Long Island University Sharks‘ junior left wing Riley Wallack(23) played only 14 games last season, but scored 6 goals and 5 assists with a +4 rating, which he takes into the transfer portal and will next skate at Ferris State University Bulldogs.
The huge 6’6″ 220 lbs. forward did 4 years BCHL juniors before college.
From South Surrey, BC, we look for the 24-year old to be establish himself to turn pro.
Ohio State University Buckeyes‘ graduate defenseman Aiden Hansen-Bukata(29) had a 3rd straight season of outstanding assists that captured the eye of Syracuse Crunch upon finishing up tournament play.
The 6’1″ 194 lbs. forward signs for his rookie season with Utah Grizzlies.
From Vancouver, BC, we see the former 4-year RIT Tigers‘ 24-year old as getting loaned up and may stick.
Quinnipiac University Bobcats‘ senior defenseman Davis Pennington(8) took a couple season of good ECAC numbers to a 1st pro contract with Kalamazoo Wings.
The 6′ 185 lbs. blue liner played 7 games after tournament play was up and scored a 1st ECHL goal and 3 assists with a 0 rating.
His efforts easily earn him a new 1-year deal to play his rookie season with the team.
From Saline, MI, the 24-year old did 2 years originally at University Of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks.
Michigan State University Spartans‘ sophomore defenseman Austin Oravetz(6) enters the transfer portal and will next play hockey at Merrimack College Warriors as a junior, 2025/2026.
The 5′ 10″ 192 lbs. blue liner did 2 USHL seasons before college.
From Canonsburg, PA, the 21-year old did his youth hockey in Pittsburgh Penguins‘ system.
American International College Yellowjackets‘ sophomore center Dario Bejlo(11) enters the transfer portal as his team switches conferences and will next play for former Atlantic Hockey foe, Robert Morris University Pioneers.
The 6’3″ 190 lbs. forward from Sudbury, ON did 2 years of AJHL, running up points with Brooks Bandits.
We do feel the 23-year old will continue increases on scoring.
Colorado College Tigers‘ sophomore 20+ point right wing scorer Zaccharya Wisdom(4) will head to Western Michigan University Broncos for his junior frame, 2025/2026.
The 6′ 174 lbs. forward did 2 years USHL, blowing up scoring Cedar Rapids RoughRiders in his 2nd season.
From Toronto, ON, the 21-year old will do well in his new program.
Brown University Bears‘ sophomore left wing Max Scott(27) enters the transfer portal to next play some Hockey East style at University Of Maine Black Bears.
In 32 games last season, he scored new bests 12 goals and 14 assists.
The 6′ 185 lbs. forward did 3 seasons of juniors before school.
From San Jose, CA, he played the Jr. Sharks‘ system.
The 22-year old has good size to add to his new conference.
American International College Yellowjackets‘ graduate transfer, center Dustin Manz(26), as a senior from Lake State Superior University Lakers posts a college best 24 assists and 31 points and takes it to a 1st ECHL contract with Wheeling Nailers.
The 5’10” 194 lbs. forward started juniors in the NAHL, but headed north, hooking up with Prince George Spruce Kings, scoring big and winning the 2019 BCHL Championship in his 2nd year before school.
From Vanderbilt, MI, the 24-year scored 2 goals in his 3rd league game.
He takes that pair of tallies to a contract for his rookie season, 2024/2025 with the Nailers.
In 5 games, he has 1 goal and 1 assist and gets himself traded to a team that brings him closer to home, Rapid City Rush.
Through 20 games with his new team he has 1 goal and 2 assists with a +2 rating, but finds himself on the move again, traded to Bloomington Bison.
For the new season 2025/2026, Indy Fuel step in and offer him a 1-year deal.
Northeastern University Huskies‘ senior center Gunnarwolfe Fontaine(11) caps a successful final season in a college jersey by scoring the overtime game-winner to lift his team to a 2nd straight Beanpot Championship.
The small 5’8″ 174 lbs. forward is a Nashville Predators‘ 7th round pick in the 2020 draft (#202 overall).
He may not equal college scoring highs he set as a junior, but still has solid totals and a +5 rating.
The East Greenwich, RI native played 2 USHL seasons, scoring big for Chicago Steel.
It seems like a pretty easy consideration to give him a 2-year entry level contract to see what he can do in the system.
Once again, spectacular for his college club with crucial game-winning goals, he will extend college for a year of eligibility at Ohio State University Buckeyes, which should just see him continue on his path.
After a new college best 17 goals and 23 assists, he signs with Iowa Wild, but in 5 games gets no points with a +1 rating.
For his rookie season, he agrees with Toronto Marlies 2025/2026.
Long Island University Lakers‘ graduate goaltender Vinnie Purpura(1) signs a 1st contract upon completing his 5th year with Adirondack Thunder and gets pressed into play his 1st ECHL game right away.
In his 2nd game, the 6’6″ 194 lbs. backstop pulls off a 1st 6-2 win after losing his debut effort in overtime.
He originally committed to Boston University Terriers , where he was used sparingly in 2 seasons, after a solid 2nd USHL frame with Omaha Lancers.
The 24-year from Lemont, IL may just find his game completely as he’s turned pro.
He would post a 2-0 record in 4 appearances, but he couldn’t have been happy with his numbers, so he signs to return for another look in a Thunder jersey for 2023/2024.
Through 25 starts, he posts a 15-4-4 record, but doesn’t have a new deal, so his rights are claimed by Reading Royals for 2024/2025.
After a decent season stopping pucks, he will returns a Royals for 2025/2026.
