The Cold War was held on Saturday, October 6, 2001 between Michigan and Michigan State, held at Michigan State's football venue of Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, which resulted in a 3–3 tie in front of a crowd of 74,544.[3]
The game was broadcast locally by Fox Sports Detroit and nationally by the Big Ten Network, as well as in Ontario via Leafs TV. The game was available on the internet via Fox Sports Detroit's website, and in Alaska via KFXF.[6]
Festivities
The University of Michigan added permanent lighting to Michigan Stadium in time for the event.[7] The University later announced that fireworks would be used when Michigan entered the ice during the game, as well as after every goal.[8] Following the national anthem, a flyover was conducted by a B-2 Stealth Bomber.[6]
A seven-minute fireworks show followed the game, conducted in unison with various songs from the soundtrack for the movie The Big Chill.
Game summary
Michigan wore a vintage jersey for the event, which was worn from 1945 to 1948.[9]
Michigan fired 29 shots on Michigan State goalie Drew Palmisano, while Michigan State fired 34 shots on Michigan goalie Shawn Hunwick, who recorded his first shutout of the season and the second of his career.[10]
At the end of the game, Michigan goaltender Shawn Hunwick was named honorary 4th star of the Big Chill at the Big House to please the Michigan fans in attendance who were chanting his name.