University Of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks‘ Russian-born, graduate left wing Anton Rubtsov(11) had a college best 8 goals and 20 assists in 30 games with a +6 rating as a junior.
He skated only 13 games last season, grabbing 3 goals and 1 assist.
The 5’11” 181 lbs. forward did most of 2 seasons in the NAHL, but also previous to it played most of 2 frames in Switzerland’s tier 3 league, Hockeyettan.
He signs a 1st pro contract with Danbury Hat Tricks and in 10 games has a nice 2 goals and 9 assists.
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.
11th year defenseman Steven Oleksy(4) elected not to play last season, but returns for 2021/2022 and re-signs with Toledo Walleye, a team he was with for 36 ECHL games (1 goal, 14 assists) in 2019/2020 before leaving for a 1st visit overseas to Black Wingz Linz of EBEL.
At 35-years old, the former 3-year Lake Superior State University Lakers‘ blue liner doesn’t really need to do it for the paycheck.
He’s had quite the interesting career journey starting through a series of minor league deals that even took him to the ill-fated IHL with Port Huron Icehawks as a rookie, but it was time spent with Idaho Steelheads that got him noticed, initially by Bridgeport Sound Tigers to sign him to an AHL deal, then his first NHL contract.
Washington Capitals signed him and for the first two seasons, he play games and contribute all the way to 7 Stanley Cup Playoff appearances.
The solid 6′ 190 lbs. d-man has signed 4 big league deals including 1 one-way deal and would also love it if you bought his coffee, The Elite Coffee Co.
He would get traded midseason to Orlando Solar Bears and finished up decently strong with 1 goal and 6 assists in 28 games.
The Chesterfield Township, MI native seemed to like his hockey experience in Florida and has elected to return for 2022/2023.
He steps back off for a few seasons, but likes the itch and signs at age 39 with local Jacksonville Icemen, where in 1 game, he has no points, but is a +1 rating.
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.
Providence College Friars‘ graduate center Logan Will(62) scored a college best 8 goals and 16 assists in his extra frame.
The 5’11” 185 lbs. twice captain forward at Colorado College Tigers was a consistent scorer there.
He did 3 years USHL juniors before school.
From Ames, IA, the 25-year old signs a 1st pro contract with Florida Everblades and has 2 goals and 3 assists with a +4 rating in 14 ECHL games.
