The Michigan State Spartans men’s ice hockey team, representing Michigan State University (MSU) in East Lansing, Michigan, has had a remarkable season in 2024–2025. Under the leadership of third-year head coach Adam Nightingale, the Spartans clinched their second consecutive Big Ten Conference title.
A standout player this season was junior forward Isaac Howard, who was named Big Ten Player of the Year. Howard led the conference with 33 points in 24 games and ranked fifth nationally with 47 points, including 24 goals and 23 assists. He also earned First-team All-Big Ten honors and is a semifinalist for the Hobey Baker Award, given to the top college hockey player.
In the Big Ten Tournament Championship game, the Spartans triumphed over the Ohio State Buckeyes in a thrilling double-overtime victory. Howard completed a hat trick, scoring the decisive game-winning goal.
The Spartans’ success has earned them a spot in the upcoming NCAA tournament. The selection show is scheduled for March 24, 2025, and the tournament games will proceed through the Frozen Four.
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