MSU faces North Dakota in Hall of Fame Game featuring NHL prospects
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Michigan State Spartans and North Dakota Fighting Hawks meet in Austin, Texas, for the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game on Oct. 31. The game showcases 13 first-round NHL draft picks, the most in NCAA history. Michigan State sits at No. 4 in the USCHO poll after splitting their last series at New Hampshire. North Dakota dropped to No. 8 following a sweep by Minnesota, having started their season strong with four wins. MSU's freshman forward Mason West scored his first collegiate goal in the Spartans' last matchup and contributes to a team with a total of 31 NHL draft picks participating in this game.
- •Game scheduled for Oct. 31 at 8:07 p.m. ET
- •MSU has 9 first-round picks; UND has 4
- •Spartans dropped in poll after split with New Hampshire
- •Fighting Hawks faced a tough loss against Minnesota
- •Mason West scored first collegiate goal last week
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — MSU-North Dakota Hall of Fame clash will have NHL pospects galore
"No. 4 Spartans, No. 8 Fighting Hawks will combine for 13 players who were first-round NHL draft picks.
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