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Michigan State hockey signs defenseman Viktor Hurtig

Michigan State hockey has just added its newest member of the 2022-2023 roster, and it’s Swedish defenseman Viktor Hurtig.

Welcome to the Spartan family, Viktor Hurtig! You're gonna be in that Green & White sweater. pic.twitter.com/ExreSE84cU

— Michigan State Hockey (@MSU_Hockey) June 28, 2022

Hurtig stands at 6-foot-6 and is 191 pounds. He most recently played in the J20 Nationell league, racking up 17 total points for both the Växjö Lakers and Mora IK. The 20-year-old was drafted in the sixth round (No. 164 overall) of the 2021 NHL Draft by the New Jersey Devils.