New Jersey Bears‘ 2nd year Ukranian-born right wing, Artur Kondrashov(2) takes some impressive EHL scoring last season, 17 goals and 26 assists in 46 games to his 2025/2026 commit at Lebanon Valley College Dutchmen.
The 5’10” 154 lbs. forward appears to have done most of his early youth hockey in Finland before finishing up here.
He, as a 20-year old, should be able to add some pop to their team scoring.
Connecticut Nor’easters‘ 2nd year defenseman Kai Skilbeck(9) commits to Western New England University Golden Bears for 2025/2026.
The big 6’3″ 195 lbs. blue liner will help their zone’s ability to clear.
Last season, he scored a junior best 1 goal and 13 assists in 24 EHL games.
From Burlington, ON, the 20-year will be a welcome addition to CNE play.
Northern Cyclones‘ 2nd year USPHL Premier assistant captain, defenseman Rory Hammersmith(77) takes a junior best scoring 2 goals and 21 assists in 44 games to a 2025/2026 commit at Assumption University Greyhounds.
The 5’9″ 165 lbs. blue liner came up through the Chicago Fury youth program before juniors.
From Glen Ellyn, IL, the 20-year old should do well with his new college team.
Princeton University Tigers‘ senior captain defenseman Noah De la Durantaye(22) signs an ato with Syracuse Crunch, who are about to play in their opening Calder Cup playoff round.
The 6’1″ 205 lbs. blue liner scored best with 15 assists as a junior.
From Beaconsfield, QC, the 24-year old sees the ice well and we will see if he gains a look in the extra session.
University Of Wisconsin-Superior Yellowjackets‘ graduate defenseman Blake Holmes(16) takes a college best 13 assists last season to a 1st pro contract with Fayettesville Marksmen.
In 10 SPHL games, he had 1 assist with a 0 rating.
The big 6’2″ 209 lbs. blue liner did 2 successful frames of NAHL junior hockey before heading to Utica College Pioneers through his junior session.
From Apple Valley, MN, the 25-year old looks to be off and running.
Canisius College Golden Griffins‘ sophomore right wing Matteo Giampa(8) enters the transfer portal and will start his junior year at Miami University (Ohio) Redhawks for 2025/2026.
The 6’1″ 200 lbs. forward has 18 goals as a freshman and 22 assists last season.
From Virgil, ON, the 21-year old did 2 successful frames of AJHL juniors before school.
Long Island University Sharks‘ sophomore goaltender Noah Rupprecht(31) enters the transfer portal and next tend net for Ferris State University Bulldogs, starting 2025/2026.
The 5’11” 179 lbs. net minder had a solid last frame, posting a 12-5 record for a team posting their best home record ever with a 2.33 GAA and .901 SV%.
He did 3 junior frames, mostly in the NAHL.
From Thief River Falls, MN, he excelled huge at the high school.
We look for the 22-year old do well and bolster his new college club.
Undrafted 4th year center Brady Ferguson(12) re-ups for another two seasons with Rogle BK after putting up 2 goals and 9 assists in 24 SHL games with a +4 rating, as 2021/2022 rolls.
The 6′ 194 lbs. forward had a bit of an odd start and maybe a little bit of an odd contract experience with Toronto Marlies that saw him mostly reassigned to affiliate Newfoundland Growlers.
Following an awesome college career at Robert Morris University Colonials, scoring 66 goals and 101 assists with a mind-blowing +41 before signing an ato and grabbing 4 assists in 5 AHL games to start his pro career.
Oddly, although signed, he wasn’t able to stick at that higher level and was one of the more than point-per-game providers driving the ECHL team to a 2019 Kelly Cup Championship.
The 27-year old has definitely found a nice hockey home in Sweden and would be no surprise to see him stay.
He has shown point increases with each session, arriving at 25 last run in 52 games.
In 2023/2024, he already has 2 goals and 3 assists in 8 games, so we believe we are looking at Swedish career point bests in his 4th year there, and he was re-upped for 2024/2025 already.
He had a career best 10 goals last season, but has decided to look around and signs for 2025/2026 with EHC Red Bull Munchen.
Northern Cyclones‘ 2nd year center Michael Markowski(18) posts junior high scoring 27 goals and 25 assists in 54 USPHL/NCDC games, then another 4-4 in 10 playoff matchups before bowing out late.
The big 6’2″ 192 lbs. forward left a strong USHS-Prep frame before juniors.
He commits to St. John Fisher University Cardinals for 2025/2026.
From Spring Lake, NJ, we look for the 24-year old to do really well there.
Albertus Magnus College Falcons‘ senior center Tim Manning(12) signed a pro contract with Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs upon finishing up tournament play.
The 5’10” 181 lbs. gritty forward has skated 12 SPHL games, scoring 2 goals and 2 assists before opting out of the playoffs.
He scored an identical 7 goals and 10 assists as a junior and senior, but scored best, 11 goals and another 10 assists as a sophomore.
From Concord, OH, he scored big at USHS-Prep before juniors.
The 24-year did 1 year of EHL junior hockey for Valley Jr. Warriors and was a lead for that team.
No surprise, he is finding room as a pro.
