Lansing Sun

The 1989-90 Michigan State Hockey Team achieved significant success, marking a memorable season in the university's sports history. Under the leadership of Head Coach Ron Mason, the team finished with an impressive overall record of 35 wins, 7 losses, and 3 ties. In the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA), they recorded 26 wins, 3 losses, and 3 ties, securing both the regular season and playoff championships.

The team's achievements extended beyond the CCHA as they also emerged victorious in the Great Western Freezeout tournament. Their performance earned them a spot in the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals.

Key figures on the team included Assistant Coaches Terry Christensen and Newell Brown, along with players such as Kip Miller and Jason Muzzatti. The roster was supported by student trainers Mike Straus and Dave Carrier, as well as equipment manager Tom Magee.

Throughout the season, Michigan State faced various opponents including Lake Superior State, Ferris State, Illinois-Chicago, Western Michigan, Bowling Green, Boston College, Ohio State, Miami University, Denver University (in an exhibition match), Alberta (also an exhibition), Michigan Tech at the Great Lakes Invitational held at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, and others. Notably, they secured victories against teams like Bowling Green and Boston College but faced defeats against Boston University during their NCAA quarterfinal matchup.

Their home games were held in East Lansing where they concluded their NCAA run after facing Boston University.

"1989-90 Michigan State Hockey Team," noted for its resilience and competitive spirit under Ron Mason's guidance remains a celebrated chapter in MSU's athletic legacy.