Category: Transfers

 

It wasn’t until a couple of months after the start of his third session for Maryland Black Bears of the NAHL that right wing, captain Luke Mountain(21) committed to his college for 2021/2022, University Of Vermont Catamounts.

He scored a junior hockey high 18 goals in his first season, 16 assists in his 2nd and 29 points in 2020/2021.

The 6’1″ 181 lbs. power forward skated his school hockey at nearby to home, Woodbury, MN Shattuck St. Mary’s scoring fairly big there.

At 21-years old, he’ll be a tough compete in Hockey East.

After 2 years skating 29 games, he has only gained 3 assists, but is decently accountable with only a -3 rating.

For his junior year, he decides to head to school closer to home in Minneapolis, MN, signing up to join Augsburg University Auggies for his junior season 2023/2024.

Plymouth State University Panthers‘ Latvian-born, senior transfer from 2 years at Norwich University Cadets defenseman Niks Krollis(10) turns pro, signing for 1-year with DEAC of Erste Liga.

The 6′ 180 lbs. blue liner had a college career best by a mile 8 goals and 14 assists last season.

He was also a good scorer through 2 years with New Hampshire Avalanche of the EHL.

We’re thinking the 24-year old plays himself nicely into the mix and has a good rookie run.

 

UMass Minutemen freshman center Tyson Dyck(40) decides to change things up after only one season, heading into the transfer portal to next play at University Of Wisconsin Badgers for his sophomore year 2023/2024.

He maybe wanted to play a little closer to his Abbotsford, BC home and draft club, Ottawa Senators (7th round 2022, #206 overall).

The 6′ 170 lbs. forward had 5 goals and 4 assists in 28 games last season.

He played only 1 full session of BCHL junior hockey, running up the stat sheet to the tune of 75 points (34 goals, 41 assists) in 54 games for Cranbrook Bucks.

2nd year Merrimack College Warriors‘ graduate center Max Newton(10) looks to be on his way to blowing out any scoring he was able to managed at University Of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks having already pocketed 7 goals and 8 assists in 14 games with a +3 rating to start the 2021/2022 session.

He was a good scorer through his first two years at the BCHL, but really popped on a shift to a new team, Cowichan Valley Capitals with 25 goals and 34 assists in 58 games.

The 5’10” 184 lbs. 25-year old will be an interesting watch to see what might materialize for this skater that plays with full-on compete next.

When his team pushed Hockey East playoffs as far as they would go, he quickly turned his attention to signing an spc with Worcester Railers to finish off the 2021/2022 season.

In his debut, he records an assist, then follows it up with his 1st ECHL goal in the next game to match his Merrimack pal he signed contracts with.

After scoring 3 goals and 5 assists in 13 games and getting a 2 game loan up to Providence Bruins, notching an assist, he signs for his official rookie session with rival Reading Royals, where scoring will continue to come for one of the hardest workers out there.

He exploded scoring in the league last season to the tune of 34 goals and 38 assists in 67 games, then added another 10 points in 10 playoff games.

For 2023/2024, the Vancouver, BC will take it up a notch, signing with HK Dukla Michalovce of Slovak Extraliga.

University Of Maine Black Bears‘ Swedish-born senior right wing Didrik Henbrant(6) announces his commitment to a pro contract and signs with Nottingham Panthers for 2023/2024.

The 5’10” 181 lbs. forward spent his 1st 3 years at University Of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks, recording his best frame as a junior with 11 goals and 9 assists.

He had one successful season in NAHL with Minot Minotauros before college, but did most of his junior hockey back home and even got into a couple SHL games before heading over.

The 25-year old may find some space in the EIHL to score a bit more.

Air Force Academy Falcons‘ senior defenseman Brandon Koch(20) extends a year through the transfer portal to arrive at Minnesota State University (Mankato) Mavericks for a graduate season 2023/2024.

Last season, he scored a college career tying best 6 goals, but was 1 point shy of his best total as a junior, 25.

At 6′ 185 lbs., the Hastings, MN native twice amassed 30+ assists in junior hockey, first NAHL, next BCHL before school.

The 24-year old will definitely be more pressed by the level of play in the CCHA, but we’re thinking will be ready.

University Of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves‘ graduate net minder Nolan Kent(1) is set to turn pro and signs a 1-year deal with Coventry Blaze for 2023/2024.

The 6′ 191 lbs. goalie tend the cage for 4 seasons at Northern Michigan University Wildcats, posting his best totals as a sophomore, starting 30 games with a 13-11-1 record, a 2.86 GAA and .901 SV%.

From Chestermere, AB, the 24-year old played 2 years for Spruce Grove Saints, really shutting the door in his 2nd frame for a 15-4 record with 1.52 GAA and .933 SV% before going 12-1 to a 2018 AJHL Championship.

He will do well for the famed English club, if he can get some support around him.

Ohio State University Buckeyes‘ senior defenseman Dominic Vidoli(9) heads into the transfer portal for a new start on a graduate season at University Of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks for 2023/2024.

The 6′ 190 lbs. blue liner had a bit of a interesting start, agreeing to attend Boston University Terriers straight out of Culver Military Academy Prep, but decided after 6 games to head to the USHL and skate for Sioux City Musketeers, which he did for 2 seasons before returning to school.

From Strongsville, OH, the 23-year old should still find the NCHC schedule tough.

Long Island University Sharks‘ graduate right wing Anthony Vincent(91) signs an ato to join San Jose Barracuda, as they fight for an AHL playoff spot.

The 6′ 190 lbs. forward finished up his transfer season from 4 at Holy Cross College Crusaders with clear career bests, 17 goals and 20 assists in 36 games said it all.

From Wilton, CT, he did a couple of junior season in the BCHL before committing to college.

The 25-year old has played 2 games with no points, but it’s still early, especially in this league.

In 14 games, he may have only recorded 2 assists with a -5 rating, but they saw something they like and sign him to stay in Sharks‘ region for his rookie season, 2023/2024.

Mercyhurst University Lakers‘ senior left wing Paul Maust(13) put in a modest college best 5 goals last season.

The 5’10” 170 lbs. forward enters the transfer portal and comes out to skate with an Atlantic Hockey opponent that is back into the picture for 2023/2024, Robert Morris University Colonials.

He played 4 campaigns of junior hockey, committing in the middle of his 1st USHL frame.

We do believe the 24-year old from Butler, PA will find a bit more room to hit the scoresheet with his new college club.