Utica University Pioneers‘ senior defenseman Davis Goukler(4) signed a 1st pro deal with Macon Mayhem after tournament play finished up and in 3 games had no points, but was also a 0 rating.
The 6’1″ 195 lbs. blue liner came over after a junior season with University Of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves.
He did 3 NAHL years with Shreveport Mudbugs before school.
From Cumming, GA, the 25-year old signs with SPHL rivals Huntsville Havoc for his rookie frame in 2026/2027.
American International College Yellowjackets‘ junior defenseman Blake Danjos(5) potentially was looking to stay at his 1st school for more than 1 season, but turns out they are sitting a year out, as they switch to Division 3 for 2026/2027.
The 5’10” 174 lbs. blue liner initially committed at Arizona State University Sun Devils, then went to Sacred Heart University Pioneers for his sophomore campaign.
From St. Louis, MO, the 23-year old played 3 junior sessions with his best coming up last in the USHL, where he did really well and he heads to Long Island University Sharks for his senior frame.
After completing 32 games with his 4th college club, scoring a 2nd time 3 assists, he signs a 1st pro deal with Greensboro Gargoyles.
In 16 games, he scores 2 goals and 2 assists, but for his rookie season he signs with Savannah Ghost Pirates, 2026/2027.
Florida Everblades‘ 6th year center Joe Widmar(72) was just obtained from Allen Americans, where he seemed to struggle with only 3 assists in 14 games after starting the season decently for the lowly Norfolk Admirals, scoring 5 goals and 4 assists in 13 contests.
The big 6’1″ 210 lbs. forward has struggled to stay with one team for an entire frame, except for his one complete season overseas, where he skated 26 Polish Hockey League games for Cracovia Krakow.
A former 2-year UMass Minutemen wasn’t a big scorer in college before turning pro.
The 27-year old from Northbrook, IL still can be an elite player in the ECHL, but needs to not get traded.
He has definitely struggled in the higher league some, as he started the 2024/2025 frame with Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs and scored 3 goals and 6 assists in 2 SPHL games to earn a quick loan up, but there he has been perplexed hitting the scoresheet.
With only 1 assist in 20 games, he moves for a 3rd time, claimed from waivers by Fort Wayne Komets, where he hopes to find luck.
He signs with Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs for 2026/2027 and scores 28 goals and 49 assists in 58 SPHL games with a +8 rating, then adds another 5 points in the playoffs.
It’s all impressive enough for Reading Royals to sign him for 2026/2027.
Union College Bobcats‘ senior goaltender Connor Murphy(1) came over after 2 seasons at Northeastern University Huskies finished up 31 games and signs a first pro deal, an ato with Calgary Wranglers, which puts him with a top-rated AHL team to start things up with.
The 6’4″ 200 lbs. net minder has never exactly produced outstanding stats, but I think to just look at him and how centered he is to the frame makes him a natural to give a shot to.
He had one year of super-strong junior hockey performance in the CCHL with Carleton Place Canadians before committing to school.
The 24-year old from Hudson Falls, NY may just shine if given the chance.
He signs on to stay for his rookie season in Alberta with the minor league club.
In a split schedule with ECHL affiliate Rapid City Rush, he does decently enough with both for another look and is signed to wear a Wranglers‘ sweater for 2024/2025.
He once again plays a split schedule last season and catches the attention of Coachella Valley Firebirds for 2026/2027.
Curry College Colonels‘ senior defenseman, captain Nicholas Favaro(3) took his game up in his final frame to grab a college best 8 goals 25 assists in 29 games with a +28 rating.
He turns pro and signs a 1-year ECHL deal with Cincinnati Cyclones for 2023/2024.
The 5’11” 190 lbs. blue liner from Woodbridge, ON stayed close to play 4 OJHL junior seasons before heading to school.
At 25-years old, he’s likely ready for this next step.
12 games in with his new team, recording only 1 assist, another team wants him and Wichita Thunder have plans for him on their blue line.
He would only record another helper in 9 games with a -4, but they are seeing something and invite him back to wear a Thunder sweater for his rookie session, 2024/2025.
Mostly reassigned to the SPHL, he scores decently but is waived and signs with Monroe Moccasins of the FPHL.
For 2025/2026, he signs with rivals Port Huron Prowlers, where his game comes together and he scores 11 goals and 28 assists with a +11 rating in 55 games.
