University Of Western New England Golden Bears‘ senior left wing Camille Marcoux(10) signs a 1st pro contract with Minnesota Northern Lights for his rookie run in 2026/2027.
The 5’10” 185 lbs. forward came in from 1 year at Northland College Lumberjacks and a freshman season at West Virginia University Mountaineers, where he scored well.
From Goose Bay, NL, the 25-year old did 3 years mostly NOJHL before school.
Edmonton Oilers‘ 6th round pick in the 2019 draft (#188 overall), Quinnipiac University Bobcats‘ senior center Skyler Brind’Amour(76) has a new college career best 12 goals and 24 points, but still needs 5 more helpers to equal the 17 assists he got as a junior.
The 6’2″ 174 lbs. forward played 2 seasons with Chilliwack Chiefs after dipping his toe in with the USNTDP program, running up 44 points (13 goals, 31 assists) in 52 BCHL games in his 2nd frame with the team.
A 23-year old, born in Raleigh, NC, when his dad Rod Brind’Amour(17) was playing for Carolina Hurricanes should produce well once he turns pro, as he’s pretty big and uses that to gain space out there.
He has a season they like in the AHL, a good preseason invite to training camp and looks as though he joins his dad under a 2-way NHL contract from the club he coaches for 2024/2025.
Scoring an easy best 16 goals and 7 assists gets him a 1st look to see what he can do.
In his debut he plays 20 shifts for 15:28 ice time with 1 block, 1 hit and 2 giveaway with a -2 rating in a 4-2 loss, but still gets praise for his play out there.
For his 2nd game, he scores himself a 1st NHL goal, as he was close to the net to stuff one in.
Coming in was one of the best things for his game, as he goes on to score 16 goals and 8 assists through 68 games, which leads to a 1-year extension to stay a Canes for 2025/2026.
His game seems to be coming together more under his father’s close watch, as he comes away with a 2nd season of 16 goals and ups his assists to a new best 18 to gain a new deal for 2026/2027, staying a ‘Canes.
Northern Michigan University Wildcats‘ senior right wing Matthew Argentina(71) scored 4 goals and 6 assists in 34 games last season, his college hockey best that he took to a 1st ECHL deal with Iowa Heartlanders, as tournament play finished up.
The 5’11” 194 lbs. forward did 2 years at Boston College Eagles, but left for another junior year in the BCHL.
He initially went to school from 2 USHL frames.
From Philadelphia, PA, the 23-year old signs with Norfolk Admirals for 2026/2027, his rookie run.
University Of Vermont Catamounts‘ big 6’5″ 216 lbs. senior forward Xavier Henry(20) signs a 1st pro deal with close by Maine Mariners.
He had a college best 4 goals and 6 assists as a junior.
From Scarborough, ON, the 24-year old came up through St. Andrews College CAHS, then 3 years with Chilliwack Chiefs in the BCHL.
He only figures into 1 game, but it’s enough to want him to return a Mariners for his official rookie season in 2026/2027.
Boston Dogs‘ 2nd year goaltender Ayden Pierce(76) commits to Misercordia College Cougars for 2025/2026.
The 5’10” 160 lbs. net minder moved up with his team to their new USPHL/NCDC status and did so pretty well.
From Oshawa, ON, the 20-year old will help his new college team win games.
He only spends 1 year at school before turning pro, signing with Danbury Hat Tricks and has a good enough 1st FPHL season to get a new deal for 2026/2027.
Yale University Bulldogs‘ senior left wing Cole Donhauser(23) takes a new, modest college best scoring 6 goals and 7 assists in 27 games with a +1 rating on a terrible team to a 1st pro contract with Coventry Blaze for 2023/2024.
The 6′ 195 lbs. forward should find room in the EIHL to score more than he has in school.
From Kenmore, NY, he played only 1 BCHL season for Chilliwack Chiefs.
The 23-year old is likely ready to get started.
Through 7 games, he nets 2 assists, but may be yearning for hockey a little closer to home, so signs for the remainder of 2024 with Idaho Steelheads.
He lasts just 2 games there and is traded to Greenville Swamp Rabbits.
After a not so amazing 2023/2024, he signs on for what he hopes is his rookie season with Worcester Railers, 2024/2025.
He does come to play with his new club, scoring 10 goals and 19 assists in 71 games and is easily invited to return a Railers for 2025/2026.
Another 9 goals and 18 assists in 68 games and he is staying in a Railers jersey for 2026/2027.
Canisius College Golden Griffins‘ senior defenseman Robert Kincaid(14) scores a college best 4 goals and 11 assists in 33 games with a +6 rating that he takes to a 1st pro contract with Wichita Thunder.
The 6’2″ 185 lbs. blue liner has a 1st ECHL goal and 1 assist in 11 games, but has to work on that -7 rating.
He transferred from 1 uneventful year in only 8 games with no points at University Of Maine Black Bears.
From Barrhead, AB, the 24-year old did most of 3 AJHL seasons with Camrose Kodiaks, scoring 23 then 31 assists before school.
He scores a 1st league goal and 2 assists in 14 games and is rewarded with a new deal to stay a Thunder for 2026/2027.
Boston College Eagles‘ senior center Mike Posma(12) signs a pro deal with Wheeling Nailers for his rookie season, 2025/2026 after inking an ato to Florida Everlades, when tournament play concluded.
The 6′ 185 lbs. forward had 1 assist in 4 ECHL games.
In 18 games, this year he has a nice start 6 goals and 8 assists with a +10 rating.
From Pomona, NY, the 23-year old did 2 USHL campaigns before school.
He scores 13 goals and 13 assists in 46 games with a +19 rating to be an easy want to return a Nailers for 2026/2027.
SUNY Canton Roos‘ senior left wing Jordyn Mughal(13) signs a 1st pro deal with Twin City Thunderbirds.
In 2 FPHL games, he had no points before the season expired.
The 6’2″ 205 lbs. forward has never really been a goal scorer with his best college season as a junior, 2 goals and 2 assists.
For 2026/2027, he is traded and arrives with the new Stockton Thunder in a deal that includes his twin brother.
Montreal Canadiens‘ 4th year goalie Cayden Primeau(30) gets re-upped for a nice 3-year NHL contract worth $890,000 AAV as a restricted free agent, possibly after a solid Calder Cup playoff run by affiliate Laval Rocket, where he posted a 9-5 record with a 2.17 GAA and .936 SV%.
The 6’3″ 203 lbs. net minder started a career high 12 games, but didn’t get the results he was looking for, by a mile.
A former 7th round pick in the 2017 draft (#199 overall), he did 2 stellar seasons at Northeastern University Huskies before turning pro.
Almost oddball, he did 1 season at tier 3 junior hockey EHL for Philadelphia Revolution before getting selected in the next frame.
The 23-year old, son of former bruiser Keith Primeau of 909 games played, 1541 penalty minutes, is likely looking to get the nod as starter, if he can earn it.
After 6 years in one system, the unrestricted free agent signs a 1-year deal with Carolina Hurricanes for 2025/2026.
Then he gets waived from training camp and scooped up by Toronto Maple Leafs, which is a bit of a thinker.
After 1 unsuccessful start, he is put on waivers again and Carolina Hurricanes step back in to claim him.
He plays the 2nd most games, 39 in his pro career and puts up some good numbers, 21-11-7, 2.41 GAA, .916 SV% to earn another 1-year deal to continue with affiliate Chicago Wolves, 2026/2027.
