Overview
- Michigan State confirmed the unexpected death of Dan Sturges on Jan. 19 and said the hockey community is stunned by the loss.
- Head coach Adam Nightingale and athletic director J Batt praised Sturges for his dedication to the program and his care for people.
- A Spartan forward from 2005–09, Sturges was part of the 2007 national championship team and returned in 2019 to oversee hockey operations.
- He came from a large MSU family of alumni, including his father John and brother AJ, and he is survived by his wife, Becky, and their two sons.
- His contributions included co-founding the Shoot for a Cure initiative and coaching in Colorado before rejoining MSU, with the Spartans currently ranked No. 2 nationally.