Saturday, January 19
East Lansing, Mich.
5:30 p.m. ET
Michigan State University
vs
Minnesota
Spartans and Gophers Clash Saturday and Sunday at Munn
1/17/2019 2:12:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey
Minnesota (9-8-4, 6-3-3-0 B1G) vs. Michigan State (7-12-3, 3-7-2-2 B1G)
Dates | Times: Saturday, Jan. 19 | 5:30 p.m. // Sunday, Jan. 20 | 5 p.m.
Location: Munn Ice Arena | East Lansing
Tickets: MSUSpartans.com
Promotions: Saturday – 4 seats, 4 treats // Sunday – Family Four Pack
Web Stream: BTN2Go
TV: BTN
Radio: Spartan Sports Network | Local: WJIM-AM 1240
Live Stats: MSUSpartans.com
Game Notes: Michigan State | Minnesota | Big Ten
Social Media: @MSU_Hockey
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On The Fly…
• The Spartans begin their second half of Big Ten play by hosting Minnesota on Saturday and Sunday at Munn Ice Arena … MSU is coming off a split at No. 13 Penn State last weekend, while Minnesota swept No. 12 Notre Dame on the road.
• Junior Taro Hirose, who had four points (2g, 2a) last weekend, leads the country in both points (35) and assists (24) … He was named the Big Ten Third Star of the Week on Tuesday.
• Hirose's four-point weekend at Penn State helped him top 100 points for his career as he enters Saturday's game with 101 (29g, 72a) … Hirose is the first Spartan since Tim Crowder (2005-09) to hit the century mark and is the 69th player in program history to reach 100 points.
• Hirose, a Hobey Baker Award nominee, has points in five of the last six games (4-5--9) and has a total of 21 points (6g, 15a) over the last 13 contests.
• Junior Patrick Khodorenko enters the weekend tied for the Big Ten lead with 13 goals … Khodorenko had three points (1g, 2a) last weekend and ranks sixth in the Big Ten with 24 (13g, 11a).
• Khodorenko has points in four of the last five games (2-6--8), which included a Spartan season-high four assists on Jan. 4 vs. Ohio State.
• With an assist and goal, respectively, in last weekend's split at Penn State, sophomore Mitchell Lewandowski recorded points in back-to-back games for the first time since a three-game point streak from Nov. 23-30 … Lewandowski is third on the team with 21 points (7g, 14a).
• Lewandowski scored his team-leading third game-winning goal on Saturday at Penn State, which is tied for second most in the Big Ten.
• The Spartans' KHL line (Khodorenko-Hirose-Lewandowski) has combined for 80 of the Spartans' 167 total points (48%) this season.
• The Spartans have 15 goals (3.75 per game) over the last four games, second most only to Ohio State in the Big Ten in the month of January … Eight of the Spartans' goals over the last four games have come in the third period.
• Michigan State had power-play goals in both games last weekend (1-5; 1-1) and has recorded a goal on the man-advantage in four of the last five games, going 6-for-16 (37.5%) over the span.
• Freshman Dennis Cesana leads all Spartan rookies and defensemen with 15 points (3g, 12a) … His point total is third best among all rookies in the league and is second most among freshmen defensemen.
About Minnesota
The Golden Gophers are coming off a road sweep of then No. 9 Notre Dame (5-1, 2-1) and have won three straight, having won the second of two at home vs. Penn State on Jan. 5 (4-1) … Junior Rem Pitlick leads the team in goals (10) and points (22) – which ranks eighth in the Big Ten - and is tied with senior forward Tyler Sheehy for the team lead in assists (12) … In net, junior Mat Robson started both games at Notre Dame last weekend and was named the Big Ten First Star of the Week … In 16 starts this season Robson is second in the conference in save percentage (.931) and third in goals-against average (2.39) … Minnesota leads the Big Ten in penalty kill percentage (.855) and is second in power-play percentage (.211).
Of Note From the Last Minnesota Series (Nov. 23-24 | L, 7-2; W, 4-2)
Brody Stevens scored the first game-winning goal of his career on in the 4-2 win and also had an assist for his first career two-point game … Tommy Apap also got his first goal of the season in the win … The KHL line accounted for 10 (4g, 6a) of the Spartans' 17 total points in the series … Drew DeRidder, who started both games, made 16 saves in the third period and 28 overall to earn his first collegiate win in what was his fifth start .... The win was the Spartans' first at Minnesota since February 2015.
