New Hampshire Mountain Kings‘ 2nd year defenseman Tommy McDonough(55) scored a phenomenal 46 assists with 7 goals last season.
The 5’9″ 165 lbs. blue liner has played all of his hockey thus far very locally.
From Madbury, NH, the 21-year old commits to Hobart College Statesmen for 2025/2026.
University Of Michigan Wolverines‘ sophomore center William Whitelaw(18) will switch school for a 2nd time from his initial commit school, University Of Wisconsin Badgers.
Columbus Blue Jackets‘ 3rd round pick in the 2023 draft (#66 overall) next head to 2025 NCAA Division 1 Champs, Western Michigan University Broncos.
We look for the 5’9″ 174 lbs. forward to have similar 10+ points scoring success and even could push it higher.
He only did 1 year USHL juniors, blowing up scoring with Youngstown Phantoms on the way to the 2023 Clark Cup Championship before school.
University Of Maine Black Bears‘ sophomore defenseman Liam Lesakowski(6) is 6’5″ 220 lbs.
He doesn’t score a lot of points, 0 last season with a +2 rating on a very good team.
In more games the previous year, he had 2 assists.
Through 2 USHL seasons before school, he had more points, but only marginally.
From Buffalo, NY, the 21-year old enters the transfer portal and will head to Sacred Heart University Pioneers, as a junior, 2025/2026.
Northeastern University Huskies‘ freshman center Ben Poitras(12) was only able to strike for 1 goal and 2 assists in 31 Hockey East games, but will trade through the transfer portal and head to Brown University Bears next, 2025/2026.
The 6′ 190 lbs. forward had 2 fairly successful USHL frames following USHS-Prep.
From Montreal, QC, we expect the 21-year old to do better ECAC.
University Of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs‘ junior defenseman Aiden Dubinsky(28) maybe pulls a tiny bit of a surprise after a 2nd straight 10+ point season enters the transfer portal to next skate at University Of Wisconsin Badgers as a senior, 2025/2026.
The 6′ 180 lbs. blue liner from Highland Park, IL did 2 almost identical USHL frames before school.
We think the 21-year old transitions easily.
UMASS-Lowell Riverhawks‘ Swedish-born senior defenseman Isac Jonsson(32) takes with him 138 games played, 10 goals and 41 assists with a +6 rating to a 1st deal with Kansas City Mavericks after tournament play concluded, scoring 1 goal and 1 assist in 3 ECHL games with a +1 rating.
The 5’10” 183 lbs. blue liner did 1 USHL junior season after coming across from 6 SHL games and 3 Hockeyettan.
He will return on a 1-year deal with IK Oskarshamn of HockeyAllsvenskan for 2025/2026, as a rookie.
Merrimack College Warriors‘ junior defenseman Zach Bookman(37) takes his 3 goals and 14 assists in 33 games into the transfer portal to next play at Western Michigan University Broncos as a senior, 2o25/2026.
He had college best numbers in his sophomore frame with 4 goals and 24 assists.
The 5’11” 185 lbs. blue liner from Syracuse, NY did 2 years juniors before school, capturing the 2022 AJHL Championship with most assists (81) and points (102), top defenseman award.
At 23-years old, we think Hockey East has taught him well moving forward.
Philadelphia Rebels‘ 3rd year, captain center Brock Jones(11) commits to Army West Point Black Knights for 2025/2026.
The 5’11” 183 lbs. forward blew up scoring last season with 11 goals and 38 assists in 57 NAHL games with a +4 rating.
From Lake View, NY, the 20-year old should do well.
Quinnipiac University Bobcats‘ senior defenseman Davis Pennington(8) took a couple season of good ECAC numbers to a 1st pro contract with Kalamazoo Wings.
The 6′ 185 lbs. blue liner played 7 games after tournament play was up and scored a 1st ECHL goal and 3 assists with a 0 rating.
His efforts easily earn him a new 1-year deal to play his rookie season with the team.
From Saline, MI, the 24-year old did 2 years originally at University Of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks.
Boston Jr. Eagles 1st year net minder Caden Pasqualone(35) played 28 games last season, posting a 12-12-2 record on an average club.
The fairly big 6’3″ 190 lbs. goalie commits to Oklahoma State University Cowboys for 2025/2026.
From Long Beach, NY, the 19-year old could shine at school.
