The Michigan-Michigan State hockey rivalry is one of the most heated in the country no matter where or when it is played, but this weekend's home-and-home series will have national implications.
The Wolverines enter the weekend ranked No. 1 in the country, while the Spartans sit at No. 3. That ensures the results will have a ripple effect beyond the Great Lakes State.
Michigan enters the series atop the rankings thanks in large part to its explosive offense. The Wolverines are averaging 5.1 goals per game and boast three players with 26 points this season: Will Horcoff (18 G, 8 A), Michael Hage (10 goals, 16 assists) and T.J. Hughes (9 G, 17 A).
If anyone can contain that trio, though, it might be Spartans netminder Trey Augustine. The 2025 Team USA World Juniors goaltender is among the national leaders with a 1.66 goals against average and a.938 save percentage and should provide a real test for the Wolverines to solve.
It's the final action for both teams before an extended holiday break. Here's everything that you need to know about watching Michigan vs. Michigan State hockey this weekend, including streaming information for both games.
Where to watch Michigan vs. Michigan State hockey
Friday's game will air live on Big Ten Network and can be streamed live via Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
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Saturday's game will stream exclusively on B1G+.
Michigan vs. Michigan State hockey start time
- Dates: Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6
- Times: 8:30 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. ET
The home-and-home series will begin Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing. Saturday's game at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor is set to start at 7 p.m. ET.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri., Dec. 5 | Michigan State vs. Michigan | 8:30 p.m. | BTN, Fubo |
| Sat., Dec. 6 | Michigan vs. Michigan State | 7 p.m. | B1G+ |
Michigan State vs. Michigan hockey radio coverage
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 372
You can listen to Friday's Spartans vs. Wolverines game live on SiriusXM. The Michigan State radio call will be available on channel 372.
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