Of Note vs. Penn State
The Spartans got their first win at Penn State since Feb. 2014 … The win was MSU's first when allowing at least four goals … Brennan Sanford (2g, 1a) and Logan Lambdin (1g, 1a) had their first multi-point games of the season in the victory … Cody Milan had his second three-assist game of the year and third of his career in the 6-4 victory … The Spartans had power-play goals in both games, going 1-for-5 and 1-for-1 … John Lethemon tied a season-high with 40 saves in the win … MSU scored three goals in the first period in the 6-4 win for the first time since Nov. 2 in a victory over Ferris State.
Hirose Among The Nation's Best
Junior Taro Hirose has proven to be one of the most consistent offensive producers in the country and for the second straight week he leads the country in both points (35) and assists (24). He has had multiple points in half of the Spartans' 22 games this season.
Hirose has points in 18 of 22 games this season, including 11 of the last 13. Over the last 13 games (since Nov. 17), he has produced 21 points, including 15 assists, both of which are the most in the country over the span. His plus-17 rating since November 17 is tied for best in the Big Ten.
Over the 13-game stretch since November 17, Hirose helped spur the Spartans' comeback at Minnesota on November 24 with a goal and then assists on both the tying and game-winning goals. He also assisted on each of the Spartans' final three goals in the 4-3 victory over Michigan (November 30), and then scored the lone goal the following night in a tie and shootout win.
Dating back to the end of last season, he has points in 25 of the Spartans' last 31 games.
Khodorenko's Scoring Touch
Patrick Khodorenko is on one of the best stretches of his career with 17 points (8g, 9a) over the last 14 games, which included a four-game goal scoring streak. His team-leading 13 goals, which equals his total from last year, are tied for the most in the Big Ten and fourth nationally.
The native of Walnut Creek, California, who played for Danton Cole with the USNTDP has found a good amount of success on the power play as his six goals on the man-advantage are one off the Big Ten lead and are fifth most in the nation.
On Jan. 4 vs. Ohio State he became the first Spartan since Greg Wolfe in 2011 to have four assists in a game. It was his second four-point game of the season as he was named the Big Ten First Star of the Week on Nov. 6 for the first time in his career after a hat trick and assist on Nov. 2 in a win over Ferris State.
With Impressive Pace, Hirose Hits the Century Mark
Taro Hirose's offensive pace is placing him with some of the best Spartan point-producers since 2000. With 101 points in 92 games, he is first Spartan to hit the 100 point mark since Tim Crowder (2005-09). While he's the 69th player in program history to reach 100 points, he's just the 15th since 2000 to hit the mark.
Perhaps more impressively are Hirose's points and assists per game averages. Of the 15 Spartans to reach 100 career points since 2000, Hirose is tied with Jim Slater (172 points, 157 games) for the top point-per-game average at 1.1.
With 72 total helpers, Hirose's 0.78 assist per game average is the highest of any Spartan that reached the 100 point mark since 2000. The 72 assists are the seventh most by a Spartan since 2000.
In his career (92 games), Hirose has more games with multiple points (28) than games without a point (27). Hirose has 11 multi-point games this season, including seven three-point games.
Cesana Leading Spartan Rookies
Rookie Dennis Cesana has made an immediate impact on the Spartan blue line as he ranks fourth on the team with 15 points (3g, 12a). He's tied for third among all Big Ten rookies in points and second among league's freshmen defensemen.
The native of Providence, R.I., who led all defensemen in the AJHL in points (75) last season, has produced two three-point games since Dec. 30. Cesana had a goal and two assists against Lake Superior State in the GLI, then scored the tying goal with 47 seconds to play - and added two helpers - in the 7-7 tie vs. Ohio State on January 4. He has seven total points (2g, 5a) over the last six games.
Historical Comeback vs. Ohio State
The Spartans' dramatic rally from two separate three-goal, third-period deficits on Jan. 4 vs. No. 7/4 Ohio State included several feats not seen by the program in years:
• It was the Spartans' first three-goal, third-period comeback for a tie or win since Feb. 20, 1996 at Notre Dame (4-4 T) … MSU trailed Notre Dame 4-1 and scored three goals in the final 3:33.
• The Spartans scored five goals in the third period for the first time since doing so vs. Lake Superior State on Oct. 24, 2002 (7-0 W).
• MSU's seven goals were its most since topping New Hampshire 7-4 in November 2015.
