Los Angeles Kings‘ 7th round pick in the 2019 draft (#188 overall), Swedish-born, left wing Andre Lee(47) signed a 2-year NHL entry level deal after finishing up 3 years at UMass-Lowell Riverhawks with new college bests 16 goals and 28 points, then signs an ato with affiliate Ontario Reign to start his pro career.
The 6’4″ 204 lbs. forward played most of his youth hockey and the beginning of juniors back home with Farjestad BK, but did come over for a USHL season with Sioux Falls Stampede, scoring 20 goals and 15 assists, then winning the 2019 Clark Cup Championship.
In 10 AHL games, he has a pair of assists.
The 21-year old should impress in 2022 training camp.
Playing a solid game in the minors, he erupts for 4 goals in 8 playoff games last season to earn a spot on the opening night NHL roster, 2024 and plays 9 shifts for a conservative 5:54 of ice time with 2 shots on net in a 3-1 win.
In 19 games in the current frame, he picks up a 1st big league goal and 2 assists and they are liking what they see, so re-sign him for 2 additional seasons in a Kings‘ sweater.
Colorado College Tigers‘ junior, assistant captain center Noah Laba(26) leaves a year of school on the table to sign a 2-year NHL entry level contract with draft club, New York Rangers.
The 6’2″ 192 lbs. forward reported to affiliate Hartford Wolf Pack to get his pro career started and what do you know, pops in a 1st AHL goal in his debut.
He left college with 10 goals and 16 assists in 29 games, a little less than the spectacular run he had as a sophomore, running 20 goals and 17 helpers.
From Northville, MI, the 21-year old is moving on nicely.
Long Beach Sharks‘ 2nd year right wing Devon Fay(2) commits to Thomas College Terriers for 2025/2026.
The small 5’7″ 161 lbs. forward has slightly more NA3HL points this season (5-5-10) than last.
From Hinesburg, VT, the 20-year old could become a better college hockey scorer.
Boston Jr. Eagles‘ 1st year defenseman Cullen Lacey(19) commits to Framingham State University Rams for 2025/2026.
The 6′ 170 lbs. blue liner had 3 goals and 5 assists in 45 EHL games last season.
From Charlestown, MA, the 19-year old is wasting little time and heads to school close by home.
Providence Capitals‘ 1st year defenseman Anton Petrovskiy(36) has 3 goals and 6 assists in 36 EHL games, which he will take to a Lebanon Valley College Dutchmen commit for 2025/2026.
The 6′ 201 lbs. blue liner from Detroit, MI has played in no less than 5 junior leagues.
He was able to work himself up through the ranks and even did a year in Canada.
At 21 years old, he is likely, finally ready to make a next step.
Ohio State University Buckeyes‘ graduate right wing Michael Gildon(18) takes a college best 5 goals in 34 games with a +3 rating last season to a 1st pro deal with Worcester Railers.
The 6’2″ 196 lbs. forward from Plano, TX played 2 seasons USNTDP and wasn’t too bad on the scoresheet.
We think the decently-sized skater finds more room for scoring opportunities in the ECHL.
He signs with Jacksonville Icemen for his rookie season, 2024/2025.
Actually, he ends up with Fort Wayne Komets and things go pretty smoothly with 5 goals and 3 assists with a +2 rating in 23 games, but gets himself traded to Allen Americans, who bring him home.
Lindenwood University Lions‘ senior left wing Mitchell Allard(21) takes a college best 32 games played to signing a 1st pro contract with Kansas City Mavericks, where in 7 games already has an assist.
The 6’1″ 209 lbs. forward wasn’t exactly the biggest scorer through college hockey, since joining D1 hockey in his sophomore year.
From Shelby Township, MI, he did 2 years of juniors in the NAHL for the somewhat local Minnesota Wilderness.
The 25-year old may connect for points better as a pro.
Northern Cyclones‘ 2nd year center Keenan Schneider(91) scores a junior best 12 goals and 33 assists to commit at Stevenson University Mustangs for 2025/2026.
The 6’2″ 181 lbs. forward from Marco Island, FL played all of his youth hockey with Philadelphia Jr. Flyers.
He is 20-years old and will definitely help his new college team remain a D3 power.
HC Rhode Island 1st year right wing Peyton Myers(7) takes some decent EHL scoring to a 2025/2026 commit at Lebanon Valley College Dutchmen.
The 6′ 180 lbs. forward moved up in the ranks, as he skated EHLP for Express Hockey in the previous frame, scoring more than big numbers.
From Latrobe, PA, the 20-year also put up some good stats for the USHS-PA.
Elmira College Soaring Eagles‘ senior left wing Chance Gorman(14) may not reach the 20 goals he posted as a junior or the 17 assists mark in his sophomore frame, but has 7 goals and 10 assists in only 20 games, so his point average is very good with a +5 rating.
The 5’10” 165 lbs. forward did 2 years of point-per-game junior hockey, really exploding the scoresheet in his 2nd season with East Coast Wizards of the EHL, reaching 30+ goals and assists.
From Clinton, NJ, the 25-year old will be an interesting watch to see what might pop up next.
Last season, he scores 9 goals and college tying 17 assists in 24 games with a +11 rating and takes it to a 1st pro contract with Fayettesville Marksmen that we feel should work well.
