The Ohio State men’s ice hockey team suffered a 6-0 defeat at the hands of Michigan State, highlighting their defensive struggles. Head coach Steve Rohlik expressed his disappointment with the team’s defense, particularly their inability to prevent rebounds and deflections. The Buckeyes were shut out for the first time this season and struggled on power plays. However, captain Scooter Brickey remains confident in a better performance in the next match-up. In the following game, the Buckeyes showed improvement offensively and broke their power-play slump. Despite a five-minute major penalty, they held the Spartans scoreless but ultimately fell 6-4. Coach Rohlik emphasized the team’s progress and looks forward to their upcoming game against Notre Dame.