Michigan State University has lost its best player, Isaac Howard, but quickly found a solution by recruiting one of the most beautiful hopes in hockey.
According to the journalist of Sportsnet Ellipotte Friedman, to wear Martone, the sixth choice in total of the last draft, is committed to playing with the Spartans next season. He spent the last three campaigns in the Ontario junior league.
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Unless he manages to make his place with the flyers of Philadelphia from his first training camp, the 18 -year -old right winger will join the excellent formation of the state of Michigan.
The Spartans were to recruit new talents after Howard’s departure. The winner of the Hobey-Baker trophy went from the tampa bay lightning to the Edmonton Oilers on July 8 and should make his professional debut in 2025-2026.
Martone had a superb season with a 37 goals and 98 points in 57 games with the Brampton Steelheads. The big man of 6 pi 3 in and 207 LB was the captain of the team.
He also wore Canada’s uniform during two games at the most recent world championship.
The Steelheads also learned of the departure of their goalkeeper Jack Ivankovic, who also joins the NCAA. The choice of second round of the Nashville Predators at the last draft will play at the University of Michigan with Michael Hage.
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