Nilson, Romani combine for four goals in MSU hockey's 5-2 exhibition win
Spartans top Boston College in exhibition, will play Northern Michigan to open season on Oct. 9.
Michigan State University's men's hockey team kicked off their 2026-27 season with a 5-2 exhibition win against No. 12-ranked Boston College at Ron Mason Rink on Friday night. Coach Adam Nightingale expressed satisfaction with the outcome, acknowledging Boston College's quality and noting that the Spartans' second-period struggles were overcome in the third.
Freshman Eric Nilson led the scoring with four points (two goals, two assists) and his line contributed eight points combined. Sophomore Anthony Romani added two goals, while freshman Ethan Belchetz contributed two assists in his debut for the team. Freshman goaltender Joshua Ravensbergen made his first start, recording 16 saves in 29:43, while junior Quentin Sigurdson made 20 saves in 30:17.
Michigan State dominated in the third period, out-shooting Boston College 17-9 over the final 20 minutes. Boston College out-shot MSU 38-31 throughout the game. MSU led in face-offs, winning 10 each from sophomore Cayden Lindstrom and junior Cullen Potter.
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