Category: Transfers

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.

University Of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks‘ senior goalie transfer Pierce Charleson(34) from 3 years at Michigan State University Spartans, where he played a total of 22 games has been getting the start for his new college club.

Through 9 games, he has a new best 5-2-1 record and the 6’2″ 194 lbs. net minder is looking sharp.

He twice won junior championships and ran up a 42-2-0 mark for Brooks Bandits before winning the BCHL Cup and the previous season for Caledonia Corvairs 18-1 to win the OJHL title.

The 23-year from Aurora, ON may have found the right college fit.

He finishes up with a new college high 29 games, 13-12-3 record and 2.46 GAA.

For a year of eligibility he will enter the transfer portal and head to a 3rd school Niagara University Purple Eagles for 2024/2025.

After finishing up, he signs with Greenville Swamp Rabbits and gets into his 1st 8 ECHL games with only ok results, but they like what they see, so sign him up for his rookie run 2025/2026.

Boston University Terriers‘ sophomore right wing Brian Carrabes(61) enters the transfer portal and will play for Minnesota State University-Mankato Mavericks 2023/2024.

He had a college best 4 goals and 4 assists in 24 games as a freshman, but only appeared in 11 games last season.

The 5’10” 165 lbs. forward was a strong scorer in high school hockey and put up almost point-per-game numbers in his 2nd USHL campaign with Sioux Falls Stampede.

From North Andover, MA, the undrafted 21-year old will likely do well in the CCHA.

He took a 2-frame session at 10 goals apiece to a 1st pro contract with Adirondack Thunder and re-signs for his rookie campaign in 2025/2026.

Mercyhurst Univesity Lakers‘ senior goaltender Matt Lenz(1) enters the transfer portal after only 5 games total over 4 seasons and will play at Magnus Albertus College Falcons in a graduate frame for 2024/2025.

The 5’11” 170 lbs. net minder was very solid for 2 frames of MJHL with Steinbach Pistons.

From Calgary, AB, the 25-year old will do well at his new school.

After some pretty solid work for his new school, he signs a 1st pro deal for his rookie frame, 2025/2026 with Blue Ridge Bobcats of the FPHL, where we feel he will do really well.

Colgate University Raiders‘ sophomore defenseman Dominic Foglia(15) appeared in only 16 games last season, recording 1 assist with a +5 rating and he is headed into the transfer portal and will next skate for University Of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves in 2025/2026.

The 6’1″ 185 lbs. did 2 seasons, good scoring in juniors.

From Tinton Falls, NJ, the 23-year old will probably find a little more scoring success.

Undrafted defenseman Ty Farmer(3) takes 4 years and a 2021 NCAA Division 1 Championship at UMass Minutemen to a new calling and start of a graduate program, maybe a little closer to home with University Of North Dakota Fighting Hawks for 2022/2023.

He doesn’t usually strike for a lot of points, but did have 5 goals and 13 assists as a freshman.

The 5’11” 174 lbs. blue liner had a huge run in his 4th USHL year of juniors scoring 9 goals and 30 assists with Fargo Force and winning his 1st title, the 2018 Clark Cup Championship.

We are  sure the one huge driving asset to come to a new school is his big +45 rating of on ice accountability.

The 24-year old from O’Fallon, MO will be a welcome addition to NCHC action.

After graduation, he signs an ato with Allen Americans, striking for 2 assists in 10 ECHL games with a +1 rating.

He is a good invite to return for his rookie season in 2023/2024 and should continue to do well.

For his rookie frame, he comes away with 5 goals and 5 assists in 48 games with a +9 rating, so he is an easy invite to return and wear an Americans‘ jersey for 2024/2025.

He actually suits up for Indy Fuel in the new frame, where he was quietly traded to, scoring a new best 7 goals and 20 assists with a +11 rating, which he will take to a new contract for 2025/2026 with Aalborg Pirates of Metal Ligaen.

Providence College Friars‘ sophomore right wing Michael Citara(22) enters the transfer portal after only pulling into 8 games (1 goal, 1 assist) last season and arrives at Hockey East rival Merrimack College Warriors for 2023/2024.

The 5’10” 175 lbs. forward had only 1 USHL junior frame for Sioux Falls Stampede, but did well with 17 goals and 18 assists in 51 games.

From New Hope, PA, the 21-year old may find more room to score and make plays with his new team.

He plays in 31 games with decent scoring, but manages to appear in only 9 as a senior, so will go for a year of eligibility, enter the transfer portal and next play for University Of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks in 2025/2026.

Mercyhurst University Lakers‘ 2022/2023 commit, 2nd year New Jersey Jr. Titans‘ assistant captain, left wing Tommy Bannister(10) could slide into his new hockey home and put up some points.

He scored a junior best 20 goals and 40 assists with a +23 rating in 55 NAHL games last season.

The 5’9″ 181 lbs. forward from Clayton, NJ also played one earlier season up in the BCHL.

He definitely has the ability to put up points, much like he did at Northwood School USHS-Prep.

In 8 playoff games, he scored 3 goals and 3 assists to help his team with the 2022 Robertson Cup.

It looks like the 20-year old is a perfect fit for some Atlantic Hockey action.

After 43 games, recording 4 goals and 10 assists, he enters the transfer portal on a year of eligibility and will next go play for SUNY-Oswego Lakers for 2025/2026.

Clarkson University Golden Knights‘ junior defenseman, assistant captain Jordan Power(23) takes his game through the transfer portal and will arrive at Minnesota State University-Mankato Mavericks for his senior year 2023/2024.

He takes a college career best 11 assists and sophomore season tying 11 points to his new school.

The 6’1″ 187 lbs. blue liner produced 29 assists as captain of Lincoln Stars in his 2nd USHL session.

From Ottawa, ON, the 21-year should have fun playing hockey in the CCHA.

He signs with Greenville Swamp Rabbits after tournament play is up and scores 1 assist in 6 games with a +2 rating and will be with them for his rookie season, 2025/2026, as he signs on to stay.

American International College Yellowjackets‘ Swedish-born junior left wing Alexander Malinowski(25) enters the transfer portal to next play at University Of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks for 2025/2026.

The 5’11” 187 lbs. forward had 8 assists in 25 games last season.

He actually played 2 SHL games and 8 Hockeyettan before coming over for NAHL junior hockey, where he skated for Fairbanks Ice Dogs, so is returning at his new school.

His old school was taking their program down to the D3 compete level.

We think the 24-year old does well with his new club in familiar surroundings.