Category: College Hockey Player

15May

Brady Cleveland (6)

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University Of Wisconsin Badgers‘ freshman defenseman Brady Cleveland(6) leaves college hockey close to home in Wausau, WI to play out west at Colorado College Tigers for his sophomore campaign 2024/2025.

The absolutely mammoth 6’5″ 210 lbs. blue liner didn’t score last year in 16 games with a good team.

He’s only really amounted to 3 assists on the stat sheet at any given USNTDP junior season, but definitely plays with accountability by just lying across the zone and no one gets in.

We think he finds more breathing room, playing room to his game.

In 37 games, he comes away with some points, 1 goal and 2 assists, but Detroit Red Wings‘ 3rd round pick in the 2023 draft (#47 overall) decides to head to a 3rd school in 3 years, University Of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs for 2o25/2026.

15May

Connor Sweeney (13)

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Connor Sweeney(13) committed to University Of New Hampshire Wildcats after his sophomore year at Pingree School, where he managed a bit of an eye popping 31 goals, 12 assists in 29 USHS-Prep games.

He would switch schools to Lawrence Academy for the next two seasons, and did equally as good, while also get his first tastes of Boston Little Bruins 18U AAA and junior hockey with future team Islanders Hockey Club, for a heck of a start, 2 goals in a single USPHL/NCDC appearance before shutting down for the summer.

The big 6’3″ 205 lbs. power forward would next head up to the BCHL for a session up north with Trail Smoke Eaters.

Heading back home to his first junior team, he played 26 regular season games, scoring just a goal but 11 assists, then breaking out for 3 goals and 2 assists in 5 playoff appearances.

The 21-year old should be able to step right into Hockey East play.

He finishes up his senior year with a college best 2 goals and 6 assists in 35 games and will head off to France2, signing a 1st pro deal with Cholet Dogs for 2025/2026.

15May

Evan Stella (7)

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American International College Yellowjackets‘ Swedish-born, senior defenseman Evan Stella(7) signed with Bloomington Bison for 4 ECHL games, no points to end 2024/2025.

For his official rookie season he decides to head to Czech Extraliga, inking with HC Olomouc for 2025/2026.

He did his youth hockey back home and started junior before transferring to the USHL for 2 frames with Dubuque Fighting Saints.

We think the 24-year old does well in this tough to play in league.

14May

Jackson Hallum (21)

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University Of Michigan Wolverines‘ junior left wing Jackson Hallum(21) scores maybe a little conservative, but college best 8 goals and ties his 17 points from his freshman frame to being wooed by draft team (3rd round, 2020, #91 overall) Vegas Golden Knights to sign his 2-year NHL entry level deal.

The 6′ 194 lbs. forward from Eagan, MN scored well through 2 USHL junior sessions before school.

At 22-years old, he could be reassigned to start, but should play hard to impress a look.

14May

Luca Di Pasquo (31)

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Michigan State University Spartans‘ sophomore goaltender Luca Di Pasquo(31) enters the transfer portal after limited use and will likely take up the starter’s role at University Of Minnesota Golden Gophers.

The 6′ 201 lbs. net minder went 7-0 last season with a spectacular 1.70 GAA and .933 SV%.

He started only 4 games as a freshman.

From Livonia, MI, he really shined in his final year of juniors for Penticton Vees, helping them win the 2023 BCHL Championship with some glowing numbers.

The 21-year old is likely looking forward to 2025/2026.

13May

Greg Diamond (9)

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Mercer Chiefs‘ 3rd year left wing Greg Diamond(9) played a junior USPHL/NCDC best 51 games last season, recording a new high 22 goals and 27 assists, then added 8 more points in 12 playoff matchups.

The massive 6’5″ 209 lbs. forward from West Chester, PA did all his youth hockey in Philadelphia Jr. Flyers‘ system.

For his 2025/2026 college commit, he choses SUNY Geneseo Knights, which should continue his offense prowess.

12May

John Gormley (92)

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Long Island University Sharks‘ senior captain, defenseman John Gormley(92) signs a 1st pro contract with San Jose Barracuda, a 2-year, 2-way deal.

The big 6’4″ 225 blue liner played 7 AHL games with 1 assist, but was also reassigned to Wichita Thunder for 6 ECHL games, no points before being recalled.

From the Bronx, NY, the 24-year old did 2 NAHL junior years before college.

We look for his size to help him establish zone and do well.

11May

Marcus Bellomo (22)

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Seacoast Spartans‘ 2nd year right wing Marcus Bellomo(22) takes a junior best in a league a level up from what he had been playing in the USPHL/NCDC to a 2025/2026 college commit, keeping his team namesake the same with Castleton University Spartans.

The 5’10” 170 lbs. forward played a high 57 games, scoring 14 goals and 19 assists, clearly a little better than what he was able to do in his 1st EHL season.

From Salem, NH, the 20-year old will be a bit of a drive north to see games, but feasible for the home crew.

10May

Billy Jerry (26)

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LIU Sharks‘ graduate center, captain Billy Jerry(26) is definitely putting himself on NHL scouts’ radar with his play for his new club this season after transferring from 4-years at RPI Engineers.

The 6’4″ 190 lbs. forward has a college career high 11 goals and 14 assists with a +3 rating.

His numbers this season put all of his previous school years to shame.

He was a pretty prolific scorer at St. Thomas Academy and did ok in one year of USHL juniors with Madison Capitals before committing to further education.

The 24-year old is definitely playing hockey like he is one to watch.

In maybe a bit of a surprising move, the Rivers Falls, WI native signs his first pro deal with Adirondack Thunder, and in his 2nd ECHL game connects for a 1st goal, then adds an assist the next night, appearing in 6 games.

He got 4 goals and 2 assists in 15 games and will return to Glens Falls, NY for his rookie season in 2022/2023.

Well, he was traded to Florida Everblades, but doesn’t sign with them, instead opting for a deal with Fayettesville Marksmen, where he hopes his scoring fortunes in the SPHL will look pretty good.

He would actually mostly end up with Macon Mayhem and scored well for them, but eyes a new opportunity in Germany3, where he signs with EV Fussen for 2024/2025.

In 48 games, he blows up to 24 goals and 25 assists, but has a poor -24 rating and looks to rivals Hannover Indians for his next contract, 2025/2026, where he should do equally as well, if not better.