Michigan State hockey is on the rise, with Adam Nightingale making the program one of the nation’s best, once again. On Tuesday, the program received another feather in it’s cap, coming from the past.
Former Spartan defenseman Duncan Keith has been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame a a member of the 2025 class.
Keith, a member of the Michigan State program from 2001-to-2003, had a lengthy NHL career. A 17 year NHL career that consisted of time with the Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers, Keith played in 1,256 games, scoring 106 goals and 540 assists.
Additionally, Keith won three Stanley Cups with the Blackhawks, while also winning two gold medals with Canada in the Olympics. He played in 151 career playoff games.
Other critical accolades along Keith’s career include being the 2015 recipient of the Conn Smythe Award, while also being a two time Norris Trophy winner and a four time all star.
Keith will be a member of the class, alongside Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton, Alexander Mogilny, Jack Parker, Brianna Decker, Jennifer Botterill and Danièle Sauvageau.
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