Cullen Potter was drafted 32nd overall by the Calgary Flames in the 2025 NHL Draft. MSU hockey is undergoing a significant roster overhaul, with several players entering the transfer portal and notable award winners announced.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Cullen Potter poses with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being drafted by the Calgary Flames with the 32nd overall pick during the first round of the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft at the Peacock Theater on June 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The disappointment that was the finality of MSU hockey this season has still not taken its root to the depth of where my disappointment lingers. While we are glad we weren’t forced into throwing up again as Ann Arbor celebrated another title, we did get to sit in our misery and watch Porter Martone score goals for the Flyers. With that being said, here’s a quick update on the comings and goings of MSU hockey players and the massive roster overhaul that will be taking place in East Lansing.
First, let us congratulate some award winners. First team All-American nods go to Trey Augustine, Porter Martone and second team, Charlie Stramel. Martone is the first freshman in school history with the honor and Augustine secured his second. Adam Nightingale was also announced as the head coach of the 2027 U.S. National Junior Team for the World Junior Championships.
Of course we have our outgoing seniors. Tiernan and Travis Shoudy, Dolan Gilbert, Daniel Russell, Charlie Stramel and Matt Basgall. Gilbert has entered the transfer portal and looks to play as a 5th year senior somewhere. Now that the portal is open, let’s see who’s in, who’s out, who’s where in MSU hockey.
Tiernan Shoudy
Signed with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins for 2026-2027 and signed with the Wheeling Nailers, the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins for the rest of 2025-2026.
Daniel Russell
Signed with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
Matt Basgall
Signed with San Diego Gulls, AHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks.
Porter Martone
Signed with the Philadelphia Flyers and is already scoring goals.
Trey Augustine
Signed with Grand Rapids Griffins, the AHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings.
Maxim Strbak
Signed with the Rochester Americans, AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres and joins former teammates Red Savage and Jagger Joshua.
Charlie Stramel
Signed with the Minnesota Wild. He is out for the remainder of this season with a broken ankle.
Colin Ralph
Signed with the Springfield Thunderbirds, the AHL affiliate of the St. Louis Blues.
Melvin Strahl
Transfer Portal to Minnesota. This implies that the freshman Joshua Ravensbergen was set to get the majority of playing time in East Lansing.
Austin Baker
Transfer Portal to Miami of Ohio
Nathan Mackie
Entered the Transfer Portal
Cullen Potter
Potter has committed to MSU after two seasons at Arizona State. Potter is a center who is very quick. Here is an in-depth highlight reel prior to the 2025 NHL Draft where he was drafted by Calgary. This past season he had 12 goals and 26 points in 24 games.
What are your thoughts TOC on the comings and goings? Minnesota has already had a successful portal haul, Michigan seems to be staying strong and Wisconsin has added. What are your wishes for MSU hockey? Are the Spartans keeping up? Let’s discuss in the comments and we’ll continue to update with any new news.
Cullen Potter was drafted 32nd overall by the Calgary Flames during the 2025 NHL Draft.
Trey Augustine and Porter Martone received first team All-American honors, while Charlie Stramel was named to the second team.
Dolan Gilbert is entering the transfer portal, along with outgoing seniors Tiernan Shoudy, Travis Shoudy, Daniel Russell, Charlie Stramel, and Matt Basgall.
Adam Nightingale has been announced as the head coach of the 2027 U.S. National Junior Team for the World Junior Championships.
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