2nd year right wing Tyler Hinam(20) re-signs to stay with Maine Mariners for 2022/2023 after a decent successful rookie season, scoring 8 goals and 13 assists in 31 ECHL games with a +7 rating.
The Cole Harbour, NS native played 4 successful season with Rouyn-Noranda Huskies winning both the 2019 QMJHL and Memorial Cup Championships.
At 6’1″ 194 lbs., he’s a bit of a power forward.
For the next two seasons, while COVID loomed, he decided to attend Arcadia University Axemen, but only managed to skate 3 USports‘ games.
The 23-year old should see some loans up to the AHL in his future if he can continue scoring.
He did get loaned up to Belleville Senators for 4 games, scoring 1 assist.
For 2023/2024, he branches out and signs with Manchester Storm of the EIHL, where he should see his game reach new heights.
He has wracked up 12 goals and 13 assists in 29 games with a +3 and is a fan favorite to earn him a new deal to stay in Manch through 2025/2026.
Western New England University Golden Bears‘ senior goalie transferred from 2 years at Riviers University Raiders, which followed a single frame at Becker College Hawks before that school went belly-up.
The 6′ 181 lbs. net minder has definitely played on some teams that have struggled to win on the college level.
He did 2 years with New Hampshire Avalanche, posting 15-6 record with a 2.00 GAA and .915 SV%, so the 24-year old can win games.
The Peabody, MA native graduated St. Mary’s High USHS-MA with impressive numbers.
New Jersey 87’s 2nd EHL year defenseman Cole Douglas(7) is putting up junior career best stats with 5 goals and 12 assists in 31 games after only scoring 4 points in 32 games last season.
The 6′ 185 lbs. blue liner commits to St. Michael’s College Purple Knights for 2024/2025.
He actually left for the NOJHL to start junior hockey, but that experiment for the Gibsonia, PA native lasted only 9 games.
Norfolk Admirals‘ 2nd year right wing Keaton Jameson(16) had a pretty decent rookie season for Utah Grizzlies, scoring 15 goals and 22 assists in the regular, then adding another 4 points through 6 games with a +4 rating in the playoffs.
He has 2 goals and 12 assists through 34 games this year.
The 6′ 190 lbs. forward did 3 years of MJHL junior hockey for Swan Valley Stampeders before heading to 4 at University Of Manitoba Bisons, where he was good for 10+ assists for the 3 sessions they skated.
From Brandon, MB, the 26-year old may have found a decent minor league landing spot.
Providence College Friars‘ freshman center Hudson Malinoski(9) was a Toronto Maple Leafs‘ 5th round pick in the 2023 draft (#153 overall).
The 6’1″ 189 lbs. forward was selected after putting up 53 assists in 44 AJHL games for Brooks Bandits.
He has 5 goals and 4 assists in 19 games with a +3 rating.
The 19-year old from Saskatoon, SK seems to be right on track.
East Coast Wizards‘ 2nd year center George Kolovos(8) commits to Wentworth Institute Of Technology Leopards for 2024/2025 after a 2nd great EHL season.
The 5’11” 179 lbs. forward scored 20 goals and 29 assists in 42 games last season and has 13, 12 in 19 this frame.
He is from Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, is 20-years old and will definitely be some scoring help for the CCC team.
Rookie center Hugo Reinhardt(13) heads home to Sweden signing for 2020/2021 with Timra IK of Allsvenskan after 4 years at American International College, which follow a single USHL campaign for Fargo Force after undergoing most of his earlier hockey with Frolunda HC.
The 5’11” 201 lbs. forward had 5 goals and 3 assists with a +3 rating in 51 games as a rookie, heading into the qualifiers.
We think it would be almost bizarre if the 24-year didn’t build his game and play himself into a contract in the upper SHL before too long.
For 2022/2023, he leaves Sweden for the EIHL and signs with Dundee Stars.
We think his game will find more success in this league.
He scores a bit of a disappointing 5 goals and 9 assists with a -23 on a team that struggled for wins and will next take his game to Ligue Magnus, agreeing to 2023/2024 with Anglet Hormadi.
After 24 games with only 3 goals and 3 assists and a dreadful -17 rating, he ups and leaves for the new BeNe Liga, joining Liege Bulldogs for the remainder of 2024 on the schedule.
Trois-Rivieres Lions‘ rookie left wing Maxim Trepanier(15) has 5 goals and 1 assist as 2023/2024 rolls in.
The 5’11” 190 lbs. forward took a bit of an interesting little journey before turning pro.
From St-Jean-sur-Richilieau, QC, he did 4 years in the QMJHL, leaving the Quebec development league in his 3rd season to start at the higher junior level.
He made the smart decision to continue his education as COVID was locking down society as we knew it and enrolled at Concordia University Stingers, where he stayed and score point-per-game stats for 3 years.
The 24-year old has hockey pro written all over him and we are sure he will gain scoring footing in the ECHL.
He actually decides to bolt and leaves for EliteHockey Ligaen signing with Storhamar for the remainder of the frame.
University Of New England Nor’easters‘ senior center Dawson Ellis(7) transferred in after his 1st 2 frames, playing few games at Adrian College Bulldogs.
The 5’8″ 150 lbs. forward has 2 goals and 2 assists in 14 games, while he had 3 goals and 5 assists through 24 games as a junior.
From Trent Hill, ON, he did 3 years of junior hockey for Wellington Dukes, taking his game up with each session, but winning a 2018 OJHL Championship in his first session.
The 24-year old plays hard and is a fun watch.
Northeast Generals‘ 2nd NA3HL year defenseman Colin March(4) commits to Northwood University Timberwolves for 2024/2025.
The 6’2″ 194 lbs. blue liner has a junior career best 10 assists and 12 points and his 2 goals are just 1 off pace through 27 games with a +12 rating.
From Richmond, IL, the 20-year old is definitely heading closer to home for his college hockey and should be a welcome part of the ACHA.
