Michigan State hockey falls to No. 4 after split with New Hampshire
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 3:30 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Michigan State hockey dropped to No. 4 in the rankings following a weekend series split against New Hampshire. The Spartans lost the first game 1-0 but secured a 2-1 victory in the second. This marks the team’s first loss of the season after winning three consecutive Big Ten titles. They now prepare for a crucial match against No. 8 North Dakota in Austin, Texas, scheduled for October 31. The game features a record number of 13 first-round NHL draft picks.
- •Spartans split series with New Hampshire, losing 1-0 and winning 2-1.
- •Michigan State drops to No. 4, overtaken by Wisconsin and Denver.
- •Next matchup against No. 8 North Dakota is on October 31.
- •13 first-round NHL draft picks will compete in the upcoming game.
- 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan State Drops to No. 4 After Weekend Split
"Outshot and outmuscled in New Hampshire, the Spartans look to transform a wake-up call into momentum before facing a record-breaking influx of NHL talent in Texas.
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