Undrafted left wing Chris Van Os-Shaw(20) took 3 years at Minnesota State University (Mankato) Mavericks into the transfer portal to play his senior year at American International College Yellowjackets and that easily turned out to be the right move.
The 6’2″ 201 lbs. forward scored a college career high 7 goals and 8 assists for 15 points with a +1 rating in 36 NCAA Division 1 games.
We think he liked Atlantic Hockey.
The Regina, SK native played 3 seasons of junior hockey, two in the SJHL for Humboldt Broncos before signing on for a breakout campaign with Spruce Grove Saints, winning the 2018 AJHL Championship and he came away with most points, most goals and most valuable player nods.
Upon finishing up the playoffs, he signs a 1st pro contract with Indy Fuel and grabs an assist in his debut, then scores a 1st ECHL goal and adds a helper for a 3 point in 3 game start.
The 24-year old has to have a little smile on his face.
He finishes up 2021/2022 scoring 3 goals and 3 assists in 6 games with a +4 rating; good enough to get an early nod to return for 2022/2023 in a Fuel jersey.
As we are pulling into the 2nd half of the season, he finds himself on the end of a deal sending him to another playoff worthy club, Wichita Thunder for the remainder of the year.
5th year left wing Trey Bradley(14) has once again for a 3rd time run his assist totals to 20+ in a season, once 37 in an ECHL for 2 year team Utah Grizzlies, where he received his only loan up to Colorado Eagles for 10 AHL games, scoring 4 assists.
The 5’10” 163 lbs. forward also played 2 games for Toronto Marlies, recording an assist upon completing 4 years at Colorado College, where he ran up 30+ points as a junior and senior.
For the balance of 2023 though, he has decided to shift his focus, accepting a deal to join Ostersunds IK.
The undrafted 26-year old from Tampa, FL will likely do well in Allsvenskan and possibly see his ranks loaned up to the SHL.
University Of Maine Black Bears‘ right wing Cole Hansen(10) came over after just a year at Colgate University Raiders, but was already a wise decision as he’s taken his scoring up to new levels with 6 goals and 3 assists in 23 games.
The 5’11” 174 lbs. forward had a very strong 2nd NAHL frame with New Mexico Ice Wolves, scoring 21 goals and 39 assists in 53 games before heading to school.
From Grand Forks, ND, we’re thinking Hockey East style fits more closely with the style of game the 22-year old plays.
Trinity College Bantams‘ freshman left wing Spencer Korona(9) recently had a 3 assist night in a 6-0 NESCAC division win over Tufts University Jumbos.
The 5’11” 185 lbs. forward increased his first year totals to 3 goals and 7 assists in 16 games.
He skated four NCDC junior seasons for P.A.L. Islanders, amassing 40+ assists in both of his final 2 frames.
The 21-year old from Enfield, CT is a difference maker out there
University Of Guelph Gryphons‘ graduate left wing Ted McGeen(11) has decided to leave in the middle of the year to pursue a pro career, signing with Iowa Heartlanders for the balance of 2023.
The 6′ 181 lbs. forward leaves having recorded a college career best 7 assists and 13 points in 19 games.
He originally went to St. Lawrence University Saints for 2 years after winning the 2018 OJHL Championship with one-time team, Wellington Dukes.
A Windsor, ON native, heading to a school in Canada made sense.
The 25-year old may be ready to score some in the ECHL.
Wesleyan University Cardinals‘ senior left wing Wiggle Kerbrat(19) had a 2 goal, 1 assist night in a 5-4 win, including the game-winner midway through the final frame to help his team to another hard fought win, solidifying their newly minted USCHO D3 top 15 status.
The 6′ 190 lbs. forward now has a college career best 13 goals and 8 assists for new high 21 point in 15 games this season.
He twice in a row won EHL titles with his junior team, New Hampshire Avalanche.
A Laguna Niguel, CA native, it will be interesting to see where the 25-year old takes his game next, if anywhere.
Boston University Terriers‘ freshman center Jeremy Wilmer(16) had his 1st college multi-goal effort with 2 goals, including the insurance tally and an assist in a football score 9-6 win over Hockey East rival University Of Maine Black Bears.
The small 5’8″ 155 lbs. forward has 6 goals and 12 assists in 20 games played this season.
Undrafted, he led the USHL in points last season with 98, including a single season best 73 assists and 25 goals in 60 games for Tri-City Storm that got him named Forward Of The Year.
He played 2 previous junior seasons, putting up points with the USNTDP team.
The 19-year old from Rockville Center, NY seems to have a nice hockey future ahead of him.
Undrafted rookie left wing Neil Robinson(21) signs for his first pro season with Worcester Railers 2021/2022 after taking last season off upon graduating 4 years at Holy Cross College Crusaders.
The 5’11” 185 lbs. forward had his best season as a senior scoring a college high 10 goals and 13 assists for 23 points in 36 Atlantic Hockey games.
He was a very solid scorer in 2 years of Canadian juniors and selected his school early into his 2nd campaign for Brockville Braves, where he potted 39 goals and 27 assists in 62 CCHL games.
If the 26-year old finds his openings, he’ll be able to affect the scoresheet.
Barely even in training camp, he gets waived and immediately picked up by Utah Grizzlies.
He scored a goal and an assist in 3 games for his new club, but suffers a season ending injury in the process.
The Pointe-Claire, QC native re-signs to try again and stay for what will be his official ECHL rookie season 2022/2023.
After appearing in 11 games with 3 goals and 2 assists, he gets traded to Fort Wayne Komets to continue.
He lasts another 11 appearances with his new club, but gets released after a terrible minus rating and immediately scooped by Jacksonville Icemen, seeing something they can use in him.
Minnesota Wild rookie left wing Matt Boldy(12) grabs a 1st recall after lighting it up for affiliate Iowa Wild with 4 goals and 6 assists in 10 AHL games.
He did much the same after arriving after a 2nd session at Boston College to sign his entry level deal, scoring 6 goals and 12 assists in 14 games with a +5.
Preseason injuries likely kept him from getting an early summons up.
In his Boston (hometown Millis, MA) debut, he skates 20 shifts for 13:13 total ice with 4 shots on net and a 1st NHL goal, the game-winner.
The 20-year old may have arrived, already.
With his 3-year entry level deal coming due at the end of the current frame, it was smart to try to visit this one quickly to make sure he knew they wanted to keep in the fold, long time to help the club towards a trophy.
Now, all of 21-years old, he signs a 7-year extension worth $7M AAV or $49M over the term.
He’s a Wild going forward.
Hobart College Statesmen, Belarus-born freshman left wing Ignat Belov(86) got the 1st 2 goals, including the game-winner in a weekend 4-1 win over also D3 ranked Babson College Beavers.
The sizable 6’3″ 198 lbs. forward has 8 goals and 1 assist with a +9 rating in 15 games on the season.
He’s coming off a junior hockey best 21 goals and 23 assists in 59 NAHL games for Maine Nordiques in the last frame.
The 22-year old attended school here, so was very much set on this path and would be a likely candidate to turn pro once college is all said and done.
