Rob Bennett
@rbennett1975.bsky.social
Producer for Spotlight Media Network & Drive with Jack sports talk radio show M-F 4pm-6pm Eastern Time.
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Very happy to announce that your Sunday night 80’s music destination is back on Hugger Radio!
Join me LIVE Sunday September 7th, from 7:00pm-9:00pm Eastern Time for your favorite 80’s tunes in all of Cyberspace!
#80sMusic
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Join me LIVE Sunday September 7th, from 7:00pm-9:00pm Eastern Time for your favorite 80’s tunes in all of Cyberspace!
#80sMusic
LISTEN:
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September 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Very happy to announce that your Sunday night 80’s music destination is back on Hugger Radio!
Join me LIVE Sunday September 7th, from 7:00pm-9:00pm Eastern Time for your favorite 80’s tunes in all of Cyberspace!
#80sMusic
LISTEN:
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Join me LIVE Sunday September 7th, from 7:00pm-9:00pm Eastern Time for your favorite 80’s tunes in all of Cyberspace!
#80sMusic
LISTEN:
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Michigan State’s 2025-26 freshman class:
Porter Martone
Cayden Lindstrom
Ryker Lee
Eric Nilson
Anthony Romani
Austin Baker
Melvin Strahl
Matthew Lahey
Porter Martone
Cayden Lindstrom
Ryker Lee
Eric Nilson
Anthony Romani
Austin Baker
Melvin Strahl
Matthew Lahey
July 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Michigan State’s 2025-26 freshman class:
Porter Martone
Cayden Lindstrom
Ryker Lee
Eric Nilson
Anthony Romani
Austin Baker
Melvin Strahl
Matthew Lahey
Porter Martone
Cayden Lindstrom
Ryker Lee
Eric Nilson
Anthony Romani
Austin Baker
Melvin Strahl
Matthew Lahey
Porter Martone has committed to the Michigan State Spartans for 2025-2026 Season
The sixth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers had 98 points last season for the Brampton Steelheads (OHL).
The sixth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers had 98 points last season for the Brampton Steelheads (OHL).
July 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Porter Martone has committed to the Michigan State Spartans for 2025-2026 Season
The sixth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers had 98 points last season for the Brampton Steelheads (OHL).
The sixth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers had 98 points last season for the Brampton Steelheads (OHL).
Michigan State's Shane Vanshagi & Ryker Lee are headed to the World Junior Summer Showcase in Minnesota
July 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Michigan State's Shane Vanshagi & Ryker Lee are headed to the World Junior Summer Showcase in Minnesota
Happy for Isaac Howard who has signed a 3-year contract with Edmonton after the trade
Yr 1: $855K base, $95K SB, $250k A bonus
Yr 2: $855K, $95K, $750k A bonus
Yr 3: $855K, $95K, $1M A bonus
Cap Hit $950K, AAV $1.62M
Yr 1: $855K base, $95K SB, $250k A bonus
Yr 2: $855K, $95K, $750k A bonus
Yr 3: $855K, $95K, $1M A bonus
Cap Hit $950K, AAV $1.62M
July 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Happy for Isaac Howard who has signed a 3-year contract with Edmonton after the trade
Yr 1: $855K base, $95K SB, $250k A bonus
Yr 2: $855K, $95K, $750k A bonus
Yr 3: $855K, $95K, $1M A bonus
Cap Hit $950K, AAV $1.62M
Yr 1: $855K base, $95K SB, $250k A bonus
Yr 2: $855K, $95K, $750k A bonus
Yr 3: $855K, $95K, $1M A bonus
Cap Hit $950K, AAV $1.62M
The Gavin McKenna watch is over, as the overwhelming choice to be the 1st pick in the 2026 NHL Draft has chosen Penn State over Michigan State for the upcoming college hockey season.
youtube.com/shorts/9D8SV...
youtube.com/shorts/9D8SV...
Projected No. 1 Pick McKenna Makes College Decision
YouTube video by NHL
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July 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The Gavin McKenna watch is over, as the overwhelming choice to be the 1st pick in the 2026 NHL Draft has chosen Penn State over Michigan State for the upcoming college hockey season.
youtube.com/shorts/9D8SV...
youtube.com/shorts/9D8SV...
