Boston University Terriers‘ senior center Ethan Phillips(28) will head closer to draft team, Detroit Red Wings (4th round, 2019, #97 overall) to start a graduate program at Western Michigan University Broncos for 2023/2024.
His best season was as a junior, scoring 6 goals and 11 assists in 28 games.
The 5’9″ 165 lbs. forward played only one junior session with Sioux Falls Stampede, where they pushed their luck to win the 2019 USHL Clark Cup Championship and he had a tidy 43 points in 50 games through the regular frame, then added 5 point in 6 in the playoffs.
From Dartmouth South, NS, we think the 21-year old needs an NHL entry level deal soon.
Army West Point Black Knights‘ 2023/2024 commit, New Jersey Jr. Titans‘ center Ryan Novo(10) has 10 goals and 8 assists in 41 NAHL games.
The 5’8″ 170 lbs. from Tonowanda, NY native was successful in high school and 16/18U play.
At just 19-years old, he still should be able to play well in Atlantic Hockey.
Northeast Generals‘ 1st year right wing Andrew DellaDonna(11) commits to Ohio State University Buckeyes for 2023/2024.
He’s scoring an NAHL junior high 11 goals and 17 assists in 58 games this season.
From Syracuse, NY, he appears he didn’t play any high school hockey in favor of going the 14U-16U route instead.
The 5’10” 185 lbs., 18-year old forward will be an interesting freshman watch.
Quinnipiac University Bobcats‘ graduate right wing, assistant captain Ethan De Jong(10) signs a 1st pro deal with Bakersfield Condors that will be for 2023/2024 and run 2 seasons.
The 5’11” 181 lbs. forward had a college best 19 goals and 40 points, tying his senior 21 assists last frame.
He has 4 times had 10+ goals and on 2 occasions posts 20+ assists.
The North Vancouver, BC native had a hugely successful 2nd BCHL session with Prince George Spruce Kings, getting 63 points in 50 games.
At just 23-years old, he’s likely ready to get started.
University Of New England Nor’easters‘ 2023/2024 commit, Austrian goaltender Stefan Kulhanek(35) has put together increasingly better numbers with Worcester Jr. Railers, leaving last season as captain with a 17-8 record, 2.08 GAA, .934 SV%, 3 shutouts and even more impressive stats through 6 playoff games.
The 6′ 170 lbs., 20-year old net minder will be one to watch in D3 and could find his way up the ladder.
Northeastern University Huskies‘ senior defenseman Tyler Spott(18) is going to add another year onto his college plate and signs on with Sacred Heart University Pioneers for 2023/2024.
The5’11” 175 lbs. blue liner is mostly a stay-at-home style with just 8 goals and 8 assists in his 4 years, but was a commendable +8 rating.
He did have 2 USHL sessions with Green Bay Gamblers, where he ran up 21 assists in his 2nd frame with the team.
The undrafted 22-year old from Toronto, ON will likely flourish in Atlantic Hockey.
Lake Superior State University Huskies‘ 2023/2024 commit, Belarus-born left wing Vladislav Polegoshko(17) left his NAHL junior team Maryland Black Bears of 1 season for UEHV Gmunden Sharks, but skated only 1 Austria3 game, recording 2 assists.
The 6′ 176 lbs. forward played most of his youth hockey at home or in Czechia and Austria.
At 20-years old, he may take a little to get adjusted and could find the CCHA tough to connect in.
Maine Nordiques‘ 1st year center Tony Achille(16) turns a career NAHL junior year, scoring 13 goals and 26 assists in 59 games with a +21 rating into a 2023/2024 commitment to Arizona State University Sun Devils.
The 6′ 174 lbs. Hingham, MA native skated 6 seasons in Boston Advantage system, including the last 2 in the USPHL/NCDC, scoring an identical 28 points each frame.
It may take him a little bit to get acclimated, but the 21-year old should do ok with the independent schedule the college team plays.
Boston College Eagles‘ 6’7″ 216 lbs. defenseman Cade Alami(6) played an almost full slate of 29 games last season, scoring a modest new best 3 assists as a sophomore, but has decided he needs to play elsewhere, enters the transfer portal and will skate for University Of Arizona Sun Devils in 2023/2024.
The Bedford, NY native played his 1st junior round up north, scoring decently for Surrey Eagles of the BCHL, but returned closed to home for his 2nd frame, skating with New Jersey Hitmen and would win the 2021 USPHL/NCDC Championship.
He should have better luck all around playing an independent schedule.
6th year, 3 time 10+ goal scorer (15,16,15) and senior captain for University Of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs gets a new 2-year 2-way deal to stay with Winnipeg Jets, a team he’s been with since 2020/2021.
He is coming off a career year AHL season, scoring a new best 19 goals and 16 assists in 50 games, only a year removed from skating an almost entire NHL frame in 2021/2022, getting 7 goals and 7 assists with a +1 rating.
The 6’2″ 201 lbs. forward was originally a Toronto Maple Leafs‘ 5th round pick in 2012 (#126 overall), but never signed with the team.
From Duluth, MN, the 29-year old has to have a little smile on his face.
