Undrafted rookie defenseman Jack St. Ivany(3) signs a 2-year NHL entry level deal with Pittsburgh Penguins.
The 6’3″ 195 lbs. blue liner had two solid seasons at Boston College Eagles on transfer from Yale University Bulldogs and put up a college career high 20 assists and 24 points as a senior.
Not exactly known for recording points, he did post 30 assists in his 2nd USHL season for Sioux Falls Stampede.
Originally a Philadelphia Flyers‘ 4th round pick in the 2018 draft (#112 overall), the 23-year old from Manhattan Beach, CA went unsigned.
He should fit right in at the AHL level with affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and compete for a spot with the big club.
Through 63 games, he looks to be gaining comfort with 8 assists to his credit and earns a look from the top, skates 20 shifts for 12:28 ice time with 1 block shot and 1 hit dished in a 4-2 Penguins‘ loss.
He stays up for 14 games, recording 1 assist with a 0 rating, and then goes on to record 4 goals and 11 assists in 54 games with a +17 rating.
They are liking what they see and offer him a 3-year deal to stick around Pittsburgh with the 3rd year being on a 1-way deal at $750K.
East Coast Wizards‘ 2nd year right wing Joe Fontaine(11) grab some clearly better EHL numbers, scoring 6 goals and 14 assists in 38 games to a 2024/2025 commit at the new D3 Keene State College Owls.
The 5’7″ 155 lbs. forward from Lancaster, MA played his youth hockey with Junior Bruins.
At 21-years old, he likely wants to get college started.
HC Rhode Island 1st year right wing Perry Gaudreau(7) scored a mighty 25 goals and 15 assists in 44 EHL games and takes that to a 2024/2025 commit at Suffolk University Rams.
A Cranston, RI native, he didn’t go far to play his junior hockey.
At 6’1″ 185 lbs., he’ll add a little size to their CCC scoring.
New Hampshire Avalanche 2nd year defenseman Mike Santonelli(97) commits to Albertus Magnus College Falcons for 2024/2025.
The 6′ 179 lbs. blue liner scored basically the same totals in each of his EHL seasons.
From Winchester, MA, the 21-year old plays like a team leader out there.
16th year left wing Ryan Stoa(13) re-signs with Nurnberg Ice Tigers for a 4th season, where 3 times he has scored 10+ goals in a season.
The one-time University Of Minnesota Golden Gophers‘ senior captain, 40+ point player has done quite well overseas with 6 KHL campaigns and 3 in the SHL before heading to Germany.
Originally a Colorado Avalanche 2nd round pick in the 2005 draft (#34 overall), he has skated 40 NHL games, scoring 4 goals and 3 assists, but has 290 AHL games of experience.
The 6’3″ 223 lbs. from Bloomington, MN did 2 junior seasons with the USNTDP.
At 37-years old, he’s still having fun out there to sign.
Connecticut Chiefs‘ 7th year right wing Jared Martin(46) spent his entire youth hockey in the system for the Madison, CT native.
The 5’11” 168 lbs., 21-year old finally ages out and chooses the new D3 program at Keene State College Owls for 2024/2025.
He will join his new college team after scoring a new junior EHL best 7 assists and 10 points in 45 games.
Northern Cyclones‘ 2nd year defenseman Gavin Lissebeck(22) chooses the relatively new D3 program at University Of Dubuque Spartans for a 2024/2025.
The 6’1″ 170 lbs. blue liner doesn’t score a lot of points, so relies on being accountable.
From San Diego, CA, the 20-year old will hopefully help his new club win some games.
EV Landshut 3rd year defenseman Nick Pageau(24) signs on to return for his 6th DEL2 season.
It’s only his 2nd team in all his time in the tier 2 German league.
He came in from a single frame in HockeyAllsvenskan and 1 and playoffs in Norway with Frisk Asker.
The 6’1″ 185 lbs. blue liner did 4 OHL seasons with Belleville Bulls before heading to 4 years at St. Francis Xavier University Mice.
He played 3 campaigns in Bakersfield Condors‘ system after school.
At 36-years old, he still has to be having fun.
New Jersey 87’s 2nd year right wing Ryan Karbach(28) chooses to play his college hockey at the new 1st year D3 program at Misericordia University Cougars.
The 5’11” 170 lbs. had an EHL junior best 10 assists and 14 points last season.
From Berlin, NJ, the 21-year old is likely very excited for what’s next.
Colorado College Tigers‘ big 6’5″ 220 lbs. assistant captain, senior defenseman Jack Millar(5) signs an pto with Ontario Reign, but appears in only 1 game.
He had a college best 4 goals and 8 assists in 37 last frame.
From Westminster, CO, he stayed close to home for college, but played 2 USHL seasons with Cedar Rapids Roughriders before school.
The 23-year old also did all his youth hockey near home.
He will need a new deal for 2024/2025.
