Senior defenseman Grey Owens(5) shows a lot of emotion for sophomore net minder Nate Mueller(31), when it comes down to the thus far unranked Babson College Beavers 1-3-1 NEHC take down of the #1 rated in the country D3 hockey team, Hobart College Statesmen, who just so happened won the whole NCAA thing in spring of 2023, by a count of 3-1.
We do believe it was a victory of blocked shots, but they did manage 47 shots on net, while the home team only tallied 13 with much better results.
A Freshman, Joseph Kramer(7) from South Shore Kings, got the game-winner.
Stonehill College Skyhawks‘ sophomore goaltender Dylan Meilun(31) transferred in from an amazing D3 season for University Of Wisconsin-Superior Yellowjackets, where he posted a 12-3-2 record with 1.51 GAA and .941 SV%.
The absolutely huge 6’5″ 220 lbs. net minder doesn’t have the start he wants, but is playing mostly a schedule of tough D1 opponents to stop.
From Winnipeg, MB, the 21-year old is likely going to get comfortable as he gets to backstop some easier opponents.
Curry College Colonels‘ only graduate skater on their 2023/2024 hockey roster is Austan Bellefeuille(23), who entered the transfer portal a couple of seasons ago to arrive from 3 at Nichols College Bison.
It’s early in the frame, but the 6’2″ 174 lbs. forward is looking pretty good with 1 goal and 1 assist through 3 games.
He has never really been an amazing scorer, but you have to figure if he can stick close to the net, the puck will come to him to bury it.
The 23-year old from Framingham, MA is definitely playing some quality ice time.
Undrafted, left wing Aidan Spellacy(8) was originally at his junior year of Roger Morris University Pioneers, but when the program went belly-up, entered the transfer portal and was next heading to St. Cloud State University Huskies for his senior and a graduate session.
The 5’11” 174 lbs. has 4 times scored 10+ points in college, but really hasn’t been too effective a scorer.
Upon graduation, he signed an ato with Kalamazoo Wings and in 6 ECHL games pocketed 2 goals.
He was set to return for his official rookie season, but has ultimately decided to sign in the EIHL for 2023/2024 and joins a pretty famous hockey club in Coventry Blaze.
Junior defenseman Brady Morrison(44) switches up 2 years at SUNY-Canton Kangaroos to Plymouth State University Panthers for 2023/2024.
The 5’11” 187 lbs. blue liner wasn’t exactly a big point scorer, but did have 6 goals and 9 assists through 23 games as a freshman.
He’s off to a strong start with his new club, scoring 1 goal and 2 assists in 3 outings.
From Chilliwack, BC, the 23-year old is the type of player you see that will turn pro.
Iowa Heartlanders land University Of Notre Dame Fighting Irish graduate defenseman Ben Brinkman(4) for 2023/2024.
The fairly big 6’1″ 220 lbs. blue liner 1st did 4 years at University Of Minnesota Golden Gophers keeping offenders on the perimeters.
He did no junior hockey, instead heading straight from USHS-MN to college.
The 23-year old will likely be looking for a loan up from the ECHL.
After only playing a haldful of games in his 3 seasons at Merrimack College Warriors, decent sized defenseman Kevin Sadovski(8) branches out for his senior year to try something new at UMASS-Boston Beacons.
The 6′ 20o lbs. blue liner already has 2 goals and 1 assist in 4 D3 games to start with his new college club.
From Palm Coast, FL, the 24-year old did much of his junior hockey up north, most successfully maybe in his final season as captain of Utica Comets, scoring 10 goals and 30 assists.
Salve Regina University Seahawks‘ senior center Joseph Kile(81) is still early in the season, but looks to be on pace to even or better what he did last season with 16 goals and 12 assists in 25 games with a +7 rating.
The 6’1″ 193 lbs. forward has 2 goals and 4 assists in 4 games with a +5 already.
He did 3 years at SUNY-Plattsburgh Cardinals, but didn’t play 1 due to COVID restrictions.
The 25-year old Troy, MI native played 3 years of junior hockey, mostly in the NAHL with Johnstown Tomahawks.
Michigan State University Spartans‘ Slovakian-born, freshman defenseman Maxim Strbak(8) is off to a nice start with 1 goal and 2 assists in 9 games.
The 6’2″ 205 lbs. blue liner was selected by Buffalo Sabres in the 2nd round of the 2023 draft (#46 overall) after just 1 USHL season with Sioux Falls Stampede.
He did all his previous junior and youth hockey back home.
The 18-year old plays a big d-man style game, but doesn’t seem afraid to jump up in the play.
Rivier University Raiders‘ sophomore goalie Will Augustine(30) looks to take over the starter job as the “senior” member of the college club.
The 22-year old from Livonia, MI spent 4 years in the Metro Jets USPHL Premier system.
