Clarkson University Golden Knights‘ graduate goaltender Austin Roden(33) played a college career by-a-mile best 24 games last season.
He posted a 12-10-1 record with a 2.44 GAA and .904 SV% in 2023/2024.
The 6’1″ 185 lbs. has twice transferred, 1st at University Of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks, then a senior year at Providence College Friars before arriving New York.
He played 3 BCHL frames before committing to school.
We shall see what the 25-year old from Surrey, BC decides next.
Long Island University Sharks‘ graduate left wing Remy Parker(27) has 5 goals and 2 assists in 7 games, which could put him on pace to eclipse marks set as a senior in his 2nd frame at Utica College Pioneers, 23 goals and 12 assists in D3 hockey.
The 6’3″ 184 lbs. forward was a more than point-per-game performer in his 2nd USPHL/NCDC frame with Jersey Hitmen before heading to his first school, University Of Maine Black Bears for 2 years, but only 3 appearances.
From Montclair, NJ, the 25-year old is keeping his game close to home.
He doesn’t come away with career bests, as he’s now skating a D1 schedule, but scores admirably with 13 goals in 36 games.
For his next step, he signs a 1st pro deal with Cincinnati Cyclones, but likely knows nothing will come easy.
Curry College Colonels‘ sophomore left wing Manny Cabral(27) transferred as a freshman from New England College Pilgrims.
The pretty big 6’3″ 191 lbs. forward did 1 CCHL season of junior hockey before heading to school.
He tried to play in the COVID busted 2020/2021, but managed just 2 NAHL games for Northeast Generals.
The 22-year old Providence, RI native scored decently last campaign with a +2 rating.
Salve Regina University Seahawks‘ senior left wing Seth Benson(5) finishes up school and signs a 1st pro deal with Atlanta Gladiators.
The big 6’4″ 212 lbs. forward scored 11 goals a 2nd college season and could definitely pocket tallies in the ECHL.
A native of Moorhead, MN, he jumped around 2 years of juniors before committing.
The 25-year old is likely ready to see what he can do as a pro.
Plymouth State University Panthers host #13 D3 ranked Cortland College Red Dragons in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament and come away with a commanding 3rd period 5-2 win to advance.
Sophomore center Will Redick(8) had a game-high 3 points (1 goal, 2 assists), which mirrors what he did last season, scoring 27 goals and 31 assists in 26 games with a +36 rating to lead his team.
The 5’9″ 170 lbs. forward from Wasaga Beach, ON is a hard skater, who looks to be continue to grow into his game.
Harvard University Crimson sophomore, Finnish-born goaltender Aku Koskenvuo(30) is a Vancouver Canucks‘ 5th round pick in the 2021 draft (#137 overall).
The giant 6’4″ 200 lbs. net minder started a college career best 16 games with a 5-5-4 record, 2.87 GAA and .914 SV%.
He was in net for the team’s single elimination ECAC 1st round playoff matchup to post a 38-save 1-0 shutout and advance.
All his youth and junior hockey was played at home before coming over for school.
The 2 teams tied their regular season matchup.
Northern Cyclones‘ 1st year USPHL Premier defenseman Brady Bomal(73) commits to close by Rivier University Raiders for 2024/2025.
The 6’1″ 170 lbs. blue liner scored a junior best 9 goals and tied his 27 assists he set as an Elite skater the previous season.
From Westford, MA, the 21-year old is playing his college hockey only like 30 minutes up the road.
Anna Maria College AMCATS‘ freshman goaltender Matt Hennessey(40) snags D3 rookie of the year honors for his work in net on an independent team, posting a 10-5 record with a 2.59 GAA and .932 SV% with some impressive victories 4-1 over Plymouth State University Panthers for 1 we got to see.
The 6’2″ 181 lbs. net minder from Warman, SK did mostly 2 years of AJHL junior hockey for a couple teams before committing to school.
He should see even more time in the cage than 17 games as a sophomore.
Lindenwood University Lions‘ senior defenseman Zach Aughe(13) skated a college career best 28 games and scored new highs 7 assists and 10 points.
We think the pretty big 6’3″ 205 lbs. blue liner is a prime candidate for a year of eligibility to return (or even possibly look elsewhere) after he already did following a freshman frame at University Of Maine Black Bears.
The 24-year old Clarkston, MI native played only 1 NAHL season of juniors, doing pretty well for Aberdeen Wings.
Seahawks Hockey Club left wing Cory Kashul(88) takes a pretty nice 12 goals and 18 assists in 45 EHL games this season to a Norwich University Cadets‘ commit for 2024/2025.
The 6’2″ 205 lbs. forward will add some nice size to the NEHC roster.
From Naperville, IL, the 19-year old must be ready to skate some college hockey.
