In dominating Michigan again – this time also on the scoreboard – MSU's hockey team sends a reminder that this season is not one to be messed with.

The home of the Detroit Red Wings transformed into the battleground for Michigan State University hockey and University of Michigan in a rivalry showdown that has lasted for decades.

Michigan State hockey will look to bounce back from a deflating loss to rival Michigan and earn a series split on Saturday night from the Motor City.

The Spartans win the "Duel in the D" for the second straight season behind a six-goal outburst against Michigan.

Michigan State University hockey doesn’t operate with a traditional first-through-fourth offensive line system. Instead, depth and skill come from all 12 forwards in unique ways.

The Spartans came into the weekend after a rather disappointing weekend against Ohio State. Though they were able to pick up a win last Friday, splitting with the No. 11 team in the country left a sour taste in fans' mouths, especially since MSU has split three of its past four weekend series.

Michigan hockey lost a lot from last year’s team and has had its ups and downs, just above the cut line in the pairwise rankings for the NCAA Tournament. But the Wolverines took a big step toward the postseason with a win at No.