Category: Juniors

10Oct

Matt Koethe(47)

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University Of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks‘ senior center Matt Koethe(47) has always recorded 10+ points through college hockey and once the schedule was done signed on, an ato to join Tulsa Oilers.

the 5′ 10″ 190 lbs. forward from Minnetonka, MN scored 1 goal and 2 assists in 7 ECHL games with a +1 rating.

For his rookie season, he is an easy sign to return for a full frame, 2025/2026.

After high school hockey, the now 26-year old did 2 years of junior hockey, right where he was heading to school, Fairbanks Ice Dogs.

He skates 5 games in the new session with 1 assist, but something isn’t equaling and he is released to be pick up by Iowa Heartlanders to see if they can energize the scoring.

In 39 games, he picks up 1 goal and 3 assists and Norfolk Admirals want to have a look for 2026/2027 to see if they can get him going.

10Oct

Dylan Finlay (26)

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At the start of his 2nd season as assistant captain with Lac-St. Louis Lions of the QMAAA, defenseman Dylan Finlay(26) would commit to University Of Vermont for 2021/2022 after scoring a previous session tying 26 assists,

The 6’1″ 170 lbs. blue liner was definitely showing off his abilities to head man the puck for scoring chances.

He would next leave for the BCHL to join Powell River Kings, where he wouldn’t get a goal, but was good for 18 helpers.

The Quebec native decided to head to America for 2020/2021 amid a pandemic that was going to make the campaign tough anyway you put it, but the 19-year old was able to play himself a decent run for Maryland Black Bears, getting a pair of goals and 9 assists with a +1 in 33 NAHL games.

He was even better in the playoffs striking for 2 goals and 2 assists in 8 contests and should be ready for some Hockey East play.

Switching things up, he’s heads to University Of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves, which last him the last 3 seasons.

For 2025/2026, his senior year, he will head to Northeastern University Huskies, where he will finally face some Hockey East action.

In 34 games, he records a college hockey best 9 assists that he takes to a 1st pro deal with Bloomington Bison for his rookie frame in 2026/2027.

09Oct

Michael Simpson (31)

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University Of New Hampshire Wildcats‘ sophomore goaltender Michael Simpson(31) will look to take full charge of net duties in 2026/2027 for his new club.

The 6’1″ 198 lbs. net minder transferred from only 2 games use last season at Providence College Friars, but that occurred after leaving Savannah Ghost Pirates, where he spent 10 ECHL games.

He actually turned pro in 2024/2025 under contract to Belleville Senators and loaned to affiliate Orlando Solar Bears.

From London, ON, he did 4 years juniors and won the 2024 OHL Championship with London Knights, a team he did youth hockey with.

The 23-year old will likely step back into Hockey East play pretty well, as he gets settled.

 

09Oct

Caleb Price (19)

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After his 4th season of junior hockey, defenseman Caleb Price(19) commits to Lindenwood University to start his college hockey and further education.

The team will compete in DII hockey for one more season, but elevates to D1, 2022/2023.

He played most of his youth hockey close to home, Hocksett, NH with Northern Cyclones 16U/18U AAA and one year in the USPHL/NCDC program with the team before being drafted for the NAHL.

The 5’10” 165 lbs. blue liner spent 50 games with Jamestown Rebels, grabbing a best 16 assists and 20 points with a +21 rating and also went up the chain to play 6 USHL contests.

He would spend the next frame up in the higher junior league, skating for Lincoln Stars, who selected him at #26, but was traded to Youngstown Phantoms to finish out the session.

His next stop was supposed to send him to Arizona State University, but decided on another year of juniors with New Jersey Jr. Titans, where he fit in nicely, getting 6 goals and 13 assists in 46 games, a +10 and found his new school.

The 21-year old will likely find space to play with the independent schedule and grow his game.

He finishes up a 3rd year at his 1st school, but enters the transfer portal and will play for Mercyhurt University Lakers as a senior, 2024/2025.

