Mercyhurst University Lakers‘ 2022/2023 commit, center Ryan Coughlin(17) really came to live after a trade sent him to New Jersey Jr. Titans, where he would help them win the 2022 NAHL Robertson Cup.
He may have only ascended to a new best 18 assists, but it was his +20 rating that really stood out about his game.
The solid 6′ 181 lbs. forward also managed to score 11 points in 13 playoff games.
At 21-years old, the Charlotte, NC native could contribute right away in Atlantic Hockey play.
5th year center Marcus Power(9) leaves for a 2nd time after skating his 3rd season with the only local to home North American team he’s ever signed with, Newfoundland Growlers, who he also won the 2019 Kelly Cup Championship.
His other time overseas, for EV Landshut, he scored new career highs 29 goals and 40 assists in 47 DEL2 games.
The 6′ 185 lbs. forward heads to IceHL for 2022/2023, agreeing with Vienna Capitals.
We do think the 28-year old from St. John’s, NL, who skated three seasons for Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the QMJHL, then headed to 4 years at University Of Prince Edward Island Panthers will definitely make an impression in Austria’s top hockey.
Trent Vogelhuber(13) retired from pro hockey a few years ago and immediately was adopted by Cleveland Monsters to become their assistant coach, a role he’s filled for the last 4 seasons.
He actually had his best campaign for the team, when they were called Lake Erie Monsters, scoring 11 goals and 16 assists in 70 AHL games and helping them win the 2016 Calder Cup.
The 6’2″ 185 lbs. forward was actually a Columbus Blue Jackets‘ 7th round pick in the 2007 draft (#211 overall), but didn’t actually sign an NHL contract until after winning the minor league title by Colorado Avalanche.
He skated two sessions with their affiliate before deciding to change sceneries.
The former Miami University (Ohio) Redhawks from right there in Dublin, OH, at 33-years old becomes his team’s newest, 7th all-time head coach.
They are dropping like flies from the college ranks to sign pro deals, and center Dylan Holloway(36), Edmonton Oilers‘ 1st round pick in 2020 (#14 overall) inks his 3-year contract to join the team immediately.
He could show up in the main camp on the taxi squad, especially considering the University Of Wisconsin Badgers‘ sophomore year he’s coming off, scoring all new bests 11 goals, 24 assists and 35 points in 23 NCAA games.
He may be better off reassigned to affiliate Bakersfield Condors, where at the very least he’ll be involved.
At 6’1″ 203 lbs. he’s a bit of a towering presence, who’s always managed to affect the scoresheet through a pair of campaigns with Okotoks Oilers of the AJHL for the Calgary native.
It’s going to be exciting watching this still super young 19-year old get started.
He gets a 1st NHL appearance in a deciding playoff game and despite on being on ice for 7 shifts, 3:27, he did dish out a hit and left the loss with a +1 rating.
No doubt, he’s a player that will get more looks.
Worcester Jr. Railers‘ 2nd year captain, center Matt Pimental(21) commits to Stonehill College Skyhawks for 2021/2022.
The 5’11” 170 lbs. plays wider than his weight scored a junior best 14 goals and 25 assists in 42 EHL games last season.
He should be able to adapt well into the school’s new NCAA Division 1 schedule.
The 21-year old from East Providence, RI is staying close for college hockey, so friends can come see him play.
Undrafted Edmonton, AB defenseman Luke Orysiuk(47) had a pretty stellar senior year at Bentley University Falcons, scoring a college high 5 goals and 7 assists for 12 points in 26 NCAA Division 1 games to scoring a contract to finish out 2021/2022 with playoff bound Trois-Rivieres Lions.
He took a bit of a long route through junior hockey, starting in the AJHL for a couple of sessions before landing with Fairbanks Ice Dogs and spending 3 years in Alaska, scoring 13 goals (most in the league by a d-man) and 26 assists with a +28 rating in his final season.
The 6′ 194 lbs. blue liner also won the 2016 NAHL Robertson Cup Championship in his first year with the club.
In 5 ECHL games, he has a pair of assists and is a +3 rating.
The 24-year old is off to a good start as a pro.
For 2022/2023 and his eventual rookie season, he has decided to head off to Ligue Magnus, signing a 1-year deal with Scorpions de Mulhouse.
He will likely be a big contributed in France’s top hockey.
Ferris State University Bulldogs‘ 2022/2023 commit, goaltender Joey Henson(34) comes from the unlikely league, EHL to the NCAA Division 1 school through an outstanding performance last season as Philadelphia Little Flyers‘ backstop.
The 5’11” 170 lbs. net minder posted a 21-11 record with a 2.18 GAA and .922 SV% in 33 games with 2 shutouts.
From Troy, MI, the 2o-year old should be able to step up nicely for CCHA play.
University Of New England Nor’easters‘ 2022/2023 commit, center Michael Tersoni(11) is the type of incoming freshman that could very well contribute some pretty nice numbers in short time.
The small 5’9″ 174 lbs. forward has worked his way up with each passing junior season since graduating Framingham High Flyers, but also did an extra year at Tilton School USHS-Prep, each prolific in point totals.
He started a year at Islanders Hockey Club USPHL Premier and got some NCDC looks, but decided for a different league experience in his final frame before committing and arrived at New Hampshire Avalanche.
His game really came to life in the EHL, as he connected with 27 goals and 39 assists for 66 points.
The 21-year old is likely ready to skate some D3 #5 rated team, New England Hockey Conference action.
Long Island University Sharks‘ 2022/2023 graduate commit, right wing Anthony Vincent(34) comes in from 4 years at Holy Cross College Crusaders.
The 5’10” 181 lbs. forward played up north for Chilliwack Chiefs and won the 2018 BCHL Championship in his 2nd season with the team, putting up a junior best 9 goals and 17 assists.
He had his best session scoring as a freshman, picking up 5 goals and 16 assists.
The 24-year old should be able to his point totals up a bit with the schedule his new team plays.
4th year center Abbott Girduckis(39) leaves an ECHL best season, scoring 18 goals and 28 assists for 46 points with a +4 rating in his 2nd season with Jacksonville Icemen to a new opportunity, signing 2022/2023 to HC Presov.
The 6’2″ 190 lbs. forward twice had 20+ assists as a junior and senior at R.I.T. Tigers. before turning pro with Toledo Walleye, recording 3 goals and 2 assists in 7 ECHL games to earn him a follow-up contract and 1st AHL loan to Cleveland Monsters for no points.
He was loaned again for 6 games with up team, Hartford Wolf Pack last season and pocketed a 1st league goal for himself.
We’re thinking the 26-year old from Belleville, ON comes away with some good totals from his time in Slovakia‘s top hockey.
