Utica Jr. Comets‘ 2nd year goaltender Cameron Manley(1) commits to Elmira College Soaring Eagles after back-to-back good USPHL/NCDC showings with his junior club.
The 6′ light 150 lbs. back stop graduated from his 2nd USPHL Premier frame.
From Whitesboro, NY, the 20-year old is probably excited to get started.
Quinnipiac University Bobcats‘ Swedish-born, graduate defenseman Jacob Nordqvist(12) sure picked the right school to go to after completing 4 fine years at Lake Superior State University Lakers, as he wins himself a 2023 NCAA Division 1 Championship with his new college club.
He finished 38 games with a college career tying his 3-time low 11 assist mark with a +15 rating.
The 5’9″ 181 lbs. blue liner had 15 assists as a freshman and 12 as a junior, leaving with a +43 on the plus/minus side.
He did most of his junior hockey back home, but came across for a single USHL session with a couple different clubs, amassing yes, 11 assists.
The 25-year old signs a 1st pro contract for 2023/2024 and will skate for Kalamazoo Wings, which we think will lead to some more on ice success.
He does ok scoring 1 goal and 8 assists in 48 games with a 0 rating, but decides to play his hockey maybe a little closer to home, signing with Herning Blue Fox of Metal Ligaen for 2024/2025.
Seahawks Hockey Club 2nd year right wing Michael Collett(8) commits to the new D3 program at Keene State College Owls for his freshman run, 2024/2025.
The 6’1″ 190 lbs. forward takes with him a new junior best 4 goals and 20 assists in just 33 EHL games, then exploded for 4 goals in 4 playoff matchups.
Miami University (Ohio) Redhawks‘ senior defenseman Robby Drazner(7) will take on a year of eligibility, enter the transfer portal and next go tend the blue line for Western Michigan University Broncos, 2024/2025.
The 6’1″ 195 lbs. blue liner from Buffalo Grove, IL did 1 season with Chicago Mission before heading north for juniors and 2 BCHL seasons for Nanaimo Clippers.
He never really got points with his old college club, but the 24-year old could be more accountable with his new team’s schedule.
Railers Jr. Hockey 2nd year center Jack Wineman(10) scores a junior best 29 goals and 58 points in 44 games to a 2024/2025 Gustavus Aldophus College Golden Gusties commit.
The 5’8″ 170 lbs. forward did well for Cranbrook Kingswood School USHS-MI, close to where he was born in Birmingham.
He helped his team with the 2024 EHL Championship, getting 14 points in 9 playoff games.
The 21-year old may be a little small, but we think will find his pockets to continue scoring.
Islanders HC 2nd year center Trevor Castino(19) takes a junior best 4 goals in 37 games last season to a 2024/2025 commit at Castleton University Spartans.
The 6′ 179 lbs. forward from Woodlands Park, CA did his youth hockey back home, but came east for high school and to hook up with his junior team.
After 2 USPHL/NCDC seasons, the 21-year old is likely set to play a college schedule.
Connecticut Chiefs‘ 1st complete EHL year net minder James K. Williams(1) will head to SUNY-Fredonia Blue Devils for 2024/2025.
The 6’3″ 210 lbs. goalie split time between the 2 leagues previously and played EHLP fully as a 1st year junior.
From Crofton, MD, the 21-year is likely ready to show what he can achieve in the college ranks.
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.
