); Martone (17) at 2:24
Shots: MSU 17, PSU 10
Final: No. 2 Michigan State 6, No. 5 Penn State 3
Spartans get a big road win ahead of tomorrow’s outdoor game at Beaver Stadium.
Anthony Romani records a hat trick to lead the way.
Spartans get a big road win ahead of tomorrow’s outdoor game at Beaver Stadium.
Anthony Romani records a hat trick to lead the way.
January 31, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Final: No. 2 Michigan State 6, No. 5 Penn State 3
Spartans get a big road win ahead of tomorrow’s outdoor game at Beaver Stadium.
Anthony Romani records a hat trick to lead the way.
Spartans get a big road win ahead of tomorrow’s outdoor game at Beaver Stadium.
Anthony Romani records a hat trick to lead the way.
End Period 2: No. 2 Michigan State 4, No. 5 Penn State 1
MSU Goal: Martone (15) from Lahey (3); Russell (17) at 15:14
Spartans will begin the third period on the power play as Aiden Fink whistled for throwing his stick.
MSU Goal: Martone (15) from Lahey (3); Russell (17) at 15:14
Spartans will begin the third period on the power play as Aiden Fink whistled for throwing his stick.
January 31, 2026 at 12:48 AM
End Period 2: No. 2 Michigan State 4, No. 5 Penn State 1
MSU Goal: Martone (15) from Lahey (3); Russell (17) at 15:14
Spartans will begin the third period on the power play as Aiden Fink whistled for throwing his stick.
MSU Goal: Martone (15) from Lahey (3); Russell (17) at 15:14
Spartans will begin the third period on the power play as Aiden Fink whistled for throwing his stick.
End Period 1: No. 2 Michigan State 3, No. 5 Penn State 0
MSU Goals:
Romani (10) from Strbak (10); Augustine (1) at 4:02
West (2) from Romani (10); O’Connell (6) at 14:59 (PP)
Romani (11) from Lindstrom (5); Martone (15) at 18:26 (PP)
Shots: MSU 16, PSU 12
MSU Goals:
Romani (10) from Strbak (10); Augustine (1) at 4:02
West (2) from Romani (10); O’Connell (6) at 14:59 (PP)
Romani (11) from Lindstrom (5); Martone (15) at 18:26 (PP)
Shots: MSU 16, PSU 12
January 31, 2026 at 12:02 AM
End Period 1: No. 2 Michigan State 3, No. 5 Penn State 0
MSU Goals:
Romani (10) from Strbak (10); Augustine (1) at 4:02
West (2) from Romani (10); O’Connell (6) at 14:59 (PP)
Romani (11) from Lindstrom (5); Martone (15) at 18:26 (PP)
Shots: MSU 16, PSU 12
MSU Goals:
Romani (10) from Strbak (10); Augustine (1) at 4:02
West (2) from Romani (10); O’Connell (6) at 14:59 (PP)
Romani (11) from Lindstrom (5); Martone (15) at 18:26 (PP)
Shots: MSU 16, PSU 12
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MSU coach Adam Nightingale on the loss of hockey staffer Dan Sturges: 'He made all of us better'
Story by @nathanielbott.bsky.social from an emotional press conference.
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Story by @nathanielbott.bsky.social from an emotional press conference.
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MSU coach Nightingale on loss of hockey staffer Dan Sturges: 'He made all of us better'
Sturges, MSU's hockey operations director, died unexpectedly on Jan. 19 at age 40.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:13 PM
MSU coach Adam Nightingale on the loss of hockey staffer Dan Sturges: 'He made all of us better'
Story by @nathanielbott.bsky.social from an emotional press conference.
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Story by @nathanielbott.bsky.social from an emotional press conference.
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Final: No. 4 Michigan State 4, No. 2 Wisconsin 1
Spartans get a huge road sweep over the Badgers, as well as some revenge after Wisconsin’s sweep at Munn in November.
Trey Augustine loses what would have been an NCAA-leading fourth shutout with 50 seconds remaining.
