The Cold War was a college ice hockey game played between U.S. college rivals Michigan State University (MSU) and the University of Michigan (U-M) on October 6, 2001. It set a then-world record for the largest crowd at an ice hockey game with 74,544.Latham, Krista. "Game shatters records, players' expectations ". The State News. October 8, 2001.
Longtime rivals with the University of Michigan in hockey (and other sports), MSU decided not to play this contest at East Lansing's Munn Ice Arena, but instead set up the ice rink in the middle of the much larger Spartan Stadium, which they filled to 103.4% capacity. This meant that 74,544Gumbrecht, Jamie. Big game brings out fans, winter clothes ". The State News. October 7, 2001. packed the Big Ten football stadium (the home of the MSU football team) to watch the MSU Spartans and the U-M Wolverines skate to a 3–3 tie.Jahnke, James. "'The Cold War' ends in stalemate ". The State News. October 7, 2001.McCollough, J. Brady. No winners in record-breaking game". The Michigan Daily. October 8, 2001. Two 300-piece marching bands were present on field and the game was internationally televised. Country artist Shannon Brown sang during the second intermission.
Game summary
Scoring summary Period Team Goal Assist(s) Time Score 1st MSU Adam Hall (1) – pp Jim Slater (1) and Joe Goodenow (1) 03:35 1–0 MSU U-M Jason Ryznar (1) Mike Cammalleri (1) 17:13 1–1 TIE 2nd U-M Mike Cammalleri (1) Jason Ryznar (1) 03:08 2–1 MICH 3rd MSU Duncan Keith (1) – pp Brad Fast (1) and Ryan Miller (1) 05:43 2–2 TIE U-M Mike Cammalleri (2) Jason Ryznar (2) and Jay Vancik (1) 11:13 3–2 MICH MSU Jim Slater (1) Adam Hall (1) and Brad Fast (2) 19:13 3–3 TIE Number in parentheses represents the player's total in goals or assists to that point of the season
Penalty summary Period Team Player Penalty Time PIM 1st U-M Jed Ortmeyer Tripping 00:22 2:00 U-M Andy Burnes Interference 01:30 2:00 MSU Troy Ferguson Holding 06:45 2:00 U-M Jay Vancik Roughing 19:44 2:00 MSU Duncan Keith Roughing 19:44 2:00 U-M Michael Woodford High-Sticking 19:44 2:00 MSU Brad Fast High-Sticking 19:44 2:00 2nd MSU Joe Markusen Hooking 03:40 2:00 MSU Troy Ferguson Roughing 09:31 2:00 U-M Michael Woodford Tripping 10:26 2:00 3rd U-M Jason Ryznar Tripping 00:44 2:00 U-M Michael Woodford Charging 04:05 2:00 U-M Andy Burnes Slashing 05:06 2:00
Shots by period Team 1 2 3 OT Total Michigan 7 9 4 2 22 Michigan State 5 10 8 1 24
Power play opportunities Team Goals/Opportunities Michigan 0/5 Michigan State 2/8
MVP selections TeamPlayerStatistics Michigan Mike Cammalleri 2 Goals, 1 Assist Michigan State Jim Slater 1 Goal, 1 Assist
Team rosters
Michigan Wolverines # Player Position 3 Eric Werner D 4 Andy Burnes D 5 Brandon Rogers D 8 Mike Komisarek D 9 Milan Gajic RW 10 Dwight Helminen C 11 Joe Kautz RW 12 J.J. Swistak RW 13 Mike Cammalleri (A) LW 14 Craig Murray LW 15 Jay Vancik D 17 Michael Woodford RW 18 David Moss RW 21 Eric Nystrom LW 22 Jason Ryznar LW 23 Mike Roemensky D 26 Jed Ortmeyer (C) RW 28 John Shouneyia C 29 Josh Blackburn G 34 Kevin O'Malley GHead coach: Red Berenson
Michigan State Spartans # Player Position 2 Jon Insana D 3 Duncan Keith D 4 John-Michael Liles D 5 Joe Markusen D 5 Tim Hearon C 9 Brock Radunske LW 10 Kevin Estrada LW 11 Steve Jackson C 14 Ash Goldie C 17 Troy Ferguson RW 18 Adam Hall (C) RW 19 Jim Slater C 20 Brian Maloney LW 21 Mike Lalonde LW 22 Lee Falardeau C 24 Andrew Hutchinson D 26 Joe Goodenow LW 27 Brad Fast (A) D 30 Matt Migliaccio G 39 Ryan Miller G Head coach: Ron Mason
Kevin O'Malley and Matt Migliaccio dressed as the back-up goaltenders. Neither entered the game.
Officials Referees – Steve Piotrowski Linesmen – John LaDuke and Kevin Langseth
Record surpassed The opening game of the 2010 IIHF World Championship took place on May 7, 2010, at the retractable-roof Veltins-Arena, normally used by the soccer club Schalke 04. On this occasion, the stadium's configuration allowed for a capacity of 75,976, which would ultimately be exceeded by almost 2,000, breaking the all-time attendance record.
On December 11, 2010, the two teams involved in the Cold War met again, this time with Michigan hosting the game at its football venue, Michigan Stadium. U-M billed the game as "The Big Chill at the Big House". When U-M halted ticket sales to the general public on May 6, 2010, over 100,000 tickets had been sold. As of the 2010 football season, Michigan Stadium had an official capacity of 109,901. The game ended with a 5–0 victory for the University of Michigan. The record was officially set at 104,173 people.
Television The game was broadcast by FSN Detroit, which made it available nationally. The announcers were Matt Shepard, Billy Jaffe and Shireen Saski. John Keating hosted a pregame show.
See also List of outdoor ice hockey games List of ice hockey games with highest attendance
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