EAST LANSING - John Wiitala’s goal 1:44 into the third period broke a 2-2 tie and gave 14th-ranked Ohio State a 3-2 win over the Michigan State hockey team on Friday night at Munn Ice Arena. Brennan Sanford had a goal and assist for the Spartans, who outshot the Buckeyes 35-26, but could not find the back of the net after the opening period.
“Overall, I was pretty happy with our play,” MSU head coach Tom Anastos said. “I didn’t like the way the game finished; I didn’t like that we couldn’t generate any real danger.