
Michigan State Stars Shine at 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship
Three Michigan State alumni will compete in the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship in Zurich, bringing experience and medal pedigree to their national teams.
May 13, 2026
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Three Michigan State alumni will compete in the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship in Zurich, bringing experience and medal pedigree to their national teams.

Coach Adam Nightingale has turned Michigan State’s program into a three‑time Big Ten champion, and a roster brimming with NHL‑bound talent is now expected to contend for a national title.

Ethan Belchetz, an 18‑year‑old left winger from Oakville, Ontario, pledged to Michigan State after posting 59 points in 57 OHL games, positioning himself as a potential top‑10 NHL Draft pick.

A season marked by early adversity gave way to a late surge, setting the stage for a promising rebuild under new leadership.