Nathaniel Bott

Four incoming MSU hockey players selected in first round of NHL draft. Story from @nathanielbott.bsky.social. www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...

Cayden Lindstrom (No. 4, 2024) Ryker Lee (No. 26, 2025) Mason West (No. 29, 2025) Joshua Ravensbergen (No. 30, 2025) Cullen Potter (No. 32, 2025) Chase Reid (No. 7), Nikita Klepov (No. 15), Ethan Belchetz (No, 17), and Jack Hextall (No. 30) tonight.

So, in total, MSU has four incoming freshman along with Tommy Bleyl, a commit for the 2027-2028 season, drafted in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft. Another commit, Brooks Rogowski, won’t wait long to hear his name called tomorrow. Nine first rounders on roster this year.

Despite the WHL’s Portland Winterhawks acquiring the playing rights for Mason West today, West is still coming to play for Michigan State in the fall, I’m told. West is a first round pick of the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Eaton Rapids girls soccer has strong tournament run end with regional final loss to Detroit Country Day From @nathanielbott.bsky.social: www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...

Final: Detroit Country Day 4, Eaton Rapids 0 Greyhounds bow out in the regional final.

Halftime: Detroit Country Day 1, Eaton Rapids 0 Girls Soccer Regional Final

Final: Mason 7, DeWitt 1 After capturing the Diamond Classic on Monday, the Bulldogs move onto the regional finals on Saturday.

Mason baseball makes history by capturing first Diamond Classic title with win over Lansing Catholic From @nathanielbott.bsky.social: www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...

Michigan State hockey has landed a commitment from Ethan Belchetz. Belchetz, a 6-5 power forward, had 34 goals and 25 assists in 57 games for the Windsor Spitfires in the OHL last season. Belchetz is a projected top-15 pick in the upcoming NHL Draft.

Michigan State’s three four-year players under Adam Nightingale set the new culture and the expectation of winning for a program that was desperate for it. Story, from late-night writing in Worcester: www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...

Michigan State's season came to an abrupt end at the hands of Wisconsin in overtime of the regional final on Saturday. "I don't know if you ever get over that one. But I'm super appreciative of all the guys on the team." Story from Worcester: www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...

End Period 3: No. 1 Michigan State 3, No. 3 Wisconsin 3 Overtime will decide which of these Big Ten programs will head to the Frozen Four.

End Period 1: No. 1 Michigan State 0, No. 3 Wisconsin 0 Shots: UW 11, MSU 9

Michigan State hockey grinded out a 2-1 win over a pesky Connecticut team behind 41 saves from Trey Augustine and a composed third period effort. Story, with reaction, from DCU Center in Worcester. www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...

Michigan State's hockey program is full of elite-level talent. But it was the grittiness of their game that helped them pull out a win over Connecticut on Thursday. "That's just a part of our DNA, in our details of how we play." More from Worcester: www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...

Michigan State's hockey program is full of elite-level talent. But it was the grittiness of their game that helped them pull out a win over Connecticut on Thursday. "That's just a part of our DNA, in our details of how we play." More from Worcester: www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...

Michigan State hockey grinded out a 2-1 win over a pesky Connecticut team behind 41 saves from Trey Augustine and a composed third period effort. Story, with reaction, from DCU Center in Worcester. www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...

End Period 2: No. 1 Michigan State 2, No. 4 Connecticut 1 MSU Goal: Martone (25) from Ti. Shoudy (12) at 11:54 Shots: UConn 31, MSU 17 MSU's penalty kill is a perfect 5-5 through two periods.

End Period 1: No. 1 Michigan State 1, No. 4 Connecticut 1 MSU Goal: Lee (15) from Martone (24); Basgall (16) at 18:56 (PP) Shots: UConn 18, MSU 8

A glass panel behind the UConn net was cracked and needs to be replaced, causing a 20-minute delay to the start of this game. Spartans and Huskies both return to their locker rooms.

Daniel Russell has been a stalwart on Michigan State’s top line since his arrival in East Lansing. With many memorable moments already created, Russell is hoping to leave a lasting legacy in his final stretch with the Spartans. Feature from Worcester: www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...

Just under an hour away from Michigan State and UConn kicking off the NCAA Tournament on the ice here in Worcester. Stay here for updates and for all your MSU hockey postseason coverage.

Michigan State hockey beats Minnesota 7-1 and captures their third consecutive Big Ten regular season title. Porter Martone, Ryker Lee, and Tiernan Shoudy all record two goals, and MSU will be the top seed in the Big Ten Tournament.

Final: No. 1 Michigan State 8, Notre Dame 2 Porter Martone records a hat trick, Ryker Lee scores twice, and the Spartans hang eight on the Irish to complete the sweep.

