Boston University Terriers‘ Finnish-born sophomore defenseman Sascha Boumedienne(78) enters the transfer portal to head back to the midwest, Ohio State University Buckeyes for his junior frame, 2026/2027.
The 6’2″ 190 lbs. Winnipeg Jets‘ 1st round pick in the 2025 draft (#28 overall) did his youth hockey with Ohio Blue Jackets before heading back home for juniors.
He did 1 season USHL, where his scoring was pretty good and he heads to a college where his brother is at on the fencing team.
Lake State Superior University Lakers‘ sophomore defenseman Adam Barone(6) enters the transfer portal to next head to Boston University Terriers for 2026/2027, his junior year.
The 6’1″ 209 lbs. blue liner played a full tilt of 36 games last season, taking his scoring up to 4 goals and 15 assists.
From Sault Ste. Marie, ON, 21-year will add a little size to the Hockey East team’s zone.
Long Island University Sharks‘ freshman defenseman Jack Darby(7) played only 16 games last season, scoring 1 assists, which he takes into the transfer portal to next skate at Oklahoma State University Cowboys for his sophomore frame, 2026/2027.
The big 6’4″ 190 lbs. blue liner came off 2 strong NAHL assists’ seasons for Anchorage Wolverines before college.
From New Hartford, NY, the 21-year old will likely be a lot happier here.
University Of Maine Black Bears‘ freshman right wing Justin Poirier(93) takes his point-per-game numbers (18-11-27) into the transfer portal to next go play hockey at Penn State University Nittany Lions for his sophomore frame, 2026/2027.
The 5’8″ 185 lbs. forward came off 2 blowout QMJHL seasons scoring to first commit.
From Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC, the 19-year old is a Carolina Hurricanes‘ 5th round draft pick in 2024 (#156 overall).
He simply seems to be heading to another school with a bit of a different profile and will continue to score and turn heads.
Quinnipiac University Bobcats‘ graduate right wing, assistant captain Ethan De Jong(10) signs a 1st pro deal with Bakersfield Condors that will be for 2023/2024 and run 2 seasons.
The 5’11” 181 lbs. forward had a college best 19 goals and 40 points, tying his senior 21 assists last frame.
He has 4 times had 10+ goals and on 2 occasions posts 20+ assists.
The North Vancouver, BC native had a hugely successful 2nd BCHL session with Prince George Spruce Kings, getting 63 points in 50 games.
At just 23-years old, he’s likely ready to get started.
In his 2nd season, he stays strictly AHL with pretty decent results in 52 games played, but decides to look across for other opportunites and signs with Mora IK of HockeyAllsvenskan and pots 17 goals and 17 assists last season.
It’s gotten him notice as HPK signs him up for 2026/2027 and he will skate the much tougher Liiga in the new frame.
University Of Denver Pioneers‘ junior defenseman Eric Pohlkamp(23) takes college highs goals 18 and points 39 with a +24 rating in 43 games to signing a 2-year NHL entry level deal with San Jose Sharks (2023 5th round, #132).
The 5’11” 205 lbs. blue liner was a goal scorer in his final 2 years USHS-MN and 2nd year USHL before college.
That was the year of him committing to 1st school Bemidji State University Beavers and getting selected.
Last season, he helped his team with a 3rd NCAA Division 1 hockey title in 5 years time.
University Of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves‘ junior defenseman Joey Potter(3) transferred from a freshman year at Union College Dutchmen, maybe wanting to head back close to where he played his 2nd season of NAHL juniors at Fairbanks Ice Dogs, amassing 34 assists.
The 5’11” 185 lbs. blue liner from Los Angeles, CA has 2 goals and 2 assists in 12 games for his new club.
He’s 22-years old and plays like a leader out there, when he’s not catching some zzz’s.
After 2 season of playing the independent schedule, scoring a college best last season as a junior with 4 goals and 6 assists in a high 32 games, he is heading off a 2nd time to go finish up his senior year at Lake Superior State University Lakers for 2026/2027.
Western Michigan University Broncos‘ freshman left wing Jamison Sluys(26) maybe wasn’t entirely thrilled to be only figuring into 20 games with 2 goals and 1 assist that he enters the transfer portal to go skate for St. Cloud State University Huskies as a sophomore in 2026/2027.
The 5’10” 194 lbs. forwad left his 2nd year of USHL as a point-per-game scorer.
From Port Roberts, WA, we look at his new school giving the 20-year old a better chance to prove himself.
RIT Tigers‘ graduate net minder Trent Burnham(1) only played 2 games after a tough senior year, but we’re unsure if it was specifically they were riding another goalie for most of the season.
The 6′ 165 lbs. goaltender signed to be Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs as emergency back-up goaltender and is sticking through the SPHL playoffs.
He transferred from his junior year at Lindenwood University Lions, where he was unreal playing D3 as a freshman.
From Eagle River, AK, the 26-year old will need a new deal for 2026/2027.
Niagara University Purple Eagles‘ senior center Grayson Dietrich(17) had his best college scoring season as a junior with 5 goals and 6 assists after transferring from his sophomore frame at American International College Yellowjackets.
The 6’2″ 201 lbs. forward signs a 1st pro deal with Port Huron Prowlers upon tournament completion and scores 6 goals and 2 assists in 5 FPHL games with a +10 rating.
From Calgary, AB, the 24-year old did 3 AJHL seasons before colllege.
He looks to sign his way up is how it’s looking for 2026/2027.
