
Spartans Make Their Mark at NHL Development Camps
Eighteen Michigan State hockey alumni shined at NHL development camps, highlighting the program’s growing influence and the players’ ambitions for professional success
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Eighteen Michigan State hockey alumni shined at NHL development camps, highlighting the program’s growing influence and the players’ ambitions for professional success

A look at the recent NHL Development Camp circuit where Michigan State University alumni and commits showcased their skills across multiple franchises, with notable performances, draft updates and future commitments.

Following the conclusion of the 2026 NHL Draft, teams are opening their development camp doors to a mix of WHL standouts, alumni and free agents, with a tracker set to expand as rosters are released.
A look at the record-breaking draft class and the upcoming development camp participation across the NHL.

The 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo highlighted over 15 former Little League players who swapped baseball gloves for hockey sticks, delivering surprising selections and future storylines.

The 2026 NHL Draft saw an unprecedented 37 current WHL players and two alumni drafted, highlighting the league's growing influence on the sport.

Coach Adam Nightingale is shaping a Michigan State hockey lineup that could rewrite the record books, featuring eight players projected to be at least 6‑foot‑5 and nine first‑round picks.

A look at how a wave of top‑draft selections is reshaping the Spartans' roster and signaling a new era of defensive strength.

The 2026 NHL Draft highlighted Michigan State’s unprecedented pipeline of talent, with nine players drafted and a record number of first‑round picks, signaling a new era for the program.

A look at the nine Michigan State hockey players drafted, the coaching strategy, and what the selections mean for the program's outlook.

The 2026 NHL Draft saw a record 43 players from the United States Hockey League (USHL) hear their names called, underscoring the league’s growing influence on the sport’s talent pipeline.

The 2026 NHL Draft showcased an unprecedented haul of Western Hockey League talent, highlighting the league’s continued role as a talent incubator.

The Panthers announced their 2026 draft class, highlighting six young players from four countries who will bolster the team’s future.

Selected in the fourth round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, Jonas Kemps will eventually join Michigan State’s roster after a season in the WHL with the Seattle Thunderbirds.

Fourteen players from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program heard their names called at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, highlighting a deep talent pool that includes two first‑round picks and a series of later‑round steals.

Michigan State University's upcoming draft class boasts at least eleven committed prospects, with four slated to arrive for the 2026‑27 season. Highlighted by second‑overall prospect Chase Reid and OHL standout Nikita Klepov, the group also includes a deep pool of future talent.

Michigan State University is set to welcome a wave of elite hockey talent, headlined by projected second‑overall pick Chase Reid, as the program eyes a transformative 2026‑27 season.