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Michigan State hockey forward transfers to Ohio school
TL;DR
Michigan State hockey forward Austin Baker has transferred to Miami (OH) after entering the transfer portal on its first day. He played 14 games for the Spartans last season and was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in 2024.
A Michigan State hockey forward has entered the transfer portal and already found his new home at an Ohio school.
Michigan State freshman forward Austin Baker is transferring to Miami (OH), Sydney Wolf of APX Hockey reported on Monday. Baker entered the portal early on Monday -- which was the first day for portal entry -- and quickly found his new team by the early evening.
Baker appeared in 14 games for the Spartans this past season, recording one assist. He was a seventh round selection by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2024 NHL Draft, but it appeared he would have a hard time seeing substantial playing time moving forward with the Spartans.
Baker is originally from White Lake, Mich.
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This article originally appeared on Spartans Wire: MSU hockey forward Austin Baker transfers to Miami (OH)
Q&A
Why did Austin Baker transfer from Michigan State hockey to Miami (OH)?
Austin Baker transferred to Miami (OH) likely due to limited playing time opportunities with Michigan State, where he recorded only one assist in 14 games.
What are Austin Baker's stats and background before transferring to Miami (OH)?
Before transferring, Austin Baker was a freshman at Michigan State, played 14 games, recorded one assist, and was a seventh round selection by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2024 NHL Draft.
