Sacred Heart University Pioneers‘ senior defenseman John Driscoll(4) will add his size 6’4″ 218 lbs. frame to Idaho Steelheads for his rookie frame in 2026/2027.
He played a 40 game college hockey high last season with a +4 rating.
Transferring after his sophomore season at US Army Black Knights, when he scored 5 goals and 16 assists.
From Eagle, ID, the 25-year old goes home to start his pro career.
10th year goaltender Michael Garteig(34) decides a 5th season in DEL is enough and announces his retirement from pro hockey.
The 6’1″ 190 lbs. net minder accepts a job as assistant coach at Brown Univerity Bears.
From Prince George, BC, the 34-year old did 4 years at Quinnipiac University Bobcats.
Arizona State University Sun Devils‘ graduate left wing Lukas Sillinger(39) has steadily put up better numbers with 37 assists and 48 points last season and already has 3 assists in 6 games this year.
He initially did 2 sessions at Bemidji State University Beavers, where he was a point-per-game player as a sophomore.
The 5’11” 170 lbs. forward was born in Regina, SK and did 3 BCHL campaigns before college.
He’s the 24-year old son of Mike Sillinger, veteran of 1049 NHL games.
After a season of 8 goals and 30 assists in 35 games with a +8 rating, he waits a bit, but signs a pto to join Iowa Wild for his rookie season, 2025/2026.
In 5 AHL games with no points, he is released and quickly scooped up by Florida Everblades to skate the 2nd half of 2025/2026.
After 7 ECHL games with 1 assist and a -3 rating, Allen Americans see him floundering and think they can provide the spark, signing him to a contract.
He grabs 2 goald and 10 assists in 21 games with a 0 rating to get a new deal to stay an Americans for 2026/2027.
Salem State University Vikings‘ senior left wing Zach Dill(17) signs a deal with Les Coqs de Courbevoie of France3 for his rookie season, 2026/2027.
The 6’2″ 185 lbs. forward scored best as a freshman with 13 goals and 17 assists in 27 games.
He did 2 years of junior hockey before school.
From South Lake Tahoe, CA, the 25-year old should score really well in that French pro hockey league he is headed to.
Philadelphia Rebels‘ 3rd year right wing Billy Sheridan(2) played a junior high 59 NAHL games a couple of seasons ago, scoring a best 12 goals and 31 assists.
The 5’11” 176 lbs. forward scored well last season in less games played.
From Sewell, NJ, the 21-year commits to Neumann University Knights for 2026/2027.
Maryland Black Bears‘ 2nd year defenseman scores a new NAHL junior best 6 goals and 24 assists in 54 games, then adds another 5 points in the playoffs.
The 6’4″ 204 lbs. blue liner commits to McGill University Redbirds for 2026/2027.
From Toronto, ON, the 20-year old did 1 season OHL before heading to the US.
Westfield State University Owls‘ senior left wing Cooper Board(9) takes new college hockey best 15 assists and 22 points to a 1st pro deal with Peoria Rivermen for 2026/2027.
The 5’11” 187 lbs. forward should play well as a rookie in the SPHL.
From Glen Ellyn, IL, the 25-year old had 2 strong EHL seasons of junior hockey before school.
New Hampshire Avalanche 2nd year center Peter Silverman(64) scored some impressive numbers in his 1st EHL season with 22 goals and 33 assists in 45 games.
He will definitely look to add to that this year.
The 5’10” 168 lbs. forward has already decided where he wants to commit for 2027/2028, Curry College Colonels.
From Winthrop, MA, the 20-year old is keeping school close to home.
Sacred Heart University Pioneers‘ sophomore left wing Paul Minnehan(3) takes maybe moderate use to the transfer portal to play his college hockey at Utica University Pioneers as a junior.
The 6’2″ 181 lbs. forward had 2 successful NAHL junior years before heading to the USHL for 1 before school.
From Cypress, CA, the 23-year old will definitely score better in the UCHC.
Colgate University Raiers‘ sophomore defenseman Michael Neumeier(2) scores a college hockey best 16 assists and 23 points last season that he takes into the transfer portal and will go play in 2026/2027 at Western Michigan University Broncos.
The 6’2″ 194 lbs. blue liner had 30 assists in his 2nd NAHL session to head to USHL and win the 2024 Clark Cup with Fargo Force.
From Kerrobert, SK, we look for the 23-year old to step right into NCHC play.
