
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.
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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.

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.

Ethan Belchetz, an 18‑year‑old forward from Oakville, Ontario, has pledged to play for Michigan State, a program that has captured three straight Big Ten regular‑season titles. His 34 goals and 59 points in the OHL have positioned him as a projected first‑round pick in the 2026 draft.

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.

Michigan State announced the hiring of Andy Contois as an assistant coach under head coach Adam Nightingale, highlighting his extensive coaching background and playing history with the program.