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.
Nichols College Bison sophomore center Nathan Carl(37) grabbed a pair of goals in the 5-2 win of the team-hosted Boston Landing Collegiate Invitational Tournament held over last weekend at Warrior Ice Arena in Boston to earn 1st star honors.
The 5’9″ 160 lbs. forward now has a new college scoring best 9 goals and 13 points in 13 NCAA D3 games.
From Sherwood Park, AB, the 22-year old has a lot of fire on ice and ignites plays out there for his team.
He is consistently a high 10+ scorer through college and signed a 1st pro deal for his rookie season with Knoxville Ice Bears, but is waived after just 3 appearances and Macon Mayhem pick him up.
In 10 games, he grabs 2 assists, but once again is released.
Pee Dee IceCats of the FPHL are paying attention and invite him in.
Robert Morris University Colonials‘ graduate left wing, captain Mitchel Deelstra(41) signs a 1st pro contract with Reading Royals, who are fought hard for their playoff lives before bowing out.
The 6’1″ 201 lbs. forward did his 1st 3rd years at Ferris State University Bulldogs, before transferring to 1 at Northern Michigan University Wildcats.
From Wallace, ON, the 25-year old got 2 goals in 9 ECHL regular season games, then got 1 assists in 3 playoff matchups.
He signs with South Carolina Stingrays for his rookie season, 2025/2026.
Having a hard time connecting in 6 games, he is released to be signed quickly by Maine Mariners.
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.
University Of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves‘ graduate left wing, twice captain Connor Marritt(14) had a college best scoring as a junior, 7 goals and 9 assists after transferring from Northern Michigan University Wildcats.
The 6’2″ 200 lbs. forward did 3 BCHL seasons with Vernon Vipers before school.
From Kelowna, BC, the 26-year old signs a 1st pro contract with Tahoe Knight Monsters for 2025/2026, as a rookie and has 2 assists in his 1st 4 ECHL games.
Castleton University Spartans‘ senior defenseman Romeo Torain(90) signs a 1st pro deal with Indian Sentinels for 2025/2026, his rookie year.
The 5’11” 181 lbs. blue liner has his 1st FPHL goal and 2 assists in 12 games.
From New York, NY, he did 2 years EHL junior hockey before committing.
The 25-year old was never a big point-getter in college hockey, but we think that will change.
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 after 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.
Reading Royals‘ 2nd year defenseman Kenny Johnson(57) re-signs to return for 2024/2025.
The huge 6’4″ 229 lbs. blue liner scored 1 goal and 10 assists in 46 ECHL games with a +5 rating last season.
From Ann Arbor, MI, the 26-year old Penn State University Nittany Lions‘ d-man will likely do better in his new season.
After 13 games with 1 assist and a -5 rating, he is dealt to Allen Americans to help shore up their zone.
We hear he may have announced some type of retirement, but signs with the new league team Greensboro Gargoyles to dispel those rumors.
4th year left wing Liam Coughlin(7) signs with Iowa Heartlanders for 2023/2024 after most of the last 2 seasons with sort of local, Worcester Railers.
The 6’2″ 203 lbs. forward from South Boston, MA had 24 assists in 45 games in his 1st year with the team.
He scored well through 2 years of BCHL junior hockey before heading to University Of Vermont Catamounts for the next 4 years.
We’re not sure he’s found the club to increase scoring, but he’ll definitely be slugging away to put up ECHL points.
Jacksonville Icemen step in to see if the pretty big skater can connect with the net in 2024/2025, like he did when he 1st signed in the league.
He finds his scoring touch with this team, connecting for a new best 15 goals and 16 assists in 50 games with a +8 rating to earn a contract to return and Icemen in 2025/2026.
With 1 goal and 1 assist in 12 games, he is traded back to Iowa Heartlanders, who look to kick start his stats.
Colgate University Raiders‘ senior defenseman Nick Anderson(8) enters the transfer portal and will do a graduate year at UMASS-Lowell Riverhawks, 2024/2025.
The 5’10” 170 lbs. blue liner has been an assist master with 10+ in two frames and 26 as a junior.
He also loaded up in his 2nd NAHL season with Amarillo Bulls, running up 36 assists and a +22 rating.
From Portsmouth, NH, the 25-year old will do well with Hockey East.
He finishes up play with 2 goals and 12 assists in 35 games to sign a 1st deal with Orlando Solar Bears, although he only plays 1 ECHL game.
It takes a tiny bit, but he re-signs to be a Solar Bears for his rookie run, 2025/2026.
After 6 games with 1 assist, he is traded back to close by where he played his college hockey to Maine Mariners.
