Valley Jr. Warriors‘ 2nd year captain Cole Fagan(19) takes an EHL junior bests scoring 17 goals and 27 assists to a Norwich University Cadets‘ commit for 2024/2025.
The 6’2″ 194 lbs. plays the power forward role, driving to the net quite well.
From North Andover, MA, the 20-year old will play nicely in the NEHC.
Alvernia University Golden Wolves‘ senior defenseman Logan vande Meerakker(15) scored a phenomenal 14 goals and 19 assists in 27 games with a +24 rating.
The 6′ big 214 lbs. forward transferred as a junior from 2 years at Norwich University Cadets.
He takes his size and D3 college experience to a 1st pro deal with Fayetteville Marksmen.
The 24-year old from Dieppe, NB did 3 years junior with Pictou County Crushers.
Maine Nordiques‘ 1st year right wing Jake Bernadet(19) takes a very good NAHL frame, scoring 17 goals and 26 assists in 49 games with a +33 rating to a 2024/2025 commit at St. Lawrence University Saints.
The 5’10” 170 lbs. forward from South Burlington, VT came down from a BCHL session with West Kelowna Warriors, where he did decently 1st year juniors.
At 20-years old, he’s likely ready for some ECAC hockey action.
Northeast Generals‘ 2nd year goaltender Toby Hopp(1) commits to Air Force Academy Falcons for 2024/2025.
The 6’1″ 185 lbs. back stop isn’t putting up the numbers this season, as he did in his 1st NAHL session.
From Maple Grove, MN, the 19-year old was very strong in USHS-MN and will definitely be looking to regain that game.
Maine Nordiques‘ 2nd year defenseman David Helledy(11) rode some monster numbers with 8 goals and 32 assists in 48 NAHL games for 40 points with a +26 rating, breaking team scoring records for a d-man to a 2024/2025 commit for Bentley University Falcons.
The 6′ 181 lbs. blue liner is 20-years old from Milwaukee, WI.
Atlantic Hockey should welcome him.
Johnstown Tomahawks‘ 1st year defenseman Justin Gibson(6) commits 2024/2025 to Stonehill College Skyhawks.
The fairly sizable 6’1″ 190 lbs. blue liner did 2 BCHL junior seasons with Victoria Grizzlies before coming down.
In the NAHL, he has managed to slightly blow the lid off his scoring, 11 goals and 23 assists in 45 games with a +9 rating.
From Pittsburgh, PA, he did all his youth hockey in the Penguins‘ system, the 21-year old will definitely help his new D1 independent schedule club.
New Jersey 87’s 2nd year center Keaton Richards(14) commits to St. Anselm College Hawks for 2024/2025 after putting up a junior best 9 assists and 12 points in 31 EHL games this season.
The 6′ 171 lbs. forward from Amarillo, TX may be able to take up his scoring in NE-10 play, but it could equally challenge the 21-year old.
We think he finds footing.
Johnson & Wales’ University Wildcats‘ 2024/2025 commit, right wing Cullen Hennessy(22) will take a new EHL junior best 11 assists and 16 points in 40 games with Boston Jr. Rangers to his new school.
The 5’11” 165 lbs. forward played last year for Express Hockey Club and had 1 more goal at 6 than he currently has, but that could change in a game.
From Webster, NY, the 20-year old will be a welcome addition to NEHC play.
Railers Jr. Hockey Club 2nd year left wing Chase Carney(11) will join 1st year D3 hockey program at Keene State College Owls for 2024/2025.
The 6’3″ 196 lbs. forward scored a new best (by 1) 7 goals and tied his 14 assists in 41 EHL games this season.
From Lynnfield, MA, the 20-year old must be excited to start with the new team this year.
Boston College Eagles‘ 2nd year defenseman (transferred from St. Lawrence) Ben Finkelstein(28) is off to a hot start as a rookie with his new club, Greenville Swamp Rabbits.
In 18 ECHL games, he’s grabbed 4 goals from the point and 13 assists with a solid +4 rating on a team that has been somewhat of a discovery mode for this odd season.
The 5’9″ 181 lbs. blue liner could easily gain a look on loan to an AHL team.
Through 35 games as a rookie, he scored 11 goals and 21 assists with a +11 rating, and got signed up by Toronto Marlies, but played the entire 2021/2022 frame with Newfoundland Growlers, where he equaled his 11 goals, but exploded his assists to a league best 51.
His good play has given him a new AHL deal with Iowa Wild for 2022/2023, but we doubt he’ll be assigned lower for his sophomore effort.
After managing his way into only 6 games with his new team, recording 1 assist, he has decided to push off and join Vienna Capitals for the remainder of the season, and we think the d-man’s game will be well-suited for Austria’s top league, the IceHL.
He scores 10 goals and 14 assists in 23 games to earn a new deal with Eisbären Berlin and is heading to Germany to play in DEL.
After 15 assists in 37 games, the 26-year old decides to retire, based on personal reasons that we are sure will surface eventually, but it’s a sad day for the former Eagles.
