UMASS Minutemen Swedish-born 6’6″ 216 lbs. freshman defenseman Eric Zimmerman(18) plays only 17 games with no points and enters the transfer portal to go play college hockey at Colgate University Raiders for his sophomore year, 2026/2027.
He did all his youth hockey and started juniors back home, but came over for 1 USHL frame before college.
We look for him to do better playing ECAC.
Quinnipiac University Bobcats‘ freshman defenseman Logan McCutcheon(4) plays only 8 games with 2 assists and enters the transfer portal to next season play at University Of Saskatchewan Huskies in 2026/2027.
The 5’9″ 160 lbs. blue liner came down from 4 exactly 58 game decent scoring assists’ WHL seasons with Lethbridge Hurricanes.
From Saskatoon, SK, the 22-year is essentially going home for school.
Northeastern University Huskies‘ sophomore goaltender Quentin Sigurdson(1) appeared in only 10 games over the last 2 seasons, which easily is under where he likely sees himself, so enters the transfer portal and will next hopefully become the starter for Michigan State University Spartans, as a junior in 2026/2027.
The 6’2″ 174 lbs. net minder played himself up in juniors, ultimately playing with Chicago Steel before committing.
From Sartell, MN, the 22-year old is likely ready to prove his game.
University Of Vermont Catamounts‘ sophomore defenseman Jax Wismer(23) enters the transfer portal to next skate with Hockey East foes, Boston University Terriers in 2026/2027 as a junior.
He twice put up 2 goals and had 13 assists in his freshman year.
The 6′ 178 lbs. blue liner did 2 BCHL junior sessions before college, excelling in his 2nd frame.
From Newmarket, ON, the 21-year old will likely see better success with his new club.
University Of Michigan Wolverines‘ senior defenseman Tyler Duke(5) had a college best 16 assists and 18 points last season.
The 5’9″ 190 lbs. blue liner signs a 1st pro deal with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins for 2026/2027.
He transferred from a good freshman season at Ohio State University Buckeyes.
From Strongsville, OH, the 21-year old did 2 years USNTDP before college.
Johnstown Tomahawks‘ 3rd year junior defenseman Lukas Klemm(2) makes a 2024/2025 commit to Mercyhurst University Lakers after scoring new bests 9 goals and 25 assists with a +22 rating in 46 NAHL games.
The 6’2″ 194 lbs. blue liner looks likely to make the team as a freshman with his big play style.
From Ridgefield, CT, the 19-year old is stepping in kind of early, but must feel ready.
He actually added another season, scoring just under his prior year’s numbers, but adding 3 points in the playoffs.
In 29 games, as a freshman he scores 1 goal and 7 assists, but unfortunately his school’s hockey program is going belly up, so he needs to find a new one and chooses University Of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks for his sophomore session, 2026/2027.
Colgate University Raiders‘ sophomore defenseman Michael Neumeier(3) takes a new college best 16 assists and 23 points in a new high 37 games into the transfer portal to next play at University Of Western Michigan Broncos, 2026/2027.
The 6’2″ 194 lbs. blue liner did 5 years of juniors, ending with a strong season for Fargo Force, winning the 2023 USHL Clark Cup Championship.
From Kerrobert, SK, the 23-year old should do well in
Cornell University Big Red freshman goaltender Alexis Cournoyer(30) takes his 18-10-0 record through 28 games with a 2.05 GAA and .915 SV% into the transfer portal to next go tend net at University Of Wisconsin Badgers in 2026/2027.
The 6’4″ 205 lbs. net minder is a Montreal Canadiens‘ 5th round pick in the 2025 NHL draft (#145 overall).
He came off 1 strong QMJHL season with Cape Breton Eagles before heading to school.
From Trois Rivieres, QC, the 20-year old won’t likely play the team.
Robert Morris University Colonials‘ junior center, captain Cameron Garvey(21) takes a college tying best from his freshman year, 11 goals and new best 25 points to a new adventure, as he enters the transfer portal and will skate as a senior at University Of Vermont Catamounts, 2026/2027.
The 6′ 181 lbs forward did 3 years juniors, exploding his final season, 2nd as team captain with 40 goals and 27 assists in 52 games, then another 14 points in the playoffs to win the 2023 OJHL Championship.
From Oakville, ON, the 23-year old should compete well in the tougher to play Hockey East.
Cornell University Big Red big 6’4″ 223 lbs. senior right wing Winter Wallace(23) enters the transfer portal to do a graduate frame at University Of St. Thomas Tommies for 2026/2027.
We think he will have vastly better luck scoring, playing the independent schedule.
He scored best as a freshman with 3 goals and 5 assists in 23 games.
From Boulder, CO, the 24-year old did 2 USHL seasons, breaking out in his 2nd before college.
