Lansing Sun

The Michigan State hockey team of the 1959-60 season faced a challenging year under the guidance of Head Coach Amo Bessone. The team concluded the season with an overall record of 4 wins, 18 losses, and 2 ties in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA), placing them seventh in their conference.

Throughout the season, the team encountered several formidable opponents. They began their campaign with a tie against North Dakota on November 27, followed by a loss to the same team the next day. Subsequent games against Colorado College and Denver resulted in consecutive losses for Michigan State.

The team saw some victories during their matchups with North Dakota and Michigan. Notably, they managed to secure a win against Michigan on January 16 with a score of 4-2 and another victory on February 9 against Michigan with a close score of 4-3.

Despite these successes, challenges persisted throughout the remainder of the season as they struggled against teams like Minnesota and Denver. The team's performance reflected the competitive nature of college hockey during that era.

Head Coach Amo Bessone led a roster that included players such as James Wherley, Terry Moroney, Jack Roberts, Edward Ozybko, Robert Armstrong, and Mel Christofferson. The manager for the team was Ken Zacks.

The team’s final game took place on March 5 against Minnesota, where they ended their season with a narrow victory of 4-3.