Westerlind: USA : 6th October 2001 (Spartans Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan : Michigan State Spartans v University of Michigan Wolverines) ** 74,554 ** To establish a new record, the 2001-02 season opener between Michigan State Spartans and University of Michigan Wolverines was played at Michigan State's football (gridiron) stadium, which has a capacity of 72,027 for football but with the hockey rink placed in the centre of the football field, another 2,527 seats were available at rink side.
USA : 6th October 2001
(Spartans Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan :
Michigan State Spartans v University of Michigan Wolverines) ** 74,554
** To establish a new record, the 2001-02 season opener between Michigan State Spartans and University of Michigan Wolverines was played at Michigan State's football (gridiron) stadium, which has a capacity of 72,027 for football but with the hockey rink placed in the centre of the football field, another 2,527 seats were available at rink side.