Liles' Diary Five to Outdoor Hockey Game

10/5/2001 12:00:00 AM | Men's Ice Hockey

Michigan State junior defenseman John-Michael Liles shares his thoughts on practicing in Spartan Stadium for the first time. Liles and the Spartan hockey team will have another chance to skate tonight following Michigan's practice.

October 5, 2001

It was awesome to be skating in Spartan Stadium. I stepped out on the ice and took a couple laps around to get a feel for the ice. Obviously, the ice isn't the same as Munn's ice, but it's still pretty good. After a couple laps, I had to stop and just look around because I was in such amazement. Just to be there and see the stadium, it's amazing. The football players do it every week. I wish I could, but I am just taking advantage of this one opportunity.

The atmosphere was great. When the music started playing during warm-ups, the guys got a big jump in their step and were flying around. I think everyone is really excited to be a part of this. Tonight, we're skating and just trying to get used to the lights.