Michigan State's Matt Basgall, left, celebrates his goal with teammates David Gucciardi, center, and Tiernan Shoudy during the first period in the game against Minnesota on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Munn Arena in East Lansing.
Michigan State's Matt Basgall, left, celebrates his goal with teammates David Gucciardi, center, and Tiernan Shoudy during the first period in the game against Minnesota on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Munn Arena in East Lansing.
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Former MSU hockey defenseman David Gucciardi scores first career pro goal

A former Michigan State hockey defenseman star scored his first career professional goal in his pro debut.

David Gucciardi found the back of the net in his professional debut with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League on Saturday night. Gucciardi connected on a one-timer to light the lamp for the Bears in a matchup against the Hartford Wolf Pack.

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Check out the impressive highlight goal from Gucciardi in the video below — courtesy of the official Hershey Bears’ social media X account:

One he’ll always remember!

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Gucciardi signed a two-year entry level contract with the Washington Capitals on Monday, joining a host of Spartans to ink deals with NHL clubs across the past few days.

Gucciardi appeared in 139 games for the Spartans over four seasons. He finished his career with career 17 goals and 28 assists.

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