Norwich University Cadets‘ senior goaltender Drennen Atherton(1) signs with Orlando Solar Bears as they fight for a playoff spot in the ECHL.
The 6’1″ 212 lbs. net minder was stingy last season giving up just 1.49 GAA with a .944 SV% on a 16-6 record in 22 D3 college hockey games, earning NEHC Goaltender Of The Year.
He came over from 2 seasons at Sacred Heart University Pioneers, but played only once.
The almost oddly Winter Haven, FL native had a pretty good run through junior hockey, mostly tending for Northern Cyclones.
It would be surprising to see the 25-year old not do well where he’s going.
Calgary Flames‘ 1st round pick in the 2021 draft (#13 overall), Harvard University Crimson freshman Matthew Coronato(19) is off to a big start with 3 goals and 3 assists with a +6 rating in 2 games.
Selected after a huge 2020/2021, his 2nd year with Chicago Steel, where the 18-year old scored a league high 48 goals and 37 assists in 51 USHL games with a best +37 rating, then added another 13 points (9-4) in 8 playoff contests to capture the 2021 Clark Cup Championship.
The 5’11” 181 lbs. forward has always been a goal scorer and on a potent college team, he’ll show no signs of slowing pace, so it’s mostly a matter of how long he stays before signing his entry level deal.
After 2 seasons with exactly 36 points in 34 games, it’s zero surprise to see him sign his 3-year NHL entry level contract to get things started on a Calgary team that needs to keep winning to wild card.
Rivier University Raiders‘ graduating senior right wing Josh Sanchez(67) decides to turn pro and signs a contract to join Elmira Mammoth for the remainder of their 2023 run, which their on the cusp on an FPHL playoff berth.
The 5’9″ 175 lbs. forward scored his 1st goal in his 1st game in a 7-4 loss, so is off to a good start.
He did 2 years at Becker College before leaving as the school folded.
The 23-year old, Potsdam, NY native bounced around juniors mostly, but finished on a super strong showing for Lewiston/Auburn Nordiques, scoring 23 goals and 37 assists in 35 NA3HL games.
Undrafted, UMass-Lowell Riverhawks‘ Swedish-born, senior, captain center Carl Berglund(18) scores himself a nice 2-year NHL entry level deal with Edmonton Oilers, who easily had him on their radar to pursue a signing so quickly as he opts out of the Hockey East Tournament and any further playoff action.
He scored a college best 12 goals and one point off his career high points 27 last season, so definitely has shown good consistency.
The 6’2″ 207 lbs. forward is likely to report to affiliate Bakersfield Condors to get some starting time play.
It will be little surprise to see the 23-year old make the parent club out of training camp in the fall.
Bemidji State University Beavers‘ graduate right wing Kaden Pickering(18) signs a 1st pro contract with Iowa Heartlanders.
The 5’9″ 181 lbs. forward did 4 years at St. Lawrence University Saints scoring a college best 6 goals and 13 assistsas a senior captain.
He has yet to hit the stat sheet in 2 ECHL games.
The 24-year old from Madrid, NY only did only BCHL season prior to heading to college.
Mercyhurst University Lakers‘ senior right wing Gueorgui Feduolov(14) signs a 1st pro deal with Norfolk Admirals and grabs a 1st assist in his 2nd ECHL game.
The small 5’9″ but solid at 195 lbs. forward wasn’t exactly the most prolific scorer through college.
He played 3 seasons for Shreveport Mudbugs and won the 2018 NAHL Robertson Cup in his 2nd campaign.
The 24-year old from Mentor, OH could be ready to step into his pro game.
RIT Tigers‘ 2024/2025 commit, 1st year NAHL junior for Philadelphia Rebels, center David Deputy(25) has 16 goals and 21 assists in 50 games with a +5 rating.
The small 5’9″ 162 lbs. forward is maybe a little surprisingly not taking a solid season to a quick commit, but could want to wait and continue to take up scoring in the league for another session.
From Gurnee, IL, the 18-year old is a good watch.
Chicago Blackhawks sign center Ryder Rolston(29) to a 3-year NHL entry level deal after completing 3 seasons with Notre Dame University Fighting Irish.
The 6’2″ 190 lbs. forward, originally a Colorado Avalanche 5th round pick in the 2020 draft (#139 overall), left school with 7 goals and 13 assists, slightly under the 10 and 17 marks he posted as a sophomore, but still ok.
He was twice a 20+ goal scorer in the USNTDP program and grabbed some nice totals for Waterloo Blackhawks before heading to college.
It is understood the 21-year old from Boston, MA will report to affiliate Rockford Icehogs.
RIT Tigers‘ 2023/2024 commit, point-per-game NAHL 1st year Maryland Black Bears‘ center Christian Catalano(23) looks to make a big first impression when he commits in the fall.
The Mississauga, ON native did even better in his only session with Toronto Jr. Canadiens, wracking up 73 points in 52 OJHL games.
He should be able to produce well in Atlantic Hockey play.
Harvard University Crimson junior center Alex Laferriere(18) scores his 2nd in his team’s opening night ECAC Quarterfinals round 6-1 win.
The 6′ 172 lbs. forward has a college best 18 goals, 20 assists for 38 points this season.
A Los Angeles Kings‘ 3rd round pick in the 2020 draft (#83 overall), he was a point-per-game USHL player in his 2nd campaign with Des Moines Buccaneers.
I guess we shall see whether or not he has a college future through a final year, but he could be ready at 21-years old.
