Michigan State University Athletics
Spartans in the Stanley Cup Playoffs
4/13/2016 12:00:00 AM | Men's Ice Hockey
EAST LANSING - The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin April 13 and four Spartans are in the hunt for the sport's ultimate prize. In total, 10 Spartans played in the National Hockey League in 2015-16, with Justin Abdelkader and Drew Miller (currently injured) of Detroit, Duncan Keith of Chicago and Shawn Horcoff of Anaheim all getting the opportunity to now compete for the Stanley Cup.
Michigan State has had a Stanley Cup winner in seven of the last 10 seasons. Duncan Keith became the first Spartan to win three Stanley Cups as he won the Conn Smythe Trophy in leading the Chicago Blackhawks to the title last season. In total, 11 Spartans have hoisted Lord Stanley's Cup.
Here's a look at the Spartans in this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs:
Detroit Red Wings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Series begins Wed., April 13
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DET -- Justin Abdelkader, Drew Miller
Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis Blues
Series begins Wed., April 13
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CHI -- Duncan Keith
Anaheim Ducks vs. Nashville Predators
Series begins Fr., April 15
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ANA -- Shawn Horcoff
