Michigan State and North Dakota prepare for historic showdown in Austin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 2:33 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Michigan State and North Dakota will face off in Austin, Texas, on Halloween night, featuring a record total of 13 first-round NHL draft picks on the ice. Michigan State, three-time defending Big Ten champions, seeks to overcome past NCAA Tournament disappointments. North Dakota also enters the matchup after a strong season but faced a similar exit from the tournament. This game highlights the emerging talent in college hockey and is expected to have significant implications for national rankings.
- •Game scheduled for October 31 in Austin, Texas.
- •Combined 13 first-round NHL picks between both teams.
- •Michigan State has nine first-rounders, North Dakota has four.
- •Both teams are coming off disappointing NCAA Tournament exits.
- •The matchup could influence national rankings this season.
- 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan State, North Dakota Clash in Historic Halloween Battle With 13 First-Round Picks
"Thirteen NHL first-rounders clash in Austin as the Spartans and Fighting Hawks collide, shattering records in a high-stakes Halloween battle between two collegiate hockey titans.
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