7th year defenseman Dajon Mingo(6) was a waiver claim by Adirondack Thunder late last season from a team he was certainly decently familiar with spending the previous year and most of the current frame with, Cincinnati Cyclones.
The 5’8″ 174 lbs. blue liner would help his new team secure a spot to the Kelly Cup Playoffs, getting 1 goal and 2 assists in 6 games with a +2 rating.
He stayed only 8 games in his senior year at Bowling Green University Falcons before deciding to turn pro, signing with Toledo Walleye.
The 31-year old, Canton, MI native has 348 ECHL games to his credit with a +21 rating.
He waits a tiny bit to step back in, but eventually agrees to terms with Fort Wayne Komets, scoring a goal on his 1st night with the team.
Through 17 games, he isn’t scoring a ton, but is a steady +2, but Reading Royals want him heading into their playoff push and trade future considerations for him.
Worcester State University Lancers‘ sophomore center Shane Prifrels(7) scored very much the way he did as a freshman with 7 goals and 9 assists for 16 points, tied for 3rd on the team.
The 6’3″ 201 lbs. forward was a huge scorer in his junior and senior high school years.
From Inner Grove Heights, MN, the 20-year old will likely continue to score better.
Northern Cyclones‘ 3rd year right wing Anthony Dalessio(16) takes a USPHL/NCDC best 15 goals and 10 assists in 45 games to a 2024/2025 commit to Wentworth Institute Of Technology Leopards.
The pretty large 6’3″ 181 lbs. forward did all his youth hockey with New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs.
From Burlington, MA, the 20-year old should definitely help the CCC team score more goals.
6th year defenseman Rob Hamilton(65) trades in the remainder of his 2-year AHL deal with Colorado Eagles to sign a similar pact to Traktor Chelyabinsk through 2024.
The solid 6′ 194 lbs. blue liner played his way up from originally agreeing to ECHL deals, almost literally the same way he is entering his new deal in the KHL.
A former 4-year University Of Vermont Catamounts, he came alive scoring as a senior with 10 goals and 11 assists in 38 games.
The 28-year old from Calgary, AB may just get comfortable in his new hockey environs.
Through 9 games in 2023/2024, he records only 1 assist and is a -4, which must have made his club antsy, as he gets dealt to Dinamo Minsk.
His game curves much the way it did when he 1st arrived, but even better with 4 goals and 19 assists with a +15 rating in 54 games, then another 3 assists in 3 playoff games and he gets re-upped to Minsk for another 2 seasons through 2025/2026.
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.
