Hamilton College Continentals‘ graduate right wing Matt Gellerman(17) signs a 1st pro deal with Port Huron Prowlers for his rookie season, 2025/2026.
In 3 games, he has a 1st FPHL goal.
The 6’3″ 200 lbs. forward biggest scoring college season by a mile was as a sophomore, where he got 11 goals and 7 assists in 22 games.
From Inver Grove Heights., MN, the 25-year is likely still looking for his spot, but could produce in bunches once he gets going.
After 5 games with a 1st goal in the league, he is moved to Biloxi Breakers for the 2nd half of 2025/2026.
Trinity College Bantams‘ senior right wing Richard Boysen(23) signed after his college career was complete, but elects to go with Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs for his rookie season, 2025/2026.
He scored best as a junior with 11 goals and 13 assists.
The 6’1″ 216 lbs. forward has 5 goals and 6 assists in 30 SPHL games with a +4 rating.
He did 2 years of NAHL juniors for Northeast Generals before heading to school.
After 45 games, scoring ok, he is oddly waived and picked up quickly by Pensacola Ice Flyers for the 2nd half of 2025/2026.
Boston College Eagles‘ junior right wing Ryan Conmy(36) is leaning into new scoring bests with 8 goals and 14 assists, another outstanding point-getting affair for him in school.
The 5’10” 185 lbs. forward transferred Hockey East from 2 years at University Of New Hampshire Wildcats.
He did have 15 goals and 18 assists last year as a sophomore.
From Alexandria, VA, he did all his youth hockey in Buffalo Jr. Sabres‘ system.
He is a Los Angeles Kings‘ 6th round pick in the 2023 draft (#182 overall).
Arizona State University Sun Devils‘ graduate left wing Lukas Sillinger(39) has steadily put up better numbers with 37 assists and 48 points last season and already has 3 assists in 6 games this year.
He initially did 2 sessions at Bemidji State University Beavers, where he was a point-per-game player as a sophomore.
The 5’11” 170 lbs. forward was born in Regina, SK and did 3 BCHL campaigns before college.
He’s the 24-year old son of Mike Sillinger, veteran of 1049 NHL games.
After a season of 8 goals and 30 assists in 35 games with a +8 rating, he waits a bit, but signs a pto to join Iowa Wild for his rookie season, 2025/2026.
In 5 AHL games with no points, he is released and quickly scooped up by Florida Everblades to skate the 2nd half of 2025/2026.
After 7 ECHL games with 1 assist and a -3 rating, Allen Americans see him floundering and think they can provide the spark, signing him to a contract.
Keene State College Owls‘ sophomore net minder Ben Skelton(33) put in a remarkable 50 shot (48 save) effort to score a huge Little East Conference 3-2 shootout victory in the 1st part of the weekend.
The 5’10” 181 lbs. goalie was blocking pretty much everything that came his way.
From Roanoke, VA, the 23-year old did 2 EHL seasons with Seacoast Spartans and looks to be lighting things up more as he goes.
New Hampshire Avalanche 2nd year left wing Danny Storella(15) is on pace to maybe not do better than 30 goals in a frame, but already has a new scoring best 28 assists and looks to be flittering with new best goals, 55 with 50 currently.
The 6’1″ 220 lbs. will add some scoring punch to Albertus Magnus College Falcons with a commit for 2026/2027.
Washington Capitals‘ 4th round pick in 2018 (#124 overall), goaltender Mitchell Gibson(35) finished up his 4 years at Harvard University Crimson with a stellar performance as a senior with a best record 18-7-2 with 3 shutouts.
He signs a very conservative at 23-years old 1-year NHL entry level contract.
The 6’1″ 187 lbs. net minder has certainly proven he can shoulder the load for a top-ranked team at college.
From Phoenixville, PA, he probably just a little excited to get started with pro hockey close to home for affiliate Hershey Bears.
He would work 1 more year under contract with the big club, but still was not getting the appearance despite some good play in the minors.
For 2025/2026, he signs an AHL contract to be a Bears.
After putting up some solid numbers in both lower leagues, the parent club is still paying attention and signs him to a 2-year extension through 2029 to rejoin the Capitals.
Knoxville Ice Bears‘ rookie goaltender Tyriq Outen(1) got loaned up to and signs with Wichita Thunder, is 2-1-1 in 4 ECHL games, but looks to better 3.85 GAA and .875 SV%.
The big 6’4″ 192 lbs. net minder was 1-3 in 5 SPHL games before being sent to the higher league.
From Tampa, FL, he jumped around schools, originally going to Acadia University Axemen, but played no games, then transferred to Stevenson University Mustangs, going 19-6 with a 1.82 GAA, .943 SV% and 4 shutouts.
He took this performance to signing with Long Island University Sharks and he continued, recording a 7-5-1 record with 1.93 GAA and .920 SV%.
We think the 25-year old, one-time South Shore Kings, Maine Nordiques is just getting his footing started.
In no time, Kalamazoo Wings need him more, so give up some future considerations to score him.
Schwenninger Wild Wings‘ 3rd year defenseman Will Weber(78) will hang around for a 4th frame, as he signs a 1-year extension through 2024/2025.
The big 6’4″ 227 lbs. blue liner doesn’t necessarily put up a lot of points, but is a fairly accountable, very large presence out there.
Originally a Columbus Blue Jackets‘ 2nd round pick in the 2007 draft (#57 overall), he only twice had 10+ assists.
The first time was his sophomore season at Miami University (Ohio) Redhawks and the 2nd was his 1st session of DEL for Fischtown Pinguins.
At 35-years old, he has to be glad he’s still pulling down good contracts to play pro hockey.
Add another season, as he will skate for a 6th frame in a Wild Wings‘ jersey that he is looking mighty comfortable in lately.
And yup, he may not be playing as many games as a 37-year old, 23, but will return for more Wild Wings in 2026/2027.
American International College Yellowjackets‘ Finnish-born graduate defenseman Lauri Sertti(5) signs a contract to return home for his rookie season, Liiga with HPK 2025/2026.
The 6’1″ 190 lbs. blue liner scored 1 goal and 6 assists in 37 games with a +1 rating last season.
His best scoring in college came as a junior at RPI Engineers, where he had 4 goals and 11 assists in 40 games.
He did most of his youth hockey and juniors at home until coming over for a single NAHL frame before school.
We look for the 25-year old to do pretty well in his home league.
Through 35 games, he has 1 goal and 5 assists with a -2 rating, but maybe wants to reach out to see what else there is in the pro field of hockey for him and signs in the tricky Tipsport Extraliga with HK Dukla Michalovce for the 2nd half of 2025/2026.
