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Sharks First-Round Goalie Joshua Ravensbergen Commits to Michigan State for 2026–27

A new CHLNCAA pathway lets the WHL standout choose a college development year over an immediate NHL jump.

Overview

  • ESPN insider Kevin Weekes reported the commitment, which was echoed by Daily Faceoff and Spartans Wire/Yahoo.
  • Ravensbergen, a 2006-born, 6-foot-5 netminder from the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, was drafted 30th overall by San Jose in 2025.
  • In his draft-plus-one WHL season he is 19-9-0 with a .916 save percentage and two shutouts, with career marks of 78-26-5, a 2.75 GAA and a .907 save percentage.
  • The move is enabled by the CHLNCAA agreement that now allows CHL alumni to play college hockey.
  • His plan to play at MSU effectively postpones an NHL debut for 2026–27, with Michigan State eyeing him to succeed Trey Augustine and the Sharks projecting Yaroslav Askarov as starter.