Robert Morris University Colonials‘ graduate left wing, captain Mitchel Deelstra(41) signs a 1st pro contract with Reading Royals, who are fought hard for their playoff lives before bowing out.
The 6’1″ 201 lbs. forward did his 1st 3rd years at Ferris State University Bulldogs, before transferring to 1 at Northern Michigan University Wildcats.
From Wallace, ON, the 25-year old got 2 goals in 9 ECHL regular season games, then got 1 assists in 3 playoff matchups.
He signs with South Carolina Stingrays for his rookie season, 2025/2026.
Having a hard time connecting in 6 games, he is released to be signed quickly by Maine Mariners.
Providence College Friars‘ freshman center Braiden Clark(11) decides to head to Canadian junior hockey for at least 1 season, signing with London Knights as an over-ager for 2025/2026.
The 6′ 194 lbs. forward has 6 goals and 5 assists in 28 games with a +4 rating.
He had 1 goal and 2 assists in 15 appearances at school.
From Upper Arlington, OH, he did his youth hockey in the Blue Jackets‘ system and did 2 years USHL with Youngstown Phantoms.
The 20-year old is still a good watch.
Albertus Magnus College Falcons‘ senior right wing Alex Gagnon(18) takes new D3 college hockey highs, 13 goals and 20 assists for 33 points to a 1st pro contract with Mont Blanc of France2.
The 5’10” 180 lbs. forward only played 1 CCHL season after attending US Prep school before committing to college.
From Dorval, QC, the 24-year old, who transferred after his freshman year at Elmira College Soaring Eagles should do very well where he’s going to start his pro career (and be with some friends).
He moved on to play Norway hockey, but decided to sign in the SPHL before deciding to go back overseas and agrees with EHC Klostersee for 2025/2026.
Wesleyan University Cardinals‘ freshman right wing Owen Mahar(14) is off to a good start with 2 goals and 1 assist in 5 games.
The 6’1″ 170 lbs. forward played only 23 NAHL games last season before committing, but blew up scoring through USHS-NY and USHS-Prep.
From Syracuse, NY, the 20-year old will likely see his scoring tick up.
Tufts University Jumbos‘ freshman center Colby Dobek(18) has a 1st college hockey goal in 3 games to start 2025/2026.
The 5’11” 180 lbs. forward did only 1 year of junior hockey, elevating his game to join Jersey Hitmen for the back end of last season, scoring 2 goals and 2 assists in 9 USPHL/NCDC games.
From Buffalo, NY, 20-year old should start connecting more, as he plays.
University Of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves‘ graduate left wing, twice captain Connor Marritt(14) had a college best scoring as a junior, 7 goals and 9 assists after transferring from Northern Michigan University Wildcats.
The 6’2″ 200 lbs. forward did 3 BCHL seasons with Vernon Vipers before school.
From Kelowna, BC, the 26-year old signs a 1st pro contract with Tahoe Knight Monsters for 2025/2026, as a rookie and has 2 assists in his 1st 4 ECHL games.
Castleton University Spartans‘ senior defenseman Romeo Torain(90) signs a 1st pro deal with Indian Sentinels for 2025/2026, his rookie year.
The 5’11” 181 lbs. blue liner has his 1st FPHL goal and 2 assists in 12 games.
From New York, NY, he did 2 years EHL junior hockey before committing.
The 25-year old was never a big point-getter in college hockey, but we think that will change.
Reading Royals‘ 2nd year defenseman Kenny Johnson(57) re-signs to return for 2024/2025.
The huge 6’4″ 229 lbs. blue liner scored 1 goal and 10 assists in 46 ECHL games with a +5 rating last season.
From Ann Arbor, MI, the 26-year old Penn State University Nittany Lions‘ d-man will likely do better in his new season.
After 13 games with 1 assist and a -5 rating, he is dealt to Allen Americans to help shore up their zone.
We hear he may have announced some type of retirement, but signs with the new league team Greensboro Gargoyles to dispel those rumors.
New Jersey 87’s‘ 1st year left wing Nate McFarlane(15) came to the team late to help their playoff efforts, adding 2 goals and 1 assist in 11 playoff games en route to the 2025 EHL Championship.
The 6′ 185 lbs. forward came over after maybe not experience what he wanted to with the team’s move up to USPHL/NCDC.
For 2025/2026, he commits to Acadia University Knights and has 2 assists in 7 games.
Colby College Mules‘ senior right wing Jake MacDonald(14) signs a 1st pro deal in France3 with Toulouse-Blagnac Les Belougas for his rookie season, 2025/2026
The 6′ 170 lbs. forward had a college best scoring as a sophomore with 6 goals and 10 assists in 26 games.
From Cumberland, ME, the 24-year old has 1 goal and 6 assists in 6 games to start.
