
USHL Alumni Dominate 2026 NHL Draft First Round
The opening round of the 2026 NHL Draft highlighted a wave of USHL‑produced players, with Wyatt Cullen, Tynan Lawrence, Ilia Morosov and Jack Hextall each hearing their names called.
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The opening round of the 2026 NHL Draft highlighted a wave of USHL‑produced players, with Wyatt Cullen, Tynan Lawrence, Ilia Morosov and Jack Hextall each hearing their names called.
Nikita Klepov’s 15th‑overall selection by the Anaheim Ducks spotlights a fresh wave of talent at Michigan State, where coach Adam Nightingale aims to blend offensive flair with defensive discipline.

The Predators hold 11 picks in the upcoming draft, including two second‑rounders and three fifth‑rounders, and will look to the OHL’s Tynan Lawrence as their top prospect.
Michigan State expects up to five players to be drafted in the first round, highlighted by defenseman Chase Reid’s top‑five projection and his impressive junior statistics.
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.

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.

Michigan State University's hockey program is projected to field a 2026-27 roster that could set a new benchmark for draft talent in college hockey, with up to nine players potentially selected in the first round of the NHL draft.

Four NHL players are making notable impacts at the tournament, with Canada’s O'Reilly topping scoring, Switzerland’s Josi excelling on both ends, Finland’s Annunen posting strong save numbers, and the United States navigating roster changes.

Cutter Gauthier played through two fractured vertebrae to lead the Ducks in scoring, while prospects Ryker Lee and Eddie Genborg face setbacks that open new opportunities for their respective teams.

The 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship will take place in Switzerland, showcasing a blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talent, including several Nashville Predators athletes.

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.