Northeastern University Huskies‘ senior captain defenseman Vincent Borgesi(20) signs a 2-year NHL entry level deal with Toronto Maple Leafs, as an unrestricted free agent.
The 5’8″ 174 lbs. blue liner has played 3 AHL games with 1 assist.
He did 2 years USHL juniors before heading to school, racking up 33 assists in his 2nd frame.
Mercer Chiefs‘ 2nd year right wing, captain Casey Johnson(15) takes some new USPHL/NCDC best stats, 33 assists and 43 points to a 2026/2027 commit at Arcadia University Knights.
The 5’11” 154 lbs. forward did all his youth hockey in the Philadelphia Jr. Flyers‘ system.
From Sewell, NJ, the 20-year old may have to add a little weight to ground himself better.
Air Force Academy Falcons‘ senior, captain defenseman Chris Hedden(22) has twice hit 20+ assists in his college career and scored 12 goals in 37 games last season.
The 6′ 185 lbs. blue liner signs an ato to start his pro career with Colorado Eagles.
From Kalamazoo, MI, the 23-year did 2 years of juniors before school.
Elmira Aviators‘ 3rd year NAHL defenseman Luke Rubin(10) commits to Norwich University Cadets for 2026/2027.
The 5’11” 170 lbs. blue liner has 6 goals and 3 assists in 30 games, since a trade sent him across.
From Fulton, MD, the 21-year old should be a nice addition to Little East competition.
New Jersey Devils‘ 4th round pick in the 2022 draft (#126 overall) defenseman Charlie Leddy(6) commits to Boston College Eagles for 2022/2023 after picking up 17 assists in 55 USHL games with USNTDP and a handy +33 rating.
The 6’1″ 185 lbs. blue liner from Fairfield, CT looks to be a good shut-down blue liner that can also pick up points.
He arrives at his new school as just an 18-year old.
Somehow, we missed a portal transfer to Quinnipiac University Bobcats, despite even seeing him play games with the team and him becoming assistant captain as a senior.
He graduates with an impressive +/- stat and signs an ato to start with Utica Comets under the direction of the team who selected him.
Sacred Heart University Pioneers‘ graduate right wing, assistant captain Kevin Lombardi(49) signed with Orlando Solar Bears upon finishing up and came mostly to life in 6 playoff games, with 1 goal and 1 assist and a +1 rating.
Rockford Icehogs are watching and sign the 6’5″ 229 lbs. forward to an AHL contract for 2024/2025.
Maybe not a huge scorer through college or junior hockey, we think as a pro the 25-year old finds the room he did in high school and youth hockey.
After a good rookie season, especially for affiliate Indy Fuel, he resigned to stay for 2025/2026.
He plays 10 times more games in the upper league as a 2nd year player, 37, scoring 12 goals and 9 assists with a +1 rating.
When he was ECHL demoted, he was more than a point-per-game player.
For 2026/2027, it’s a no-brainer he signs on for a 3rd frame as an Icehogs.
Plymouth State University Panthers‘ senior assistant captain defenseman Rider McCallum(55) turns pro after scoring pretty well through college, signing an ato with Greensboro Gargoyles.
The 6’1″ 174 lbs. forward had 2 successful AJHL junior frames before school.
From Langley, BC, the 24-year old has 1 assist in 5 ECHL games.
University Of Vermont Catamounts‘ big 6’5″ 216 lbs. senior forward Xavier Henry(20) signs a 1st pro deal with close by Maine Mariners.
He had a college best 4 goals and 6 assists as a junior.
From Scarborough, ON, the 24-year old came up through St. Andrews College CAHS, then 3 years with Chilliwack Chiefs in the BCHL.
Simon Fraser University Red Leafs‘ freshman right wing Greye Rampton(92) will head to the new D1 program at Maryville University Saints for 2026/2027, as his school suspends operations.
The 6’2″ 181 lbs. forward plays a power style and had 3 goals and 5 assists in 20 games last season.
From Chilliwack, BC, the 21-year old split his final junior season between BCHL and NAHL before heading to school.
Providence College Friars‘ sophomore right wing Bennett Schimek(52) takes a pair of good seasons with 19 goals and 18 assists over 73 games with a +15 rating to Arizona State University Sun Devils for his junior year.
The 6′ 186 lbs. forward played 2 successful junior frames for Sioux City Musketeers, winning the 2022 USHL Clark Cup Championship.
From Mendota Height, MN, the 21-year old will likely do well playing the independent schedule.
As senior captain, he scores a new college best 30 assists and 43 points that he takes to a 1st pro deal with Abbotsford Canucks for 2026/2027, but starts on an ato this season.
In 7 games, he has a 1st AHL goal and 4 assists.
