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MSU hockey picks up commitment from 5-star forward, future NHL first round pick
TL;DR
Michigan State hockey has secured a commitment from five-star forward Ethan Belchetz for the 2026-27 season. Belchetz, a 6-foot-5, 227-pound prospect, is projected to be a first round pick in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft.
Key points
- Ethan Belchetz commits to Michigan State hockey
- Belchetz is a five-star forward prospect
- He recorded 59 points in 57 games last season
- Belchetz is projected to be a first round NHL draft pick
- He is expected to have an immediate impact on the team
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Michigan State hockey has added another elite-level talent to its 2026-27 roster.
The Spartans picked up a monster prospect on Tuesday morning, with five-star forward Ethan Belchetz announcing his commitment to Michigan State. Belchetz is listed at 6-foot-5 and 227 pounds and is considered to be a first round pick in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft this summer.
Belchetz played for the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League this past season. He recorded 59 points in 57 games, and is expected to have an instant impact with the Spartans next season.
Corey Pronman of The Athletic has Belchetz mocked as the No. 14 overall pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Here's what he had to say about Belchetz:
"Belchetz was once thought of as a potential top-five pick due to his massive 6-foot-5 frame, hard elements and being able to score. He didn’t have a great season, though, and scouts have concerns about his pace. This deep into the draft, though, he starts to become very enticing, and Columbus takes the swing on him at No. 14."
Michigan State is already considered to have one of the best incoming freshman classes this upcoming season so this addition is only going to further that belief. The Spartans will once again field an extremely talented squad this upcoming season and remain a contender in both the Big Ten and at the national level.
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This article originally appeared on Spartans Wire: MSU hockey picks up commitment from future NHL first round pick Ethan Belchetz
Q&A
Who is Ethan Belchetz and what are his stats?
Ethan Belchetz is a five-star forward who played for the Windsor Spitfires, recording 59 points in 57 games last season.
What impact is Ethan Belchetz expected to have at Michigan State?
Belchetz is expected to have an instant impact on the Spartans' roster for the 2026-27 season.
Which NHL team is projected to draft Ethan Belchetz?
Ethan Belchetz is mocked as the No. 14 overall pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft.
