After winning a thrilling Big Ten Tournament title last weekend in an overtime affair, the Spartans hockey team will now begin its quest for an even bigger prize. MSU enjoyed a largely-surprising season, winning both the Big Ten regular season and tournament titles in the second year under head coach Adam Nightingale. With those accomplishments, MSU earned a 1-seed in the NCAA Tournament, a 16-team single-elimination tournament.
The Spartans were placed in a regional down in Maryland Heights, Missouri, and will be playing on the home ice of Lindenwood University. MSU battles Western Michigan in their round-of-16 game.