Maryland Black Bears‘ Swedish-born 2nd year defenseman Victor Mannebratt(26) may not score the totals he did last season, 12 goals and 29 assists in 46 NAHL games, but he’s still scoring at a good pace in 2025/2026.
The 6’1″ 194 lbs. blue liner commits to University Of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves for 2026/2027.
We should see the 20-year old do well playing an independent schedule.
3rd year left wing Lincoln Griffin(44) has skated most of his first two years in the SPHL, but on a pair of loans he scored 3 goals and 2 assists in 13 ECHL games as a rookie.
For 2021/2022 he agrees to terms on a new deal with Indy Fuel.
The former Northeastern University Huskies‘ forward was a decent scorer at college, taking his totals up to new highs as a senior (7-14-21) with a +20 rating.
He was a big scorer through 4 years at Thayer Academy.
The 24-year old from Walpole, MA should be able to elevate his game in the higher league.
He would actually end up playing the entire 2021/2022 frame with Cincinnati Cyclones, scoring an almost bananas, best by a mile 21 goals and 25 assists in 57 games.
There’s little doubt he would be invited back to try to win the whole league thing.
He is taking a very good 2nd frame with the team from Ohio to a new adventure, signing a 1-year deal with HK Nitra to play his next games in Slovak Extraliga 2023/2024.
Only managing to get into 12 games over there, scoring 1 goal and 1 assist, he decides to return home to the team he knows and obviously likes a lot, having spent more than 100 games with in the Cyclones for 2023/2024.
Another solid season of getting points and he is back for a 3rd swing through Cincinnati and may be searching for a home.
He goes on to score new bests in his 4th frame with 25 goals and 27 assists in 70 games with a +7 rating and he will be back for more as a Cyclones again.
In 39 games, he has 7 goals and 9 assists, but a miserable -19, so is traded to Jacksonville Icemen to hopefully improve his fortunes.
Canisius College Golden Griffins‘ graduate defenseman Cody Schiavon(44) agreed on a 1st deal for his pro career with Orlando Solar Bears, but was released after only 1 appearance and quickly snapped up and signed by Indy Fuel.
The 6′ 201 lbs. blue liner has no points in 5 games.
His best college scoring season came as a junior for 3 goals and 5 assists in 28 games after coming over from 2 years at University Of Vermont Catamounts.
From Kelowna, BC, he did 3 years of BCHL before college.
The 25-year had 25 assists in his last season of juniors.
Boston College Eagles‘ senior center Connor Joyce(23) played almost a full slate of college games each season.
The 6’1″ 181 lbs. forward scored best as a sophomore with 4 goals and 6 assists.
He signed a 1st pro deal with Indy Fuel, getting 4 assists in 11 games, but got dealt to Rapid City Rush, where his scoring has jumped to 3 goals and 3 assist in 18 games.
From Dedham, MA, the 24-year old should find his footing.
University Of Connecticut Huskies‘ graduate defensemen John Spetz(18) signs a 1st pro contract with Jacksonville Icemen for his rookie run, 2025/2026.
The 5’10” 194 lbs. blue liner scored 10+ points in 4 of his 5 college seasons.
From Oak Ridge, NJ, the 26-year old did 3 years of USHL with Chicago Steel before school.
Through 33 games, he has 1 goal and 6 assists, but gets traded to Cincinnati Cyclones.
Providence College Friars‘ graduate center Logan Will(20) scored a college best 8 goals and 16 assists in his extra frame.
The 5’11” 185 lbs. twice captain forward at Colorado College Tigers was a consistent scorer there.
He did 3 years USHL juniors before school.
From Ames, IA, the 25-year old signs a 1st pro contract with Florida Everblades and has 2 goals and 3 assists with a +4 rating in 14 ECHL games.
After 30 games, scoring 4 goals and 6 assists with a +8 rating, he decides to leave for a little better hockey in Slovak Extraliga, signing with HK Spisska Nova Ves.
In 3 games, he has 3 assists with a +2 rating.
Rivier University Raiders‘ freshman defenseman Wesley Haynes(10) has 2 assists in 18 games in the current frame.
The 5’9″ 174 lbs. blue liner scored pretty well through 2 years at USHS-Prep.
He only did 1 year of mostly EHL junior hockey before committing.
From Boylston, MA, the 21-year old plays with leadership qualities.
Australian-born, huge 6’5″ 229 lbs. rookie defenseman Dash Quartarolo(2) signs with Fayettesville Marksmen and through 9 games has 1 assist with a 0 rating, hopefully solidifying his roster spot.
He spent 5 years at 3 different colleges, but was an infrequent add into games with Becker College Hawks initially, then 1 year of no use at New England College Pilgrims and finally 2 frames at Salem State University Vikings, scoring a 1st college hockey goal in 9 games.
Coming over early for high school, he would follow a path through juniors that worked up to USPHL Premier with South Shore Kings for a best effort of 1 goal and 7 assists.
He also play twice during summers in the AIHL and even signed with the tier 3 Finish league Suomi-sarja for a successful session.
Western Connecticut State University Wolves‘ freshman center Francis Rose(13) has 2 goals and 6 assists in 17 games.
The 5’10” 161 lbs. forward had a very productive USPHL Premier season with Mercer Chiefs, scoring more than point-per-game 25 goals and 35 assists in 43 games, then added another 3 points in 4 through the playoffs.
From Clarkson, MI, the 21-year old will definitely be a contributor and leader with his college club.
Western New England University Golden Bears‘ sophomore goalie Luca Scaglione(30) has outpaced his play with 7 games from his 1st season.
He only has 1 win against 4 losses, but puts in some spectacular bids in those non-wins.
The 5’11” 170 lbs. net minder played 2 USPHL/NCDC seasons before commiting.
From Ardmore, PA, we think the 22-year old, if he can ride the wave will indeed give his team plenty of chances to get more in the plus column.