End Period 2: No. 1 Michigan State 5, Notre Dame 2 MSU Goals: Lee (10) UA at 00:45 (PP) Martone (19) UA at 11:13 Mannisto (11) UA at 13:42 (SH) West (4) from Romani (13); O'Connell (7) at 18:58 (PP) Shots: MSU 30, ND 22

Final: No. 1 Michigan State 4, Notre Dame 2 Spartans look for the sweep tomorrow evening against the Irish.

End Period 2: No. 1 Michigan State 3, Notre Dame 2 Two power-play goals for the Spartans in the middle frame. MSU Goals: Stramel (18) from Martone (21); Russell (24) at 2:40 O'Connell (5) from Lindstrom (7); Nilson (7) at 18:22 Shots: ND 28, MSU 25

Michigan State hockey rebounds and beats Michigan, 5-2, in the “Duel in the D” The Spartans are now in sole possession of first place in the Big Ten. Story from Little Caesars Arena: www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...

Michigan State hockey rebounds and beats Michigan, 5-2, in the “Duel in the D” The Spartans are now in sole possession of first place in the Big Ten. Story from Little Caesars Arena: www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...

A third consecutive “Iron D” trophy is heading back to East Lansing.

Final: No. 2 Michigan State 5, No. 1 Michigan 2 Spartans win a third straight "Duel in the D" and have sole possession of first place in the Big Ten standings.

End Period 2: No. 2 Michigan State 4, No. 1 Michigan 1 MSU Goals: Stramel (18) from Strbak (12); Russell (23) at 4:01 Ti. Shoudy (5) from Mannisto (7); Jurecki (1) at 5:38 Shots: MSU 25, UM 17 Four goals and 12 different skaters with points for the Spartans.

Michigan using its timeout here as Tiernan Shoudy has now made it 4-0 Spartans with 14:22 left in the second period.

Maxim Strbak with a phenomenal shot pass to Charlie Stramel on the back door, and Stramel puts it into an empty net. Michigan State leads 3-0 with 15:59 left in the second period.

End Period 1: No. 2 Michigan State 2, No. 1 Michigan 0 MSU Goals: O'Connell (4) from Romani (11); Lindstrom (6) at 9:48 Martone (16) from Lee (13); West (6) at 16:12 (PP) Shots: MSU 14, UM 9

Gavin O'Connell, fresh off the bench, gets a pass from Anthony Romani and snipes a shot over the blocker of Ivankovic. 1-0 Spartans with 10:12 left in the first period.

Before the game, both Michigan State and Michigan raised their sticks in a salute to Dan Sturges, MSU’s director of hockey operations, who passed away on Jan. 19.

Starting lineups tonight: MSU Russell-Stramel-Martone Basgall-Ralph Augustine Michigan Perron-Hughes-Moldenhauer Duke-Fantilli Ivankovic Jack Ivankovic returns from injury and is in net for the Wolverines.

After an instant classic last night at Yost, Michigan and Michigan State will meet again tonight at Little Caesars Arena for the “Duel in the D” The Spartans have won the last two meetings here. Stay here for updates and for all your MSU hockey coverage.

Charlie Stramel completes a hat trick and scores the overtime winner to give Michigan State a 5-4 overtime win. Spartans take five of six points on the road in a huge result. Four points for Stramel and Daniel Russell on the afternoon.

End Period 3: No. 2 Michigan State 4, No. 5 Penn State 4 60 minutes not enough to find a winner here. Both sides earn a point, but 3-on-3 overtime will settle who gets the extra one.

End Period 2: No. 2 Michigan State 3, No. 5 Penn State 3 Charlie Stramel scores his second of the game with just 2 seconds left in the period while on the power play. Top lines have accounted for all six goals in this one. Should be an electric final 20 minutes.

End Period 1: No. 2 Michigan State 1, No. 5 Penn State 0 MSU Goal: Russell (10) from Stramel (19); Martone (17) at 2:24 Shots: MSU 17, PSU 10

Final: No. 2 Michigan State 6, No. 5 Penn State 3 Spartans get a big road win ahead of tomorrow’s outdoor game at Beaver Stadium. Anthony Romani records a hat trick to lead the way.

End Period 2: No. 2 Michigan State 4, No. 5 Penn State 1 MSU Goal: Martone (15) from Lahey (3); Russell (17) at 15:14 Spartans will begin the third period on the power play as Aiden Fink whistled for throwing his stick.

End Period 1: No. 2 Michigan State 3, No. 5 Penn State 0 MSU Goals: Romani (10) from Strbak (10); Augustine (1) at 4:02 West (2) from Romani (10); O’Connell (6) at 14:59 (PP) Romani (11) from Lindstrom (5); Martone (15) at 18:26 (PP) Shots: MSU 16, PSU 12

MSU coach Adam Nightingale on the loss of hockey staffer Dan Sturges: 'He made all of us better' Story by @nathanielbott.bsky.social from an emotional press conference. www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...