Spartans get a huge road sweep over the Badgers, as well as some revenge after Wisconsin’s sweep at Munn in November.
Trey Augustine loses what would have been an NCAA-leading fourth shutout with 50 seconds remaining.
January 17, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Final: No. 4 Michigan State 4, No. 2 Wisconsin 1
Spartans get a huge road sweep over the Badgers, as well as some revenge after Wisconsin’s sweep at Munn in November.
Trey Augustine loses what would have been an NCAA-leading fourth shutout with 50 seconds remaining.
Spartans get a huge road sweep over the Badgers, as well as some revenge after Wisconsin’s sweep at Munn in November.
Trey Augustine loses what would have been an NCAA-leading fourth shutout with 50 seconds remaining.
End Period 2: No. 4 Michigan State 4, No. 2 Wisconsin 0
MSU Goal: Romani (9) from Lindstrom (5) at 16:46
Shots: UW 23, MSU 14
MSU Goal: Romani (9) from Lindstrom (5) at 16:46
Shots: UW 23, MSU 14
January 17, 2026 at 2:28 AM
End Period 2: No. 4 Michigan State 4, No. 2 Wisconsin 0
MSU Goal: Romani (9) from Lindstrom (5) at 16:46
Shots: UW 23, MSU 14
MSU Goal: Romani (9) from Lindstrom (5) at 16:46
Shots: UW 23, MSU 14
End Period 1: No. 4 Michigan State 3, No. 2 Wisconsin 0
MSU Goals:
Vansaghi (2) from Lee (9); Nilson (5) at 1:17
Russell (6) from Stramel (16); Ralph (9) at 8:34 (SH)
Russell (7) from Lee (10); Martone (13) at 12:42 (PP)
Shots: UW 14, MSU 9
PP: MSU 1-1, UW 0-2
MSU Goals:
Vansaghi (2) from Lee (9); Nilson (5) at 1:17
Russell (6) from Stramel (16); Ralph (9) at 8:34 (SH)
Russell (7) from Lee (10); Martone (13) at 12:42 (PP)
Shots: UW 14, MSU 9
PP: MSU 1-1, UW 0-2
January 17, 2026 at 1:38 AM
End Period 1: No. 4 Michigan State 3, No. 2 Wisconsin 0
MSU Goals:
Vansaghi (2) from Lee (9); Nilson (5) at 1:17
Russell (6) from Stramel (16); Ralph (9) at 8:34 (SH)
Russell (7) from Lee (10); Martone (13) at 12:42 (PP)
Shots: UW 14, MSU 9
PP: MSU 1-1, UW 0-2
MSU Goals:
Vansaghi (2) from Lee (9); Nilson (5) at 1:17
Russell (6) from Stramel (16); Ralph (9) at 8:34 (SH)
Russell (7) from Lee (10); Martone (13) at 12:42 (PP)
Shots: UW 14, MSU 9
PP: MSU 1-1, UW 0-2
Daniel Russell has his second goal of the first period, this time on the power play, and MSU leads it 3-0.
Good play from Ryker Lee to set it up. Wisconsin uses its timeout to try and regroup.
Good play from Ryker Lee to set it up. Wisconsin uses its timeout to try and regroup.
January 17, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Daniel Russell has his second goal of the first period, this time on the power play, and MSU leads it 3-0.
Good play from Ryker Lee to set it up. Wisconsin uses its timeout to try and regroup.
Good play from Ryker Lee to set it up. Wisconsin uses its timeout to try and regroup.
Final: No. 4 Michigan State 4, No. 2 Wisconsin 3
Spartans hold on after late push from Badgers and go for a sweep tomorrow evening.
Spartans hold on after late push from Badgers and go for a sweep tomorrow evening.
January 16, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Final: No. 4 Michigan State 4, No. 2 Wisconsin 3
Spartans hold on after late push from Badgers and go for a sweep tomorrow evening.
Spartans hold on after late push from Badgers and go for a sweep tomorrow evening.