We desperately need rain in Michigan. By the end of the weekend we will get into a three-day rainy period.
We start the weekend very cold Saturday morning compared to these past few days. Many of us will drop to near freezing or below at sunrise.
Saturday will be a dry day with light winds and cool temperatures in the normal range.
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Ice Skating at Beaver Stadium, open to the public
Penn State’s Beaver Stadium is transforming its football field into an ice rink for public skating and collegiate hockey games.
Charlie Stramel, have yourself a day.
The senior forward came up with the hat trick for No. 2 Michigan State men’s hockey in its 5-4 overtime win over fifth-ranked Penn State in front of over 60,000 people outdoors at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 31, which included the overtime winning goal on a 1-on-1 opportunity against Penn State goaltender Kevin Reidler.
Stamel’s overtime winning goal also completes the weekend and season sweep over the Nittany Lions for the Spartans, who beat Penn State 6-3 on Friday, Jan. 30 inside Pegula Ice Arena in Happy Valley.
“Huge thanks to Penn State for putting this event on. To play in front of that many people, it’s pretty surreal and obviously happy with the win, but unreal environment, and super cool hockey game to be a part of,” Stramel said after the game on the Big Ten Network.
Stramel, who was drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft with the 21st overall pick, scored his first goal of the afternoon in the first period when he cleaned up the rebound of Porter Martone shot attempt with a chip hot into the back of the net. His second came with two seconds remaining in the second period when he finished off a pass from Daniel Russell that came from behind the net.
With his hat trick on the afternoon, Stramel now has 23 goals on the season, making him Michigan State’s leader.
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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)
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.
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EAST LANSING – Dan Campbell has picked a side in the Michigan vs. Michigan State rivalry.
And Michigan fans aren’t going to be pleased.
The Detroit Lions coach was spotted sitting courtside with his wife, Holly, both wearing MSU gear before the game at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
No surprise, the Lions coach was met with a huge applause from the MSU faithful thrilled to see him rocking green and white.
Campbell also was spotted shaking hands with new MSU football coach Pat Fitzgerald.
Michigan fans may be able to cut Campbell a little slack as his daughter reportedly attends MSU, as some fans may remember from when Campbell went viral for unloading a couch out of his truck.
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