Cornell University Big Red senior right wing Jack O’Leary(9) takes a college career best 8 goals and tying 17 points to a 1st pro contract with Norfolk Admirals.
In 6 regular season ECHL games, he had 1 assist and was a +3 rating.
The 5’7″ 162 lbs. forward has 1 goal and 2 assists in 9 playoff matchups with a +4 rating, so he’s assimilating well.
From Smithtown, NY, the 25-year old did 3 years USHL juniors.
After maybe just a slight hesitation, he re-signs to return for his rookie frame in an Admirals‘ jersey.
He plays a full frame of 72 games and scores 16 goals and 31 assists to become an easy invite to return in an Admirals‘ jersey for 2026/2027.
New Hampshire Mountain Kings‘ 1st year right wing Ronnie Hill(55) takes strong 2nd half scoring 9 goals and 14 assists in 29 NAHL games to a 2026/2027 commit at University Of New England Nor’easters.
The 5’9″ 170 lbs. forward from Saco, ME really came alive in junior hockey.
From Saco, ME, the 19-year old should play well in Little East.
Trois Rivieres Lions‘ 2nd year defenseman Jacob Paquette(6) had his breakthrough last season with pro bests 17 assists, 21 points and a +36 rating, then another 5 points in the playoffs to a 2025 Kelly Cup Championship.
For 2026/2027, the 6’3″ 210 lbs. blue liner is headed overseas, signing with Dragons de Rouen of Ligue Magnus.
From Ottawa, ON, the 21-year old did 4 years OHL before joining Queens University Gaels.
Maryland Black Bears‘ 2nd year left wing Dimitry Kebreau(24) blows the lid off scoring with new by a mile NAHL junior bests 25 goals and 16 assists in 50 games with a +26 rating, then has added another goal and helper in 3 playoff matchups.
The 5’11” 190 lbs. forward commits to University Of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves for 2023/2024.
He’s played all his hockey close to home, Silver Spring, MD, but the 19-year old will likely do pretty well with his school’s independent schedule.
After maybe just 19 games, scoring 2 goals and 7 assists, he is looking for more and enters the transfer portal to go play at Stonehill College Skyhawks for his junior year, 2026/2027.
Rochester Jr. Americans‘ 3rd year, home town center Clay O’Donnell(8) commits to Middlebury College Panthers for 2026/2027 after a somewhat struggling tour through juniors.
The 5’11” 185 lbs. forward was limited to only 22 games last season, scoring 1 goal and 4 assists, but appeared in only 6 during the previous frame, before returning for the playoffs to turn out 3 goals and 5 assists in 11 NAHL games.
We look for him to impress in the NESCAC, if he can stay healthy.
Northeast Generals‘ 2nd year left wing Jake Gutwirth(18) has already outpaced his 1st NAHL year scoring with new bests 14 goals, 21 assists and 35 points in just 29 games.
The 5’8″ 165 lbs. forward commits to close by Stonehill College Skyhawks for 2025/2026.
From Brooklyn, NY, the 19-year old did receive a 2-game USHL call-up to the USNTDP team, recording an assist.
As a freshman, he plays only 19 games, getting 1 goal and decides to enter the transfer portal and go play his college hockey at Oswego State University Lakers as a sophomore in 2026/2027.
Navan Grads‘ 2nd year left wing Wake Purdy(24) commits to Western New England Golden Bears for 2026/2027.
The 6′ 196 lbs. forward did 1.5 years with Valley Jr. Warriors before heading closer to home for his last bit of juniors.
From Uxbridge, ON, the 21-year old should find the net with frequency playing in the CNE.
Yale University Bulldogs‘ senior center David Chen(24) takes college hockey bests scoring 17 assists and 24 points to a 1st pro contract with Shanghai Dragons of the KHL in 2026/2027, as a rookie.
The 6’1″ 190 lbs. forward did only 1 USHL year before school.
From Livingston, NJ, the 24-year old should do well over there.
West Chester Wolves‘ 2nd year left wing Maddox Goudie(7) took scoring up to a new level last season with 12 goals and 18 assists in 53 USPHL/NCDC games.
The 5’10” 174 lbs. forward commits to Salem State University Vikings for 2026/2027.
From Richmond, VA, the 21-year old should play well
Connecticut Nor’easters‘ 1st year center Briggs Beam(37) was an EHL point-per-game player, scoring 26 goals and 20 assists in 45 games last season.
He almost oddly transferred from just 1 USPHL/NCDC game, scoring 1 goal and 1 assist.
The 6’3″ 194 lbs. forward commits to Manhattanville University Valiants for 2026/2027.
From Manlius, NY, the 21-year old should help his team, as he’s been scoring well the last 3 years of junior hockey.
