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.
University Of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks‘ sophomore center Peyton Platter(24) scored a college best 8 goals and 13 assists last season that he takes into the transfer portal to next play his game at closer to home for 2026/2027 at University Of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs as a junior.
The 6’1″ 181 lbs. forward did 2 NAHL junior sessions with Chippewa Steel, scoring almost point-per-game totals in his 2nd frame before school.
From Eu Claire, WI, we look for the 22-year old to increase NCHC his play.
University Of Alaska Seawolves‘ freshman center Judah Makway(18) scored 3 goals and 6 assists in 33 games on a team that struggled to win some games that he takes into the transfer portal to next play at University Of Maine Black Bears.
The 6’3″ 190 lbs. forward did 3 years BCHL and scored big in his last frame before college.
From Trail, BC, we look for the 21-year old to use his size in Hockey East.
Lake Superior State University Lakers‘ commit, 2nd year NAHL center Branden Piku(77) is putting up junior hockey, career best numbers, 8 goals and 12 assists in 22 games for Maryland Black Bears, like he’s getting ready to contribute from the get-go 2022/2023, if given the opportunity.
The small 5’8″ 154 lbs. pivot has definitely displayed that he can pocket points.
We’re sure that as he finishes up the current frame, the 19-year old from Harrison Township, MI has his eyes on some CCHA hockey.
In his junior season, he scores a new college best 9 assists and 17 points that he enters the transfer portal to next play his hockey at Northern Michigan University Wildcats.
St. Lawrence University Skating Saints‘ Finnish-born freshman left wing Rasmus Svartstrom(11) scored 17 goals and 7 assists in 34 games last season.
The big 6’5″ 201 lbs. forward is taking his game to maybe a bit tougher hockey, signing with University Of New Hampshire Wildcats for his sophomore frame, 2026/2027.
He did all his youth and some junior back home, then came over for 1 explosive BCHL season before college.
With strong Hockey East play, the 20-year old could set himself up as a highly sought after unrestricted free agent.
