Tom Anastos knows what it means to be a Michigan State hockey player. Now, he's returned to his alma mater to lead the Spartans to glory on the ice. So far, the change has been more than successful.

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Joe Cannata was vital between the pipes for No. 5 Merrimack on Sunday. He earned 37 saves and didn't let Providence tie the score in the third period despite outshooting the Warriors 14-4.

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No. 17 Miami (Ohio) scored four goals in the third period to run away from No. 19 Northern Michigan. Alex Wideman recorded his first multi-score game for the RedHawks.

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Maine goalie Dan Sullivan was outstanding on Friday, making 28 saves in the Black Bears' 4-2 upset of second-ranked Boston University. Sullivan improves to 12-5-3 on the season with the win.

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