Duel in the D Between Michigan, MSU to Return to Little Caesars Arena
10/7/2021 10:30:00 AM | Ice Hockey
DETROIT, Mich -- The University of Michigan and Michigan State ice hockey teams will return to Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, Feb. 12 to battle for the "Iron D" Trophy at the Duel in the D.
The Duel in the D matchup features the most-played rivalry in college hockey. Michigan has claimed the "Iron D" Trophy in each of the last three Duel in the D meetings (2017-19) and holds a 166-137-24 edge in the all-time series.
The "Iron D" Trophy features a forged iron "D" at its center to symbolize the city of Detroit, while the skyline of Hockeytown wraps around the base, including an image of Little Caesars Arena placed at the center. A large cup rests atop the trophy and hockey sticks, a red glass puck and the logos of Michigan and Michigan State line the sides of the trophy. The trophy was designed and built by Erik and Israel Nordin at their studio, the Detroit Design Center.
Tickets will go on sale at a later date.
The Wolverines and Spartans will face off four times this season, culminating with the Duel in the D matchup. The teams will play at Munn Arena at Yost Ice Arena on Nov. 5 and then travel to East Lansing on Nov. 6. U-M and MSU will face off again on Feb. 11 in Ann Arbor before the Duel in the D.
"Iron D" Trophy Winners
• 2019: Michigan (5-2)
• 2018: Michigan (3-2)
• 2017: Michigan (4-4 tie, shootout win)
• 2016: Michigan State (3-2, OT)
