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How to watch Penn State vs. Michigan State outdoor hockey game today
Beaver Stadium hosts first outdoor hockey game in stadium history
After having its winning streak snapped on Friday evening on home ice, Penn State will hope for a rebound in front of the largest crowd ever to watch a Nittany Lions hockey game. No. 5 Penn State (18-7-0, 10-5-0 Big Ten) hosts No. 2 Michigan State (20-5-0, 11-4-0 Big Ten) for the first outdoor hockey game in Penn State’s Division 1 history on Saturday afternoon in Beaver Stadium.
Michigan State established early control against Penn State on Friday evening in the Pegula Ice Arena by jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the first period, thanks in part to a pair of power-play goals later in the period. Penn State notched its first goal of the game when Jackson Smith knocked one in midway through the second period. But Michigan State answered moments later to regain a three-goal advantage with a goal from Porter Martone.
Penn State battled its way to within one goal of the Spartans with goals by Reese Laubach and Matt DiMarsico, who had three points in the game. Michigan State would go on to net a pair of empty-net goals to put the game away.
That sets the stage for Saturday afternoon’s outdoor contest in Beaver Stadium. For the first time in program history, since jumping into the world of Division 1 hockey, Penn State will play in an outdoor hockey game. And they will do so on the field of Beaver Stadium, marking the first time in stadium history that the football venue known for its football game days and primetime whiteouts will see a puck dropped on it. A vision that has been years in the making could serve as a trial run for a potential future outdoor NHL game in one of college football’s largest stadiums.
Michigan State has already won the regular-season series with the Nittany Lions with three wins in three games. So Penn State will be playing for a bit of pride in addition to keeping pace for a top-five ranking heading into the postseason.
Here is what to know about Saturday afternoon’s outdoor Big Ten hockey game in Beaver Stadium.
Stream Penn State vs. Michigan State hockey on FUBO (free trial)
What channel is Penn State vs. Michigan State hockey on today?
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Start time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: Big Ten Network
- Livestream: FUBO (free trial)
Penn State’s outdoor hockey game against Michigan State will air on Big Ten Network on Saturday afternoon. For those looking for a streaming option for the coverage, the Big Ten Network’s coverage is available to stream on FUBO, which comes with a free trial for new customers.
Penn State to wear alternate uniform for outdoor game
Penn State revealed a new look to be worn for the outdoor hockey game that is a bit of a nod to the football program’s traditional look.
Updated NCAA ice hockey national championship odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday, January 31, 2026.
- Michigan State +400
- Michigan +450
- Penn State +800
- North Dakota +1100
- Western Michigan +1200
- Denver +1300
- Wisconsin +1400
- Quinnipiac +1600
- Boston University +1800
Upcoming Penn State hockey schedule
- Friday, February 13 at Michigan*
- Saturday, February 14 at Michigan*
- Friday, February 20 vs. Ohio State *
- Saturday, February 21 vs. Ohio State*
- Friday, Feb. 27 at Notre Dame*
- Saturday, Feb. 28 at Notre Dame*
- Thursday, Mar. 5 vs. Wisconsin*
- Friday, Mar. 6 vs. Wisconsin*
Full Penn State hockey schedule
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Menominee, Michigan man arrested on sexual assault charges involving a minor
MENOMINEE, Mich. (WLUK) — 24-year-old Ethan Raymond Masters of Menominee was arrested on sexual assault charges June 30th, according to the Menominee County Sheriff’s Office.
According to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office, deputies learned of an incident involving a 24-year-old man and a 12-year-old girl which happened in Menominee June 22nd. Following a sexual assault investigation, police charged Masters.
Masters was arraigned July 2nd on 2 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct First Degree. He remains in the Menominee County Jail on a $250,000 cash bond.
Menominee City Police and the Michigan State Police Crime Laboratory of Marquette assisted with the investigation.
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Michigan immigration advocates react after Supreme Court ruling on Temporary Protected Status
Twenty-four thousand immigrants in Michigan have Temporary Protected Status (TPS), but a recent Supreme Court decision could put their protection in jeopardy.
TPS is a humanitarian protection granted to U.S. immigrants fleeing dangerous situations in their home countries, often from natural disasters or political instability. The status allows immigrants from the designated countries to live and work in the U.S.
The Supreme Court overturned those for 356,000 Haitians and Syrians in a recent decision. While the court’s decision directly impacted Haitian and Syrian immigrants, it also established that the Secretary of Homeland Security has the authority to determine TPS status without judicial review or input from the courts.
