
U.S. Names Coaching Staff for 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship
The United States has finalized its coaching and support personnel for the upcoming 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship, slated for late December in Alberta.
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The United States has finalized its coaching and support personnel for the upcoming 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship, slated for late December in Alberta.

Michigan State’s hockey program faces a setback with Landon DuPont’s commitment to Michigan, but a deep, experienced roster and ambitious coaching staff set the stage for a competitive 2026‑27 season.
Highly rated forward Nikita Klepov, a projected first‑round pick, will spend a season at Michigan State, where he hopes to build on his OHL dominance and align with NHL‑ready development.

Michigan State University has announced its full 2026‑27 men’s ice hockey schedule, highlighting marquee non‑conference matchups and a demanding Big Ten slate.

The new schedule highlights rivalry matchups, a demanding early road stretch and a late‑season home surge, with coach Adam Nightingale steering the team toward its championship ambitions.

Michigan State has released its 2026‑27 Big Ten hockey schedule, highlighting a challenging opening stretch, key matchups against Michigan and Ohio State, and a push toward a fourth straight regular‑season crown and the program’s first Frozen Four since 2008.
The 2026‑27 men’s ice‑hockey schedules for the University of Michigan and Michigan State were released this week, highlighting a slate of marquee non‑conference games, a Hall of Fame Game appearance in Austin, and the ongoing recruitment battle for projected No. 1 NHL draft pick Landon DuPont.

A promising OHL season, a sudden injury, and a strategic college commitment reshape the trajectory of one of hockey’s most talked‑about prospects.

Scouting reports, statistical highlights and draft projections converge on Gavin McKenna, the Whitehorse‑born forward whose NCAA breakout has put him at the centre of the 2026 NHL Draft conversation.

From early dominance to modern coaching battles, the Michigan–Michigan State hockey rivalry blends geography, tradition and high‑stakes competition.

Jared DeMichiel, an assistant coach at Michigan State, is a top contender for Harvard’s head coaching vacancy, bringing a championship pedigree and a proven track record of player development.

Jared DeMichiel, an assistant coach with the Michigan State Spartans, is now a leading candidate for the head coaching position at Harvard University. His championship background and close partnership with head coach Adam Nightingale have positioned him as a frontrunner, while the university prepares to announce its decision in the coming weeks.

The race for Landon DuPont, the premier prospect for the 2027 NHL Draft, has turned into a marquee recruiting battle between Michigan State and Michigan. With both schools boasting recent successes and NHL‑laden rosters, the decision could shape the next era of college hockey.

Brad Fast, a former Michigan State captain, now drives player development for the Spartans, overseeing a power play that surged to a .271 success rate and guiding 18 athletes to personal bests.

Michigan State University announced the signing of Columbus native JJ Salajko, joining a crease that will be anchored by first‑round NHL draft pick Joshua Ravensbergen.

Michigan State hockey, led by Coach Adam Nightingale, is projected as a top‑four team for 2026‑27 with multiple first‑round NHL draft prospects.

From a low point five years ago to Big Ten dominance and a potential six first‑round NHL draft picks, Michigan State’s hockey resurgence is driven by coach Adam Nightingale and a roster brimming with elite talent.

Michigan State University's men's ice hockey team leads Division I in operating expenses, driven by a $26.2 million arena renovation and a $1.3 million coach salary.

A look at how Nightingale’s talent pipeline is translating into elite NHL draft selections for the Spartans.

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.

Andy Contois will assume an assistant coaching role at Michigan State University for the 2026‑27 season, bringing a distinguished track record of junior and collegiate success, including a USHL Clark Cup championship and extensive work with NHL‑drafted talent.

Michigan State announced former player Andy Contois as an assistant coach, filling a vacancy left by the recent loss of Director of Hockey Operations Dan Sturges.

The commitment of Ethan Belchetz, a projected top‑10 NHL draft pick, adds star power to a Michigan State squad that aims to contend for a national championship.