Anna Maria College AMCATS‘ freshman defenseman Kenneth Kalman(27) has a 1st college hockey goal and 3 assists in 7 games with a -3 rating he has to clean up some.
The 5’10” 165 lbs. 20-year old blue liner from Bogata, NJ came up through the Jersey Hitmen youth system before making their USPHL/NCDC, as his only juniors stop before school.
Stonehill College Skyhawks‘ junior right wing Matthew Romer(71) came to his 3rd school after 23 games with 5 goals and 3 assists for Northern Michigan University Wildcats last season.
The 5’11” 179 lbs. forward plays a full-on power forward style and already has a best 6 goals and 2 assists to tie his high 8 points, so he is having a one-of-a-kind year.
From Carpentersville, IL, the 23-year old did 3 years of juniors before heading to Arizona State University Sun Devils.
Minnesota State University Mavericks‘ freshman defenseman Luke Ashton(27) had a solid 1st season of 5 goals and 8 assists in 38 games with a +10 rating.
The mammoth 6’6″ 240 lbs. blue liner was a Columbus Blue Jackets‘ 6th round pick of the 2024 NHL draft (#165 overall) after a 2nd, huge BCHL frame.
For his sophomore year, he decided to head into the transfer portal to play at Cornell University Big Red.
In 8 games, he has 3 assists with a +5 rating.
From North Vancouver, BC, maybe the 20-year old eyed something different for his actual studies.
Salem State University Vikings‘ Great Britain-born, junior defenseman Aren Francis(7) is very much set of recording college hockey scoring highs with a best 2 goals and close 4 assists in just 8 games with a +1 rating.
The 6′ 194 lbs. blue liner played 22 games last season, recording 5 assists.
He did a lot of his youth hockey close by to school here before 1 brief EHL session before school.
The 22-year old did his freshman year of little use at Western New England University Golden Bears.
Union College Dutchmen sophomore center Eli Pilosof(10) enters the transfer portal after only 1 appearance in 2 years to skate games at Tufts University Jumbos.
The 5’10” 180 lbs. forward has a 1st college goal in 3 games.
From Toronto, ON, the 23-year old did mostly 4 seasons in the OJHL scoring big before college.
University Of Denver Pioneers‘ sophomore net minder Fred Halyk(1) enters the transfer portal after decent use, 13 and 9 games to start for Brown University Bears, who lost their goalie this season.
The massive 6’6″ 220 lbs. backstop has a 2-0 record with less than stellar numbers will come.
He had 3 shutouts as a freshman.
From Cochrane,AB, the 22-year old should continue to mature and do well for his new ECAC team.
West Chester Wolves‘ 3rd year left wing Sean Tyrie(23) jumped between USPHL/NCDC and Premier teams in his 1st 2 seasons of juniors and after time with the mostly home team, Utica Jr. Comets didn’t work.
For 2025/2026, the 5’8″ 161 lbs. forward commits to Worcester State University Lancers.
In 7 games, he has a 1st college hockey goal and 3 assists.
From East Quogue, NY, the 21-year old is looking to make an impression at his next level.
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12th year veteran, unrestricted free agent defenseman Brendan Smith(2) signs a new deal with Carolina Hurricanes for 2021/2022.
He’ll definitely help solidify the blue line for his new club.
The 6’2′ 200 lbs. d-man has a hefty 526 NHL games experience, scoring 29 goals and 81 assists.
Originally a Detroit Red Wings‘ 1st round pick in the 2007 draft (#27 overall), he played the first 7 years of his pro career in their system.
He’s almost oddly, quietly skated for New York Rangers the last four years and sort of no surprise he didn’t continue.
The 32-year old, former University Of Wisconsin Badgers, who put up a huge 15 goals and 37 assists in 42 Big10 games, has to be happy just playing and could split for some overseas looks before retiring.
Heading into 2022/2023, he records 4 goals and 4 assists in 65 games with a +6 rating, then adds 4 more points in 14 playoff contests.
His accountability gets him a new 2-year deal with New Jersey Devils worth $1.1M AAV and at the very least will help stabilize their blue line.
After 2 seasons with the same team, he moves to sign with Dallas Stars for 2024/2025.
He appears in only 32 games for 1 goal and 2 assists, which isn’t likely enough even for the now 36-year old, who signs a pto to hopefully join Columbus Blue Jackets for 2025/2026.
He plays 11 AHL games with affiliate Cleveland Monsters and is rewarded for his work with a 1-year contract.
Saint Anselm College Hawks‘ senior right wing Richard Colarusso(18) scores a new college best 6 goals and 6 assists for 12 points in 25 games with a +3 rating this season.
The 5’9″ 185 lbs. forward signs a 1st pro contract with Binghamton Black Bears.
From Tewksbury, MA, the 24-year old finished up junior with a year in the EHL and should catch on in the FPHL.
He starts the new season with Biloxi Breakers, but after 5 games with 1 assist, he gets dealt to Indian Sentinels.
