Maine Nordiques‘ 2nd year NAHL defenseman John-Paul Steele(4) put up almost identical stats from the previous frame with a super-healthy +33 rating to commit to University Of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves for 2024/2025.
The 6’2″ 185 lbs. blue liner from Franklin, MI will likely do well with the independent schedule the college team plays.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Northern Cyclones‘ 1st year USPHL Premier defenseman Brady Bomal(73) commits to close by Rivier University Raiders for 2024/2025.
The 6’1″ 170 lbs. blue liner scored a junior best 9 goals and tied his 27 assists he set as an Elite skater the previous season.
From Westford, MA, the 21-year old is playing his college hockey only like 30 minutes up the road.
Lindenwood University Lions‘ senior defenseman Zach Aughe(13) skated a college career best 28 games and scored new highs 7 assists and 10 points.
We think the pretty big 6’3″ 205 lbs. blue liner is a prime candidate for a year of eligibility to return (or even possibly look elsewhere) after he already did following a freshman frame at University Of Maine Black Bears.
The 24-year old Clarkston, MI native played only 1 NAHL season of juniors, doing pretty well for Aberdeen Wings.
Seahawks Hockey Club left wing Cory Kashul(88) takes a pretty nice 12 goals and 18 assists in 45 EHL games this season to a Norwich University Cadets‘ commit for 2024/2025.
The 6’2″ 205 lbs. forward will add some nice size to the NEHC roster.
From Naperville, IL, the 19-year old must be ready to skate some college hockey.
