10th year center Sahir Gill(29) signs a new deal for 2022/2023 with HK Nitra of Slovak Extraliga.
The 5’11” 170 lbs. forward put up point-per-game numbers last season in DEL2 for EV Landshut.
He has been overseas since a 1st pair of seasons with Augsburger Panther of DEL, where he produced decent numbers before heading to IceHL to skate a session for Villacher SV.
The 3-year Boston University Terriers‘ 3-time 10+ assist player (reaching 19 twice) never signed an NHL deal, but had his best AHL success in his final year with Rochester Americans, scoring 18 goals and 21 assists before leaving.
At 30-years old, the Terrace, BC native should do very well once again, where he’s headed to play.
After a 25 game season, scoring a tidy 7 goals and 13 assists with a +5 rating, then adding another 5 points in 8 playoff matchups en route to the 2023 Continental Cup, he re-signs to stay.
Harvard University Crimson graduate center Baker Shore(23) signs his 1st pro deal with South Carolina Stingrays and in his debut tallies a goal and an assist.
The 6′ 195 lbs. forward has hockey written all over him, as he has 3 older brothers who all turned pro.
He played 2 USHL seasons for Chicago Steel and won the Clark Cup in his 1st, 2017.
The 23-year old from Cherry Hills Village, CO will likely light up the ECHL nicely and hopefully get his opportunities at a higher level, as he is a player who easily deserves the shot.
UMass-Lowell Riverhawks‘ senior assistant captain, Slovakian-born defenseman Marek Korencik(17) signs a 1st pro contract with 1st year team, Iowa Heartlanders upon finishing up his studies.
The big 6’3″ 201 lbs. blue liner is a presence out there.
He managed modest career highs with 3 goals and 5 assists in 36 games last season and leaves the program a +12 player.
The 23-year old, who played a single SHL game for Lulea HF, will likely find room to contribute in the ECHL.
Norwich University Cadets‘ senior goaltender Drennen Atherton(1) signs with Orlando Solar Bears as they fight for a playoff spot in the ECHL.
The 6’1″ 212 lbs. net minder was stingy last season giving up just 1.49 GAA with a .944 SV% on a 16-6 record in 22 D3 college hockey games, earning NEHC Goaltender Of The Year.
He came over from 2 seasons at Sacred Heart University Pioneers, but played only once.
The almost oddly Winter Haven, FL native had a pretty good run through junior hockey, mostly tending for Northern Cyclones.
It would be surprising to see the 25-year old not do well where he’s going.
Rivier University Raiders‘ graduating senior right wing Josh Sanchez(67) decides to turn pro and signs a contract to join Elmira Mammoth for the remainder of their 2023 run, which their on the cusp on an FPHL playoff berth.
The 5’9″ 175 lbs. forward scored his 1st goal in his 1st game in a 7-4 loss, so is off to a good start.
He did 2 years at Becker College before leaving as the school folded.
The 23-year old, Potsdam, NY native bounced around juniors mostly, but finished on a super strong showing for Lewiston/Auburn Nordiques, scoring 23 goals and 37 assists in 35 NA3HL games.
Bemidji State University Beavers‘ graduate right wing Kaden Pickering(18) signs a 1st pro contract with Iowa Heartlanders.
The 5’9″ 181 lbs. forward did 4 years at St. Lawrence University Saints scoring a college best 6 goals and 13 assistsas a senior captain.
He has yet to hit the stat sheet in 2 ECHL games.
The 24-year old from Madrid, NY only did only BCHL season prior to heading to college.
Mercyhurst University Lakers‘ senior right wing Gueorgui Feduolov(14) signs a 1st pro deal with Norfolk Admirals and grabs a 1st assist in his 2nd ECHL game.
The small 5’9″ but solid at 195 lbs. forward wasn’t exactly the most prolific scorer through college.
He played 3 seasons for Shreveport Mudbugs and won the 2018 NAHL Robertson Cup in his 2nd campaign.
The 24-year old from Mentor, OH could be ready to step into his pro game.
Mercyhurst University Lakers‘ graduate left wing Eric Esposito(7) exploded the stat sheet in his extra session, good for way beyond a college best 17 goals and 15 assists in 35 games.
The 5’11” 188 lbs. forward has finished up and accepted a contract through the end of the season with Orlando Solar Bears.
A University Of New Hampshire Wildcats‘ 4-year player, he did shine on the scoresheet in his final USHL frame for Youngstown Phantoms before college, but struggled to strike in Hockey East.
The 24-year old from West Haven, CT may find the room he needs to score points in the ECHL.
Worcester Railers‘ newly signed center Paul Boutoussov(29) agrees for 2023 after finishing up his graduate season at Babson College Beavers, almost nearly a year ago at this point
The Dana Point, CA native played 4 years initially at Salve Regina University Seahawks after coming across to skate two seasons for Valley Jr. Warriors post a very short 5 game stint with Fairbanks Ice Dogs that heeded at least an assist.
The 5’10” 170 lbs. forward really blew up scoring in his 2nd EHL session, grabbing 25 goals and 25 assists in 40 games.
He doesn’t have any points in 4 ECHL games, but it may just be a matter of time before the 26-year old connects like he did for 20 in NCAA Division 3 one campaign.
After 7 games in central MA, he gets released and adopted by Orlando Solar Bears with a contract though the end of the season and in his debut in Florida scores 2 in a 6-3 with a +3 game rating.
Western New England University Golden Bears‘ senior goaltender Colten Lancaster(41) decides to take his game pro after his college team was eliminated in a CCC Conference quarterfinal game, agreeing to terms with Port Huron Prowlers of the FPHL.
The sizable 6’3″ 209 lbs. back stop could be quite a presence in net for his new club.
For the Charlie Lake, BC native to be mostly playing on a losing college team, he still managed decently, especially as a senior with a modest 3.79 GAA and .902 SV% through 23 D3 college games.
We expect to see the 24-year old step up.
