Madilynn Warden

East Lansing

Hockey Beat Reporter at The State News

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MSU football’s Darien Harris, Assistant AD, Business Development and NIL Strategy, departs for NFL

5 days ago | statenews.com | Madilynn Warden

Announced on May 30, MSU football’s Darien Harris, an Assistant AD/Business Development and NIL Strategy, departed for the NFL, taking an opportunity with the New York Giants as the Director of Player Engagement. Harris began coaching at his alma mater in 2020, accepting the role of Director of Player Engagement before swapping over to another role, taking on the title of Director of Player Relations and Program Advancement.
MSU hockey’s Isaac Howard collects junior season accolades

1 week ago | statenews.com | Madilynn Warden

Isaac Howard was MSU hockey’s golden player throughout the entire 2024-25 season. The junior forward collected pre-season First Team All-Big Ten honors, 26 goals and 26 assists in games played, a number of game clinching goals – including the overtime winner in the Big Ten tournament – and overall was a vision of what the team meant. Howard ranked first nationally throughout the season in points per game at 1.41, ranked third in goals per game at .70 and 23rd at .70 assists per game.
MSU hockey’s Howard and Nightingale win gold medal with USA Hockey

1 week ago | statenews.com | Madilynn Warden

With a final score of 1-0, Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson ripped the puck from the bottom circle and slipped it over the Swiss goaltender. Helmets, gloves and sticks hit the ice as players jumped into each other’s arms in celebration. On the roster, MSU junior forward Isaac Howard helped make the dream come true, alongside MSU head coach Adam Nightingale, who served as an assistant coach during the tournament. Both are continuing to build on already impressive careers.
Reunited: Travis Shoudy joins twin brother Tiernan on MSU hockey

2 weeks ago | statenews.com | Madilynn Warden

One Shoudy wasn’t enough for the Michigan State University hockey team. Travis Shoudy — the twin brother of MSU junior forward Tiernan Shoudy — spent his first three collegiate seasons at Ferris State, just an hour and some change away from where Tiernan has played with the Spartans in his career.
MSU hockey head coach Adam Nightingale named Team USA assistant for 2024-25 World Championships

1 month ago | statenews.com | Madilynn Warden

Michigan State University hockey head coach Adam Nightingale will serve as an assistant coach for Team USA at the 2024-25 IIHF Men’s World Championship, set to take place from May 9 to 25 in Herning, Denmark and Stockholm, Sweden. Nightingale’s ties to USA Hockey run deep. He helped guide the U.S. to a silver medal at the 2022 IIHF U18 World Championship and served as an assistant coach during the team’s bronze medal finish at the 2021 IIHF Men’s World Championship.
Munn Ice Arena transforms into movie set for upcoming Theoren Fleury biopic

1 month ago | statenews.com | Madilynn Warden

When a hockey legend’s story hits the big screen, it needs a fitting arena — and for the upcoming Theoren Fleury biopic, that arena is Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing. Fleury, a Stanley Cup champion, Olympic gold medalist and former NHL star known for defying expectations, is bringing his story to life in Fleury, a feature film that has turned Michigan State University's historic rink into a Hollywood set. Fleury is a former Canadian ice hockey player.
Munn Ice Arena transforms into movie set for upcoming Theo Fleury biopic

1 month ago | statenews.com | Madilynn Warden

But having his name engraved on the Stanley Cup isn’t the only way Fleury made an impact on the game. Fleury endured hardship in many aspects of life and has since become a voice for others who have experienced abuse or struggled with addiction. His memoir, Playing With Fire, was a No. 1 bestseller in Canada — and is now being adapted into a feature film titled Fleury, a biopic that has been partially filmed at Munn Ice Arena on the campus of MSU. The success of the film starts behind the scenes.
MSU hockey regroups after NCAA heartbreak, eyes stronger return in 2025

1 month ago | statenews.com | Madilynn Warden

"I think I get the unique opportunity to be back here and chase that national championship," Howard said. "I think we’re going to have such a loaded roster, so much talent. And having that ability to come back and just be grounded here, going to be trying my best to win a national championship." Three weeks removed from a dramatic 4-3 loss to Cornell in the NCAA Tournament, the team and coaching staff are still feeling the sting of the defeat.
The lasting impact of one-and-done games on collegiate sports

1 month ago | statenews.com | Madilynn Warden

For Michigan State University hockey, one rough third period cost the team a trip to the Frozen Four and sent the Spartans packing after just one game in the NCAA tournament. Cornell’s Sullivan Mack fired a rebound shot past sophomore goaltender Trey Augustine with 10 seconds remaining, ending MSU’s storied 2024–25 season. Heading into the NCAA Ice Hockey Regionals, the Spartans carried history and momentum.
Isaac Howard wins Hobey Baker, first for MSU hockey since 2001

1 month ago | statenews.com | Madilynn Warden

For the first time in 24 years, the Michigan State University hockey team is bringing the Hobey Baker back to East Lansing. The 2024–25 Hobey Baker Award winner — given to the most outstanding player in college hockey — is junior forward Isaac Howard, following a dominant season in the green and white. "Obviously when my name was called it was super exciting," Howard said.