Rochester Jr. Americans‘ late 2025/2026 lineup entry, right wing Brendan Giles(24) scored 11 goals and 4 assists in 18 NAHL games, then added another4 assists in the playoffs.
The 5’10” 165 lbs. forward did 3 years BCHL after blowing up scoring in his senior year of USHS-Prep.
From Ridgefield, CT, the 21-year keeps it close and commit to Trinity College Bantams for 2026/2027.
Undrafted 6th year, left wing J.C. Campagna(93) comes off a season, where he skated only 4 ECHL games for Florida Everblades and Wichita Thunder, but mostly took 2020/2021 off.
He has played 171 games in the league, scoring 65 goals and 58 assists.
The 6’4″ 205 lbs. power forward played in three junior leagues (OJHL, OHL and QMJHL) before turning his sights on St. Thomas University Tommies for two years, then University Of Prince Edward Island Panthers for one before turning pro with Adirondack Thunder, potting 6 goals and 4 assists in 16 games.
Nothing strange about that, except the former Ohio Blue Jackets 16U AAA is a Dallas, TX native.
The 28-year old signs with Toledo Walleye for 2021/2022 and we think that could be a super-charged good choice to pocket some career point totals.
He actually switched out his signing to Allen Americans more than midway through the frame, scoring 10 goals and 5 assists in 21 games to agreeing to a new contract for 2022/2023 with Tulsa Oilers, which should be an awesome resting space for him.
Not exactly sure what happened in Oklahoma, but it wasn’t necessarily bad stats, yet he decides to switch things up big and leaves for HC Presov of Slovak Extraliga and already has 4 goals and 1 assist in 4 games, so must be liking it alright.
He actually scores 6 goals and 6 assists in 17 games, but maybe his -10 wasn’t all that great, so left for DEL2, signing with EHC Freiburg, maybe taking it up a little in the playoffs.
For 2023/2024 though, he decides to return and signs with Utah Grizzlies.
He played in only 12 games, getting 1 goal and 4 assists.
It’s taken maybe a little bit to decide where to head next and will once again head across the pond and signs in Slovakia2 with MHK Humenne.
He was limited to only 4 games, but hammered home 2 goals.
For 2025/2026, he returns to shores and signs with Worcester Railers, who will welcome his size into their lineup.
After being let go before skating for his new team, Grizzlies steps back in to give him a contract.
He appeared in only 3 games, recording 1 assist last year and for 2026/2027 circles back to Worcester, where he will look to roll into their regular lineup.
University Of Southern Maine Huskies‘ senior captain defenseman Cole Brennan(6) takes 2 goals and new best 12 assists, 14 points to a 1st pro contract for his rookie season, 2026/2027 with Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs.
The 5’10” 194 lbs. blue liner did 2 sessions of juniors before college.
From Sussex, NJ, the 24-year old should find luck in the SPHL.
Boston Bruins‘ 1st round pick in the 2025 NHL draft (#7 overall) center James Hagens(44) is readying for his 1st official pro rookie season, 2026/2027 at the 2nd day of training camp before they leave for the prospects showcase.
We shall see if the former 2-year Boston College Eagles‘ makes the opening night roster, but do suspect it.
University Of New Hampshire‘s 2022/2023 season commit, center Cy LeClerc(17) chose the nearby college after blowing up the score sheet in 2nd and final go of Seacoast Spartans 16U AAA with 55 goals and 57 assists in 60 games.
Having spent all of his youth hockey up north he signed with the just south Islanders Hockey Club a couple of seasons ago and finished up a completely COVID busted 2020/2021 with 11 goals and 20 assists in just 28 tilts
He produced just above point-per-game numbers in his debut campaign with the team and won 2019/2020 NCDC Rookie Of The Year honors.
The Brentwood, NH native left for a final, up a level of junior hockey with Janesville Jets, and he’s on fire with 13 goals and 11 assists in 19 NAHL games with a +8 rating.
The still super-young 5’8″ 150 lbs., 19 year old will turn 20 before school year, is going to be a nice addition to the Wildcats‘ team and Hockey East competition.
As a senior, assistant captain, he scored 4 goals and 11 assists in 34 games, which he takes to a 1st contract with Utah Grizzlies.
We look for him to connect in the ECHL for points.
In 10 games, he grabs 3 goals, but has no team to play for in 2026/2027, so Tahoe Knight Monsters step in.
2nd year defenseman Zach Papapetros(3) gets picked up in a trade for 2026/2027 and will play for Twin City Thunderbirds.
The 6′ 170 lbs. blue liner is cycling to his 4th FPHL team.
He did 4 years at Castleton University Spartans always producing 10+ assists.
From North Andover, MA, the 25-year old may have found the right team for the best luck.
3rd year Boston Bruins‘ 6th round NHL draft pick in the 2020 draft (#182) center Riley Duran(62) has a style of play that should receive more looks from the parent club as we move into 2026/2027.
He was spotted up close at rookies training camp today.
Bridgewater Jr. Bandits‘ basically 2nd year left wing Sam Neville(5) scored an EHL best 9 goals and 9 assists in 38 games last season.
The 5’11” 185 lbs. forward takes that to his 2026/2027 commit at Rivier University Raiders.
From Hookset, NH, the 21-year old stays in the hood for school.
New Hampshire Avalanche 1st year left wing Gavin Berntsen(17) popped EHL scoring with 15 goals and 32 assists in 47 games.
He showed he was coming to grips with the net a couple seasons ago, his last of 2 mostly with Vermont Lumberjacks.
The 5’10” 176 lbs. commits to UMASS-Dartmouth Corsairs for 2026/2027.
From Buffalo, NY, the 20-year old should play well in Little East.
Maryland Black Bears‘ 1st year defenseman Daniel Johnson(5) takes 2 goals and 22 assists in 45 NAHL games last season to his 2026/2027 commit at University Of New England Nor’easters.
The 5’10” 194 lbs. 21-year old blue liner from Edgewood, MD will likely produce well in the CNE.
