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Chicago Blackhawks activate former MSU hockey defenseman

Arty Levshunov’s career with the Chicago Blackhawks is beginning:

Michigan State hockey has been on an absolute heater with how well they have played under Adam Nightingale. The success of the Spartans all culminated in a Big Ten championship season in 2023-24, with a return to the NCAA Tournament.

A big part of the MSU success this past season was defenseman Arty Levshunov, who went as the No. 2 overall pick in the NHL draft to the Chicago Blackhawks. Now, his career with the organization is going to begin, being activated and sent to the AHL’s Rockford Ice Hounds:

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According to a report, Michigan State hockey star defenseman won’t be back in 2024-25

MSU star defenseman may be turning pro, rather than coming back to East Lansing:

Michigan State hockey got a huge win in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft when star defenseman Artyom Levshunov was picked second overall by the Chicago Blackhawks. The high selection showed that the Spartans development program is at its best right now under Adam Nightingale.

Now under the Blackhawks control, according to a report by Ben Pope, quoting the Hawks assistant general manager, it sounds like Chicago wants Levshunov to play in the AHL next season, rather than returning to East Lansing.

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