Eric Nilson Commits To Michigan State
Djurgårdens IF forward Eric Nilson has committed to Michigan State, it was announced on Friday.
A native of Calgary, Alta., Nilson played in 37 games for Djurgårdens IF's J20 team this past season, where he tallied 12 goals and 26 assists.
Nilson is eligible for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and is ranked as the seventh-best European skater by NHL Central Scouting in its final rankings.
A 2007-born skater, Nilson will make the jump to the NCAA and join the Spartans for the 2025-26 season.
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