4th year center Nolan Yaremko(57) has success scoring EIHL for Cardiff Devils in limited usage, then picks up 4 points in 4 playoff games to seal the deal of his 2026/2027 return.
The 6’1″ 205 lbs. forward, former Tri-City Americans turned pro for a bit, even scoring a 1st AHL goal, but decided to head to Mount Royal University Cougars for a degree and managed to blow up scoring in the process.
When he did turn pro, it looked to be a bit of a wonder as to why he was being reassigned, but when he was with Trois Riviere Lions was a point-per-game skater.
He split for DEL2 from there and did well, but headed for England after 1 season and is looking good.
SUNY Canton Roos‘ junior defenseman Cory Liu(24) must have not been particularly thrilled with school, leaves a year on the table to sign a 1st pro deal for his rookie campaign with Macon Mayhem in 2026/2027.
The 6’1″ 196 lbs. blue liner did 3 scattered sessions at juniors.
From Markham, ON, the 23-year may find some luck in the SPHL.
University Of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks‘ sophomore defenseman Noah Barlage(4) skates a college hockey high 31 games, scoring a new best 4 assists, but decides it’s not really for him and signs a pro deal for his rookie year, 2026/2027 with the new to the ECHL New Mexico Goatheads.
The 6′ 185 lbs. blue liner did 3 years with hometown SJHL Humboldt Broncos before coming down for 1 USHL before school.
From Humboldt, SK, the 23-year old should do ok in his new league.
Plymouth State University Panthers‘ senior center Will Redick(8) twice in his junior and final seasons scored an exact 17 goals and 17 assists.
He had 27 goals in 27 games as a sophomore.
The 5’10” 181 lbs. forward came down from 2 OJHL years.
From Wasaga Beach, ON, the 25-year old signs a 1st pro contract for his rookie year, 2026/2027 with Peoria Rivermen of the SPHL.
Anna Maria College Amcats‘ sole graduate student on the 2023/2024 roster is defenseman Cam Tobey(10), as seen in preseason play at the home arena, Horgan.
He had college career highs 8 goals and 10 assists as a senior.
The 6’2″ 210 lbs. blue liner played 1 year junior hockey for Walpole Express, recording 10 goals and 13 assists in 38 EHL games after heading to Westfield State University Owls straight out of strong play at hometown Falmouth High School USHS-MA.
At 24-years old, he’s likely fully settled into his D3 hockey game and we look for him to help the team win.
Visiting him last season as he enters a year of eligibility, which he finishes 23 games with 12 points and a +8 rating, for his next move signs a 1-year deal with Knoxville Ice Bears and in his SPHL debut, he comes away with a goal.
For a 3rd straight frame, he signs a 1-year deal with the Ice Bears to continue into 2026/2027 with the team.
Albertus Magnus College Falcons‘ senior defenseman Connor Bertamini(6) takes some college best scoring with a third frame of 3 goals and 19 assists in 26 games with a +8 rating to a 1st pro contract with Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs, but was recently placed on 14-day ir.
From Calgary, AB, the 25-year did almost 4 years of AJHL junior with Calgary Canucks before school.
In 6 SPHL games, he has 0 points with a 0 rating, which is still good.
For his rookie season, 2026/2027, he picks up a 1-year deal to continue with the Rail Yard Dawgs.
Utica University Pioneers‘ senior defenseman Davis Goukler(4) signed a 1st pro deal with Macon Mayhem after tournament play finished up and in 3 games had no points, but was also a 0 rating.
The 6’1″ 195 lbs. blue liner came over after a junior season with University Of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves.
He did 3 NAHL years with Shreveport Mudbugs before school.
From Cumming, GA, the 25-year old signs with SPHL rivals Huntsville Havoc for his rookie frame in 2026/2027.
American International College Yellowjackets‘ junior defenseman Blake Danjos(5) potentially was looking to stay at his 1st school for more than 1 season, but turns out they are sitting a year out, as they switch to Division 3 for 2026/2027.
The 5’10” 174 lbs. blue liner initially committed at Arizona State University Sun Devils, then went to Sacred Heart University Pioneers for his sophomore campaign.
From St. Louis, MO, the 23-year old played 3 junior sessions with his best coming up last in the USHL, where he did really well and he heads to Long Island University Sharks for his senior frame.
After completing 32 games with his 4th college club, scoring a 2nd time 3 assists, he signs a 1st pro deal with Greensboro Gargoyles.
In 16 games, he scores 2 goals and 2 assists, but for his rookie season he signs with Savannah Ghost Pirates, 2026/2027.
Florida Everblades‘ 6th year center Joe Widmar(72) was just obtained from Allen Americans, where he seemed to struggle with only 3 assists in 14 games after starting the season decently for the lowly Norfolk Admirals, scoring 5 goals and 4 assists in 13 contests.
The big 6’1″ 210 lbs. forward has struggled to stay with one team for an entire frame, except for his one complete season overseas, where he skated 26 Polish Hockey League games for Cracovia Krakow.
A former 2-year UMass Minutemen wasn’t a big scorer in college before turning pro.
The 27-year old from Northbrook, IL still can be an elite player in the ECHL, but needs to not get traded.
He has definitely struggled in the higher league some, as he started the 2024/2025 frame with Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs and scored 3 goals and 6 assists in 2 SPHL games to earn a quick loan up, but there he has been perplexed hitting the scoresheet.
With only 1 assist in 20 games, he moves for a 3rd time, claimed from waivers by Fort Wayne Komets, where he hopes to find luck.
He signs with Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs for 2026/2027 and scores 28 goals and 49 assists in 58 SPHL games with a +8 rating, then adds another 5 points in the playoffs.
It’s all impressive enough for Reading Royals to sign him for 2026/2027.
Union College Bobcats‘ senior goaltender Connor Murphy(1) came over after 2 seasons at Northeastern University Huskies finished up 31 games and signs a first pro deal, an ato with Calgary Wranglers, which puts him with a top-rated AHL team to start things up with.
The 6’4″ 200 lbs. net minder has never exactly produced outstanding stats, but I think to just look at him and how centered he is to the frame makes him a natural to give a shot to.
He had one year of super-strong junior hockey performance in the CCHL with Carleton Place Canadians before committing to school.
The 24-year old from Hudson Falls, NY may just shine if given the chance.
He signs on to stay for his rookie season in Alberta with the minor league club.
In a split schedule with ECHL affiliate Rapid City Rush, he does decently enough with both for another look and is signed to wear a Wranglers‘ sweater for 2024/2025.
He once again plays a split schedule last season and catches the attention of Coachella Valley Firebirds for 2026/2027.
