Season-Opening Notes
The Spartans are starting their season on the road for the fourth time in the last five seasons, including their second Ice Breaker Tournament since 2011. Michigan State is 41-29-4 in season-opening games. Michigan State met Maine in the 2010 season opener as the teams played to a 2-2 tie at Munn Ice Arena on Oct. 14.
Spartans in the Ice Breaker
Michigan State is making its fifth appearance in the Ice Breaker Tournament. The Spartans are 5-3 in Ice Breaker games, having won the inaugural event in 1997 and also participated in the tournament in 2003, 2008 and 2011.