The Michigan State Spartans I’ve hockey team opened the second game against the No. 9/11 Minnesota Golden Gophers by surprise. MSU was forechecking nicely, winning a lot of puck battles, and controlling the pace of the game.
It was all Michigan State early on. MSU head coach Danton Cole had promoted freshman forward Jesse Tucker to the Spartans’ top line. After a poor performance last night, Josh Nodler was demoted to MSU’s fourth line. It was MSU’s top line that was on fire to start the game, as it had scored both goals early on.