9th year defenseman Daine Todd(4) signed with his 6th new team and 5th different league overseas, when he agreed to terms for 2022/2023 with Black Wings Linz of IceHL.
In 15 games, he has 5 assists with a +1 rating.
The 35-year old has only played half the scheduled games in the current frame.
He had a quite stealthy 2021/2022 with Sheffield Steelers, potting 25 assists in 36 EIHL games
The former University Of New Brunswick Reds‘ d-man played 5 years in the WHL for Medicine Hat Tigers before taking a year off, then heading to school.
At 35-years old, from Red Deer, AB, he’s not really showing signs of slowing down any.
After coming to Boston College Eagles for a graduate season after 4 fairly stellar years at Bowling Green University Falcons, goaltender Eric Dop(29) goes pro, agreeing to a 1-year deal with Tulsa Oilers for 2022/2023.
The small 5’10” 163 lbs. net minder went 12-15-5 last campaign, but even sometimes in losing efforts, would put up an absolutely stand-on-his-head save performance.
He had a 3.18 GAA and .900 SV%, which weren’t terrible.
The Lewis Center, OH native played only 1 session in juniors, initially in the NAHL, but quickly moved up to Tri-City Storm and appeared in 30 USHL games.
We expect the 23-year old to fight for a starting job immediately.
He’s yet to have any luck on a couple of stops though a couple ECHL clubs, but Utah Grizzlies have an immediate need and sign him up to see, if they have the net he can successfully backstop.
Ohio State University Buckeyes‘ 2023/2024 commit, 1st year USHL Sioux Falls Stampede center, Ryan Gordon(29) looks ready for the next step, despite not putting up quite the numbers he did in 2 years with Northeast Generals of the NAHL.
The 6′ 170 lbs., 20-year old forward from Duluth, GA plays a hard, power forward-type game.
He should become a contributor in Big Ten hockey play.
Northeastern University Huskies‘ freshman defenseman Braden Doyle(17) has a 1st NCAA Division 1 college hockey goal and 7 assists in 18 games with a +7 rating.
The 5’11” 181 lbs. blue liner is a Los Angeles Kings‘ 6th round pick in the 2019 draft (#157 overall) and averaged 20+ assists in 2 USHL junior seasons with Dubuque Fighting Saints.
A Lynnfield, MA native, who played up through the USHS-Prep circuit, initially agreed to head to Boston University Terriers, skated 8 games, but decided to leave north to join Penticton Vees, would register point-per-game numbers en route to a 2022 BCHL Championship.
The 21-year old definitely looks like he’s found a good space with his current college team and we could see him lasting the full term before turning pro.
11th year Swedish-born right wing Sebastian Stalberg(17) has become captain of Sport in his 3rd season with the Liiga team.
He spent the previous 5 campaigns in his home country playing for Frolunda HC Indians, helping them to 4 Champion Hockey League Championships and 2 SHL titles.
The 6’1″ 185 lbs. former University Of Vermont Catamounts got on San Jose Sharks‘ radar and signed a 2-year entry level deal, but failed to make any real impression, leading him to look overseas for a better outlet.
At 32-years old, he may have not found it at the highest level, but has definitely eeked out his own fortunes.
Rookie goaltender Jeremie Forget(1) signs a 1st pro contract with Fayettesville Marksmen after finishing up 3 seasons and 1 down because of COVID at Princeton University Tigers, but doesn’t skate any games and moves up to come to terms with Indy Fuel of the ECHL.
Unfortunately he is greeted with a similar situation and doesn’t get the opportunity, so returns to the SPHL.
The 6’1″ 172 lbs. net minder easily 1st caught everyone’s attention after running up a 35-2-2 record for Carleton Place Canadiens with a 1.48 GAA and .936 SV% with 7 shutouts in 41 CCHL games.
From Mascouche, QC, the 25-year old will likely play himself well in either league given the chance.
UMass Minutemen 2023/2024 commit Chris Delaney(10) has spent the last pair of seasons in the USHL, getting his footing together to step into tough Hockey East play as a freshman.
The 5’6″ 148 lbs. forward isn’t putting up point-per-game numbers as he did when he was a member of Junior Bruins.
At still only 18-years old, the Hopkinton, MA native likely knows he still has a lot of work ahead of him.
Michigan State University Spartans‘ 2023 commit, defenseman Owen West(15) is playing 1 USHL season with Des Moines Buccaneers before heading to school.
The 5’11” 179 lbs. blue liner had a bit of a breakout campaign in his 1st year of NAHL juniors for Jamestown Rebels, scoring 6 goals and 18 assists.
Still only 18-years old, the Pittsboro, IN native should find Atlantic Hockey play pretty competitive for his skill set.
RIT Tigers‘ 2023 commit, defenseman Kevin Scott(18) is a big body in the zone at 6’3″ 201 lbs.
He is currently skating for Fargo Force and has 2 goals and 1 assists in 15 USHL games with a +5 rating.
The Ashburn, VA native played the previous 2 seasons a little more local for Maryland Black Bears and was able to take up his scoring to 7 goals and 11 assists in 60 NAHL games in his 2nd session.
2nd year Maryland Black Bears‘ defenseman Luke van Why(5) commits to Robert Morris University Colonials for 2023/2024, as he is coming off what should be a career year for assists in the NAHL, and already is in goals with 5.
The 5’10” 165 lbs. blue liner will stay in the same state of his birth, Hatfield, PA, when heading to school, even though it’s a bit down the road from his home base.
He also owns a new best +12 rating.
The 19-year old looks to be setting it up nicely for himself.
