Right wing Ethan Price(22) re-signs with Worcester Railers, the team he joined after spending two years at Grant MacEwan University Griffins, but only played last season as team captain.
He also did one season at Brock University Badgers and for a Lincoln, NE native had quite an interesting run through junior hockey.
The 5’10” 187 lbs. forward did 4 years of WHL with one season split with time in the USHL, but then returned after his Canadian trek to sign with Omaha Lancers.
At this point, the 25-year old is likely just happy to be playing hockey for a living.
Undrafted center Michael Regush(19) finishes up after three years (one without hockey) at Cornell University Big Red and enters the transfer portal to attend Miami University (Ohio) Redhawks 2021/2022 to pursue a masters degree in accountancy.
He first committed to college after a successful run in youth hockey with Delta Hockey Academy, which was close to his home in Surrey, BC, then moved on to a pair of seasons with Merritt Centennials in the BCHL before one stint for Youngstown Phantoms, where he was able to really elevate his numbers (19-29-48) in 58 USHL games.
The 6’1″ 211 lbs. forward was also a good scorer in college, twice striking for 10+ goals with an overall +11 rating.
There’s little doubt the 22-year old will help his new team excel in the NCHC division.
He would actually only put up 3 goals and 6 assists in 24 games with his new college club, but Abbotsford Canucks like what they see from the sizable forward and sign him to an AHL deal for 2022/2023.
Bridgeport Islanders‘ rookie center Koby Bender(11) signs a minor league deal for 2022/2023 after graduating University Of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs with a pair of 2018 and 2019 NCAA Division 1 Championships.
In his just completed graduate season, he posted a career best 19 assists and 26 points, tying his 7 goals he got as a junior.
We look for the 6’1″ 201 lbs. forward from Cloquet, MN to score some goals in the AHL.
Providence Bruins‘ 2022/2023 signee Arizona State University Sun Devils‘ graduate defenseman Jacob Wilson(12) is in training camp with the parent club, Boston Bruins.
The 5’11” 185 lbs. blue liner was also in the team’s development camp.
He doesn’t score much, but usually has goo on ice accountability.
The 25-year old from Ballwin, MO will likely have a really good rookie season.
Jake Hamacher(14) takes 5 seasons at RIT Tigers to a 1st pro contract for 2022/2023 with Jacksonville Icemen.
The small and sturdy 5’8″ 174 lbs. forward scored decent numbers in college, but definitely did best as a sophomore, getting 14 goals and 16 assists.
He had two exact 40 point campaigns in juniors, 1st in the NAHL, then in the USHL with Dubuque Fighting Saints.
The 25-year old from Corona, CA is likely ready for some ECHL action to start.
4th year center Ross Olsson(9) returns to Orlando Solar Bears, where he spent 10 ECHL games last season, potting 2 goals and 5 assists.
The 6’4″ 216 lbs. forward put up 2 goals and 2 assists straight out of 4 years at Endicott College Gulls, a place he 4 times struck for 10+ goals and twice for 20+ assists.
He did a couple of campaigns in tier 1 junior hockey, but eventually came home for his last year of USPHL Premiere before choosing a local school.
The 27-year old has managed a pair of AHL loans in 2 years, so he may just be playing his way up.
5th year left wing Matt Gaudreau(40) only played one game midway through in his final season of pro hockey, as he had already stepped into the assistant coaching job with the Philadelphia Hockey Club‘s NCDC and USPHL Premiere teams.
For 2022/2023, he stays relatively close to home, Carneys Point Township, NJ accepting a job to join Philadelphia Rebels of the NAHL in a similar role to what he’s had.
The very small 5’9″ 137 lbs. forward was a point-per-game scorer in the ECHL, when he left the game.
A standout as a senior at Boston College Eagles, he went undrafted, but is definitely off on a path that will easily lead to a bright hockey future.
6th year defenseman Ben Masella(3) returns for a 5th season in a Florida Everblades‘ sweater, which a good one to wear, considering they won the 2022 ECHL Kelly Cup.
The 6’1″ 216 lbs. blue liner has been running up some totals from the back end position.
He’s twice ascended to 20+ assists with his current club and is a +90 rating in his time with this club.
The former St. Lawrence University Skating Saints‘ blue liner new connected as a college player, like he is nowadays.
At 29-years old, the Montreal, QC native easily looks to be very comfortable playing where he is.
Undrafted 13th year center Peter MacArthur(16) hangs up the skates after another good season with close-to-home Clifton Park, NY, Adirondack Thunder to become their fourth head coach for 2022/2023.
The 37-year old finishes up having played 190 AHL and 265 ECHL games.
He went away to play overseas for a few years, settling for 2 sessions with Augsburger Panther, 2 in EBEL with a couple famous clubs and 2 in Italy.
The 5’10” 185 lbs. former, senior Boston University Terriers‘ captain will make a great coach with all the playing experience he brings to the table.
8th year net minder Anthony Peters(30) takes a 2021 Slovak Extraliga Championship, letting just about nothing by him for HC Slovan Bratislava to a new deal in the same league with HK Poprad for 2022/2023.
The 6’1″ 193 lbs. former 3 year OHL, then 4 years at St. Mary’s University Huskies with an outstanding senior year and deep playoff run has appeared in 51 AHL games and 116 ECHL.
He has very good stats in the lower league, 70-35-5, 2.60 GAA and .910 SV%.
The 31-year old from Blyth, ON has played in 4 different leagues overseas, but seems to be settling nicely where he is.
