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Flyers Prospect Porter Martone Embraces College Path at Michigan State wiht Stanley Cup Aspirations
Porter Martone, a highly touted prospect for the Philadelphia Flyers, has charted a course for his development at Michigan State University, driven by a long-term vision of contributing to a Stanley Cup-contending team. “My focus, alongside my team and the Flyers, is on what will make me the best player five to 10 years down the road when the Flyers are aiming for the Stanley Cup,” Martone stated.Martone headlines a formidable recruiting class at Michigan State, joining fellow NHL draft picks Cayden Lindstrom, Ryker Lee, and Eric Nilson. He will also play alongside Shane Vansaghi, a sophomore and a 2025 Flyers second-round selection, in East Lansing this fall. Michigan State,a national powerhouse last season,faces the challenge of replacing hobey Baker Award winner Isaac Howard,a role Martone is expected to help fill.
the decision to commit to Michigan State was facilitated by a new NCAA-Canadian Hockey League (CHL) rule, allowing players who have participated in junior hockey to still pursue college athletics. Martone, who served as captain for Brampton in the ontario Hockey League (OHL) last season, is one of the most prominent CHL talents to make this transition, alongside Gavin McKenna, a projected top pick in the 2026 NHL draft and a recruit for Penn State.
“Leaving Brampton was incredibly tough,” Martone shared.”They’ve been instrumental in my development as I was traded there; it truly felt like a second home and a family. It was one of the toughest decisions of my hockey career, but I believe I left on good terms.”
The college route offers Martone several advantages, including access to superior training facilities, more dedicated weight room time, and the potential for NIL compensation. Crucially, it provides a more competitive environment where he can test his skills against older and stronger opponents. Martone demonstrated his prowess in the OHL last season, amassing 98 points (37 goals, 61 assists) in just 57 games.
Looking ahead, Martone is eager to represent Canada at the World Junior Summer Showcase. This event offers an early evaluation chance for Canada, the United States, Sweden, and Finland in preparation for the upcoming World Junior Championship. Martone, along with 2024 first-round pick Jett Luchanko and defenseman Spencer Gill (a second-round pick from last year), were among three Flyers prospects named to Canada’s preliminary 44-player roster. Martone and Luchanko, both participants in last year’s World Juniors, are anticipated to play notable roles again this year, though Luchanko is currently sidelined with a groin injury.
other Flyers prospects slated to compete in the showcase include Jack Murtagh and Vansaghi for the United States,Jack Berglund for Sweden,and Ruohonen and Max Westergård for Finland.
