Former Spartan makes debut with local professional hockey team

Former Michigan State Spartans hockey defenseman Nicklas Andrews made his professional debut on Friday night.

Andrews played in his first game with the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL on Friday night. The Walleyes lost the game vs. the Fort Wayne Comets by the final score of 3-0.

Andrews transferred to Michigan State ahead of this past season and had a successful campaign with the Spartans. He led the team in plus-minus with a plus-28 mark. He also recorded two goals and 16 assists during his 37 games.

Andrews is originally from Canton, Mich. and played his first four seasons with Colorado College before coming to Michigan State as a grad transfer.

We owe you an apology Nicky - we didn't acknowledge the professional debut of Nicklas Andrews on Friday night in Toledo!

So excited for what's to come!#GoGreen | #ProSpartanspic.twitter.com/Pl7DNOHVu1

— Michigan State Hockey (@MSU_Hockey) April 12, 2025

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