The Irish face a once-familiar foe this week in the Michigan State Spartans. For the first time since 2017, the two teams will face off in The Battle for the Megaphone. Notre Dame has won four of the past five matchups (including wins in 2012 and 2013 that were vacated) and leads the series 47-29-1.

The first player to highlight on the MSU defense is their leader, Kenny Soares Jr. The Irish got a taste of what Soares is capable of last year against NC State when the former Wolfpack LB recorded eight tackles in the loss to Notre Dame.

Notre Dame Hockey Coach Jeff Jackson’s career behind the Irish bench has come to an end following a 1-0 defeat at Michigan State.

Michigan State played spoiler this weekend as Notre Dame Hockey celebrated their seniors and HC Jeff Jackson in their final home series.