Pair of MSU hockey stars shine in World Junior Summer Showcase victory
Future Spartans forward Ryker Lee scored a pair of goals and sophomore forward Shane Vansaghi netted the game-winner to help Team USA White top Finland, 5-2, in a World Junior Summer Showcase game from Minneapolis on Sunday. Team USA White once trailed 2-1 in the game but bounced back in the second half of the game to earn the victory.
Lee and Vansaghi are both expected to play key roles on the Spartans next season. Michigan State boasts a number of NHL talent on its 2025-26 roster, including both Lee and Vansaghi, and is considered a top five preseason team in the country entering next year.
Stay with Spartans Wire for additional updates from the World Junior Summer Showcase from Minneapolis this upcoming week.
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