3rd year SPHL right wing, Derek Contessa(72) has a pro best 11 goals in the current, his 2nd frame with Evansville Thunderbirds.
He had 13 assists in his 1st year with Macon Mayhem and currently has 7 helpers.
The 6’3″ 220 lbs. forward 1st went to Sacred Heart University Pioneers after a solid 2nd USHL frame.
He transferred to Endicott College Gulls, where he got more use and scored better.
From Freehold, NJ, we could see the 26-year old loaned up.
Last season in a high 58 games, he scored a new best 15 goals and 12 assists en route to a 2nd SPHL Championship and he easily returns for a 3rd year as a Thunderbolts.
Colgate University Raiders‘ senior center, captain Daniel Panetta(4) scored best in college as a sophomore with 13 goals and 16 assists in 36 games with a +2 rating.
He would put in another 10 goals in his junior frame.
The 5’10” 174 lbs. forward played 5 years of junior hockey with a 2019 OJHL Championship and breakout scoring in his 2nd BCHL campaign.
From Belleville, ON, the 24-year old has a 1st ECHL goal in 9 games in a 1st pro contract with Jacksonville Icemen.
In 12 games, he came away with 1 goal and 1 assist, but for his rookie year has decided to sign with Greensboro Gargoyles in 2026/2027.
Orlando Solar Bears‘ 2nd year left wing Tanner Schachle(17) will return for 2024/2025 after scoring 4 goals and 12 assists in 50 games with a +8 rating.
The 6’4″ 218 lbs. forward has still been looking for that spark to affect his ECHL scoring.
He was never much of a scorer with 7 goals and 7 assists as a sophomore at University Of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves before transferring to Long Island University Sharks, where he wasn’t used much.
From Wasilla, AK, the 27-year old would love to see another breakout, like his 2nd NAHL frame with Fairbanks Ice Dogs.
After just 2 games into his 2nd season with 1 team, he traded to Worcester Railers, where he only figures into 11 games, but manages to score 1 goal and 4 assists with a +1 rating and signs for 2025/2026 with his brother Porter, giving his team a very menacing look.
He isn’t getting much use, through 10 games scores only 1 assist and is released, but Bloomington Bison are watching and invite him to a contract.
After most of his pro career in the same league, he decides to sign for 2026/2027 with Pensacola Ice Flyers and should find more of a playing edge in the SPHL.
He joins his brother, Porter on this team.
Harvard University Crimson senior captain, defenseman Jack Bar(24) signed a 1st pro contract with San Jose Barracuda for 2025/2026, his rookie season, but has been reassigned to affiliate Wichita Thunder to get started.
In 26 ECHL games, he has 2 goals and 8 assists with a +7 rating.
The 6’2″ 209 lbs. blue liner was a Dallas Stars‘ 5th round pick in 2021 (#138 overall), but was left unsigned.
From Newmarket, ON, we believe the 23-year old gets an AHL look before too long and was a pto in San Jose Sharks‘ training camp.
For 2026/2027, he is a free agent after only 5 games with his contract club and signs up with Maine Mariners, where we think he have some luck and maybe even gain some notice.
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.
He doesn’t pick up any points, but Fayettesville Marksmen are watching and sign him up for 2026/2027.
RIT Tigers‘ graduate net minder Trent Burnham(1) only played 2 games after a tough senior year, but we’re unsure if it was specifically they were riding another goalie for most of the season.
The 6′ 165 lbs. goaltender signed to be Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs as emergency back-up goaltender and is sticking through the SPHL playoffs.
He transferred from his junior year at Lindenwood University Lions, where he was unreal playing D3 as a freshman.
From Eagle River, AK, the 26-year old will need a new deal for 2026/2027.
He gets signed to a pto by Wheeling Nailers, which still could have him returning to the team he went to after school.
Worcester State University Lancers‘ sophomore center Shane Prifrel(7) scored very much the way he did as a freshman with 7 goals and 9 assists for 16 points, tied for 3rd on the team.
The 6’3″ 201 lbs. forward was a huge scorer in his junior and senior high school years.
From Inner Grove Heights, MN, the 20-year old will likely continue to score better.
As a senior, he posts a college hockey best 13 assists and 19 points with a +4 rating in 25 games that he takes to a 1st pro contract for 2026/2027 with Evansville Thunderbolts.
Evansville Thunderbolts‘ 2nd year left wing Isaac Chapman(11) signs on for a 3rd season after recording a new best 11 assists and 17 points in a high of 48 games with a +5 rating, then added another 8 points in the playoffs with another +5 and helping them win back-to-back SPHL Championship.
The 6′ 201 lbs. forward graduate 3 years at Alvernia University Wolves after arriving from a freshman season at Norwich University Cadets.
From Lower Sackville, NS, we look for the 26-year old to continue to play good hockey.
12th year right wing Steve Moses(12) returned to the 1st place he skated after graduating University Of New Hampshire Wildcats, Liiga to play for HPK last season.
He skated 2 seasons with long-time club Jokerit in the league, then moved onto the KHL with them, offering up mostly good results in 6 different campaigns with the team.
The 33-year old from Leominster, MA is headed to a new place for 2023/2024, signing a 1-year deal with HC Kometa Brno of Czechia Extraliga, which should work out well for him.
He gets himself 20 goals and 13 assists in 52 games, so does pretty well in the league, but instead of returning, opts to sign to a rival, inking with BK Mlada Boleslav for 2024/2025.
After 21 games with 9 goals and 3 assists, he is asked to return for 2025/2026 and accepts.
For 2026/2027, the 37-year old returns from a successful stint in Czechia and signs with the local to him, Worcester Railers.
UMASS Minutemen senior captain, defenseman Owen Murray(26) signs a 1-year ECHL deal with Atlanta Gladiators for his 2026/2027 rookie season.
The 5’10” 185 lbs. blue liner was in Milwaukee Admirals‘ training camp before being released.
He heads to their affiliate, which could have him gaining looks.
From Decker, MB, the 23-year old did 2 USHL seasons before school.
