Vancouver Canucks prospect Anthony Romani is wasting no time making noise at Michigan State.
The second-year forward was named Big Ten Second Star of the Week after a two-goal performance against the University of North Dakota on Saturday night. That effort helped Michigan State to a 5-3 win in the 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame game.
Romani’s start to the season has been electric. Through six games, the Canucks’ 2024 sixth-round pick leads the Spartans with seven goals and nine points, putting him well ahead of the pace he set as a freshman.
Last season, Romani posted 14 goals and 14 assists for 28 points in 37 games. This year, he’s already halfway to that goal total in just six contests. He has settled into Michigan State’s top-six forward group, a unit packed with future NHL talent and high-end prospects.
He’s also been used all over the lineup. Romani has seen time on both the power play and penalty kill, giving Michigan State value in every situation so far. His scoring run probably won’t last at this exact pace over a full NCAA season, but the hot start should only strengthen his spot in the lineup.
Michigan State has matched Romani’s strong opening stretch. The Spartans improved to 5-1-0 with the win over North Dakota, and their next two games will draw plenty of attention from Canucks fans.
On Friday, November 6th and Saturday, November 7th, Michigan State will host Boston University and a group of Canucks prospects that includes Caleb Malhotra, Niklas Aaram-Olsen, and Aiden Celebrini. It’s the first, and possibly only, chance this season for Vancouver fans to see four of the organization’s prospects on the same ice.
Friday’s game is set for 5:00 PM, with Saturday’s puck drop at 2:30 PM.
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