Against Ohio State on Jan. 4, the Spartans trailed 4-2 entering the third period and were down 7-4 with 5:00 to play. MSU scored three goals in a 3:48 span to tie the game (Zach Osburn, 4:35 remaining; Taro Hirose, 3:29 remaining; and Dennis Cesana, 47 seconds remaining). MSU also trailed 6-3 with 12:36 to play.
Down, But Never Out
Michigan State has demonstrated it is never out of games this season as the Spartans have trailed in the second period in three of their seven wins, and in the second period or later in both of their extra-point OT/shootout wins in league play. MSU trailed in wins at Cornell on Oct. 27 (down 1-0 in 2nd period, won 4-3); at Minnesota (down 2-0 in the 2nd period, won 4-2); and vs. Michigan on Nov. 30 (down 2-1 in the 2nd period, won 4-3). The Spartans' most dramatic comeback of the year took place on Jan. 4 vs. No. 7/4 Ohio State when they rallied from two separate three-goal deficits (6-3, 7-4) in the third period and wound up tying the Buckeyes, 7-7, before earning the extra point with a 3-on-3 OT win. It was the first time MSU rallied from a three-goal deficit in the third period to tie or win since Feb. 20, 1996. MSU was down 1-0 to Michigan on Dec. 1, but came back to tie the game and then won the shootout for the extra point.
Young on the Back End
For the second straight year, the Spartans have just one senior defenseman in Zach Osburn. While Osburn is the Spartans' active leader in games played at 127, he is surrounded by youth with three freshmen – Dennis Cesana, Cole Krygier and Christian Krygier – and a sophomore – Tommy Miller – in the regular playing group. Redshirt junior Jerad Rosburg has played in all 22 games, while junior Butrus Ghafari has played in 17.
In B1G Play…
Taro Hirose leads the league with 19 points while ranking third in assists with 13 … Patrick Khodorenko ranks third in goals with seven … Tommy Apap ranks second in faceoff wins with 123 and his .562 faceoff winning percentage is third best among regular centermen … Dennis Cesana leads all Spartan defensemen with six points (1g, 5a).
All KHL
Since playing together in the first game of last season, Patrick Khodorenko (13-11--24), Taro Hirose (11-24--35) and Mitchell Lewandowski (7-14--21) have combined to form one of the Big Ten's – and college hockey's – most dangerous lines. Last season, the unit produced a total of 108 points (44 goals, 64 assists) in playing together in all 36 games. This season, the trio has combined for 80 of 167 (48%) of the Spartans' total points this season. The trio combined for 10 points on Jan. 4 vs. Ohio State.
Khodorenko – Has a team-high 13 goals – tied for most in the Big Ten … His team-leading six power-play goals rank fifth in the nation and are tied for second in the league ... MSU's active career leader in goals (33) ... Ranked 12th in the Big Ten and third on the team in points (32) last season.
Hirose – Leads the nation in points (35) assists (24) … Has two game-winning goals ... Has points in 25 of 31 games dating back to last season ... Has 11 multi-point games this season and 28 in his career ... Has 101 points (29g, 72a) in 92 career games - just the 15th Spartan since 2000 to hit the 100-career point mark ... 2018 All-Big Ten second team … His 42 points last season were the most by a Spartan since Corey Tropp had the same number in 2009-10.
Lewandowski – Started the season with a career-best five-game point streak (3-6--9) ... Had a season-high three points (1g, 2a) at Cornell (10/27) … 2018 Big Ten Freshman of the Year and only unanimous selection to the Big Ten All-Freshman team … Led all rookies nationally in goals (19) and tied for the most in the Big Ten (among all players) during the regular season … Was the first MSU freshman to score at least 19 goals since 1997-98 (Rustyn Dolyny).
DeRidder the Nation's Youngest Goaltender
Freshman Drew DeRidder, the youngest goaltender in college hockey (DOB: 5/1/00), has made 11 starts this season, sporting a .898 save percentage and 3.51 GAA. DeRidder turned away 45 shots – the most by a Spartan netminder this season – on December 31 vs. Michigan
The native of Fenton was named the Big Ten Second Star of the Week the first week of December after turning away 78 of 82 shots against Michigan, Nov. 30-Dec. 1. His 43 saves in the 4-3 victory were the most by a Spartan goaltender since Ed Minney's 47 at Penn State in January 2017 and the most by an MSU netminder vs. Michigan since Jake Hidlebrand's 45 in March 2015. The following night, he stopped 35 shots, including the final 31 shots in regulation and the five minute overtime. In the 3-on-3 OT, he made four more saves and then turned away all four U-M attempts in the shootout.
