Union College Dutchmen senior left wing Ethan Benz(32) figured into his most games, 22 scoring 2 goals and 2 assists with a 0 rating.
The 6’2″ 205 lbs. forward signs a 1st pro contract with Tulsa Oilers upon completion of tournament play.
In 11 ECHL games, he scores a 1st goal and 3 assists.
From Shakopee, MN, the 25-year old did 3 NAHL years of juniors, scoring almost point-per-game numbers in his final session.
He will need a contract for 2026/2027.
UMASS Minutemen Swedish-born 6’6″ 216 lbs. freshman defenseman Eric Zimmerman(18) plays only 17 games with no points and enters the transfer portal to go play college hockey at Colgate University Raiders for his sophomore year, 2026/2027.
He did all his youth hockey and started juniors back home, but came over for 1 USHL frame before college.
We look for him to do better playing ECAC.
4th year defenseman Charles Martin(47) signs with HK Spisska Nova Ves in 2026/2027, his 1st foray overseas for pro hockey.
The 6′ 190 lbs. blue liner scored a pro best 14 goals and 27 assists in a full slate of 72 ECHL games last season, including winning the hardest shot competition at the 2026 All-Star Game.
He did 4 years at University Of Wisconsin-Superior Yellowjackets, scoring a college best 3 goals and 15 assists as a senior.
From Blainville, QC, we look for the 28-year old to do well in Slovak Extraliga, 2026/2027.
Quinnipiac University Bobcats‘ freshman defenseman Logan McCutcheon(4) plays only 8 games with 2 assists and enters the transfer portal to next season play at University Of Saskatchewan Huskies in 2026/2027.
The 5’9″ 160 lbs. blue liner came down from 4 exactly 58 game decent scoring assists’ WHL seasons with Lethbridge Hurricanes.
From Saskatoon, SK, the 22-year is essentially going home for school.
Northeastern University Huskies‘ sophomore goaltender Quentin Sigurdson(1) appeared in only 10 games over the last 2 seasons, which easily is under where he likely sees himself, so enters the transfer portal and will next hopefully become the starter for Michigan State University Spartans, as a junior in 2026/2027.
The 6’2″ 174 lbs. net minder played himself up in juniors, ultimately playing with Chicago Steel before committing.
From Sartell, MN, the 22-year old is likely ready to prove his game.
Sacred Heart University Pioneers‘ graduate center Austin Magera(5) leaves his long-standing program with a college career best 20 assists and 28 points before signing a 1st pro deal with South Carolina Stingrays.
The 6’1″ 190 lbs. forward is off to a nice start, in 7 ECHL games he has 2 goals and 3 assists with one multi-point outing.
He appeared in only 1 USHL session previous to heading to college, coming off a successful high school run at Lawrence Academy for the Suwanee, GA native.
The 24-year old appears to impress at the next level.
He is voted “rookie of the year” for his efforts scoring 29 goals and 45 assist for 74 in 70 games with a +21 rating.
After being top scorer (74 points in 70 games), the parent club says hey, come up here and Hershey Bears sign him for a 1st AHL contract in 2024/2025.
Another strong season with the affiliate, twice scoring 40+ assists, he leaves to sign with Fort Wayne Komets for 2025/2026.
He takes another season of quite good scoring to a new opportunity in DEL with Nurnberg Ice Tigers for 2026/2027.
11th year right wing Tyler Gron(7) decided to take a step back and do a year with Hannover Scorpions, but ended up scoring a career high 37 goals and 61 points in 48 Germany3 games, so will return to his 5th team in DEL2, joining Eispiraten Crimmitschau for 2022/2023.
It’s his 7th year in Germany tier 2 hockey league.
The 5’11” 201 lbs. forward actually left in his 1st season for Esbjerg Energy, where he won a 2016 Metal Ligaen Championship.
He also had one very successful season in Italy with Milano Rossoblu after coming over from mostly running up the scoresheet in the ECHL, but also did 14 AHL games on loan.
The Northern Michigan University Wildcats‘ graduate twice scored 17 goals and had 30+ points as a junior and senior.
At 32-years old, the Spruce Grove, AL native is likely just happy to still be playing at a very high level.
He has a bit of a trying season up last frame, so decides to return to 3 and signs for 2023/2024 with EC Hannover Indians and should pull his scoring right back up again.
After 2 decent years, especially in the playoffs, he decides to switch up teams and signs for 2025/2026 with rivals Hochstadter EC Alligators.
Once again, he blows up scoring with 29 goals and 25 assists in 52 games and for 2026/2027, he will move up once again to DEL2, signing with Blue Devils Weiden.
Mercyhurst University Lakers‘ 2022/2023 commit, center Ryan Coughlin(16) really came to live after a trade sent him to New Jersey Jr. Titans, where he would help them win the 2022 NAHL Robertson Cup.
He may have only ascended to a new best 18 assists, but it was his +20 rating that really stood out about his game.
The solid 6′ 181 lbs. forward also managed to score 11 points in 13 playoff games.
At 21-years old, the Charlotte, NC native could contribute right away in Atlantic Hockey play.
He finishes up his 3rd 5 goal season and had 8 assists as a senior that he takes to a 1st pro contract overseas with Corsaires de Nantes for 2026/2027.
University Of Notre Dame Fighting Irish senior captain, defenseman Michael Mastrodomenico(4) played a 35 games college high last season, scoring a new best 5 goals and for a 2nd time had 10+ points.
The 6′ 210 lbs. blue liner signed a 1st contract with Greenville Swamp Rabbits as tournament play wrapped up.
He scored a 1st ECHL goal and 2 assists in 6 games.
Upon finishing up, Ontario Reign are watching and sign him up to an AHL deal for 2026/2027.
From Kirkland, QC, the 22-year did 2 years USHL before college.
New Hampshire Mountain Kings‘ 1st year right wing Kaden Rehberger(41) scored 3 goals and 3 assists in 27 NAHL games after a trade brought him in.
The 6’1″ 174 lbs. forward commits to University Of Arizona Wildcats for 2026/2027.
He actually did some youth hockey in the state for 3 years.
From St. Louis, MO, the 20-year old should do well here.
