In an NHL.com article about him and his Michigan State Spartan Hockey alum dad Shawn, Michigan Hockey sophomore forward Will Horcoff said that Shawn was supportive throughout the process. Except for one crucial thing. "He just won’t wear anything Michigan. He said not until we win a national championship." To which Will replied, “So I’m trying to win a national championship to get him in a hoodie. I’m getting him a full tracksuit. ... I’ll have it in writing.”

For those Michigan faithful who grew up outnumbered by rabid Michigan State fans, you hated Sparty with passion.