Colgate University Raiders‘ senior right wing Matt Verboon(13) is listed as a Richmond Hill, ON and Swiss native and played most of his youth hockey there before joining the BCHL for a high scoring effort with Salmon Arm Silverbacks previous to college.
His senior year was his best college scoring with all highs 16 goals, 19 assists for 35 points.
The 23-year old signs with HC Lugano to start his pro career with a season in NL.
He played for the country in junior tournaments, so comes in very familiar.
Northeast Generals‘ 4th year junior right wing Jake LaRusso(43) makes his college commitment for 2023/2024 to the local Stonehill College Skyhawks, where he could have become familiar with the school and team in the current frame.
The Colts Neck, NJ native spent most of his early hockey right next to home, eventually leading up to New Jersey Jr. Titans of the NAHL, but almost ironically he didn’t really start scoring until he was traded to North Iowa Bulls.
He connected for 6 goals and 18 assists in 41 games, then another 3 heading into the next session, but was again dealt, this time, back closer to home, to Northeast Generals.
Here is where the 5’11” 174 lbs. forward found his footing, bursting 29 goals and 27 assists in 52 games with a +6, as they head towards the playoffs.
The 21-year old will be a welcome addition to his new school.
Montreal Canadiens sign UMass-Lowell Riverhawks‘ senior captain Lucas Candotta(28) to a 1-year entry level deal after posting a college career high 10 goals and 13 assists for 23 points in 33 NCAA Division 1 games.
The 6’2″ 209 lbs. forward reports to affiliate Laval Rocket and signs a pto to play out the remainder of the season.
He has consistently been a good scorer, putting up 82 points (35 goals, 47 assists) in his third and final year of OJHL junior hockey for Markham Royals.
In 7 games to finish out the session, he had one assist.
The Georgetown, ON native now has a 1st AHL goal as he connects in his 2nd playoff game.
At 24-years old, we look for him to do well with his short pro commitment.
After skating 72 games for the minor league club, grabbing 16 goals and 14 assists as a rookie, he scores a 1st recall.
In his debut, he scores a 1st NHL in his opening shift and shot, skates 13 shifts for 11:09 total ice with 5 snaps at the net and 3 hits before being returned for the Calder Cup playoffs.
St. Lawrence University Saints‘ senior captain center Jordan Steinmetz(29) will take on a graduate year at American International College Yellowjackets, switching him to Atlantic Hockey, which may have an effect on his scoring output.
The 5’8″ 163 lbs. forward actually posted his highest point college totals as a freshman.
He didn’t score amazing through juniors, but did connect big at Chippewa Falls High USHS-WI.
We expect the 24-year old to put himself directly into plays and increase his scoring chances.
Ohio State University Buckeyes‘ Swedish-born, graduate center Gustaf Westlund(29) will go home to sign with his country’s top league, SHL, joining IK Oskarshamn in 2023/2024.
The 2nd year captain only skated in 7 games last season with 2 goals and 3 assists, was pretty much decently a scorer.
At 6′ 185 lbs. came over soon, playing a senior year at The Gunnery before doing 2 USHL campaigns for Lincoln Stars, worth 27 assists in each frame.
The 25-year old, who was actually born in Paris, FR is likely going to be ready to roll.
After 4 years at Arizona State University Sun Devils scoring a college best 5 goals and 11 assists in 37 games with a +9 rating as a senior, defenseman Jack Judson(22) will take on a graduate season at Clarkson University Golden Knights.
The 6’1″ 190 lbs. blue liner could connect for more points in ECAC, but will have to work for it too.
From White Rock, BC, he was a pretty good point-getter in his 2nd BCHL frame, grabbing 6 goals and 26 assists, then adding another 13 points in 21 playoff matchups.
The 23-year old is obviously up for the next challenge.
Florida Everblades‘ rookie signing Chayse Primeau(34) has yet to register a point in 6 ECHL games, but definitely seems due considering his 6’3″ 194 lbs. frame, seems like he can’t be far off.
He did 4 years at University Of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks before heading to University Of Notre Dame Fighting Irish for a graduate run and kind of crazy, put up exactly 23 points from his junior to graduate sessions (3).
The Margate, NJ native, son of NHL veteran Keith Primeau will definitely get his opportunity to shine.
Jacksonville Icemen signed rookie defenseman Julian Kislin(12) after he was released by South Carolina Stingrays after just an appearance.
The 6’1″ 190 lbs. blue liner did a graduate season at Sacred Heart University Pioneers after completing four solid sessions with Northeastern University Huskies.
He did roughly as good in one campaign of Atlantic Hockey as he did in his senior year in Boston.
The 23-year old from Manalapan, NJ has 4 assists in 5 games with a +3 for his new team.
Kansas City Mavericks‘ 5th year center Mathieu Foget(28) was traded from his most played club, Orlando Solar Bears, where he was once again scoring big and continues on that trek with 3 goals and 3 assists in 9 ECHL games, as they fight for a Kelly Cup playoff spot.
Last season he skated with SonderjyskE of Metal Ligean with the COVID blocked year previous, barely playing some games with HK Nitra of Slovak Extraliga.
The 5’9″ 175 lbs., former Merrimack College Warriors was there for only 1.5 years before leaving for a season an a half of OHL.
From Orleans, ON, he is a scorer in this league and will help any team he’s on win games.
Stonehill College Skyhawks‘ senior left wing Brendan Nehmer(10) signs a 1st pro contract to join EG Diez-Limburg Rockets for 2023/2024.
The 5’9″ 160 lbs. forward once again put up some good numbers despite playing a few less games than previous seasons.
From East Longmeadow, MA, he didn’t go the junior route before heading to college.
As a 23-year old, he will likely strike pretty well in Germany3 and hopefully look to move up.
