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Michigan State club hockey team prepares for season following Korytkowski death

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 3:40 AM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Michigan State club hockey team prepares for season following Korytkowski death
Summary

The Michigan State club hockey team begins its season this fall following the death of co-captain Preston Korytkowski. Korytkowski, 22, died in a car crash in Virginia on August 15. A computer science engineering major and four-year veteran of the program, Korytkowski served as an on-ice leader and mentor for younger teammates. Head coach James Martin and fellow players described him as a hardworking presence who prioritized team success. To honor his legacy, the team will wear helmet decals throughout the upcoming season. A memorial game is scheduled against DePaul on December 5 at Munn Ice Arena.

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  • •Preston Korytkowski died in a car accident in Virginia on August 15 at age 22.
  • •The MSU club hockey team will wear helmet decals to honor the late co-captain.
  • •A memorial game between MSU and DePaul is set for December 5 at Munn Ice Arena.
  • •Teammates identified Korytkowski as a leading example of work ethic and team culture.
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  • 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — MSU club hockey team playing for co-captain Preston Korytkowski this season
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EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – The Michigan State Club hockey team begins this season with heavy hearts. On August 15th, co-captain Preston Korytkowski died in a car crash in Virginia at the age of 22. Korytkowski would have been on the team for one last semester this fall. His head coach and teammates reflected this […]

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