Utah Grizzlies‘ sophomore left wing Christian Simeone(24) had quite the interesting little journey prior to turning pro after spending 3 seasons at Merrimack College Warriors, but appearing in less than 30 games during that timeframe.
The 6’1″ 181 lbs. forward scored 5 goals and 10 assists in 55 ECHL as a rookie to earn him another look for 2022/2023.
He started his junior career locally with South Shore Kings in USPHL Premier, but was drafted by Springfield Jr. Blues of the NAHL before heading up north to the BCHL to do a season with Alberni Valley Bulldogs before heading to school.
5th year center Thomas Ebbing(18) makes maybe a bit of a smart decision for his future, signing for 1-year with Toledo Walleye for 2022/2023 after putting up ECHL career scoring numbers last season with Reading Royals.
Undrafted, the 5’11” 185 lbs. did 3-years at Michigan State University Spartans before turning pro on an AHL deal with Laval Rocket.
He has appeared in 187 games in the lower league and run up some nice totals.
The 28-year old from Troy, MI is looking at a career year, where he’s landed.
Right wing Ethan Price(22) re-signs with Worcester Railers, the team he joined after spending two years at Grant MacEwan University Griffins, but only played last season as team captain.
He also did one season at Brock University Badgers and for a Lincoln, NE native had quite an interesting run through junior hockey.
The 5’10” 187 lbs. forward did 4 years of WHL with one season split with time in the USHL, but then returned after his Canadian trek to sign with Omaha Lancers.
At this point, the 25-year old is likely just happy to be playing hockey for a living.
Undrafted center Michael Regush(19) finishes up after three years (one without hockey) at Cornell University Big Red and enters the transfer portal to attend Miami University (Ohio) Redhawks 2021/2022 to pursue a masters degree in accountancy.
He first committed to college after a successful run in youth hockey with Delta Hockey Academy, which was close to his home in Surrey, BC, then moved on to a pair of seasons with Merritt Centennials in the BCHL before one stint for Youngstown Phantoms, where he was able to really elevate his numbers (19-29-48) in 58 USHL games.
The 6’1″ 211 lbs. forward was also a good scorer in college, twice striking for 10+ goals with an overall +11 rating.
There’s little doubt the 22-year old will help his new team excel in the NCHC division.
He would actually only put up 3 goals and 6 assists in 24 games with his new college club, but Abbotsford Canucks like what they see from the sizable forward and sign him to an AHL deal for 2022/2023.
Bridgeport Islanders‘ rookie center Koby Bender(11) signs a minor league deal for 2022/2023 after graduating University Of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs with a pair of 2018 and 2019 NCAA Division 1 Championships.
In his just completed graduate season, he posted a career best 19 assists and 26 points, tying his 7 goals he got as a junior.
We look for the 6’1″ 201 lbs. forward from Cloquet, MN to score some goals in the AHL.
Providence Bruins‘ 2022/2023 signee Arizona State University Sun Devils‘ graduate defenseman Jacob Wilson(12) is in training camp with the parent club, Boston Bruins.
The 5’11” 185 lbs. blue liner was also in the team’s development camp.
He doesn’t score much, but usually has goo on ice accountability.
The 25-year old from Ballwin, MO will likely have a really good rookie season.
Jake Hamacher(14) takes 5 seasons at RIT Tigers to a 1st pro contract for 2022/2023 with Jacksonville Icemen.
The small and sturdy 5’8″ 174 lbs. forward scored decent numbers in college, but definitely did best as a sophomore, getting 14 goals and 16 assists.
He had two exact 40 point campaigns in juniors, 1st in the NAHL, then in the USHL with Dubuque Fighting Saints.
The 25-year old from Corona, CA is likely ready for some ECHL action to start.
4th year center Ross Olsson(9) returns to Orlando Solar Bears, where he spent 10 ECHL games last season, potting 2 goals and 5 assists.
The 6’4″ 216 lbs. forward put up 2 goals and 2 assists straight out of 4 years at Endicott College Gulls, a place he 4 times struck for 10+ goals and twice for 20+ assists.
He did a couple of campaigns in tier 1 junior hockey, but eventually came home for his last year of USPHL Premiere before choosing a local school.
The 27-year old has managed a pair of AHL loans in 2 years, so he may just be playing his way up.
5th year left wing Matt Gaudreau(40) only played one game midway through in his final season of pro hockey, as he had already stepped into the assistant coaching job with the Philadelphia Hockey Club‘s NCDC and USPHL Premiere teams.
For 2022/2023, he stays relatively close to home, Carneys Point Township, NJ accepting a job to join Philadelphia Rebels of the NAHL in a similar role to what he’s had.
The very small 5’9″ 137 lbs. forward was a point-per-game scorer in the ECHL, when he left the game.
A standout as a senior at Boston College Eagles, he went undrafted, but is definitely off on a path that will easily lead to a bright hockey future.
6th year defenseman Ben Masella(3) returns for a 5th season in a Florida Everblades‘ sweater, which a good one to wear, considering they won the 2022 ECHL Kelly Cup.
The 6’1″ 216 lbs. blue liner has been running up some totals from the back end position.
He’s twice ascended to 20+ assists with his current club and is a +90 rating in his time with this club.
The former St. Lawrence University Skating Saints‘ blue liner new connected as a college player, like he is nowadays.
At 29-years old, the Montreal, QC native easily looks to be very comfortable playing where he is.
