After only 13 games as a freshman at Nichols College Bison, center Ike Frankel(3) enters the transfer portal to a team that can definitely use him, despite only getting 1 goal in the last frame, Franklin Pierce University Ravens.
The 6’1″ 175 lbs. forward from San Diego, CA was a big scorer in 3 seasons of USPHL Premier with Minnesota Moose, grabbing 40+ points twice and 50 once.
He played all his youth hockey close to home and we think he’s going to find the net in NE10 play.
For his senior year, he scores a new high 5 goals and 7 points that he takes to a 1st pro contract with Monroe Mocassins.
He has 1 assist in 4 FPHL games.
University Of New Hampshire‘s 2022/2023 season commit, center Cy LeClerc(17) chose the nearby college after blowing up the score sheet in 2nd and final go of Seacoast Spartans 16U AAA with 55 goals and 57 assists in 60 games.
Having spent all of his youth hockey up north he signed with the just south Islanders Hockey Club a couple of seasons ago and finished up a completely COVID busted 2020/2021 with 11 goals and 20 assists in just 28 tilts
He produced just above point-per-game numbers in his debut campaign with the team and won 2019/2020 NCDC Rookie Of The Year honors.
The Brentwood, NH native left for a final, up a level of junior hockey with Janesville Jets, and he’s on fire with 13 goals and 11 assists in 19 NAHL games with a +8 rating.
The still super-young 5’8″ 150 lbs., 19 year old will turn 20 before school year, is going to be a nice addition to the Wildcats‘ team and Hockey East competition.
As a senior, assistant captain, he scored 4 goals and 11 assists in 34 games, which he takes to a 1st contract with Utah Grizzlies.
We look for him to connect in the ECHL for points.
Northern Cyclones‘ 2nd year defenseman, captain Dylan Jagels(74) commits 2026/2027 to Franklin Pierce University Ravens after scoring a new USPHL Premier best 5 goals and 16 assists in 39 games.
The 6′ 179 lbs. blue liner from Haymarket, VA did his youth hockey in the Little Caps‘ system.
At 20-years old, he should just integrate himself into NE10 play.
Fitchburg State University Falcons‘ graduate defenseman Christian Halbig(71) scored a college best tying 2 seasons of 2 goals and adding 26 assists in 26 games with a +23 rating.
The 5’9″ 181 lbs. takes his new totals to a 1st pro contract with Blue Ridge Bobcats.
From Queenstown, MD, the 24-year should start finding his FPHL groove.
SUNY-Canton Roos‘ senior defenseman Scott Cremen(43) had a college best 16 assists and tied his 18 points from his junior frame that he takes to a 1st pro contract, a pto with Birmingham Bulls.
The 6’2″ 201 lbs. blue liner bounced around some in juniors, but seemed to settle pretty well when he got to Team Maryland and scored 1 goal and 7 assists in 19 games before committing.
In 4 SPHL games, he has 1 assist.
From Arnold, MD, the 23-year old should play well here.
Union College Dutchmen senior right wing Caden Villegas(36) had a college best 22 assists in his final season.
The 5’8″ 174 lbs. forward from Plano, TX moved through the ranks of youth hockey before heading to juniors, where he moved up before college.
He signed a 1st pro deal with Adirondack Thunder and in 12 ECHL games, recorded 1 goal and 2 assists.
For his rookie run, he will need a contract.
He finally does come around to sign a 1-year deal to remain a Thunder for 2025/2026, but actually changes things up to become a free agent and signs for a 1st year with Maine Mariners instead.
Through 21 games with 1 goal and 5 assists, he leaves for Swindon Wildcats of the NIHL, maybe to prove something for his game going for the next step forward.
Scoring does blow up for 15 goals and 23 assists in 20 games to re-sign and stay a Wildcats for 2026/2027.
Franklin Pierce University Ravens‘ Australian-born, sophomore defenseman Declan Bronte(27) came over from just 2 games use at Salem State University Vikings, as a freshman.
He played only 11 games in 2023/2024, scoring 1 assist.
The 5’10” 160 lbs. blue liner did 2 EHL years with Connecticut Chiefs, and even left to head back home to play some pro hockey in the AIHL with CBR Brave, scoring quite nicely.
He looks to be doing that each season now, which is a great idea.
The 22-year old from Melbourne is a good hockey story.
He actually finished up with 2 years at Fitchburg State University Falcons, scoring best as a senior with 3 goals and 5 assists in a high 26 games and turns pro as tournament play wraps up, signing with Danbury Hat Tricks.
American International College Yellowjackets‘ junior defenseman Blake Danjos(5) potentially was looking to stay at his 1st school for more than 1 season, but turns out they are sitting a year out, as they switch to Division 3 for 2026/2027.
The 5’10” 174 lbs. blue liner initially committed at Arizona State University Sun Devils, then went to Sacred Heart University Pioneers for his sophomore campaign.
From St. Louis, MO, the 23-year old played 3 junior sessions with his best coming up last in the USHL, where he did really well and he heads to Long Island University Sharks for his senior frame.
After completing 32 games with his 4th college club, scoring a 2nd time 3 assists, he signs a 1st pro deal with Greensboro Gargoyles.
Merrimack College Warriors‘ sophomore center Trevor Hoskin(10) transferred from a very successful, more than point-per-game run as a freshman at Niagara University Purple Eagles.
The 6’1″ 196 lbs. power forward scored similarly in less games played in the current frame.
From Belleville, ON, he had 100 points in his 2nd OJHL season before school.
The 24-year old scored the overtime goal to help his team to the 2026 Hockey East Frozen Four.
Harvard University Crimson‘ senior defenseman Kyle Aucoin(33) will look to extend a year and head a little closer to home at Miami University (Ohio) Redhawks for a graduate start in 2025/2026.
The 6′ 185 lbs. hard-hitting d-man doesn’t score much, getting a college high 2 goals and 2 assists in 28 games last season.
From Ottawa, ON, the 23-year old is a Detroit Red Wings‘ 6th round pick of 2020 (#156 overall), but his rights were traded to Tampa Bay Lightning.
His dad is Adrian Aucoin.
Left unsigned by draft team, he agrees with Indy Fuel after tournament play concludes.