Big night for the Michigan State hockey program at the 2025 NHL Draft
Fr. Ryker Lee 26th to Nashville
commit- Mason West 29th to Chicago
Fr. Eric Nilson 45th to Anaheim
So. Shane Vanshagi 48th to Philadelphia
commit- Brady Peddle 91st to Pittsburgh
Fr. Max Heise 150th to San Jose
Fr. Ryker Lee 26th to Nashville
commit- Mason West 29th to Chicago
Fr. Eric Nilson 45th to Anaheim
So. Shane Vanshagi 48th to Philadelphia
commit- Brady Peddle 91st to Pittsburgh
Fr. Max Heise 150th to San Jose
July 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Big night for the Michigan State hockey program at the 2025 NHL Draft
Fr. Ryker Lee 26th to Nashville
commit- Mason West 29th to Chicago
Fr. Eric Nilson 45th to Anaheim
So. Shane Vanshagi 48th to Philadelphia
commit- Brady Peddle 91st to Pittsburgh
Fr. Max Heise 150th to San Jose
Fr. Ryker Lee 26th to Nashville
commit- Mason West 29th to Chicago
Fr. Eric Nilson 45th to Anaheim
So. Shane Vanshagi 48th to Philadelphia
commit- Brady Peddle 91st to Pittsburgh
Fr. Max Heise 150th to San Jose
FROM THE PRODUCERS CHAIR: Michigan State Hockey forward Shane Vansaghi discusses lessons learned from last year, unfinished business heading into next season, the NHL Draft & more
LISTEN:
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LISTEN:
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April 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
FROM THE PRODUCERS CHAIR: Michigan State Hockey forward Shane Vansaghi discusses lessons learned from last year, unfinished business heading into next season, the NHL Draft & more
LISTEN:
spreaker.com/episode/dwj-ex…
LISTEN:
spreaker.com/episode/dwj-ex…
Green & White stick & Puck recap (in case you missed it)
OUT:
Karsen Dorwart (Flyers)
Joey Larson (Islanders)
David Gucciardi (Capitals)
Austin Oravetz (Portal)
Luca Di Pasquo (Portal)
RETURNING:
Trey Augustine (3rd Yr.)
OUT:
Karsen Dorwart (Flyers)
Joey Larson (Islanders)
David Gucciardi (Capitals)
Austin Oravetz (Portal)
Luca Di Pasquo (Portal)
RETURNING:
Trey Augustine (3rd Yr.)
April 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Green & White stick & Puck recap (in case you missed it)
OUT:
Karsen Dorwart (Flyers)
Joey Larson (Islanders)
David Gucciardi (Capitals)
Austin Oravetz (Portal)
Luca Di Pasquo (Portal)
RETURNING:
Trey Augustine (3rd Yr.)
OUT:
Karsen Dorwart (Flyers)
Joey Larson (Islanders)
David Gucciardi (Capitals)
Austin Oravetz (Portal)
Luca Di Pasquo (Portal)
RETURNING:
Trey Augustine (3rd Yr.)
Some Michigan State hockey news, as transfer portal “officially” opens today
*(Jr.) Karsen Dorwart has signed a 2-year entry level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.
*Cayden Lindstrom (Center/Forward) 6'4 216lbs 19-year-old was the 4th overall pick of the Columbus Bluejackets is MSU bound
*(Jr.) Karsen Dorwart has signed a 2-year entry level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.
*Cayden Lindstrom (Center/Forward) 6'4 216lbs 19-year-old was the 4th overall pick of the Columbus Bluejackets is MSU bound
March 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Some Michigan State hockey news, as transfer portal “officially” opens today
*(Jr.) Karsen Dorwart has signed a 2-year entry level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.
*Cayden Lindstrom (Center/Forward) 6'4 216lbs 19-year-old was the 4th overall pick of the Columbus Bluejackets is MSU bound
*(Jr.) Karsen Dorwart has signed a 2-year entry level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.
