Fitchburg State University Falcons‘ Czech-born, freshman defenseman Adam Nedelka(14) has 2 goals and 2 assists in 9 games to start 2023/2024.
The pretty big 6’3″ 216 lbs. blue liner switched up not really playing much in the NAHL to signing on with Boston Jr. Rangers, playing out the regular season, then 9 games with a goal in the playoffs to claim the 2023 EHL Championship.
At 21-years old, he is likely to settle nicely into his college career, and then might head back to play in the Czech Extraliga.
After just 1 college season, he is turning pro back home, just as we thought, signing with HC Dynamo Pardubice B of Czech2.
Looks like he will turn his attention to his 3rd league team, signing with HC Banik Sokolov for 2025/2026.
Harvard University Crimson senior, 2nd year captain, center Zakary Karpa(59) is a New York Rangers‘ 6th round pick in the 2022 draft (#191 overall).
The 6’2″ 190 lbs. forward has yet to really score, despite how he plays mostly using his fairly large frame.
He did 1 year USNTDP before playing for a pair of USHL teams before heading to school.
From Greenwich, CT, the 22-year old might not be automatic to score an entry level contract, but we think produces as a pro.
In his last season, he scores just 1 goal and 6 assists in 31 games, but stays on the team who selected him’s radar and he signs for 2025/2026 with their affiliate Hartford Wolf Pack to an AHL deal.
East Coast Wizards‘ 2nd year center Joey Ala(15) puts up some junior best scoring with 15 goals and 39 assists in 43 EHL games to a 2025/2026 commit at Castleton University Spartans.
The 5’11” 161 lbs. forward from Concord, NH scored really well in youth hockey.
We look for the 21-year old to help his Little East team win games.
Seahawks Hockey Club 2nd year left wing Alexis Detcheverry(8) had a junior best EHL appearances with 39 and goals 2 and assists 8.
The 6’2″ 198 lbs. forward of French and Canadian heritage also did 2 years of juniors in France and played pro a little.
From St. John’s, NL, the 20-year old commits to Framingham State University Rams.
University Of Notre Dame Fighting Irish left wing senior, captain Justin Janicke(68) takes a college career best scoring 15 goals and 19 assists in 38 games last season to a 1st pro contract for 2025/2026 with Coachella Valley Firebirds, where he grabs a 1st AHL assist in his debut on an ato and only appearance.
He did 2 seasons of USNTDP juniors with good results before school.
The 6′ 187 lbs. forward is a Seattle Kracken 7th round pick in the 2021 draft (#195 overall).
From Maple Grove, MN, we expect the super-young college graduate, 21-year old to pick up the pace.
Canisius College Golden Griffins‘ graduate right wing Alec Cicero(23) takes some decent numbers to a 1st pro contract with Worcester Railers, where he recorded 1 assist in 4 ECHL games before getting ousted from the playoffs.
The 5’10” 181 lbs. forward skated 4 years at Holy Cross College Crusaders with his best totals of 11 goals as a senior and 14 assists in his junior campaign.
From Williamsville, NY, the 24-year old did his youth hockey, as captain in the Buffalo Jr. Sabres‘ system.
12th year center Sean Collins(61) has been league jumping for the past couple seasons, going through the KHL, DEL, Liiga and the SL to finally arrived at Steinbach Black Wings Linz of IceHL for 2023/2024 .
Originally a Columbus Blue Jackets‘ 7th round pick in 2008 (#168 overall), he was able to get in a few games with the big club, recording a few assists, but no goals.
The solid 6’3″ 190 lbs. forward has played 278 AHL games, scoring 71 goals and 91 assists with a +23 rating.
From Saskatoon, AB, the 33-year old 4-year Cornell University Big Red senior, assistant captain scorer has to be happy with the way things are going, having come off a season, scoring a best 27 goals and 30 assists.
He is playing good hockey, scoring points, helping his team win, where he is at, so is staying put for a 3rd season in a Wings‘ jersey.
Canisius College Golden Griffins‘ graduate left wing Cole Kodsi(67) signs a 1st pro deal with Orlando Solar Bears and had 1 assist in 6 ECHL games to get started, but no points in 3 playoff matchups.
The 6’2″ 205 lbs. forward had his best scoring year as a sophomore at Bentley University Falcons with 10 goals and 13 assists in 33 games.
From Boca Raton, FL, the 24-year old also did a junior year at Union College Dutchmen and 2 USHL junior before school.
Niagara University Purple Eagles‘ senior defenseman Alex Murray(26) played a college best 36 games last season, scoring a new best 3 goals and 14 assists.
The 5’11” 185 lbs. blue liner transferred from little use in 2 years at Miami University (Ohio) Redhawks.
He did 3 NAHL seasons before college.
From Glenview, IL, the 25-year old signs a 1st pro deal with Vimmerby HC of HockeyAllsvenskan for 2025/2026.
After a 2nd season of maybe not quite enough play at University Of North Dakota Fighting Hawks, goaltender Hobie Hedquist(30) enters the transfer portal and will next tend net at Ferris State University Bulldogs.
The 6’2″ 194 lbs. net minder did 1 USHL season before heading north for 2 successful BCHL frames with Alberni Valley Bulldogs.
From Heron Lake, MN, the 20-year old should become the starter for his new team and we think will perform.
