MSU hockey dominates Northern Michigan, completes sweep on Sunday

Michigan State's ice hockey team started the season with a series sweep, clinching their victory over Northern Michigan with a 5-1 score on Sunday afternoon. The Spartans' dominance was particularly evident in the second period, where they managed to outscore Northern Michigan, leading to a 4-1 tally heading into the third period.

Northern Michigan managed to tie the game less than two minutes into the second period, but Michigan State was quick to respond, scoring three goals in the second period to establish a 4-1 lead. Ethan Belchetz scored the first goal on a power play opportunity, with Ryker Lee and Anthony Romani adding goals from even strength and shorthanded situations, respectively.

The Spartans secured the game with a final goal from Jack Hextall in the third period. Michigan State now enters the next week's game with a record of 2-0-0, facing RIT in a road game at 7:05 p.m. ET on Saturday. The game will be broadcast on Flohockey.