On The Fly...
• Michigan State will play its only two games at Munn Arena during the month of December as it opens its Big Ten home slate vs. Wisconsin.
• MSU went 6-2-1-1 at home in Big Ten play last season, including two wins over the Badgers.
• The Spartans were 3-1 against Wisconsin last season … After falling on the road, 2-1, in the first meeting (Feb. 20), MSU responded with a 3-0 win the following day and then blanked the Badgers, 3-0, twice more in East Lansing (March 6-7).
• Michigan State ranks second nationally in blocked shots per game (18.