Johnson & Wales University Wildcats‘ senior defenseman Kadyn Fennell(2) played a college high 25 games, scoring a new best 6 goals and 5 assists with a +2 rating.
The 6′ 181 lbs. blue liner signed a 1st pro deal with Danbury Hat Tricks and in 24 FPHL games has 3 goals and 11 assists.
He transferred from a freshman season at Rivier University Raiders.
From Evansville, IL, we look for the 25-year old to do well and maybe even play himself up a level.
Orlando Solar Bears‘ 2nd year left wing Tanner Schachle(17) will return for 2024/2025 after scoring 4 goals and 12 assists in 50 games with a +8 rating.
The 6’4″ 218 lbs. forward has still been looking for that spark to affect his ECHL scoring.
He was never much of a scorer with 7 goals and 7 assists as a sophomore at University Of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves before transferring to Long Island University Sharks, where he wasn’t used much.
From Wasilla, AK, the 27-year old would love to see another breakout, like his 2nd NAHL frame with Fairbanks Ice Dogs.
After just 2 games into his 2nd season with 1 team, he traded to Worcester Railers, where he only figures into 11 games, but manages to score 1 goal and 4 assists with a +1 rating and signs for 2025/2026 with his brother Porter, giving his team a very menacing look.
He isn’t getting much use, through 10 games scores only 1 assist and is released, but Bloomington Bison are watching and invite him to a contract.
Western New England University Golden Bears‘ freshman left wing Michael Bottrell(64) came in from 1 big USPHL Premier season with Elmira Impact.
The 6′ 190 lbs. forward did 3 years of small junior hockey closer to home previously.
From Everett, ON, the 21-year old has scored a nice 3 goals and 5 assists in 16 games on a team that struggles to win games.
Fitchburg State University Falcons‘ freshman center Devin Niles(10) has a crazy 10 goals and 15 assists in 15 games with a +18 rating in quite a way to start his college hockey career.
The 5’10” 161 lbs. forward had 2 big USPHL/NCDC years for P.A.L. Jr. Islanders.
From Hatfield, MA, the 19-year old is setting himself up as a player to watch.
Anna Maria College AMCATS‘ sophomore left wing Nolan Ring(19) has a college best 4 goals and 10 points and needs 2 more assists to tie that mark from his freshman year at SUNY-Fredonia Blue Devils.
The 5’9″ 161 lbs. forward was a big scorer in 3 NOJHL seasons for Timmins Rock.
From South Porcupine, ON, the 21-year old is looking to be in the right spot.
UMass Minutemen junior goaltender Henry Graham(30) enters the transfer portal after a college career high 8 appearances last season for a 1-2-1 record with 2.38 GAA and .912 SV%, but will take his game to Hockey East rival Boston University Terriers for 2023/2024, his senior frame.
The 6’1″ 181 lbs. net minder arrived at his 1st school after a decent USHPL/NCDC showing with P.A.L. Junior Islanders after playing the Honeybaked system.
From Manhattan, NY, the undrafted 22-year old should be offered opportunities to start.
He transfers to Lindenwood University Lions for a graduate frame 2024/2025, but appears in only 2 starts.
Fort Wayne Komets offer him a tryout to make their club for 2025/2026.
He actually bounces down to the FPHL for a contract with Monroe Mocassins, but is struggling some to find consistency.
Notre Dame University Fighting Irish senior captain Nick Leivermann(4) was originally selected by Colorado Avalanche in the 7th round of the 2017 draft (#178 overall), but went unsigned upon completing his graduate frame with a 3rd 10+ assist season (21 as a senior).
He turns pro and signs a 1-year AHL deal with last year’s Calder Cup Champion, Hershey Bears for 2023/2024.
The 5’11” 185 lbs. blue liner from Eden Praire, MN did only 1 BCHL season with Penticton Vees before heading to school.
At 24-years old, he’s likely gunning to get going.
After a solid rookie frame, scoring 3 goals and 13 assists in 37 games with a +5 rating is an easy re-sign to stay a Bears for 2025/2026.
He wasn’t in many games, but put up points in any efforts he was a part of, but decides to leave for an option in the SHL with Farjestad BK that should work out well.
3rd year SPHL right wing, Derek Contessa(72) has a pro best 11 goals in the current, his 2nd frame with Evansville Thunderbirds.
He had 13 assists in his 1st year with Macon Mayhem and currently has 7 helpers.
The 6’3″ 220 lbs. forward 1st went to Sacred Heart University Pioneers after a solid 2nd USHL frame.
He transferred to Endicott College Gulls, where he got more use and scored better.
From Freehold, NJ, we could see the 26-year old loaned up.
Endicott College Gulls‘ freshman left wing Sebastian Speck(9) has been a point-per-game scorer for quite the little bit of time now, coming up through Little Caesar’s youth program before 2 NAHL years with Oklahoma Warriors.
In 15 games, the 5’10” 174 lbs. forward already has 6 goals and 8 assists with a +15 rating on a team that is playing top D3 status.
From Dryden, MI, the 21-year old is nicely playing himself into more good spaces.
Manhattanville College Valiants‘ freshman right wing Brett LoGelfo(40) scored a crazy 22 goals and 52 assists in 44 USPHL/NCDC games, then added another 19 points (7-12) in 11 playoff matchups.
In 11 games, he has 1 goal and 1 assist as he looks to be still getting his college legs under him.
From Center Moriches, NY, he played his youth and junior hockey mostly close to home.