After 29 games as a graduate student, scoring 4 assists, he looks to turn pro and signs with Norfolk Admirals of the ECHL.

10 games in, he is waived with 1 goal and 4 assists, but quickly scooped and signed by Greensboro Gargoyles.

He is liked here and signs to stay a Gargoyles for 2026/2027.

09Oct

Aaron Bohlinger (25)

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UMass Minutemen undrafted freshman defenseman Aaron Bohlinger(25) has 15 assists in the 2020/2021 frame but no goals.

Well, not until the NCAA Championship Final vs. St. Cloud University Huskies, where he nets the opening tally and that might be enough to close the door on the title and also be a game-winner.

The small 5’9″ 165 lbs. blue liner early in his tenure with Waterloo Blackhawks of the USHL but was probably put on the radar after playing a year north in the BCHL for Alberni Valley Bulldogs, where he made a 7 goal and 27 assists in 55 games impression.

The 20-year old may be small but motors and can head man the puck with ease, so might garner some looks as he continues at school.

He becomes captain as a senior, but decides to add a year of eligibility and enters the transfer portal to skate for Quinnipiac University Bobcats, as a graduate.

ECAC was a nice switch up, as he scores a new best 3 goals and 11 assists with a +11 rating in 32 games.

He is set to turn pro and signs a 1st ECHL contract with Cincinnati Cyclones for 2025/2026.

As the new year approaches, Indy Fuel trade to bring him into town for 2026/2027.

08Oct

Matt Grzelcyk (48)

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Pittsburgh Penguins‘ 9th year, Boston, MA native, played his college hockey at Boston University Terriers and for draft team (3rd round, 2012, #85 overall), Boston Bruins‘ 8 year defenseman, Matt Grzelcyk(48) is playing his hockey away from home for the 1st time since heading to USNTDP for juniors.

The 5’11” 174 lbs. blue liner even did his high school hockey at Belmont Hill.

He just hit 30-years old and 4 times has had 20+ assist seasons, so we think he will blend in well with his new club.

In a full slate of 82 NHL games, he scores 1 goal and a new high 39 assists, 40 points and signs a pto to find space on Chicago Blackhawks‘ blue line for 2025/2026, which we think he will be successful in his pitch.

He scores 12 assists in 69 games, but the now 32-year old is an unrestricted free agent and Buffalo Sabres offer him a 1-year deal.

08Oct

Petter Wickstrom-Stumer (31)

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University Of Maine Black Bears‘ Swedish-born big 6’6″ 218 lbs. junior goaltender Petter Wickstrom Stumer(31) transferred from 2 years at Canisius College Golden Griffins potentially to gain a little more notice from Hockey East work.

He did 2 NAHL seasons before committing and even played a single game in Hockeyettan back home.

We look for him to knuckle down and start playing really well.

08Oct

Dylan Gratton (25)

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University Of Vermont Catamounts‘ senior defenseman Dylan Gratton(25) leaves his 3rd school after 22 games and 1 assist to turn pro, signing a contract for the remainder of 2025/2026 with the team, his captain, brother Tyler plays for, Utah Grizzlies.

The 6′ 185 lbs. forward did 3 USHL seasons of junior hockey with a 2022 Clark Cup Championship before heading to his 1st school, Penn State University Nittany Lions.

He did 2 years there, then transferred to University Of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks for 1 session.

In 19 games, he scores a 1st ECHL goal and 10 assists with a +10 rating, but his team goes belly up and he is to skate with the new club, but gets traded to Idaho Steelheads for his official rookie season, 2026/2027.

08Oct

Colin Roe (4)

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Westfield State University Owls‘ senior center Colin Roe(4) plays a college hockey high 27 games last season, but didn’t quite eke out the 8 points he put up as a freshman.

The 6’1″ 205 lbs. forward signs a 1st pro deal with Blue Ridge Bobcats for his rookie season, 2026/2027.

From Hyde Park, MA, he played his way up the EHL system before school and had 17 goals in 45 games in his last year.

The 23-year old could score better as a pro in the FPHL than he did in college.