University Of New England Nor’easters‘ graduate defenseman Brock Paul(5) spent 4 years (1 off due to COVID) at Dartmouth University Big Green, playing some seasons a decent amount of games, but having only 4 assists to his scoring credit.
The big 6’3″ 220 lbs. blue liner did 1 USHL session with Waterloo Black Hawks after graduating the Culver Military Academy USHS-Prep.
From Carmel, IN, the 23-year old already has 2 assists in 6 D3 games to start 2023/2024.
UMASS-Lowell Riverhawks‘ graduate right wing Nick Granowicz(71) came over after 4 years at University Of Michigan Wolverines.
The 6’1″ 183 lbs. forward has 2 goals and 3 assists in 11 games.
He did 3 years of junior hockey, but seemed to excel when he got to the BCHL with Merritt Centennials.
The Macomb, MI native 23-year old will likely see his best college numbers playing Hockey East.
Allen Americans‘ rookie goaltender Justin Kapelmaster(1) got off to the best start of any recent college graduate turned pro (up for argument, no doubt).
The 6’1″ 205 lbs. backstop posted a 3-0 record out of the gate with a 1.93 GAA and .938 SV% but has since come back to earth going 7-6-1 with a 2.79 and .912.
He finished with a solid season at Robert Morris University after three years, including a disastrous junior affair, with Ferris State University.
The Coral Springs, FL 25-year old had an interesting run through a few different junior hockey leagues including one up in Canada but finally arriving at the NAHL with Wichita Falls Wildcats that surely got him his college ride.
He had a bit of a lopsided 2021/2022, tending net for a few different teams, but did show some flashes of what makes him a solid bet for any team’s cage.
For 2022/2023, he signs with Reading Royals, who could use a standout starter to help them stay solid for another run at the Cup.
He stays nowhere for very long last season, playing a total of 5 games for 3 different teams, but our bet and Jacksonville Icemen welcomes his return is the 28-year old still has plenty left in the tank.
He just needs a good opportunity.
5 days later, before even barely practicing with his new team, he gets traded to Florida Everblades, where he may just find the best home for himself for the state native.
Harvard University Crimson freshman center Ben MacDonald(19) is off to a nice start with 1 goal and 3 assists in 5 games.
The 6′ 181 lbs. forward is a Seattle Kracken 3rd round pick in the 2022 draft (#91 overall) after a top scoring senior year at Noble & Greenough.
He did 1 year of BCHL junior hockey with West Kelowna Warriors, running up 50 points (23-27) in 52 games before college.
From Weston, MA, the 19-year old seems to be settling.
Framingham State University Rams‘ senior center Ryan Colgan(19) was named team captain for his potentially last season.
The 6’2″ 201 lbs. forward plays a fairly big style up front, but has no points through 4 games so far.
His highs are only 6 goals and 5 assists as a sophomore.
He transferred from 1 year at Nichols College Bison.
The 24-year old Bronx, NY native played mostly USPHL/NCDC as a junior, but did go up to the OJHL for half a session.
5th year, undrafted defenseman Ryan Lowney(55) leaves for a 2nd time in as many seasons, this time going to Metal Ligaen, putting ink to paper with Rodovre Mighty Bulls for 2021/2022.
He played games in Slovakia, then England’s EIHL a couple of years ago, pre-pandemic.
The small 5’8″ 166 lbs. blue liner likely decided to stay close to last season, originally signing to Toledo Walleye, they didn’t play, so ended up with Utah Grizzlies.
He’s done well in the ECHL averaging 7 goals and 25+ assists in his three season, mostly with Fort Wayne Komets.
We think the 27-year old, former Ferris State University Bulldogs‘ 10+ assist d-man will likely take scoring up to what he accomplished in his 2nd year of USHL juniors for Youngstown Phantoms and 2nd frame in Indiana for his new club in Denmark.
Well, he didn’t exactly ignite the Danish with scoring and decided to return home, signing with Toledo Walleye, where he took his game all the way to the ECHL Finals before bowing out.
He re-signed with last season, but waits a bit before committing to CSM Corona Brasov of Erste Liga for 2023/2024.
Stonehill College Skyhawks‘ sophomore defenseman Greg Japchen(2) is off an running with his new college club, scoring 1 goal and 7 assists in 11 games after transferring from 8 games, no points with Union College Dutchmen as a freshman.
The 6’4″ 205 lbs. blue liner was twice good for 20+ points in his 2 NAHL seasons.
From Doylestown, PA, he played most of his youth hockey around his house before leaving for junior stops.
The 21-year old has to be pretty happy with his decision and looks like he always belongs out there.
Hobart College Statesmen senior center Jonah Alexander(14) has 4 assists in 5 games, but still has a little ways to go to eclipse marks he set as a junior with 15 goals and 19 assists in 30 D3 games.
The 5’11” 185 lbs. forward transferred from his freshman year at University Of Alabama-Huntsville Chargers, where he appeared in 10 games with no points.
A Toronto, ON native, he did 4 years of OJHL junior hockey for St. Michael’s Buzzers, really running totals (78 points in 54 games) in his final season before college.
The 24-year old is a good watch, as he’s fast on his skates and occupies a lot of the ice.
Babson College Beavers‘ sophomore goaltender Nate Mueller(31) has already started 4 games this season with a 2-2 record, but there was no win more important than the 3-1 victory over the 2023 D3 Championship Hobart College Statesmen, who also happened to shut out their previous opponents including a 10-0 tilt the previous evening.
The 5’11” 179 lbs. net minder was always centered to where the play was coming in order to gain stops and those were aplenty at 46 saves on the night, against only 13 for the home team.
He was twice Goaltender of the Year and won an EHL Championship with his 2-year team Boston Jr. Rangers.
The 22-year old from Rogers, MN looks to be pushing for the unequivocal starter’s job.
Colgate University Raiders‘ 2024/2025 commit, bi 6’5″ 216 lbs. right wing Ryan Spinale(15) is going to finish up a 2nd BCHL season with junior career high marks for Merritt Centennials.
In 17 games, he’s already tied his 6 goals and has new best 11 assists and 17 points.
He did his youth hockey and USPHL/NCDC in the Boston Advantage system.
The 19-year old from Plymouth, MA should help his college club’s defense.