He’s an easy invite to return for 2026/2027.
Elmira College Soaring Eagles‘ junior net minder Kyle Curtain(35) is heading to Utica College Pioneers for his senior frame, 2025/2026.
The 6’2″ 181 lbs. goalie played 22 games with a 2.20 GAA, .902 SV% and 3 shutouts.
From St. George, ON, the 25-year old signs a 1st pro deal with Fayettesville Marksmen for his rookie season in 2026/2027.
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Curry College Colonels‘ graduate goalie Reid Cooper(33) apparently gained notice from a bit of an unlikely source, as he will join Washington Capitals on an ato in a back-up mode for their last game of the regular season.
The 6’2″ 190 lbs. net minder posted a 20-6-1 record in 2022/2023 with a 1.92 GAA and .935 SV% in 27 D3 games with 3 shutouts to earn the division CCC Goaltender Of The Year for his outstanding work to win the conference and move on to the final 8.
With this nod, it will be interesting to see where the 25-year old from Corman Park, SK and former 3-year Robert Morris University Colonials will go.
Once in fully pro status, he bounced around through the leagues, but when he arrived at Port Huron Prowlers seemed to find his game once again.
In 39 games, he posted a 23-9 record with a 2.28 GAA and .930 SV%, which is easily good enough to earn a starter invite for 2026/2027.
Merrimack College Warriors‘ graduate left wing, Ben Brar(18) takes a new college best 14 assists to a 1st pro deal with Florida Everblades.
In 3 ECHL games, he has 2 assists.
The 6’2″ 195 lbs. forward from Abbotsford, BC did 3 BCHL seasons, really connecting in his 3rd frame as assistant captain with Prince George Spruce Kings before heading to school.
There’s little doubt the 25-year old is ready to contribute a power game style.
He keeps those 2 helpers through 5 games, then adds another 1 in 7 en route to the 2024 Kelly Cup Championship and he will return for more in 2024/2025.
Signed as a rookie, he scores 9 goals and 5 assists with a +9 rating.
For 2025/2026, he re-signs for a 2nd year to stay an Everblades.
Limited to 24 games, then 2 in the playoffs on the way to a 2nd 2026 Kelly Cup trophy, he will stay put in Florida for 2026/2027.
2nd year Bentley University Falcons‘ goaltender Nicholas Grabko(33) is definitely garnering some attention.
He has put up an impressive pair of victories vs. ranked clubs, but even in losses has performed with gymnastic-like theatrics, stopping pucks.
The almost unassuming 5’11” 181 lbs. net minder was a late add to the college after a 2nd season on good junior hockey stats for Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL, even though he was basically an upcoming star in the Chicago Mission 13U – 16U AAA.
For a 2nd time in 3 weeks, the 21-year old has been named Atlantic Hockey Goalie Of The Week.
He has decided to take on a graduate season at University Of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks for 2024/2025 and we should watch him help his new college team win games.
In 20 games, he goes 5-11-4 with a 2.74 GAA and .899 SV%, which he takes to a 1st pro contract with Idaho Steelheads.
After 1 unsuccessful start, he finds himself on the move, signed by Toledo Walleye, where he notches a 1st ECHL win.
For 2025/2026, he leaves to sign with Yetis du Mont-Blanc of France2, which is likely to give himself a completely new start.
He had returned to sign with one FPHL team, but as the season approaches gets traded to join Columbus River Dragons for 2026/2027.
Colgate University Raiders‘ junior center Ryan McGuire(11) enters the transfer portal to skate Hockey East at Northeastern University Huskies for his senior year, 2024/2025.
The 6’2″ 183 lbs. forward scored a college best (by a mile) 14 goals and 12 assists in 34 games with a +5 rating.
From Ste-Agathe-des-Monts, QC, the 21-year old played his high school hockey at Belmont Hill, so has come back.
He scores 4 goals and 3 assists in 37 games, which he takes to an ato with Iowa Heartlanders and he connects for 5 goals and 1 assists in 8 ECHL games.
For his rookie season, Iowa Wild were paying attention to sign him for 2025/2026 to a 1-year, 2-way deal.
He would get a late trade to Maine Mariners and got 2 assists in 15 games, which is good enough to get him signed to stay for 2026/2027.
