Michigan hockey peaking at the right time (again), this time at MSU’s expense

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Gavin Brindley and Michigan beat MSU, 5-2, to advance to the Frozen Four. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire)

Michigan hockey coach Brandon Naurato was understandably emotional after his team knocked off Michigan State, 5-2, to lead them to the Frozen Four for a third straight year (the second under his tutelage). Just weeks ago, the Wolverines weren’t even sure they’d make the field of 16, having had their ups and downs and struggling to find consistency.