Michigan State Dominates in Two Big Wins

The Michigan State Spartans made a jump to first place after a 4-0 weekend, including wins over Michigan 10-2 and Eastern Michigan 10-3. All three teams will be making the trip to Las Vegas for NARCh Winternationals. Going into the weekend, the Spartans toughest opponent had been Eastern Michigan in a home game, but they proved they are the team to beat, coasting through all of their games. Miami of Ohio fell to 3-9-1 in league play after a very tough schedule in West Bloomfield. The Redhawks will likely be involved in a fight for the 8th and final regional tournament spot in the second half of the season. Although most of the weekend featured exhibition games, one of the big stories was Northern Illinois going 2-2 in their first ever MCRHL event. Their only losses were to Division I Miami and the only undefeated team in the Second Bracket, Eastern Michigan B. This team showed a lot of hustle and heart all weekend, and it will be great to see how they develop and grow their club over time. Their next competition will be January 17th and 18th near Joliet, IL. There was also a big game in the Second Bracket, where two undefeated teams met. Eastern Michigan B was able to defeat Michigan B and take control of their own destiny, hoping to secure a #1 seed for the MCRHL Second Bracket tournament. The game ended in a 6-3 score. The next games in the MCRHL are scheduled for December 6th and 7th in Grandville, Michigan. In that weekend, Western Michigan will take on Michigan in what should be a classic feature game. Additionally, Ohio State will enter their second weekend of play undefeated, with games against Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan, and Michigan on the docket for Grandville. Keep checking MCRHL.com and NCRHA.org for the Grandville schedule along with other league wide news and events.