Spartans pick up commitment from 2nd round NHL Draft pick forward
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Michigan State hockey has picked up a commitment from another prospect with a future in the NHL.
Matthew Gard announced his commitment to Michigan State on Thursday, with plans of joining the Spartans for the 2027-28 season. Gard was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2025 NHL Draft and is yet another future Spartan with a strong likelihood of playing in the NHL in the future.
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Gard is a forward born in 2007 and originally from Winnipeg. He recorded 33 points across 55 games played for the Red Deer Rebels and Seattle Thunderbirds during the 2025-26 season.
Gard is expected to play in the WHL with Seattle for another season before joining the Spartans in 2027.
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The Michigan State Spartans have received a commitment from Matthew Gard!
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2nd round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft by @NHLFlyers
The ‘07 born Forward from Winnipeg had 33 points in 55 GP during the 2025-26 season for @Rebelshockey & @SeattleTbirdspic.twitter.com/Mw1dXV4A2W
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