Showing posts with label Munn Arena. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Munn Arena. Show all posts
Friday, August 15, 2014
MSU Hockey Pro Camp heats up Munn
The Michigan State Spartans welcome back 20 hockey alum, including 11 who skated in the NHL last season, to the annual MSU Hockey Pro Camp that runs August 18-22.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Know Your Rinks: Munn Ice Arena
By Matt Mackinder/Michigan State Beat WriterArena: Munn Ice Arena
Year built: 1974
Capacity: 6,470
Anchor tenant: Michigan State Spartans – CCHA
Famous games played here: Nov. 6, 1974 – first-ever sellout as MSU beats North Dakota, 6-2; Dec. 15, 1985 – Mike Donnelly scores five goals in 6-5 OT win over Ohio State; Feb. 12, 1993 – 6-5 win over Kent State makes Ron Mason winningest NCAA coach of all-time; Feb. 28, 1998 – goaltender Chad Alban scores a goal in 6-3 win over Ferris State; Feb. 10, 2001 – Ryan Miller’s 17th career shutout (3-0 versus Alaska-Fairbanks) gives him all-time NCAA record; March 1, 2001 – 7,121 watch as MSU beats Michigan, 3-1; March 9, 2002 – Ron Mason’s last home game – a 4-2 win over Bowling Green; Nov. 12, 2005 - Jeff Lerg's Munn debut, makes 32 saves in 3-2 OT loss to Nebraska-Omaha.
Unique items: Was home to the NCAA’s longest regular season sell-out streak of 323 games from Dec. 19, 1985-Oct. 15, 2004
Where to eat and drink before and after games: Claddagh Irish Pub, Crunchy’s, Old Chicago, Pizza House, Reno’s East Sports Bar & Grill, Tripper’s Sports Bar
The best seats are ... : Anywhere in the building, not a bad seat to be had
Area attractions: Breslin Center, Lansing Lugnuts baseball, Potter Park Zoo, NCG Movie Theater
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Miller to bring Cup to East Lansing
Former Michigan State hockey player Drew Miller, a member of the 2007 Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks, will bring the Stanley Cup to his hometown of East Lansing on Thursday.
Media availability for Miller is at 2:45 on the Munn Arena concourse below the press box. Immediately following, there will be a public viewing of the Cup – with photo opportunities for fans – from 3-4:30 p.m. at Munn Arena.
The Miller family has requested that all interviews be conducted during the media availability at Munn Arena. The family function later that day is a private event.
Miller, who played for the Spartans from 2003-06, was drafted by the Ducks in the sixth round (186th overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He captained the team as a junior before forgoing his final year of collegiate eligibility to sign with the Ducks on May 3, 2006.
In his time at MSU, Miller accumulated 39 goals and 47 assists for 86 points. He was the squad's leading scorer with 18 goals and 25 assists for 43 points in 44 games in his final collegiate season, and was named Michigan State 's Most Valuable Player. He was honored as the CCHA's Best Defensive Forward, and was named to the CCHA All-Tournament Team. This season, Michigan State also captured the 2006 CCHA Tournament title with a 2-1 victory over regular-season champion Miami , and advanced to the East Regional final in the NCAA Tournament.
In his addition to his excellence on the ice, Miller also left his mark on the community. Miller created the Spartan Buddy Program, where MSU athletes go to Sparrow Hospital on a regular basis to visit pediatric patients. He also participated in pen pal programs with local classrooms, Teams for Toys, DARE, and the Special Olympics. The commitment to community involvement earned Miller the CCHA's 2006 Illitch Humanitarian Award this past season and nominations for the Hockey Humanitarian Award in 2005 and 2006.
Miller spent the entire 2006-07 regular season with Anaheim ’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Portland Pirates. In 79 games, he scored 16 goals and added 20 assists for 36 points, and amassing 51 penalty minutes.
Miller was called up to the Ducks as the NHL playoffs began, and made his NHL debut in the Ducks’ first-round series against Vancouver. Miller played his first significant minutes in the Stanley Cup finals against Ottawa , earning a spot on the wing of Anaheim ’s top line – playing with Teemu Selanne and Andy MacDonald.
Media availability for Miller is at 2:45 on the Munn Arena concourse below the press box. Immediately following, there will be a public viewing of the Cup – with photo opportunities for fans – from 3-4:30 p.m. at Munn Arena.
The Miller family has requested that all interviews be conducted during the media availability at Munn Arena. The family function later that day is a private event.
Miller, who played for the Spartans from 2003-06, was drafted by the Ducks in the sixth round (186th overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He captained the team as a junior before forgoing his final year of collegiate eligibility to sign with the Ducks on May 3, 2006.
In his time at MSU, Miller accumulated 39 goals and 47 assists for 86 points. He was the squad's leading scorer with 18 goals and 25 assists for 43 points in 44 games in his final collegiate season, and was named Michigan State 's Most Valuable Player. He was honored as the CCHA's Best Defensive Forward, and was named to the CCHA All-Tournament Team. This season, Michigan State also captured the 2006 CCHA Tournament title with a 2-1 victory over regular-season champion Miami , and advanced to the East Regional final in the NCAA Tournament.
In his addition to his excellence on the ice, Miller also left his mark on the community. Miller created the Spartan Buddy Program, where MSU athletes go to Sparrow Hospital on a regular basis to visit pediatric patients. He also participated in pen pal programs with local classrooms, Teams for Toys, DARE, and the Special Olympics. The commitment to community involvement earned Miller the CCHA's 2006 Illitch Humanitarian Award this past season and nominations for the Hockey Humanitarian Award in 2005 and 2006.
Miller spent the entire 2006-07 regular season with Anaheim ’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Portland Pirates. In 79 games, he scored 16 goals and added 20 assists for 36 points, and amassing 51 penalty minutes.
Miller was called up to the Ducks as the NHL playoffs began, and made his NHL debut in the Ducks’ first-round series against Vancouver. Miller played his first significant minutes in the Stanley Cup finals against Ottawa , earning a spot on the wing of Anaheim ’s top line – playing with Teemu Selanne and Andy MacDonald.
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