Nine Michigan State Spartans selected in 2026 NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 1:52 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Nine players from Michigan State University were selected in the 2026 NHL Draft held in Buffalo, New York, from June 26 to June 27. The first round featured five MSU commitments, including Chase Reid at seventh overall by the Seattle Kraken, and Nikita Klepov at 15th to the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. Additionally, four more Spartans were picked in later rounds, showcasing the program's strong talent pipeline. Many of these players are expected to contribute to MSU’s hockey team in the 2026-27 season, providing optimism for the upcoming NCAA campaign.
- •Chase Reid was selected seventh overall by the Seattle Kraken.
- •Five MSU players were picked in the first round of the draft.
- •Recruiting continues with nine total selections for Michigan State.
- •Four drafted players are expected to join MSU for the 2026-27 season.
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