Philadelphia Flyers pick MSU hockey forward Shane Vansaghi in 2025 NHL Draft
Another Michigan State hockey player is off the board in the 2025 NHL Draft.
Michigan State forward Shane Vansaghi was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round of the NHL Draft on Saturday. The Flyers selected Vansaghi with the No. 48 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.
Vansaghi appeared in all 37 games for the Spartans during his freshman campaign this past season. He net six goals and recorded 10 assists during his freshman season with the Spartans.
Per Michigan State's official social media account, Vansaghi is the No. 132 Spartan to be selected in the NHL Draft all-time. He is also the No. 19 second round pick in Michigan State hockey history.
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