Michigan State's Porter Martone signs entry-level deal with Flyers
Porter Martone is one of just five freshmen in Michigan State history to put up 50 points in a season and is the first since 1991-92.
One day after his team was eliminated from the NCAA Ice Hockey Tournament , Porter Martone has departed Michigan State and signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. Martone was Philadelphia’s first-round pick (sixth overall) in the 2025 draft. SIGNED 👏 2025 sixth overall pick Porter Martone is joining the @NHLFlyers !
Powered by @SAP pic. twitter. com/N2Rt1Htwet — NHL (@NHL) March 29, 2026 Martone is one of just five freshmen in Michigan State history to put up 50 points in a season and is the first since 1991-92.
He scored 25 goals and had 25 assists for the Spartans. The Spartans lost a bid for the Frozen Four after surrendering a 3-1 third-period lead to Wisconsin and then giving up the winning goal just 19 seconds into overtime. Want to comment on this story?
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