MSU Blue Line Club Supporting Spartan Hockey Since 1962 NEWSLETTER • VOL. 2, 2016-17 Blue Line Club President’s Letter THE SPARTAN ALUMNI REPORT Here’s a look at the Spartan alums in pro hockey in 2016-17 and their As I am writing this, we are coming off of our bye week most recent team as of Feb. 1 and heading into the home stretch. In the last few weeks, our Spartans showed improved play at Penn State and then took 4 of 6 points from . I’m sure that while it was nice to have Red Wings (NHL) some time off, the team would have liked to keep the momen- Matt Berry Everblades (ECHL) tum going with two games this past weekend. David Bondra HK Poprad () David Booth Omsk Avangard (KHL) As I mentioned in our last newsletter, I know the win loss (AHL) record isn’t where anyone wants it. But, I know our support is Tim Crowder Amiens (France) appreciated by the players, their families, and staff. I want to Matt DeBlouw (ECHL) personally thank all of you for your continued support. Michael Ferrantino (ECHL) Colton Fretter Sheffield Steelers (EIHL - UK) The last remaining events that the Club has this year revolve Dustin Gazley (AHL) around Senior Night. We will be having a luncheon on Friday, Derek Grant (NHL) February 24th at 11:30 at Hall of Fame Cafe. There will also be Adam Hall Ambri-Piotta (Swiss-A) a reception following the Senior Night activities on Saturday, (ECHL) February 25th at Lansing Brewing Company. Justin Hoomaian Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) Josh Jacobs (AHL) Thank you to all of this year’s seniors for all of your hard work Ryan Keller Indy Fuel (ECHL) and dedication; Chris Knudson, Connor Wood, Rhett Holland, Duncan Keith Blackhawks (NHL) Justin Selep, Joe Cox, JT Stenglein, Villiam Haag, and Thomas Luela (Sweden) Ebbing. Once a Spartan, always a Spartan. Torey Krug (NHL) Rogle (Sweden) (ECHL) Alan Corrie Beast (ECHL) Blue Line Club President John-Michael Liles Boston Bruins (NHL) Mackenzie MacEachern (AHL) Spartans to Meet Minnesota at Madison (NHL)/ (AHL) Square Garden Next Canucks (NHL) Chris Mueller Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) In addition to playing at the new Little Caesar’s Arena next season, Chicago Wolves (AHL) the Spartans will get the opportunity to play at another NHL arena for Brett Perlini Ft. Wayne Komets (ECHL) the first time in program history. The Spartans will meet Minnesota at Jeff Petry Canadiens (NHL) Madison Square Garden in New York City on Jan. 20, 2018, as part of Corey Potter Cologne Sharks (Germany) the Big Ten’s “Super Saturday – College Hoops and Hockey” series. Mike Ratchuk Sheffield Steelers (EIHL - UK) Andrew Rowe Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL) Minnesota will meet State in prior to the Spartans hosting the Gophers on the ice. Further information, including start Jim Slater Geneve Servette (Swiss-A) time and ticket sales will be released this summer. Tanner Sorenson (ECHL) Corey Tropp (AHL) Daniel Vukovic Geneve Servette (Swiss-A) Travis Walsh (ECHL) Greg Wolfe (ECHL) From the Desk of the Head Coach

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MSU Blue Line Club • Supporting Spartan Hockey Since 1962 Looking Ahead...Spartans to Add Four for 2017-18 Spartan Hockey All-Access Tommy Miller, Mitch Lewandowski and David Keefer signed National Letters of Intent in returned to Fox Sports November to join the Spartans next season. Ty Farmer (D | O’Fallon, Mo./Youngstown Phan- Detroit this season. The toms), who signed an NLI last year, will also come to East Lansing next year. Emmy-winning program takes you behind the scenes Miller, who has a B-rating from NHL Central Scouting, is in his second year with the USNTDP, of the Spartan program with exclusive footage and where he has 16 points (3g, 13a) through 41 games this season. Lewandowski is in his second features. All seven episodes season with the ; he had 18 points (7g, 11a) with the club last season. Keefer will re-air multiple times on is in his third USHL season and put up 33 assists for Des Moines in 2015-16. Farmer is also in both Fox Sports Detroit and FSD Plus. his third USHL season. He was limited to just 19 games last season due to injury. Show Premiere Schedule Wednesday, Dec. 14 6 p.m. (FSD) Thursday, Dec. 29 3 p.m. (FSD) Friday, Jan. 20 6 p.m. (FSD) Friday, Feb. 3 6:30 p.m. (FSD Plus) Friday, Feb. 17 6:30 p.m. (FSD) Friday, March 3 8 p.m. (FSD Tuesday, March 14 6 p.m. (FSD)

THE TOM ANASTOS RADIO SHOW The Tom Anastos Radio Show takes place at Reno’s East (1310 Abbot Rd., East Lansing). The show can be heard locally on WJIM 1240 AM as well as at SpartanSportsNetwork.com and the SSN 24/7 mobile app. Remaining Show Dates Monday, Feb. 6 Tuesday, Feb. 28 Wednesday, Feb. 15 Tuesday, Mar. 7 Tuesday, Feb. 21 Tuesday, Mar. 14 Turn Back The Clock Get To Know... #10 Sam Saliba Do you have a nickname? S: Salibs. Hockey play- ers just tend to add “s” to everything, so it just kind of flows.

Who’s your favorite player in the NHL? S: . Being from Chicago, I’ve watched him a lot grow- ing up. He’s a great leader that plays the game the right way. He’s a great two-way player.

What did you look to most when you came to East Lansing? S: Playing for my school. Growing up, a lot of us hockey players don’t get to play for our school by going to juniors and playing AAA hockey. So, it’s something I’ve always looked forward to.

What’s something people don’t know about you? S: I love Oreo’s. Double Stuf Oreo’s.

The Spartans battle Minnesota during a game at Dem Hall in 1958. MSU Blue Line Club • Supporting Spartan Hockey Since 1962 Blue Line Club Membership Application 2016/2017 (form also available on-line) www.msublueline.org

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