Top Michigan State commit opting for another year in juniors

One of Michigan State hockey's top commits will not be joining the team for the 2026-27 season, opting to spend another year at the junior ranks. Tommy Bleyl will be fine tuning his game with the Moncton Wildcats of the QMJHL for one more season. A 6-foot, 170-pound defenseman, he was the QMJHL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2025-26.

In his big year, Bleyl netted 13 goals, while adding 68 assists. A major future contributor for the Spartans, he is someone that could benefit from another year of seasoning in major junior hockey, before being a big piece of the MSU program in 2027-28, when he plans to come to East Lansing. Bleyl will be eligible to be drafted in this summer's 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

Tommy Bleyl has a commitment to Michigan State but he tells me he plans to return to Moncton next season. The plan is to join the Spartans for 2027-28. He was the top D-man and rookie in the Q this year so that's big news for the Wildcats.

— Willy Palov (@WillyPalov) April 29, 2026 Contact/Follow us @ The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Cory Linsner on X @Rex_Linzy This article originally appeared on Spartans Wire: Top Michigan State commit opting for another year in juniors