Spartans in the NHL Update
Mackenzie MacEachern made his NHL debut January 10 vs. Montreal … He became the eighth Spartan to play in the NHL this year and the 73rd Spartan overall.
Dates | Times: Saturday, Jan. 19 | 5:30 p.m. // Sunday, Jan. 20 | 5 p.m.
Location: Munn Ice Arena | East Lansing
Tickets: MSUSpartans.com
Promotions: Saturday – 4 seats, 4 treats // Sunday – Family Four Pack
Web Stream: BTN2Go
TV: BTN
Radio: Spartan Sports Network | Local: WJIM-AM 1240
Live Stats: MSUSpartans.com
Game Notes: Michigan State | Minnesota | Big Ten
Social Media: @MSU_Hockey
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• The Spartans begin their second half of Big Ten play by hosting Minnesota on Saturday and Sunday at Munn Ice Arena … MSU is coming off a split at No. 13 Penn State last weekend, while Minnesota swept No. 12 Notre Dame on the road.
• Junior Taro Hirose, who had four points (2g, 2a) last weekend, leads the country in both points (35) and assists (24) … He was named the Big Ten Third Star of the Week on Tuesday.
• Hirose's four-point weekend at Penn State helped him top 100 points for his career as he enters Saturday's game with 101 (29g, 72a) … Hirose is the first Spartan since Tim Crowder (2005-09) to hit the century mark and is the 69th player in program history to reach 100 points.
• Hirose, a Hobey Baker Award nominee, has points in five of the last six games (4-5--9) and has a total of 21 points (6g, 15a) over the last 13 contests.
• Junior Patrick Khodorenko enters the weekend tied for the Big Ten lead with 13 goals … Khodorenko had three points (1g, 2a) last weekend and ranks sixth in the Big Ten with 24 (13g, 11a).
• Khodorenko has points in four of the last five games (2-6--8), which included a Spartan season-high four assists on Jan. 4 vs. Ohio State.
• With an assist and goal, respectively, in last weekend's split at Penn State, sophomore Mitchell Lewandowski recorded points in back-to-back games for the first time since a three-game point streak from Nov. 23-30 … Lewandowski is third on the team with 21 points (7g, 14a).
• Lewandowski scored his team-leading third game-winning goal on Saturday at Penn State, which is tied for second most in the Big Ten.
• The Spartans' KHL line (Khodorenko-Hirose-Lewandowski) has combined for 80 of the Spartans' 167 total points (48%) this season.
• The Spartans have 15 goals (3.75 per game) over the last four games, second most only to Ohio State in the Big Ten in the month of January … Eight of the Spartans' goals over the last four games have come in the third period.
• Michigan State had power-play goals in both games last weekend (1-5; 1-1) and has recorded a goal on the man-advantage in four of the last five games, going 6-for-16 (37.5%) over the span.
• Freshman Dennis Cesana leads all Spartan rookies and defensemen with 15 points (3g, 12a) … His point total is third best among all rookies in the league and is second most among freshmen defensemen.
About Minnesota
The Golden Gophers are coming off a road sweep of then No. 9 Notre Dame (5-1, 2-1) and have won three straight, having won the second of two at home vs. Penn State on Jan. 5 (4-1) … Junior Rem Pitlick leads the team in goals (10) and points (22) – which ranks eighth in the Big Ten - and is tied with senior forward Tyler Sheehy for the team lead in assists (12) … In net, junior Mat Robson started both games at Notre Dame last weekend and was named the Big Ten First Star of the Week … In 16 starts this season Robson is second in the conference in save percentage (.931) and third in goals-against average (2.39) … Minnesota leads the Big Ten in penalty kill percentage (.855) and is second in power-play percentage (.211).
Of Note From the Last Minnesota Series (Nov. 23-24 | L, 7-2; W, 4-2)
Brody Stevens scored the first game-winning goal of his career on in the 4-2 win and also had an assist for his first career two-point game … Tommy Apap also got his first goal of the season in the win … The KHL line accounted for 10 (4g, 6a) of the Spartans' 17 total points in the series … Drew DeRidder, who started both games, made 16 saves in the third period and 28 overall to earn his first collegiate win in what was his fifth start .... The win was the Spartans' first at Minnesota since February 2015.
