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No. 3 Michigan State opens its regular season at home against Northern Michigan in a Friday-Sunday series, seeking a third consecutive Big Ten title. The Spartans beat Boston College 5-2 in an exhibition and enter the season with a roster featuring a large number of NHL-drafted players. Northern Michigan struggled last season but split its opening series against Miami, and Michigan State coach Adam Nightingale says the Wildcats are organized, improved and difficult to score against.

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