Wojciech Stachowiak, who represented Germany, was knocked out by Slovakia in the quarterfinals, finishing the tournament with one assist. Dustin Gazley, playing for host Italy, fell to Switzerland in the preliminary playoff round, ending with one goal and two assists.
The exit of these Spartans highlights the growing presence of Michigan State alumni on the world stage, and with the program’s revival under coach Adam Nightingale, the team is poised for increased representation at future Games, including France 2030 and Salt Lake City 2034.