Michigan State hockey commits highlight 2026 NHL Draft first round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:07 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft saw five Michigan State hockey commits selected. Chase Reid was drafted seventh overall by the Seattle Kraken, with Nikita Klepov going 15th to the Anaheim Ducks. Other picks included Ethan Belchetz at 17th, Jack Hextall 30th, and Tommy Bleyl at 31st. This performance marked Michigan State as the leading NCAA program in first-round selections, outpacing rivals like the University of Michigan.
- •Chase Reid picked seventh overall by the Seattle Kraken.
- •Nikita Klepov selected 15th overall by the Anaheim Ducks.
- •Ethan Belchetz goes 17th overall to the Utah Mammoth.
- •Jack Hextall taken 30th overall by the Calgary Flames.
- •Tommy Bleyl selected 31st overall by the Nashville Predators.
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan State hockey commits dominate first round of 2026 NHL Draft
"Michigan State had by far the most commits of any NCAA program selected in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft.
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