No. 6 NHL Draft pick Porter Martone commits to Michigan State
Porter Martone, a top 10 pick from June's NHL Entry Draft, committed to Michigan State on Monday, according to his Instagram account.
www.on3.comHere’s the latest on Porter Martone and Michigan State hockey:
- Porter Martone, a forward from Peterborough, Ontario, committed to Michigan State for the 2025-26 season after being selected sixth overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers. The commitment was widely reported in July 2025 and marked MSU’s addition of a high-end prospect to bolster their lineup.[1][2][3][4]
- At the time of his OHL season with the Brampton Steelheads, Martone tallied 98 points (37 goals, 61 assists) in 57 regular-season games, plus productive playoff contributions, highlighting his playmaking and scoring ability that teams highlighted as a major asset for MSU.[2][3][4][1]
- MSU’s program, under head coach Adam Nightingale, was coming off Big Ten titles and aimed to contend nationally, with Martone expected to compete for a prominent role given his size (6-foot-3) and skill set.[3][4]
- In 2026, Martone had continued visibility as a developing pro, with coverage noting his progression and the Flyers’ prospect trajectory as he moved through college hockey toward potential NHL opportunities.[9]
- MSU’s official athletics page confirms his profile and provides a record of his collegiate contributions and role on the team.[10]
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Citations:
- Porter Martone commitment and MSU context[4][1][2][3]
- OHL 2024-25 stats and playoff performance[1][2][3][4]
- MSU athletics profile[10]
- 2026 development notes and Flyers trajectory[9]