Reading Royals 2nd year left wing Yvan Mongo(91) is off and running on the stat sheet with 15 goals and 15 assists in 44 ECHL games.
The 5’9″ 187 lbs. forward has well outpaced what he scored as a rookie.
He originally did 4 years in the QMJHL, continuing to take up his scoring as he went and then entered University Of Ottawa Gee Gees.
In 55 games, he records 17 goals and 21 assists to gain a 3rd invite to return and be a Royals.
Swedish-born, rookie center Filip Engaras(16) was recently flipped in a trade from 1st contract club, Bakersfield Condors to out of conference team, Utica Comets for the remainder of 2023.
The 6’1″ 201 lbs. forward actually spent more time with affiliate Fort Wayne Komets, appearing in 23 ECHL games with good scoring clips and on ice accountability, but does look to be headed towards the AHL to start with his new squad.
Originally an Edmonton Oilers‘ 6th round pick in the 2020 draft (#169 overall), but only signed a minor league contract to start his pro career.
A graduate of 4 years at University Of New Hampshire Wildcats, he definitely was able to connect for points as a junior and senior.
After 53 games last season, scoring 6 goals and 6 assists with a +2 rating, he is signed for a 1-year contract extension to stay a Comets.
University Of North Dakota Fighting Hawks‘ Swedish-born senior goaltender Ludvig Persson(32) signs with Wheeling Nailers and we will see if he figures in any ECHL playoff action.
The 6′ 181 lbs. net minder transferred from 3 years at Miami University (Ohio) Redhawks, where it couldn’t have been too easy.
He actually played 11 pro games in HockeyEttan before committing to the NAHL for a season of junior hockey that was stellar with Lone Star Brahmas before hitting college.
It will be interesting to see where the 24-year old decides to go.
He plays no games and signs for 2024/2025 with Brynas IF of the SHL.
Boston Jr. Terriers‘ 1st year defenseman Andrew Van Antwerp(4) came into the EHL from 2 junior GOJHL frames for Kitchener-Waterloo Siskins, posting 9 goals and 40 assists in their 2nd season.
He scored 8 goals and 21 assists in 39 games last year, then added 1 goal in their only playoff game.
The 5’11” 154 lbs. has chosen Albertus Magnus College Falcons for his 2024/2025 commit.
From Petoskey, MI, the 2o-year old initially came up through the Honeybaked 16U AA.
8th year net minder Matt O’Connor(29) gets a new, 3rd deal to stay with HK Nitra for 2022/2023.
In 32 games, the massive 6’6″ 205 lbs. goalie has a 2.35 GAA and .928 SV%.
He signed his 1st pro contract after an explosive junior year at Boston University Terriers, posting a 25-4-4 record in 35 NCAA Division 1 games with Ottawa Senators, but only stuck with them for 2 sessions.
The Toronto, ON native next signed with Nashville Predators, but struggled.
He was able to lift his performance in the next frame with Wheeling Nailers and would next jump and sign overseas with Rodovre Mighty Bulls, but still seemed to have troubles in Metal Ligaen.
The 3o-year old will likely stay put and continue to excel in Slovakia.
As is the case for a few players, who have been around for a little while, he signs on for 2023/2024 with SC Csikszereda of Erste Liga, so maybe their giving their international players some money.
He does very ok through 21 starts, but may yearns for the type of hockey he 1st came over for, so signs Ligue Magnus for 2024/2025 with Les Ducs d’Angers that should equal a strong signing for both parties.
Undrafted University Of Denver Pioneers‘ 2022 NCAA Division 1 Champs‘ graduate right wing Ryan Barrow(79) signs with Manchester Storm for 2022/2023.
He scored a college best 8 goals and 13 assists with a +19 rating as a senior.
The 6’2″ 183 lbs. forward from Banff, AB took an interesting route through junior hockey, 1st skating a pair of frames with local Banff Bears of the HJHL before moving on to 2 BCHL sessions for Langley Rivermen, where he really popped scoring in his 2nd frame with the team.
It would seem the decently sized rookie will find open space to score in a league such as the EIHL.
Coming off a fairly successful frame, scoring 12 goals and 20 assists in 30 games, he up and signs with rivals Cardiff Devils for 2023/2024.
After 50 games, scoring 13 goals and 19 assists with a +6 rating, he likes where he is and re-signs to stay a Devils.
Express Hockey Club 2nd year Swedish-born center Finn Ernsjoo(19) is impressive in his last frame with 9 goals and 20 assists in 43 EHL games to make a 2024/2025 commit to University Of Southern Maine Huskies, where he should fit in outstanding.
He added another 5 points in 6 playoff games.
The good sized 6’2″ 190 lbs. was born in NY, NY, but did all his youth hockey in Sweden and the 21-year old has landed at a great college opportunity.
Valley Jr. Warriors‘ 3rd year defenseman Sean Hoffman(9) put up a junior EHL best 9 goals and 13 assists in 45 games last season, he will take to his 2024/2025 commit at the new D3 hockey program, Keene State College Owls.
The absolute giant 6’7″ 201 lbs. blue liner started lower in the EHLP for a season, but with a smooth performance upped his game quickly.
From Haymarket, VA, the 21-year old will likely help this new team win games.
RPI Engineers‘ graduate captain defenseman Kyle Hallbauer(26) signs a 1st pro contract with Adirondack Thunder after his team is eliminated from ECAC postseason action.
The 5’11” 190 lbs. blue liner put up a college best 11 assists and 13 points last season.
He twice had 20+ assists in the 2 different junior leagues he participated in before college.
In 4 games with his new team, he has a 1st ECHL goal in his 2nd game and is a +3 rating for the 26-year old from Howell, NJ to pin.
He finished up skating 17 games, scoring 1 goal and 2 assists with a +5 rating, then being steady through 4 playoff matchups with a +2.
For 2023/2024, he has decided to fly the coop and signs with Rodovre Mighty Bulls of Metal Ligaen, where he might have too much success.
He takes some ok numbers, but needs more accountability to a new contract with Rapaces de Gap of Ligue Magnus for 2024/2025.
11 year defenseman Chad Ruhwedel(5) finds himself in a new uniform for the 1st time in 8 seasons.
He has been with Pittsburgh Penguins, but was just moved for a 4th round draft pick to New York Rangers, who saw use for him as they look to make a deep run in the playoffs.
The 5’11” 182 lbs. blue liner originally made his debut under NHL contract with Buffalo Sabres, getting his feet wet with a few games.
He did 3 seasons at UMass Lowell Riverhawks after 2 USHL stints for Sioux Falls Stampede.
From all places, San Diego, CA, the 33-year old’s best season was post-COVID, when he notched 4 goals and 9 assists and he also won the 2017, when he 1st moved to his 2nd team.
He plays 5 games in a Blueshirts‘ jersey and they want him to return for a full frame in 2024/2025.
