Providence College Friars‘ sophomore right wing Cody Monds(19) is going to trade in his Hockey East time for some ECAC action, as he hooks up with Clarkson University Golden Knights for 2023/2024.
The small 5’9″ 170 lbs. forward had a pair of successful junior swings, 1st through the BCHL, then the USHL with Fargo Force.
He seemed to equal his output in his freshman year, but did drop off last season as a sophomore.
We are almost sure he is going to find his scoring footing with his new college team.
Providence College Friars‘ senior goaltender Austin Roden(36) will head off to explore a 3rd school, when he hooks up with Clarkson University Golden Knights for 2023/2024 to start a graduate degree program.
The 6’1″ 195 lbs. net minder committed to his 1st school, University Of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks after 2 solid junior BCHL frames for Merritt Centennials.
Undrafted, the 25-year old old from Surrey, BC could find some big success with his new college team in the ECAC.
Miami University (Ohio) Redhawks‘ 2023/2024 commit, Latvian-born center Ray Vitolins(26) took a season away from college and skated a full USHL frame for Green Bay Gamblers, running up the scoresheet with 22 goals and 27 assists in 55 games after two full runs at University Of Vermont Catamounts.
Maybe when the 6′ 187 lbs. player arrived at Hockey East, it was a bit more than he was ready for following just a half season of juniors and some Latvia’s top league with HS Riga.
He will likely be more ready for the NCHC schedule his new team pulls.
Undrafted Brown University Bears‘ senior defenseman James Crossman(26) will take his game to Michigan State University Spartans for 2023/2024.
He posted maybe a little surprising 9 goals and 3 assists in his last frame at school.
The fairly big 6’3″ 200 lbs. blue liner put up 27 assists with Odessa Jackalopes in his 2nd of 3 NAHL seasons.
From Cherry Hills, CO, the 22-year old will have to compete hard in the Big Ten Conference.
Clarkson University Golden Knights‘ junior left wing Alexander Campbell(11) pushes off through the transfer portal for something new heading into 2023/2024, his senior year and will play for Northeastern University Huskies.
The 5’10” 176 lbs. wasn’t able to match his output from his sophomore season (16 goals, 17 assists), but was close with 26 points (14, 12) in 34 games.
From Chateauguay, QC, the 22-year old had 2 very good junior BCHL and USHL sessions.
Hockey East may be a little bit of a college hockey wake up call.
Chicago Blackhawks picked up the playing rights of Pittsburgh Penguins‘ 6th round pick in the 2018 draft (#177 overall), Princeton University Tigers‘ senior center Liam Gorman(14) is having a college career year with 11 goals and 6 assists.
The 6’2″ 187 lbs. forward was selected as a senior captain for his high school, St. Sebastian’s School team, putting up 16 goals and 22 assists in 24 USHS-Prep games.
He didn’t really play any junior games before heading to college.
The 22-year from Boston, MA is a young graduate, but will be an easy look for an NHL entry level.
He ultimately ended up with a college career best 12 goals and 12 assists and still has a season of eligibility, so will head to UMass Minutemen for 2023/2024 before hopefully netting an entry level deal.
Providence College Friars‘ Finnish-born, junior defenseman Uula Ruikka(22) will go for something new and maybe a little complete different, joining the new NCAA Division 1 Augustana College Vikings for primarily CCHA battle in 2023/2024.
The 5’9″ 168 lbs. blue liner has never been the biggest point-getting, grabbing 1 goal and 5 assists in 29 games last season.
Undrafted, the 22-year old may gain more notice and be a little more pivotal a player on his new college club.
Holy Cross College Crusaders‘ senior captain defenseman Nick Hale(7) is heading off for a graduate season at Ferris State University Falcons to try something a bit different for the Raleigh, NC native.
A small 5’9″ 165 lbs. blue liner, he still plays a very tough as nails, in your face in the zone style.
He had a college best 7 goals last season, but his junior year 18 assists and 22 points were highs.
The undrafted, 23-year old did one successful frame of juniors, winning the 2019 AJHL Championship with Brooks Bandits.
He will definitely gain more notice where he’s headed.
Danbury Hat Tricks‘ 2nd year goaltender Brian Wilson(30) backstopped 40 saves along the way to a 3-2 overtime win for the 2023 FPHL Commissioners Cup.
The big 6’4″ 185 lbs. net minder appeared in 41 regular season games, posting a phenomenal 31-5 record with a 2.68 GAA and .919 SV%, then won 7 in the playoffs.
He bounced around a bit as a rookie, but eventually the former 4-year Niagara University Purple Eagles‘ backstop ended up in Connecticut, leading to what has occurred this season.
There must be a pretty big smile on the 26-year old from Mississauga, ON’s face right about now, who also happened to win the Goaltender Of The Year award.
Ohio State University Buckeyes‘ senior right wing Jaedon Leslie(26) didn’t really put up big numbers at school, but enters the transfer portal and will next skate for Niagara University Purple Eagles.
The 6’1″ 187 lbs. forward did 3 times in AJHL juniors have 10+ goals and effectively 30+ assists twice.
From St. Albert, AB, the 24-year old will likely shine in Atlantic Hockey.
