Undrafted, UMass-Lowell Riverhawks‘ Swedish-born, senior, captain center Carl Berglund(18) scores himself a nice 2-year NHL entry level deal with Edmonton Oilers, who easily had him on their radar to pursue a signing so quickly as he opts out of the Hockey East Tournament and any further playoff action.
He scored a college best 12 goals and one point off his career high points 27 last season, so definitely has shown good consistency.
The 6’2″ 207 lbs. forward is likely to report to affiliate Bakersfield Condors to get some starting time play.
It will be little surprise to see the 23-year old make the parent club out of training camp in the fall.
Bemidji State University Beavers‘ graduate right wing Kaden Pickering(18) signs a 1st pro contract with Iowa Heartlanders.
The 5’9″ 181 lbs. forward did 4 years at St. Lawrence University Saints scoring a college best 6 goals and 13 assistsas a senior captain.
He has yet to hit the stat sheet in 2 ECHL games.
The 24-year old from Madrid, NY only did only BCHL season prior to heading to college.
Mercyhurst University Lakers‘ senior right wing Gueorgui Feduolov(14) signs a 1st pro deal with Norfolk Admirals and grabs a 1st assist in his 2nd ECHL game.
The small 5’9″ but solid at 195 lbs. forward wasn’t exactly the most prolific scorer through college.
He played 3 seasons for Shreveport Mudbugs and won the 2018 NAHL Robertson Cup in his 2nd campaign.
The 24-year old from Mentor, OH could be ready to step into his pro game.
RIT Tigers‘ 2024/2025 commit, 1st year NAHL junior for Philadelphia Rebels, center David Deputy(25) has 16 goals and 21 assists in 50 games with a +5 rating.
The small 5’9″ 162 lbs. forward is maybe a little surprisingly not taking a solid season to a quick commit, but could want to wait and continue to take up scoring in the league for another session.
From Gurnee, IL, the 18-year old is a good watch.
Chicago Blackhawks sign center Ryder Rolston(29) to a 3-year NHL entry level deal after completing 3 seasons with Notre Dame University Fighting Irish.
The 6’2″ 190 lbs. forward, originally a Colorado Avalanche 5th round pick in the 2020 draft (#139 overall), left school with 7 goals and 13 assists, slightly under the 10 and 17 marks he posted as a sophomore, but still ok.
He was twice a 20+ goal scorer in the USNTDP program and grabbed some nice totals for Waterloo Blackhawks before heading to college.
It is understood the 21-year old from Boston, MA will report to affiliate Rockford Icehogs.
RIT Tigers‘ 2023/2024 commit, point-per-game NAHL 1st year Maryland Black Bears‘ center Christian Catalano(23) looks to make a big first impression when he commits in the fall.
The Mississauga, ON native did even better in his only session with Toronto Jr. Canadiens, wracking up 73 points in 52 OJHL games.
He should be able to produce well in Atlantic Hockey play.
Harvard University Crimson junior center Alex Laferriere(18) scores his 2nd in his team’s opening night ECAC Quarterfinals round 6-1 win.
The 6′ 172 lbs. forward has a college best 18 goals, 20 assists for 38 points this season.
A Los Angeles Kings‘ 3rd round pick in the 2020 draft (#83 overall), he was a point-per-game USHL player in his 2nd campaign with Des Moines Buccaneers.
I guess we shall see whether or not he has a college future through a final year, but he could be ready at 21-years old.
Mercyhurst University Lakers‘ graduate left wing Eric Esposito(7) exploded the stat sheet in his extra session, good for way beyond a college best 17 goals and 15 assists in 35 games.
The 5’11” 188 lbs. forward has finished up and accepted a contract through the end of the season with Orlando Solar Bears.
A University Of New Hampshire Wildcats‘ 4-year player, he did shine on the scoresheet in his final USHL frame for Youngstown Phantoms before college, but struggled to strike in Hockey East.
The 24-year old from West Haven, CT may find the room he needs to score points in the ECHL.
Canisius College Golden Griffins‘ graduate right wing Nick Bowman(13) made the right decision to come over to Atlantic Hockey from 4 years at RPI Engineers, where he was playing in the ECAC.
In 2022/2023, he blew past his college career high, posting 8 goals and 8 assists and helped his team punch into the NCAA Division Semi-Finals.
He only really took up scoring in his last year of junior hockey, skating the NAHL for Coulee Region Chill, scoring 25 goals and 24 assists in 54 games.
The 25-year old Shelby Township, MI native will be interesting to watch his next step.
Stevenson University Mustangs‘ sophomore center Liam McCanney(91) has put up some impressive D3 hockey numbers, getting 23 goals and 17 assists for 40 points, good enough to tie for 4th in USCO scoring and the youngest player to be at the highest point mark this season.
The 5’11” 188 lbs. forward left 3 years with Northeast Generals on an NAHL junior career high 19 goals and 20 assists, which is crazy to say he added a point when he got to school.
A 22-year old from Aldan, PA, he is going to continue to be a player to watch.