That means that the Secretary of Homeland Security can eliminate TPS for any immigrant group that is currently in the U.S. under protection. That puts 1.3 million immigrants in the U.S. at risk of deportation. In Florida, 113,000 healthcare workers with TPS are at risk of deportation. The Haitian population in Philadelphia is also expressing concerns about what comes next for them.
“The Supreme Court turned its back on our moral and legal commitments to people seeking safety,” said Christine Sauvé, manager of Policy and Communication at the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center. “The decision eliminates legal protections for people fleeing danger and allows the Trump Administration to really advance its mass deportation agenda.”
Left without the ability to live or work in the U.S., these Haitian and Syrian immigrants with TPS now face deportation. But going back home could still be incredibly dangerous.
“It’s not really an option to go back to their home country,” said Melanie Goldberg, immigration attorney with the Institute of Metro Detroit. “In the case of Haiti, they don’t even have an airport in Port-au-Prince that’s operational. Yet they say it’s safe for these citizens to go back.”
In Michigan, immigrants with TPS have contributed $349 million to the state’s economy, a sign that they are deeply embedded in the community, according to Sauvé.
“Many TPS holders have been in our communities for a very long time,” Sauvé said. “They’ve really spent decades building their lives here in Michigan. We welcomed them here, only to see that completely ripped away with the stroke of a pen.”
The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center encourages Haitian and Syrian immigrants with TPS, as well as any immigrants in the U.S. with a TPS designation, to seek out a qualified legal service provider and review the “Know Your Rights” Materials on the MIRC’s website
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Sherrone Moore’s former assistant sues University of Michigan over alleged FOIA violations
A former University of Michigan assistant whose relationship with ex-coach Sherrone Moore was under investigation is accusing university officials of refusing to provide records related to the probe.
Paige Shiver filed the lawsuit on Wednesday in Washtenaw Circuit Court, claiming that U of M “arbitrarily and capriciously” violated the Michigan Freedom of Information Act by repeatedly denying her requests. Shiver and her legal team are seeking a court order requiring the university to disclose the records.
The lawsuit also alleges that throughout Shiver’s four-year employment with U of M, she was “discriminated against and subjected to a hostile work environment on the basis of her sex, in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Michigan law including Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act.”
“The lawsuit filed today demands transparency and accountability from the University of Michigan, President Grasso and the Board of Regents,” said Shiver’s attorney, Andrew M. Stroth.
On Wednesday, CBS News Detroit reached out to U of M, which says it has no comment.
The investigation led to Moore’s firing in December 2025. At the time, it was determined that he was in an inappropriate relationship with a staffer, who was later identified as Shiver.
Moore was arrested hours later after authorities said he went to Shiver’s home and threatened to harm himself. He was charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering. Moore was sentenced to 18 months’ probation after pleading no contest to the two misdemeanor charges.
According to the lawsuit, Shiver filed a FOIA request in February 2026 for audio, video and transcripts of interviews of herself, her father, Jeff Shiver, and Moore. The lawsuit alleges that the university denied her request, citing the ongoing investigation.
The lawsuit alleges that Shiver submitted a similar request months later, in June, but was told by the university that it was “overly broad and vague” and “does not describe a ‘public record sufficiently to enable the public body to find the public record.’”
The lawsuit claims that requests were submitted in March and May, respectively, for all emails sent to the law firm Jenner & Block (UMconcerns@jenner.com) and for recordings of Shiver’s meetings by the university through Jenner & Block. However, those requests were denied because the university cited that it had no responsive records, according to the lawsuit.
The law firm was hired by U of M to investigate Moore and Shiver’s relationship. The university later expanded the investigation to include the athletic department.
The lawsuit also claims that Shiver requested copies of emails between Moore and athletic director Warde Manuel that contained the words “affair,” “discipline,” “pregnancy,” “baby” and “abortion.” The university denied the request, citing the communication between U of M employees as “exempt information,” according to the lawsuit.
However, Shiver’s legal team argued that the university has not shown evidence that the emails are exempt.
“This public university paid Jenner & Block $12 million to investigate the Sherrone Moore scandal and the abuse, Title IX and Title VII violations within the athletic department and Schembechler Hall, yet now refuses to release the investigation’s findings. It was important for our client to file this initial FOIA lawsuit to ensure the truth and facts come out,” Stroth said.
Shiver appeared on ABC News’ “Good Morning America” in April to discuss her relationship with Moore. In the interview, she said she became pregnant by Moore and sought an abortion after medical complications were discovered about the pregnancy.
Note: The video above previously aired on April 14, 2026.
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