Express Hockey Club‘s 2nd year EHL defenseman Aydin Fish(3) may have slightly less points (5 assists in 29 games), but he plays the role of leader everytime out on the ice.
He was 3-time captain at youth hockey.
The 5’8″ 175 lbs. blue liner from Ashland, MA commits to Franklin Pierce University Ravens for 2026/2027.
We look for the 20-year old to play well in NE10.
Boston College Eagles‘ sophomore center James Hagens(44) has blown out 1st year goals with a new best 16 this season and his 16 assists is 10 off the mark from the previous year, but points may improve with his overall game and leadership qualities out there.
A Boston Bruins‘ 1st round draft pick in 2025 (#7 overall), he was uncertain to return, but gladly did for more.
The 5’11” 194 lbs. forward did 2 explosive USHL seasons with USNTDP before school.
From Hauppauge, NY, the 19-year old is just getting started really.
He finishes up with 23 goals and 24 assists in 34 games with a +10 rating and signs an ato to join Providence Bruins, which is just the 1st tick to his full-on NHL entry level deal that will need to follow soon we think.
Seahawks Hockey Club‘s 1st year center Adam Quinn(14) takes some impressive offensive numbers to his 2026/2027 commit at Franklin Pierce University Ravens.
The 5’11” 190 lbs. has 25 goals and 19 assists in 32 EHL games this season.
From Franklin, MA, the 20-year old went to Tabor Academy USHS-Prep, where he also did well.
New Hampshire Mountain Kings‘ 2nd year left wing Jaden Johnson(17) didn’t play as many games this year, but still scored as effectively as he did his 1st year.
The 5’9″ 179 lbs. forward had 11 goals and 17 assists in 31 NAHL games.
From Iverness, IL, the 21-year old commits closer to home at Aurora University Spartans.
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.
