Curry College Colonels‘ senior center Taurin Haddon-Harris(9) had a college hockey best scoring 14 assists and 18 points last season.
For 2026/2027, the 5’10” 185 lbs. forward signs a 1st pro contract with Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs.
From Sarasota, FL, the 21-year old was a 2-point-per-game player in his 2nd USPHL Premier season with Florida Eels.
Simon Fraser University Red Leafs‘ junior defenseman Caleb Huffman(2) decides to leave school and turn pro, signing a contract with Wichita Thunder.
The big 6’4″ 201 lbs. blue liner had 3 goals and 13 assists in 20 games this season.
He transferred from 2 years at University Of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves, where he first played after leaving as captain of 2nd year NAHL junior team, Kenai Brown Bears.
From Fairbanks, AK, the 23-year old should fit in quickly with his new ECHL team.
He played 6 games with no points, but get re-signed to return a Thunder for 2025/2026.
Attending training camp, he is released and signs with Macon Mayhem, who will eventually add him to their SPHL roster for 2025/2026.
After a very solid performance in the playoffs for the team he smartly acquired by Evansville Thunderbolts, who went on to win the 2026 SPHL Championship and he was very impressive in the playoffs.
For 2026/2027, Tulsa Oilers come snooping and sign him to a deal.
Michigan State University Spartans‘ graduate transfer from 4 years at Clarkson University Golden Knights, defenseman Michael Underwood(3) has always been a plus player on the blue line, but his team is off to a bit of an uneven, close game start and he’s for the first time on the minus side.
We do expect that to change.
The 6’2″ 205 lbs. d-man was a +29 skater leaving junior hockey before entering college.
At 24-years old, the Bloomfields Hill, MI native is playing his college hockey close to home.
After finishing up his 5th session in school, he signed an pto with Colorado Eagles and joined them for 3 AHL games with no points.
They liked what they saw of the fairly big d-man and sign him up for his rookie run 2023/2024.
He played only 3 ECHL games last season and signs with Savannah Ghost Pirates for 2024/2025.
Just before the start of the new year, he finds himself traded to Maine Mariners for the new frame.
He plays 67 games with 5 assists and a horrible -24 rating, but looks to improve on his 2nd visit to the Mariners for 2025/2026.
In just 36 games, he scores 7 assists with a +17 rating, then adds a 1st league goal and 2 assists in the playoffs to easily be invited back for a 3rd season in a Mariners‘ jersey, 2026/2027.
Canisius College Golden Griffins‘ graduate defenseman Jackson Decker(21) signed a 1st pro deal for his rookie season, 2025/2026 with Allen Americans.
The 5’11” 170 lbs. blue liner has 1 assist in 12 ECHL games.
Through 4 years, he was always good for 10+ assists and scored 7 goals as a senior.
From Algonguin, IL, the 26-year old did 4 years of juniors before school.
In 57 games in his 1st year, he scores a 1st league goal and 8 assists to earn an invite for a 2nd Americans‘ season, 2026/2027.
Arizona State University Sun Devils‘ senior captain defenseman Ethan Szmagaj(3) signs a pro deal for his rookie season, 2025/2026 with Reading Royals after being picked up on a trade.
The 6′ 194 lbs. blue liner had his best scoring season as a sophomore with 10 assists and then in his junior frame had 3 goals and was a +6 performer.
From Canton, MI, the 24-year has 2 assists in 2 ECHL games to start his pro career.
He plays 8 games and gets himself traded to Orlando Solar Bears.
In 54 games, he gets 3 goals and 9 assists to score a new deal to return a Solar Bears for 2026/2027.
Northeast Generals‘ 3rd year defenseman Ryan Solari(44) moves up to NAHL from 2 years at the NA3HL and scores 1 goal and 15 assists, which tied his 1st year juniors mark.
From Kingston, MA, he keeps it local and commits to Roger Williams University Hawks for 2026/2027.
He did his youth hockey with the Boston Advantage system.
Seahawks Hockey 2nd year right wing, captain Danny Kehoe(91) scored a junior best 23 goals and 40 assists in 15 games, then added another 16 points in 9 games through the playoffs to win the 2026 EHL Championship.
The 6’1″ 190 lbs. forward takes his talents to a 2026/2027 commit at Curry College Colonels.
From Palm Beach Gardens, FL, the 21-year old will have to find space in the CNE to score, but he will look to find it.
Valley Jr. Warriors‘ 2nd year defenseman Kyle Bates(26) played his game up to the EHL from EHLP and came away with 2 goals and 7 assists in 50 games, which he takes to his 2026/2027 commit at Framingham State University Rams.
The 5’10” 190 lbs. blue liner did 1 NA3HL season.
From Bellingham, MA, the 21-year old will do well in MASCAC play.
South Shore Kings‘ 3rd year, captain center Jake Kavanaugh(91) takes 3 50+ points seasons to his 2026/2027 commit at Norwich University Cadets.
The 5’9″ 170 lbs. forward won 2 2024 and 2026 USPHL/NCDC Championships.
From Montreal, QC, the 21-year old should find the net in Little East hockey.
2nd year left wing Mike O’Leary(10) re-signs to stay with Hartford Wolf Pack for a third overall AHL contract with the team.
He played in roughly 3/4 of the games last season as a rookie, getting a goal and 2 assists in 16 appearances.
The 6’1″ 200 lbs. forward finished 4 years at University Of Notre Dame Fightining Irish with a college high 9 goals and 23 points in 37 games.
Heading into his first season that should seemingly be pulled off unencumbered may see him settle into some scoring.
In 53 games, he was able to notch 6 goals and 5 assists, and will take that to a next opportunity, a 1-year minor league deal with Iowa Wild for 2022/2023.
He takes his scoring up to a new level with 12 goals and 15 assists in 66 games, but in the current frame only has 3 assists in 40 contests.
Likely feeling pretty agitated, he moves on for a completely new experience, signing with Ilves of Liiga in hopes of finding that scoring touch once again, in Finland.
He actually didn’t connect so well in Swiss hockey and returned to sign with Tahoe Knight Monsters for 2024/2025.
In 65 ECHL games, he collected 33 points.
For 2026/2027, he goes for a new start with Greenville Swamp Rabbits.