Of Note vs. Penn State
The Spartans got their first win at Penn State since Feb. 2014 … The win was MSU's first when allowing at least four goals … Brennan Sanford (2g, 1a) and Logan Lambdin (1g, 1a) had their first multi-point games of the season in the victory … Cody Milan had his second three-assist game of the year and third of his career in the 6-4 victory … The Spartans had power-play goals in both games, going 1-for-5 and 1-for-1 … John Lethemon tied a season-high with 40 saves in the win … MSU scored three goals in the first period in the 6-4 win for the first time since Nov. 2 in a victory over Ferris State.
Hirose Among The Nation's Best
Junior Taro Hirose has proven to be one of the most consistent offensive producers in the country and for the second straight week he leads the country in both points (35) and assists (24). He has had multiple points in half of the Spartans' 22 games this season.
Hirose has points in 18 of 22 games this season, including 11 of the last 13. Over the last 13 games (since Nov. 17), he has produced 21 points, including 15 assists, both of which are the most in the country over the span. His plus-17 rating since November 17 is tied for best in the Big Ten.
Over the 13-game stretch since November 17, Hirose helped spur the Spartans' comeback at Minnesota on November 24 with a goal and then assists on both the tying and game-winning goals. He also assisted on each of the Spartans' final three goals in the 4-3 victory over Michigan (November 30), and then scored the lone goal the following night in a tie and shootout win.
Dating back to the end of last season, he has points in 25 of the Spartans' last 31 games.
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Khodorenko's Scoring Touch
Patrick Khodorenko is on one of the best stretches of his career with 17 points (8g, 9a) over the last 14 games, which included a four-game goal scoring streak. His team-leading 13 goals, which equals his total from last year, are tied for the most in the Big Ten and fourth nationally.
The native of Walnut Creek, California, who played for Danton Cole with the USNTDP has found a good amount of success on the power play as his six goals on the man-advantage are one off the Big Ten lead and are fifth most in the nation.
On Jan. 4 vs. Ohio State he became the first Spartan since Greg Wolfe in 2011 to have four assists in a game. It was his second four-point game of the season as he was named the Big Ten First Star of the Week on Nov. 6 for the first time in his career after a hat trick and assist on Nov. 2 in a win over Ferris State.
With Impressive Pace, Hirose Hits the Century Mark
Taro Hirose's offensive pace is placing him with some of the best Spartan point-producers since 2000. With 101 points in 92 games, he is first Spartan to hit the 100 point mark since Tim Crowder (2005-09). While he's the 69th player in program history to reach 100 points, he's just the 15th since 2000 to hit the mark.
Perhaps more impressively are Hirose's points and assists per game averages. Of the 15 Spartans to reach 100 career points since 2000, Hirose is tied with Jim Slater (172 points, 157 games) for the top point-per-game average at 1.1.
With 72 total helpers, Hirose's 0.78 assist per game average is the highest of any Spartan that reached the 100 point mark since 2000. The 72 assists are the seventh most by a Spartan since 2000.
In his career (92 games), Hirose has more games with multiple points (28) than games without a point (27). Hirose has 11 multi-point games this season, including seven three-point games.
Cesana Leading Spartan Rookies
Rookie Dennis Cesana has made an immediate impact on the Spartan blue line as he ranks fourth on the team with 15 points (3g, 12a). He's tied for third among all Big Ten rookies in points and second among league's freshmen defensemen.
The native of Providence, R.I., who led all defensemen in the AJHL in points (75) last season, has produced two three-point games since Dec. 30. Cesana had a goal and two assists against Lake Superior State in the GLI, then scored the tying goal with 47 seconds to play - and added two helpers - in the 7-7 tie vs. Ohio State on January 4. He has seven total points (2g, 5a) over the last six games.
Historical Comeback vs. Ohio State
The Spartans' dramatic rally from two separate three-goal, third-period deficits on Jan. 4 vs. No. 7/4 Ohio State included several feats not seen by the program in years:
• It was the Spartans' first three-goal, third-period comeback for a tie or win since Feb. 20, 1996 at Notre Dame (4-4 T) … MSU trailed Notre Dame 4-1 and scored three goals in the final 3:33.
• The Spartans scored five goals in the third period for the first time since doing so vs. Lake Superior State on Oct. 24, 2002 (7-0 W).
• MSU's seven goals were its most since topping New Hampshire 7-4 in November 2015.
Against Ohio State on Jan. 4, the Spartans trailed 4-2 entering the third period and were down 7-4 with 5:00 to play. MSU scored three goals in a 3:48 span to tie the game (Zach Osburn, 4:35 remaining; Taro Hirose, 3:29 remaining; and Dennis Cesana, 47 seconds remaining). MSU also trailed 6-3 with 12:36 to play.