*Cayden Lindstrom (Center/Forward) 6'4 216lbs 19-year-old was the 4th overall pick of the Columbus Bluejackets is MSU bound
NCAA Hockey Tournament predictions:
BC
Denver
Maine
UConn
WMU
UMass
MSU
BU
Maine over Michigan State
Western Michigan over Denver
Maine vs Western Michigan
National Champion: Maine
#CollegeHockey
BC
Denver
Maine
UConn
WMU
UMass
MSU
BU
Maine over Michigan State
Western Michigan over Denver
Maine vs Western Michigan
National Champion: Maine
#CollegeHockey
March 26, 2025 at 4:03 AM
NCAA Hockey Tournament predictions:
BC
Denver
Maine
UConn
WMU
UMass
MSU
BU
Maine over Michigan State
Western Michigan over Denver
Maine vs Western Michigan
National Champion: Maine
#CollegeHockey
BC
Denver
Maine
UConn
WMU
UMass
MSU
BU
Maine over Michigan State
Western Michigan over Denver
Maine vs Western Michigan
National Champion: Maine
#CollegeHockey
Hear from Michigan State Hockey Head Coach Adam Nightingale, as well as players Karsen Dorwart, Tiernan Shoudy & Red Savage talking with the media moments after the NCAA Hockey Tournament draw was announced
LISTEN:
spreaker.com/episode/drive-…
LISTEN:
spreaker.com/episode/drive-…
March 23, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Hear from Michigan State Hockey Head Coach Adam Nightingale, as well as players Karsen Dorwart, Tiernan Shoudy & Red Savage talking with the media moments after the NCAA Hockey Tournament draw was announced
LISTEN:
spreaker.com/episode/drive-…
LISTEN:
spreaker.com/episode/drive-…
It’s official, Michigan State hockey is the number 1 seed in the Toledo region and will face Cornell in the opening round of the NCAA Hockey Tournament
Puck drop Thursday 5:30pm Eastern Time
Puck drop Thursday 5:30pm Eastern Time
March 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
It’s official, Michigan State hockey is the number 1 seed in the Toledo region and will face Cornell in the opening round of the NCAA Hockey Tournament
Puck drop Thursday 5:30pm Eastern Time
Puck drop Thursday 5:30pm Eastern Time
“Ike’s fingerprints are all over this game, I have a hard time believing there is a better player in the country with the impact he has had on our team.”
-MSU Hockey HC Adam Nightingale discussing Issac Howard, after his 2 goal night including the double OT winner against Ohio State
-MSU Hockey HC Adam Nightingale discussing Issac Howard, after his 2 goal night including the double OT winner against Ohio State
March 23, 2025 at 5:38 AM
“Ike’s fingerprints are all over this game, I have a hard time believing there is a better player in the country with the impact he has had on our team.”
-MSU Hockey HC Adam Nightingale discussing Issac Howard, after his 2 goal night including the double OT winner against Ohio State
-MSU Hockey HC Adam Nightingale discussing Issac Howard, after his 2 goal night including the double OT winner against Ohio State
March 23, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Cornell defeats Clarkson 3-1 to capture the ECAC Tournament Championship.
More than likely will face Michigan State in Toledo in the opening round in the NCAA hockey Tournament
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More than likely will face Michigan State in Toledo in the opening round in the NCAA hockey Tournament
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#DrivewithJack
March 22, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Cornell defeats Clarkson 3-1 to capture the ECAC Tournament Championship.
More than likely will face Michigan State in Toledo in the opening round in the NCAA hockey Tournament
#SpotlightMedia
#DrivewithJack
More than likely will face Michigan State in Toledo in the opening round in the NCAA hockey Tournament
#SpotlightMedia
#DrivewithJack
Just about 30 minutes away from the BIG10 Hockey Tournament Championship game. #1 Michigan State hosts #9 Ohio State
Spartans looking for back to back Tournament Championships to go along with their regular season Championships
Puck Drop 7:35pm Eastern
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#DriveWithJackEbling
Spartans looking for back to back Tournament Championships to go along with their regular season Championships
Puck Drop 7:35pm Eastern
#SpotlightMedia
#DriveWithJackEbling
March 22, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Just about 30 minutes away from the BIG10 Hockey Tournament Championship game. #1 Michigan State hosts #9 Ohio State
Spartans looking for back to back Tournament Championships to go along with their regular season Championships
Puck Drop 7:35pm Eastern
#SpotlightMedia
#DriveWithJackEbling
Spartans looking for back to back Tournament Championships to go along with their regular season Championships
Puck Drop 7:35pm Eastern
#SpotlightMedia
#DriveWithJackEbling
Ok so IF Quinnipiac loses tonight OR Arizona State & North Dakota both win tonight, Michigan is out of the NCAA Hockey Tournament
As of this post Quinnipiac is tied with Colgate 1-1 heading into the second intermission
As of this post Quinnipiac is tied with Colgate 1-1 heading into the second intermission
March 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Ok so IF Quinnipiac loses tonight OR Arizona State & North Dakota both win tonight, Michigan is out of the NCAA Hockey Tournament
As of this post Quinnipiac is tied with Colgate 1-1 heading into the second intermission
As of this post Quinnipiac is tied with Colgate 1-1 heading into the second intermission
“He has taken a huge step defensively, he has a gift to see the game on the offensive side but he also understands you got to have as many tools in your tool bag and I give him credit.”
