West Chester Wolves‘ 3rd year left wing Sean Tyrie(23) jumped between USPHL/NCDC and Premier teams in his 1st 2 seasons of juniors and after time with the mostly home team, Utica Jr. Comets didn’t work.
For 2025/2026, the 5’8″ 161 lbs. forward commits to Worcester State University Lancers.
In 7 games, he has a 1st college hockey goal and 3 assists.
From East Quogue, NY, the 21-year old is looking to make an impression at his next level.
12th year veteran, unrestricted free agent defenseman Brendan Smith(2) signs a new deal with Carolina Hurricanes for 2021/2022.
He’ll definitely help solidify the blue line for his new club.
The 6’2′ 200 lbs. d-man has a hefty 526 NHL games experience, scoring 29 goals and 81 assists.
Originally a Detroit Red Wings‘ 1st round pick in the 2007 draft (#27 overall), he played the first 7 years of his pro career in their system.
He’s almost oddly, quietly skated for New York Rangers the last four years and sort of no surprise he didn’t continue.
The 32-year old, former University Of Wisconsin Badgers, who put up a huge 15 goals and 37 assists in 42 Big10 games, has to be happy just playing and could split for some overseas looks before retiring.
Heading into 2022/2023, he records 4 goals and 4 assists in 65 games with a +6 rating, then adds 4 more points in 14 playoff contests.
His accountability gets him a new 2-year deal with New Jersey Devils worth $1.1M AAV and at the very least will help stabilize their blue line.
After 2 seasons with the same team, he moves to sign with Dallas Stars for 2024/2025.
He appears in only 32 games for 1 goal and 2 assists, which isn’t likely enough even for the now 36-year old, who signs a pto to hopefully join Columbus Blue Jackets for 2025/2026.
He plays 11 AHL games with affiliate Cleveland Monsters and is rewarded for his work with a 1-year contract.
Saint Anselm College Hawks‘ senior right wing Richard Colarusso(18) scores a new college best 6 goals and 6 assists for 12 points in 25 games with a +3 rating this season.
The 5’9″ 185 lbs. forward signs a 1st pro contract with Binghamton Black Bears.
From Tewksbury, MA, the 24-year old finished up junior with a year in the EHL and should catch on in the FPHL.
He starts the new season with Biloxi Breakers, but after 5 games with 1 assist, he gets dealt to Indian Sentinels.
2nd year right wing Trevor Neumann(55) skates 1 FPHL with his new team, then gets traded to return to Watertown Wolves, where he scored 16 goals and 17 assists last season for 2025/2026.
In 1 game, the 5’9″ 190 lbs. forward already has a 1st goal.
He did 4 years at SUNY Morrisville Mustangs, scoring best as a junior with 9 goals an 5 assists after having no freshman season due to COVID.
From Burlington, ON, the 26-year old could play himself into a spot to move up.
2nd year defenseman, Ryan Dickinson(17) was traded to Kalamazoo Wings to begin 2025/2026, but after 6 ECHL games with no points, Orlando Solar Bears spot him and pick him up for future considerations.
The 6’3″ 209 lbs. blue liner had 1 goal and 9 assists in 53 games last season for Worcester Railers.
He scored similarly as a sophomore and junior at SUNY-Oswego Lakers.
From Brighton, MI, the 26-year old originally went to Ohio State University Buckeyes after 4 years NAHL juniors.
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Princeton University Tigers‘ graduate right wing Adam Robbins(10) finishes up 5 years at school and signs a 1st pro deal with the new ECHL team Lake Tahoe Knight Monsters for 2024/2025.
The 5’8″ 158 lbs. forward played his junior hockey in the USHL for Chicago Steel and even went back for a season that his college team took off due to COVID restrictions.
He takes some college career best numbers with him, 11 goals and 18 assists in 30 games last season.
From Alpine, NJ, he did all his youth hockey local, the 24-year old will be a nice addition to the young lineup.
He does decently in his initial season, but is a free agent and signs a new deal with Adirondack Thunder for 2025/2026.
After just 4 games, he decides to up and leave for the EIHL and signs with Coventry Blaze.
Lindenwood University Lions‘ senior left wing David Gagnon(27) initially signed with Rapid City Rush upon graduation, where he scored 6 goals and 2 assists in 20 games.
The 6′ 181 lbs. forward signed with Chicago Wolves for his rookie season, 2025/2026 on a 2-way deal.
He has been dispatched to affiliate Greensboro Gargoyles, making quite an impression with 5 goals in 11 ECHL games.
From Halifax, NS, the 25-year old should continue to excel.
Worcester Jr. Railers‘ 1st year defenseman John McLachlan(3) commits to Elmira College Soaring Eagles for 2025/2026.
The small 5’7″ 165 lbs. blue liner scored 3 goals and 17 assists in 49 USPHL/NCDC games last season.
From Fairport, NY, the 21-year old has skated 2 games with no points so far.
Unrestricted 9th year free agent Derek Forbort(24) signs a three-year NHL deal with Boston Bruins through 2023/2024 for $3M AAV.
The big 6’4″ 219 lbs. blue liner skated for Winnipeg Jets, who signed him to a simple deal for a season.
A veteran of 331 games, the 29-year old has 8 goals and 57 assists with a +8 rating and blocks a tremendous amount of shots.
The former three year University Of North Dakota Fighting Hawks‘ d-man and Los Angeles Kings‘ 1st round, 2010, #15 overall pick is going to be a perfect fit with his new club.
He would have finished up 3 good years with the team from the East, but last year suffered some injuries that sidelined him for time, limiting his play to 35 games.
A free agent, he accepts a new 1-year deal with Vancouver Canucks for 2024/2025.
He appears in 54 games and scores 2 goals and 9 assists to re-sign to stay a Canucks for 2025/2026.
Pennsylvania Dutchmen 2nd year EHL right wing Xavier Tremblay(16) recorded a junior best 27 assists and 39 points last season before committing to Westfield State University Owls for 2025/2026.
The 5’10” 170 lbs. forward from St. Adele, QC has 1 goal and 1 assist in 5 games to start.
We do think the 20-year old scores in MASCAC play.
