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Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Jack Hextall reacts beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and former NHL player Lanny McDonald after being selected with the thirtieth pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Calgary Flames at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Jack Hextall joins fellow Spartan newcomer as first-round pick by Calgary Flames

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Jun 27, 2026

A third Michigan State player picked in top 20 of NHL Draft after Utah Mammoth trade up

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Jun 27, 2026

Highly-touted Michigan State freshman forward sneaks into top 15 of NHL draft

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Jun 27, 2026

Chase Reid becomes Michigan State’s first player selected in 2026 NHL Draft

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Jun 26, 2026

Michigan State head coach Adam Nightingale talks to players after a play against Michigan during the second period of Duel in the D at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Final NHL mock drafts have 6 Michigan State players going in the first round

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Jun 26, 2026

Michigan State's head coach Adam Nightingale looks on in practice during hockey media day on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at Munn Arena in East Lansing.

Michigan State hockey picks up commitment from yet another NHL draft pick

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Jun 25, 2026

Michigan State's head coach Adam Nightingale, center, talks with the team during a break in the action in the first period of the game against New Hampshire on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing.

Michigan State hockey is going to be just fine after missing on Landon DuPont

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Jun 25, 2026

Michigan head coach Brandon Naurato, left, shakes hands with Michigan State head coach Adam Nightingale after 5-2 loss at the Duel in the D at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Michigan State hockey loses battle for top 2027 NHL Draft prospect to Michigan

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Jun 24, 2026

Michigan State head coach Adam Nightingale talks to players after a play against Michigan during the second period of Duel in the D at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Michigan State reportedly battling Michigan for potential No. 1 overall pick in 2027

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Jun 3, 2026

Members of the Michigan State Spartans hockey team celebrate their 4-3 win over Boston College, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing.

Michigan State hockey already projected as a top-5 team for 2026-27 season

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May 29, 2026

Michigan State's head coach Adam Nightingale looks on against Minnesota during the third period on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing.

Michigan State hockey a finalist for yet another elite 2026 NHL Draft prospect

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May 28, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; State College, PA, USA; Michigan State Spartan players celebrate after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions during overtime at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Operating budgets prove that Michigan State is investing heavily into hockey

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May 27, 2026

New MSU Hockey Coach Adam Nightingale speaks Monday, May 9, 2022, during a press conference at the Breslin Center.

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3 Michigan State hockey signees projected as top-10 picks in the 2026 NHL Draft

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May 14, 2026

Michigan State's head coach Adam Nightingale calls out to players during hockey practice on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at Munn Arena in East Lansing.

Michigan State hockey signee ranked the No. 1 prospect in the 2026 NHL Draft

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May 13, 2026

Michigan State's Ryker Lee, right, moves the puck against Notre Dame's Pano Fimis during the third period on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at the Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing.

Michigan State hockey will have unprecedented talent on its 2026-27 roster

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May 13, 2026

Michigan State's Gavin O'Connell, center, celebrates his goal with Cayden Lindstrom, left, and Owen West during the second period in the game against Notre Dame on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at the Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing.

Michigan State hockey could make history vs. North Dakota in 2026-27

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May 12, 2026

Michigan State's head coach Adam Nightingale looks on in practice during hockey media day on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at Munn Arena in East Lansing.

Michigan State hockey lands yet another projected first-round NHL draft pick

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May 12, 2026

Michigan State's Porter Martone celebrates his empty net goal against Notre Dame during the third period on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at the Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing.

Michigan State hockey star was a top-earning NIL Store athlete in April

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May 10, 2026

Michigan State's head coach Adam Nightingale looks on against Minnesota during the third period on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing.

Adam Nightingale took page out of Tom Izzo’s book regarding Porter Martone’s NHL decision

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Apr 23, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Porter Martone (94) celebrates win against the Montréal Canadiens at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Porter Martone makes NHL history with another game-winning playoff goal

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Apr 21, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Porter Martone (94) takes a break during a stoppage in play against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Luther Schlaifer-Imagn Images

Porter Martone makes NHL history in his first-ever playoff game

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Apr 20, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Porter Martone (94) celebrates his goal against the Montréal Canadiens during the first period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Porter Martone is making Flyers history just 9 games into his NHL career

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Apr 14, 2026

MSU men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo talks to hockey head coach Adam Nightingale during Izzone Campout at Munn Field near Breslin Center in East Lansing on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

Adam Nightingale continues to show Tom Izzo how the transfer portal should be used

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Apr 14, 2026

Apr 13, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Porter Martone (94) in action against the Carolina Hurricanes in the third period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Michigan State rookie played huge role in new team’s NHL Playoff berth

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Apr 14, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Porter Martone (94) in action against the Boston Bruins in the third period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Porter Martone has been piping hot since signing with the Philadelphia Flyers

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Apr 9, 2026

Michigan State goaltender Trey Augustine (1) skates during players introduction at Duel in the D between Michigan and Michigan State at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.

Michigan State hockey star and 3-time Big Ten champ forgoes senior season, signs NHL deal

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Mar 31, 2026

Michigan State forward Porter Martone (22) celebrates scoring a goal against Michigan during the first period of Duel in the D at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Former Michigan State hockey star's first NHL press conference is bittersweet

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Mar 30, 2026

Michigan State's Trey Augustine catches a Minnesota shot during the first period on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing.

Michigan State hockey reportedly losing 2 star players to the NHL

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Mar 29, 2026

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