Down, But Never Out
Michigan State has demonstrated it is never out of games this season as the Spartans have trailed in the second period in three of their seven wins, and in the second period or later in both of their extra-point OT/shootout wins in league play. MSU trailed in wins at Cornell on Oct. 27 (down 1-0 in 2nd period, won 4-3); at Minnesota (down 2-0 in the 2nd period, won 4-2); and vs. Michigan on Nov. 30 (down 2-1 in the 2nd period, won 4-3). The Spartans' most dramatic comeback of the year took place on Jan. 4 vs. No. 7/4 Ohio State when they rallied from two separate three-goal deficits (6-3, 7-4) in the third period and wound up tying the Buckeyes, 7-7, before earning the extra point with a 3-on-3 OT win. It was the first time MSU rallied from a three-goal deficit in the third period to tie or win since Feb. 20, 1996. MSU was down 1-0 to Michigan on Dec. 1, but came back to tie the game and then won the shootout for the extra point.
Young on the Back End
For the second straight year, the Spartans have just one senior defenseman in Zach Osburn. While Osburn is the Spartans' active leader in games played at 127, he is surrounded by youth with three freshmen – Dennis Cesana, Cole Krygier and Christian Krygier – and a sophomore – Tommy Miller – in the regular playing group. Redshirt junior Jerad Rosburg has played in all 22 games, while junior Butrus Ghafari has played in 17.
In B1G Play…
Taro Hirose leads the league with 19 points while ranking third in assists with 13 … Patrick Khodorenko ranks third in goals with seven … Tommy Apap ranks second in faceoff wins with 123 and his .562 faceoff winning percentage is third best among regular centermen … Dennis Cesana leads all Spartan defensemen with six points (1g, 5a).
All KHL
Since playing together in the first game of last season, Patrick Khodorenko (13-11--24), Taro Hirose (11-24--35) and Mitchell Lewandowski (7-14--21) have combined to form one of the Big Ten's – and college hockey's – most dangerous lines. Last season, the unit produced a total of 108 points (44 goals, 64 assists) in playing together in all 36 games. This season, the trio has combined for 80 of 167 (48%) of the Spartans' total points this season. The trio combined for 10 points on Jan. 4 vs. Ohio State.
Khodorenko – Has a team-high 13 goals – tied for most in the Big Ten … His team-leading six power-play goals rank fifth in the nation and are tied for second in the league ... MSU's active career leader in goals (33) ... Ranked 12th in the Big Ten and third on the team in points (32) last season.
Hirose – Leads the nation in points (35) assists (24) … Has two game-winning goals ... Has points in 25 of 31 games dating back to last season ... Has 11 multi-point games this season and 28 in his career ... Has 101 points (29g, 72a) in 92 career games - just the 15th Spartan since 2000 to hit the 100-career point mark ... 2018 All-Big Ten second team … His 42 points last season were the most by a Spartan since Corey Tropp had the same number in 2009-10.
Lewandowski – Started the season with a career-best five-game point streak (3-6--9) ... Had a season-high three points (1g, 2a) at Cornell (10/27) … 2018 Big Ten Freshman of the Year and only unanimous selection to the Big Ten All-Freshman team … Led all rookies nationally in goals (19) and tied for the most in the Big Ten (among all players) during the regular season … Was the first MSU freshman to score at least 19 goals since 1997-98 (Rustyn Dolyny).
DeRidder the Nation's Youngest Goaltender
Freshman Drew DeRidder, the youngest goaltender in college hockey (DOB: 5/1/00), has made 11 starts this season, sporting a .898 save percentage and 3.51 GAA. DeRidder turned away 45 shots – the most by a Spartan netminder this season – on December 31 vs. Michigan
The native of Fenton was named the Big Ten Second Star of the Week the first week of December after turning away 78 of 82 shots against Michigan, Nov. 30-Dec. 1. His 43 saves in the 4-3 victory were the most by a Spartan goaltender since Ed Minney's 47 at Penn State in January 2017 and the most by an MSU netminder vs. Michigan since Jake Hidlebrand's 45 in March 2015. The following night, he stopped 35 shots, including the final 31 shots in regulation and the five minute overtime. In the 3-on-3 OT, he made four more saves and then turned away all four U-M attempts in the shootout.
Spartans in the NHL Update
Mackenzie MacEachern made his NHL debut January 10 vs. Montreal … He became the eighth Spartan to play in the NHL this year and the 73rd Spartan overall.
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