11th year defenseman Steven Oleksy(4) elected not to play last season, but returns for 2021/2022 and re-signs with Toledo Walleye, a team he was with for 36 ECHL games (1 goal, 14 assists) in 2019/2020 before leaving for a 1st visit overseas to Black Wingz Linz of EBEL.
At 35-years old, the former 3-year Lake Superior State University Lakers‘ blue liner doesn’t really need to do it for the paycheck.
He’s had quite the interesting career journey starting through a series of minor league deals that even took him to the ill-fated IHL with Port Huron Icehawks as a rookie, but it was time spent with Idaho Steelheads that got him noticed, initially by Bridgeport Sound Tigers to sign him to an AHL deal, then his first NHL contract.
Washington Capitals signed him and for the first two seasons, he play games and contribute all the way to 7 Stanley Cup Playoff appearances.
The solid 6′ 190 lbs. d-man has signed 4 big league deals including 1 one-way deal and would also love it if you bought his coffee, The Elite Coffee Co.
He would get traded midseason to Orlando Solar Bears and finished up decently strong with 1 goal and 6 assists in 28 games.
The Chesterfield Township, MI native seemed to like his hockey experience in Florida and has elected to return for 2022/2023.
He steps back off for a few seasons, but likes the itch and signs at age 39 with local Jacksonville Icemen, where in 3 games, he has 1 assist and is a +1 rating.
1st year D3 hockey program, Roger Williams University Hawks‘ freshman right wing Aidan Radic(19) has maybe the best scoring percentage per games played currently on the team.
The 5’10” 163 lbs. forward has 2 goals and 7 assists in 11 games.
From Castle Rock, CO, he played most of his youth hockey and started his junior career out there, but decided on a switch and arrived at Providence Capitals, where he exploded the stat sheet, grabbing 16 goals and 34 assists in 29 EHL games, then another 15 points (5-10) in 7 playoff matchups before committing to his now close by college.
St. Lawrence University Skating Saints‘ graduate defenseman Jack Babbage(25) looks like he is well on his way to scoring college career highs this season with 4 assists in 16 games.
He didn’t play in his 1st year at Quinnipiac University Bobcats before transferring to University Of New Hampshire Wildcats, where got into a decent amount of games, but just didn’t get points.
The 6’1″ 190 lbs. blue liner did 2 USHL sessions with Chicago Steel, winning the Clark Cup Championship in his 2nd frame.
From Tully, NY, the 25-year old seems to be in a good spot.
Ohio State University Buckeyes‘ junior, right wing Tate Singleton(48) celebrated what they thought was the 2-2 game-tying goal, but after a long deliberation was recalled due to an offside, which easily happened more than a minute prior from the zone play they were able to achieve.
The 5’9″ 176 lbs. forward is off to a hot start with 2 goals and an assist in 3 NCAA Division 1 games and got his revenge the next night with the game-opening tally.
He would finish his college career with a new college best 11 goals and 16 assists in 40 games with a +12 rating.
Toronto Marlies see something in his style and sign him to an AHL deal for 2023/2024 and he’ll be an outstanding rookie to watch.
He actually signs a pto with Cleveland Monsters and after 26 games, scoring 5 games and 3 assists, he gets signed to a contract from his pto status.
Morrisville State College Mustangs‘ senior left wing Colby Walters(17) leaves his college team after only 3 appearance in the 2025/2026 season and signs a contract with Indiana Sentinels for the 2nd half of 2025/2026.
He has appeared in 1 FPHL game.
The 6′ 165 lbs. forward had a successful 3rd EHL session after playing in the Chicago Mission youth hockey program.
From Aurora, IL, the 24-year old could produce better as a pro than he did in college.
Trinity College Bantams‘ senior right wing Richard Boysen(25) signed after his college career was complete, but elects to go with Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs for his rookie season, 2025/2026.
He scored best as a junior with 11 goals and 13 assists.
The 6’1″ 216 lbs. forward has 5 goals and 6 assists in 30 SPHL games with a +4 rating.
He did 2 years of NAHL juniors for Northeast Generals before heading to school.
Keene State College Owls‘ freshman center Zach Chouinard(28) has found the net for 5 goals and 6 assists in 13 games with a +3 rating at the half this season.
He had good success in juniors, working his way up from debuting in USPHL Premier to games in the NCDC in 1 season.
The 5’9″ 174 lbs. forward scored effectively in his 2nd frame, hitting up the net for 5 goals and 4 assists in 13 games after a trade to P.A.L. Jr. Islanders.
From Trois Rivieres, QC, the 21-year old is looking at a good college run.
4th year right wing Jake Raleigh(14) is released after scoring well for Danbury Hat Tricks, but is immediately picked up by Watertown Wolves for the remainder of 2025/2026.
The 5’9″ 165 lbs. forward has 2 assists in 10 FPHL games with his new team.
From Raleigh, NC, the 24-year old did 4 years at Post University Eagles, scoring best as a junior.
Tufts University Jumbos‘ junior transfer from Air Force Academy Falcons, Ethan Ullrick(14) has made a good choice, as he is playing and scoring points with 4 goals and 9 assists in 12 games with a +4 rating.
The 5’11” 174 lbs. forward had a particularly strong 2nd BCHL season.
From Lakewood, IL, the 22-year should help lead his new college club.
Cleveland Monsters‘ 3rd year left wing Justin Pearson(24) has some decent numbers with the team, scoring 5 goals and 6 assists in 27 AHL games with a 0 rating this season.
The 6’1″ 185 lbs. played a college high 35 games as a graduate at University Connecticut Huskies and scored a best 14 assists and 27 points.
He scored 14 goals as a sophomore.
From Nashua, NH, the 27-year old waited a minute before signing and we think has to be on a list for a look above.
