On The Fly...
• The Spartans have a week off from Big Ten play and will host the U.S. National Team Development Program U-18 Team in an exhibition on Saturday at 3 p.m.
• MSU topped the USNTDP U-18’s, 4-1, in last year’s meeting and is 5-6 all-time against the program.
• MSU’s roster features two USNTDP alums in sophomores Dylan Pavelek and Ed Minney ... All-time, MSU has had 21 players from the USNTDP.
• Michigan State ranks second in the nation in total blocked shots (409) and third in blocks per game average (17.