Western Michigan University Broncos‘ Swedish-born senior, assistant captain defenseman Samuel Sjolund(33) had a 2nd season of 29 points with a college best 6 goals.
The 6’3″ 201 lbs. blue liner signs a pro deal with Bakersfield Condors for 2026/2027.
A Dallas Stars‘ 4th round pick in the 2019 draft (#111 overall), he was left unsigned.
University Of Connecticut Huskies‘ senior captain left wing Tabor Heaslip(12) had a decent 7 goals and 12 assists in 38 games with a new high +13 rating.
The 5’9″ 174 lbs. forward signs a 1st pro deal with Kansas City Mavericks.
In 5 ECHL games he scores a 1st goal and 1 assist with a +2 rating.
Unfortunately there’s not enough room for him on the playoff roster.
From Fort Worth, TX, the 24-year old did 2 USHL years before college.
SUNY Canton Roos‘ senior left wing Jordyn Mughal(13) signs a 1st pro deal with Twin City Thunderbirds.
In 2 FPHL games, he had no points before the season expired.
The 6’2″ 205 lbs. forward has never really been a goal scorer with his best college season as a junior, 2 goals and 2 assists.
He hasn’t exactly been on a top notch club for points, but maybe if he gets a new deal for 2026/2027 that will change.
University Of Denver Pioneers‘ Swedish-born, senior goaltender Magnus Chrona(30) signs a 2-year entry level deal with San Jose Sharks after being picked up in a trade with draft team Tampa Bay Lightning, where he was selected in the 5th round of 2018 (#152 overall).
The absolutely massive 6’6″ 216 lbs. net minder has always done well at school, winning the 2022 NCAA Division 1 Championship in what was his best season as a junior with a 28-8-1 with a 2.11 GAA and .911 SV%.
He would likely be best to sign an ato with affiliate San Jose Barracuda, as they fight to make the last playoff spot.
In his rookie year, he plays the full gambit of pro hockey leagues from the ECHL, AHL and NHL, but definitely looks to be working out the some kinks for consistency.
A big offseason trade sends him to Nashville Predators to continue and he’ll likely get the nod in net for affiliate Milwaukee Admirals to start.
He spends 2 seasons in net for the affiliate, but his contract is up and he is looking to home for his next contract, signing with Brynas IF of the SHL, which should be outstanding for him.
Boston University Terriers‘ Swedish-born defenseman Malte Vass(57) isn’t happy with the season he had, so enters the transfer portal to next play his college hockey at Hockey East rivals University Of New Hampshire Wildcats.
The 6’3″ 194 lbs. forward is a Columbus Blue Jackets‘ 3rd pick in the 2025 NHL draft (#76 overall).
He did all his youth hockey and juniors back home before coming to school.
In 22 games, he had 3 assists, which we look to improve in further play.
Western Michigan University Broncos‘ Swedish-born senior center Liam Valente(40) had a college best 20 goals and 35 points with a +12 rating in 39 games.
The 6′ 201 lbs. forward played a college best 42 games as a junior and had a high 19 assists in the year the team won the 2025 NCAA D1 Championship.
He played all his youth hockey and juniors back home before playing 2 pro games for HC Kalmar, scoring a 1st Hockeyettan goal before heading to Providence College Friars.
The 22-year old transferred after his sophomore year of inconsistent play and signed a 1-year AHL deal with Rochester Americans for 2026/2027 that is surely under the watch of the parent club, Buffalo Sabres.
In 2 games, he has a 1st goal.
Providence College Friars‘ freshman Anaheim Ducks‘ 1st round pick in the 2025 draft (#10 overall) center Roger McQueen(29) scored 11 goals and 16 assists in a full slate of 36 games with a +5 rating.
The very big 6’6″ 198 lbs. forward wastes no time to sign his 3-year NHL entry level contract through 2028/2029, as tournament play wraps up.
He signs an ato with affiliate San Diego Gulls, scoring a 1st AHL goal and 2 assists in 7 games.
From Saskatoon, SK, the 19-year did 3 WHL years with Brandon Wheat Kings before college, being 1 of the 1st players to go that route through Canadian juniors initially.
Merrimack College Warriors‘ Swedish-born, junior net minder Nils Wallstrom(34) got no use last season, as the college team rode 1 goalie the entire distance to an NCAA Tournament berth.
For his senior year, he enters the transfer portal to next go try his hand at Sacred Heart University Pioneers, 2026/2027.
The 6’3″ 185 lbs. goalie played his freshman season, starting 33 games (19-12-2) for American International College Yellowjackets before they ditched their program in favor of D3.
After youth hockey and some juniors back home, he came over for 1 NAHL session with good results.
RPI Engineers‘ graduate center Dovar Tinling(26) signs a 1st pro deal, an ato with Adirondack Thunder, but we will see if he can make it onto the playoff roster.
In 4 ECHL games, the 5’11” 185 lbs. forward doesn’t have any points yet.
From Point Claire, QC, he commited after lighting up 1 year CCHL and went to University Of Vermont Catamounts for 2 maybe a little lackluster frames.
The 23-year old left mid 2nd season and went back to junior hockey, USHL and went onto score well to decide upon another full year, heading to Penticton Vees and winning the 2023 BCHL Championship with them.
For his official rookie season, he decides to take off and signs with HC Nove Zamky of Slovakia2, where we think he will find some scoring legs.
New Jersey Titans‘ 2nd year, assistant captain, left wing Owen Leahy(18) takes a 2nd NAHL season of 40+ points to a 2026 D3 Champs Hamilton College Continentals‘ commit for 2026/2027.
The 5’9″ 152 lbs. forward blew up scoring at USHS-Prep before moving up.
From Providence, RI, the 20-year old will do well in the NESCAC.
