June 29, 2026

Men's Hockey: Dobeš sets career high as No. 15 Buckeyes sweep Spartans


Ohio State freshman goalie Jakub Dobes (44) watches the movement of the puck during the Ohio State-Notre Dame game Jan. 14. Ohio State lost 2-3. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor Ohio State freshman goaltender Jakub Dobeš earned a career-high 40 saves Saturday, helping the Buckeyes sweep Michigan State. The No. 15 Buckeyes (18-7-1) played two games against the Spartans (11-14-1) in East Lansing, Michigan, Friday and Saturday, winning both games with a 4-1 victory in the first game and a 3-2 triumph in the second. Ohio State’s offense showed up Friday, netting three straight goals against Spartan senior netminder Drew Deridder, a goalie who ranks first in the Big Ten for save percentage. An empty-net goal scored by senior defenseman Grant Gabriele at 18:51 in the third period sealed the opening-game win for the Buckeyes. Ohio State head coach Steve Rohlik said he was proud of how his team…

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