Anyone who knows the game of hockey understands that the handshake line after a series, whether its the playoffs in the NHL or a weekend series in college and all different forms in the sport, is a tradition that is held with the highest respect. The handshake line tradition is sacred to the game of hockey and shows the upmost respect, sportsmanship and integrity to the game of hockey.
After Michigan State and Michigan’s series ending game on Saturday in Ann Arbor, a game the Spartans won to split the weekend series, the Michigan coaching staff did not join the traditional handshake line at center ice with the Michigan State players.
Michigan’s coaching staff didn’t join the handshake line after the game.
— Nathaniel Bott (@Nathaniel_Bott) January 21, 2024
An unfortunate display after a hard fought rivalry series.