Mercyhurst University Lakers‘ senior defenseman John Larkin(3) grabbed 1 goal and 5 assists in a college high 36 games last season.
The 6’2″ 194 lbs. blue liner transferred after his junior year from little use at Ohio State University Buckeyes.
He did 4 seasons of junior hockey, exploding scoring when he shifted to the NAHL.
From Detroit, MI, the 25-year old signed his 1st pro contract with the not so far Port Huron Prowlers.
In 5 FPHL games, he scored 7 assists with a +5 rating, then added 3 points in 3 playoff games with a +4.
Boston Jr. Bruins‘ 1st year net minder Brendan Nee(31) put up a nice 16-7-5 record with a 2.67 GAA and .923 SV% in 28 USPHL/NCDC games.
The 5’11” 165 lbs. goalie did his high school time at Rivers School USHS-Prep.
From Arlington, MA, the 20-year old commits to Fitchburg State University Falcons 2026/2027.
Simon Fraser University Red Leafs‘ sophomore right wing Maxim Potvin(11) had to choose a new school for 2026/2027, his junior year, as his school was shuttering its’ hockey operations.
The 5’10” 176 lbs. forward chooses the new program at Maryville University Saints.
He scored better, as point-per-game numbers as a freshman 6-14 in 20 games.
From Sudbury, ON, the 22-year old should excel in this new indy program.
Providence College Friars‘ freshman center Hudson Malinoski(9) was a Toronto Maple Leafs‘ 5th round pick in the 2023 draft (#153 overall).
The 6’1″ 189 lbs. forward was selected after putting up 53 assists in 44 AJHL games for Brooks Bandits.
He has 5 goals and 4 assists in 19 games with a +3 rating.
The 19-year old from Saskatoon, SK seems to be right on track.
He takes 2 seasons of 11 goals and new college high games at 35 for the junior assistant captain, but he is looking for a next come his senior year and choses University Of North Dakota Fighting Hawks for his senior frame, 2026/2027.
We look for him to take his game up another level with this club.
RPI Engineers‘ junior defenseman James Goffredo(2) scored a college best 4 assists last season that he will take to his new team for his senior year, Canisius College Golden Griffins, 2026/2027.
The 5’11” 185 lbs. blue liner cycled through the 3 junior leagues before college.
From Mount Laurel, NJ, the 22-year old will be a welcome addition to Atlantic Hockey.
Colgate University Raiders‘ junior defenseman Jacob Napier(5) had college bests 3 goals and 8 assists with a +8 rating in 35 games last season.
The freshman transfer from little use at Western Michigan University Broncos will head to a 3rd school as a senior, St. Cloud State University Huskies.
From Lancaster, NY, the 23-year old 6’2″ 205 lbs. could definitely see improvements with his new college club.
University Of Michigan Wolverines‘ sophomore defenseman Hunter Hady(3) only skated 2 games last season, some due to injury.
The 6’4″ 205 blue liner played in 32 games as a freshman and recorded also 1 assist he got last year too, despite the super short schedule.
He enters the transfer portal to next go play at Arizona State University Sun Devils, 2026/2027 in his junior year.
From Rochester, MN, the 21-year old, 3 season USHL Chicago Steel should do well with his new team.
University Of St. Thomas Tommies‘ graduate 6’5″ 227 lbs. giant left wing Caige Sterzer(44) takes a 2nd season of 10+ assists to a 1st pro contract, a 1-year deal starting 2026/2027 with Hartford Wolf Pack.
He starts on an ato and in 3 AHL games has no points with a 0 rating.
From Kimberley, BC, he did 5 years of juniors before heading to his 1st school, Lindenwood University Lions.
The 24-year old will definitely need to use his size up front.
Western Michigan University Broncos‘ sophomore goaltender Hampton Slukynsky(30) is a Los Angeles Kings‘ 4th round pick in the 2023 draft (#118 overall).
The 6’1″ 190 lbs. net minder from Warroad, MN has been spectacular in the cage since USHS-MN.
In his only USHL year of junior with Fargo Force he backstopped them to a 2024 Clark Cup Championship.
He committed to his 1st year of college from that frame and helped them win the 2025 NCAA Division 1 Championship with a 19-5-1 record, 1.90 GAA and .922 SV%, 1 shutout.
No championship in his 2nd season, but he did have 4 shutouts.
The draft team wants him and signs him to a 3-year NHL entry level deal that starts 2026/2027.
He reports to their affiliate Ontario Reign on a pto and is 2-0 with a 1.00 GAA and .957 SV%.
Definitely just looking forward here.
Union College Dutchmen senior left wing Parker Lindauer(81) skates a college best 38 games last season and scores by a mile high goals 10 and assists 24 with a +8 rating.
The 5’11” 181 lbs. forward transferred as a junior from limited use and not great numbers at University Of Maine Black Bears.
He scored huge at USHS-WI before heading to juniors.
From Madison, WI, the 24-year signs a 1st pro contract with Bloomington Bison.
In 10 ECHL games, he off to a hot start with 4 goals, 2 assists and a +4 rating.
