Niagara University Purple Eagles‘ assistant captain, junior right wing Declan McDonnell(26) had 12 goals and 14 assists in 37 games last season.
He came over from 2 USports‘ seasons at Saint Mary’s University Huskies, where he also scored well.
The 5’10” 185 lbs. forward has had a wild little run already, doing 4 years OHL, but going pro in the AHL the COVID campaign 2020/2021 with Syracuse Crunch.
Originally a Tampa Bay Lightning 7th round pick in the NHL draft (#217 overall) made sense for him to play with the affiliate.
From Buffalo, NY, the 24-year old played his youth hockey in the Jr. Sabres‘ system.
He foregoes a senior year and signs a pro deal with Worcester Railers.
In 9 games, he has a 1st ECHL goal and 2 assists.
Tulsa Oilers recently picked up 3rd year defenseman Connor Fedorek(2) for cash from Norfolk Admirals, where he spot most of his pro time.
In 6 games with his new team, he has an ECHL goal, but is a -7 to work on.
The 6′ 185 lbs. blue liner did 3 years at Ferris State University Bulldogs, but switched it up to go D3 as a senior at Utica University Pioneers and did extremely well with 4 goals and 21 assists.
From Bethel Park, PA, the 27-year old will likely settle with his new club.
RPI Engineers‘ senior left wing Luciano Wilson(22) looks set to record college career high numbers with 5 goals and 12 assists in 25 games this season.
The 6′ 181 lbs. forward had 7 goals and 12 assists as a sophomore at Minnesota State University Mavericks.
From Duncan, BC, he did 4 years of BCHL before committing to school.
He plays a power forward style, good to watch.
In 34 games, he would shoot a new best 8 goals and 14 assists that he takes a to 1st pro contract after tournament play is done with Orlando Solar Bears.
He has 2 ECHL goals and 3 assists in 9 games for a good start.
Canisius College Golden Griffins‘ senior defenseman Robert Kincaid(14) scores a college best 4 goals and 11 assists in 33 games with a +6 rating that he takes to a 1st pro contract with Wichita Thunder.
The 6’2″ 185 lbs. blue liner has a 1st ECHL goal and 1 assist in 11 games, but has to work on that -7 rating.
He transferred from 1 uneventful year in only 8 games with no points at University Of Maine Black Bears.
From Barrhead, AB, the 24-year old did most of 3 AJHL seasons with Camrose Kodiaks, scoring 23 then 31 assists before school.
Merrimack College Crusaders‘ freshman defenseman Frank Djurasevic(44) will head to Hockey East foe University Of Maine Black Bears for his sophomore frame, 2024/2025.
The 6’2″ 198 lbs. blue liner, who came from 3 years with Penctiton Vees, the last as captain, scored 3 goals and 6 assists in 35 games last season.
He won a pair of BCHL Championships in 2022 and 2023.
We expect the 22-year old from New Rochelle, NY to continue to take up his college game.
After his junior year, he signs a 2-year AHL deal with Toronto Marlies through 2027/2028.
Curry College Colonels‘ senior right wing Killian Rowlee(7) finished up with a college best 14 goals and 19 points in 23 games that he takes to a 1st pro contract, a pto with Evansville Thunderbirds.
The 6’2″ 201 lbs. forward did 1 good OJHL frame before school.
From Fulton, NY, the 24-year old has no points in 3 SPHL games, but we feel is just getting settled.
Amherst College Mammoths‘ senior left wing Zachary Murray(23) had a college best 9 goals and 8 assists in 25 games as a junior and signs a 1st contract with Tulsa Oilers.
In 9 ECHL games, he already has 2 goals and 4 assists.
The big 6’4″ 184 lbs. forward did 2 successful NAHL frames before school.
From Arlington, VA, the 24-year old is finding more space to score as a pro.
UMASS Dartmouth Corsairs‘ senior goaltender Marshall McKallip(1) finishes up a final frame and tournament play and turns pro, signing with Binghamton Black Bears, but was released after 2 starts and 1 FPHL win and Watertown Wolves claimed him.
The 6′ 170 lbs. net minder played his way up in juniors from a short time in the EHLP to the EHL for 2 years with Connecticut Chiefs before school.
From Pittsburgh, PA, the 25-year old likely just need to settle to start putting up wins.
Rookie right wing Zach Faremouth(20) scores 9 goals and 9 assists, but gets a trade from Greensboro Gargoyles to Bloomington Bison for future considerations.
The big 6’3″ 220 lbs. forward did 4 years at Ferris State University Bulldogs, scoring best as a senior with 8 goals and 5 assists in 33 games.
From Jackson, MI, the 26-year old may just be getting started.
Keene State College Owls‘ senior defenseman Declan House(18) signs a 1st pro deal with Blue Ridge Bobcats.
The 5’11” 170 lbs. blue liner had 1 goal and 10 assists last season.
He transferred from 2 years at Franklin Pierce University Ravens to the new program after scoring a college best 13 assists as a freshman.
From Roselle Park, NJ, the 24-year old had 2 strong EHL seasons before college.
After 1 FPHL game, with no points, but a +1 rating, he maybe is released and immediately picked up by rivals, Biloxi Breakers.
