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The Michigan State hockey team celebrated a strong season opener, defeating the Windsor Lancers 4-0 in an exhibition match at Munn Ice Arena. Freshman Porter Martone made waves by scoring the opening goal, with contributions from other key players like Tommi Männistö and Charlie Stramel. Goaltenders Trey Augustine and Melvin Strahl combined for a shutout, emphasizing the team’s defensive strength. With an impressive 50-23 shot advantage, this victory sets a promising tone for the Spartans as they prepare for their upcoming match against New Hampshire.
East Lansing, Michigan – The Michigan State hockey team opened its 2025-26 season with a decisive 4-0 win against the Windsor Lancers in an exhibition game held on Friday night at Ron Mason Rink at Munn Ice Arena. The game attracted a sold-out crowd, showcasing the team’s commitment to a strong start.
Freshman Porter Martone made an immediate impact by scoring the first goal just seconds into the match, with assistance from senior Daniel Russell. The Spartans built a commanding lead in the second period, with three additional goals scored by junior Tommi Männistö, senior Charlie Stramel, and freshman Ryker Lee.
Männistö’s goal came from a well-executed one-timer set up by senior Tiernan Shoudy, followed closely by Stramel, who tipped in a shot from junior Maxim Strbak, only 35 seconds later. Lee demonstrated his stick-handling abilities to close out the second period’s scoring with a goal at the 6:50 mark.
Michigan State’s freshman Cayden Lindstrom had the team’s best opportunity in the third period, where his shot struck the left post. Despite strong efforts from Windsor, the Spartans maintained control, cementing their 4-0 lead. Russell notably led the Spartans with two assists, while Martone contributed with one goal and one assist. Overall, six Spartans recorded assists in the match, including Strbak, Shoudy, and junior Griffin Jurecki.
The Spartans excelled defensively, as goaltenders Trey Augustine and freshman Melvin Strahl combined to deliver a shutout with a total of 23 saves. Strahl was particularly impressive, making 15 saves, including 11 in the third period to keep Windsor scoreless. Additionally, junior defenseman Patrick Geary achieved the highest plus/minus rating on the team at +3, indicating his strong performance on the ice.
In total, the Spartans outshot the Lancers 50-23 across all periods, showcasing their offensive dominance throughout the game. The next test for Michigan State will come on October 9 when they face the New Hampshire Wildcats, with the game scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. ET.
This win serves not only as a confidence boost for the Spartans but also as a testament to the team’s hard work and eagerness to compete this season. Head coach Adam Nightingale expressed pride in the team’s work ethic, highlighting the readiness the players exhibited in their opening match.
The exhibition game against Windsor sets a promising tone for the season ahead as the Spartans aim to build on this success. With a solid roster and a good start, fans and players alike will be looking forward to what the 2025-26 hockey season will bring for Michigan State.
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Additional Resources
- MSU Spartans News
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- State News
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- Wikipedia: Michigan State Spartans hockey
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