Jack Hextall drafted 30th overall by Calgary Flames from Michigan State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:03 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Jack Hextall was selected 30th overall by the Calgary Flames during the NHL Draft on June 26, 2026. His pick capped a remarkable night for Michigan State, which saw four players enter the first round. Hextall is noted for his strong scoring and playmaking skills developed in the USHL, where he excelled in his last season. He is linked to former NHL goaltender Ron Hextall and will join the Spartans for the upcoming college season.
- •Hextall joins Chase Reid, Nikita Klepov, and Ethan Belchetz as first-round picks.
- •He recorded 20 goals and 38 assists in his final USHL season.
- •Hextall's selection adds to Michigan State's prominent hockey program reputation.
- •Calgary Flames aim to benefit from Hextall's offensive upside in future seasons.
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan State Lands Fourth First-Round NHL Draft Pick as Jack Hextall Goes No. 30 Overall to Calgary
"The Calgary Flames snagged the playmaking center to cap a historic night for the Spartans. Jack Hextall brings a famous hockey legacy and elite USHL scoring to East Lansing.
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