MSU hockey defenseman Colin Ralph turns pro, signs with St. Louis Blues

Another key Michigan State hockey player is heading to pros. Michigan State sophomore defenseman Colin Ralph signed a three-year entry level contract with the St. Louis Blues on Friday.

Ralph's contract will begin with the 2026-27 season, and he will report to the Blues' AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, on a professional tryout. Ralph will forego his final two years of college eligibility by signing with the Blues. Ralph was drafted by St.

Louis with the No. 48 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. He appeared in 37 games with the Spartans, recording 11 points (one goal, 10 assists).

He started his career at St. Cloud State and played one year there before transferring to Michigan State ahead of this last season. Congratulations to sophomore defenseman Colin Ralph on signing a three-year ELC with the St.