Michigan State Hockey Head Coach Adam Nightingale, on Issac Howard’s improvement this season
Michigan State Hockey Head Coach Adam Nightingale, on Issac Howard’s improvement this season
March 19, 2025 at 7:10 PM
“He has taken a huge step defensively, he has a gift to see the game on the offensive side but he also understands you got to have as many tools in your tool bag and I give him credit.”
Michigan State Hockey Head Coach Adam Nightingale, on Issac Howard’s improvement this season
Michigan State Hockey Head Coach Adam Nightingale, on Issac Howard’s improvement this season
“Our guys have earned those big moments and have had success in them, dosnt mean it’s a given going into Saturday it’s going to take our best”
-Michigan State Hockey Head Coach Adam Nightingale after Wednesday’s practice, discussing the upcoming BIG10 Tournament Final matchup against Ohio State.
-Michigan State Hockey Head Coach Adam Nightingale after Wednesday’s practice, discussing the upcoming BIG10 Tournament Final matchup against Ohio State.
March 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
“Our guys have earned those big moments and have had success in them, dosnt mean it’s a given going into Saturday it’s going to take our best”
-Michigan State Hockey Head Coach Adam Nightingale after Wednesday’s practice, discussing the upcoming BIG10 Tournament Final matchup against Ohio State.
-Michigan State Hockey Head Coach Adam Nightingale after Wednesday’s practice, discussing the upcoming BIG10 Tournament Final matchup against Ohio State.
“Staying with it was the message to our guys after the game, don’t deviate from what we need to be and believe in what we need to be a good hockey team”
-Michigan State HC Adam Nightingale, after the Spartans 1-0 BIG10 Semifinal Tournament win over Notre Dame
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-Michigan State HC Adam Nightingale, after the Spartans 1-0 BIG10 Semifinal Tournament win over Notre Dame
#SpotlightMedia
#DriveWithJackEbling
March 16, 2025 at 3:26 AM
“Staying with it was the message to our guys after the game, don’t deviate from what we need to be and believe in what we need to be a good hockey team”
-Michigan State HC Adam Nightingale, after the Spartans 1-0 BIG10 Semifinal Tournament win over Notre Dame
#SpotlightMedia
#DriveWithJackEbling
-Michigan State HC Adam Nightingale, after the Spartans 1-0 BIG10 Semifinal Tournament win over Notre Dame
#SpotlightMedia
#DriveWithJackEbling
“KD (Karsen Dorwart) just hit me with a great pass, he saw the lane and we were able to execute and I just ripped it”
-Issac Howard on his game winning goal, giving the Spartans the 1-0 BIG10 Tournament Semifinal victory over Notre Dame
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#DriveWithJackEbling
-Issac Howard on his game winning goal, giving the Spartans the 1-0 BIG10 Tournament Semifinal victory over Notre Dame
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#DriveWithJackEbling
March 16, 2025 at 3:24 AM
“KD (Karsen Dorwart) just hit me with a great pass, he saw the lane and we were able to execute and I just ripped it”
-Issac Howard on his game winning goal, giving the Spartans the 1-0 BIG10 Tournament Semifinal victory over Notre Dame
#SpotlightMedia
#DriveWithJackEbling
-Issac Howard on his game winning goal, giving the Spartans the 1-0 BIG10 Tournament Semifinal victory over Notre Dame
#SpotlightMedia
#DriveWithJackEbling
Your Michigan State Hockey starting line up vs Notre Dame in the BIG10 Hockey Tournament semi-final at Munn Ice Arena
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#drivewithjackebling
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#drivewithjackebling
March 15, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Your Michigan State Hockey starting line up vs Notre Dame in the BIG10 Hockey Tournament semi-final at Munn Ice Arena
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#drivewithjackebling
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#drivewithjackebling
Just under 30 minutes until Michigan State hosts Notre Dame with a trip to the BIG10 Tournament Finals at stake
Warmups underway, puck drop 6:00pm Eastern Time
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#DriveWithJackEbling
Warmups underway, puck drop 6:00pm Eastern Time
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#DriveWithJackEbling
March 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Just under 30 minutes until Michigan State hosts Notre Dame with a trip to the BIG10 Tournament Finals at stake
Warmups underway, puck drop 6:00pm Eastern Time
#SpotlightMedia
#DriveWithJackEbling
Warmups underway, puck drop 6:00pm Eastern Time
#SpotlightMedia
#DriveWithJackEbling