Michigan State's Porter Martone Named to Big Ten All-Freshman Team

Spartan forward earns conference honor after standout debut season

Mar. 19, 2026 at 12:22am

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Michigan State hockey star freshman forward Porter Martone has been named to the Big Ten's All-Freshman Team after a standout debut season with the Spartans. Martone scored 24 goals and added 23 assists in 33 games, helping lead Michigan State to the Big Ten Tournament.

Why it matters

Being named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team is a significant honor that recognizes Martone's impressive performance in his first year of college hockey. As a key contributor to the Spartans, this achievement highlights Martone's potential and the program's ability to develop top young talent.

The details

Ahead of this weekend's Big Ten Tournament championship game, the conference released its annual awards, with Michigan State taking home several honors. In addition to being named to the 1st-team All-Big Ten squad, Martone was also selected for the All-Freshman Team after a stellar debut campaign that saw him score 24 goals and record 23 assists in 33 games.

  • Michigan State concluded its 2025-26 regular season ahead of the Big Ten Tournament.
  • The Big Ten announced its annual awards on Wednesday, March 19, 2026.

The players

Porter Martone

A standout freshman forward for the Michigan State hockey team who had a breakout debut season, scoring 24 goals and adding 23 assists in 33 games.

Michigan State

The college hockey program that Porter Martone plays for, which had a successful 2025-26 season and saw Martone earn recognition on the Big Ten All-Freshman Team.

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What they’re saying

“Being named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team is a great honor, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the success of our team this season.”

— Porter Martone

What’s next

Michigan State will now await its fate in the upcoming NCAA Tournament after an early exit from the Big Ten Tournament.

The takeaway

Porter Martone's selection to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team is a testament to his impressive debut season and the continued development of young talent within the Michigan State hockey program.