Boston College Eagles 2024/2025 commit, 2nd year USNTDP defenseman Will Skahan(7) doesn’t exactly put up the point totals, so much as the 6″4″ 211 pounder is accountable in his zone.
The Orange, CA 17-year is 2024 draft eligible.
He’s not exactly doing terribly with scoring, but that +51 rating must have gotten him the look he needed to be selected in the 2nd round by the new Utah Hockey Club in the 2024 NHL draft (#65 overall).
It’s possible he is not getting the looks in 2 years he thinks he wants in Hockey East play, so decides to switch things up and head to Minnesota State University Mavericks for his junior frame.
UMASS Minutemen junior transfer, left wing Matthew Wilde(29) comes over from 2 years of Atlantic Hockey 10+ goals and assists at RIT Tigers.
The 6’2″ 214 lbs. forward definitely finds Hockey East more challenging to score with 3 assists in 10 games.
From Mississauga, ON, the 23-year had 2 outstanding OJHL campaigns with Toronto Jr. Canadiens before college.
We see him leaning more into his game as he gains more time.
After a year at Hockey East with easily not the results he was looking for will head back to RIT Tigers and ECAC to reestablish his game.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UMASS-Lowell Riverhawks‘ senior center Connor Eddy(13) scored fairly consistent 10+ point campaigns through college hockey.
The 6’1″ 216 lbs. forward did 3 BCHL years with Victoria Grizzlies, scoring point-per-game marks in his final frame.
He first committed at Northern Michigan University Wildcats, signs a 1st pro deal with Orlando Solar Bears and has a 1st ECHL goal and 2 assists in 10 games with a +2 rating.
From Victoria, BC, we can see the 23-year old scoring well in this league.
