Category: Transfers

University Of New Hampshire Wildcats‘ senior goaltender Jared Whale(41) seemed to struggle maybe a little, figuring into only 3 games.

The 6’1″ 190 lbs. net minder started a college hockey best 31 in the previous frame. https://www.ajhl.ca/stats/player/5177/18/jared-whale

He had 2 solid AJHL seasons for Brooks Bandits.

Originally a University Of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves‘ commit, he transferred after a good sophomore year.

From Calgary, AB, the 23-year old signs with Milton Keynes Lightning of the NIHL in 2026/2027.

Bowling Green State University Falcons‘ senior defenseman Gabriel Chicoine(3) came over after 3 successful seasons at D3 Norwich University Cadets.

The 6′ 181 lbs. blue liner recorded a pretty impressive goal and 18 assists in NCAA Division 1 hockey games.

A native of St. Dominique, QC, he played 4 seasons of junior hockey in the QJHL before heading to school.

Upon finishing up college hockey, the 25-year old agreed to a contract with Maine Mariners and in 10 ECHL games, he has a goal and an assist, but has yet to appear in a playoff matchup.

For 2022/2023, he will return to Maine to play his official rookie season.

Following a solid campaign with 4 goals and 30 assists with a +3 rating in 63 games, he easily signs on to wear a Mariners‘ jersey for a 2nd frame in 2023/2024.

He rolls even better numbers with 16 goals and a massive 45 assists in 66 games and he will take it to the tough to play overseas hockey of Slovak Extraliga and signs with the somewhat famous, HC Banska Bystrica for 2024/2025.

After a very decent 33 assists in 54 game frame, he signs with rivals Vici Zilina for 2025/2026.

He has a 2nd good frame in the league, but will head to the even trickier Liiga and signs with TPS for 2026/2027.

Mercyhurst University Lakers‘ sophomore left wing Christian Kocsis(23) plays a new high 37 games, scoring 6 goals and 5 assists that he needs to take into the transfer portal, as his school is ceasing its hockey program, so will next play at Hobart College Statesmen as a junior in 2026/2027.

The 5’10” 170 lbs. forward does 3 years USHL juniors before school.

From Middletown, NJ, the 22-year old will likely pick up his game to another level playing D3.

St. Lawrence University Skating Saints‘ senior center Reilly Connors(86) signs a 1st pro contract with Utah Grizzlies and set off scoring unlike he ever did in the college ranks.

The 6’1″ 190 lbs. forward has 5 goals and 3 assists in 13 ECHL games to get started.

From Madison, CT, he did 3 years at Yale University Bulldogs, leaving as their junior captain.

The 25-year old did 2 successful junior frames with one up in Canada in the AJHL.

He will need a contract for 2025/2026.

Colorado Eagles step in and sign him up for an AHL deal for his rookie season, 2025/2026.

He split time, mostly with the affiliate, but in 8 games grabbed 2 assists with a 0 rating to be invited back to continue to progress in 2026/2027 as an Eagles.

Undrafted center, captain David Jankowski(12) takes a college career best 12 assists and 16 points to a new school hockey endeavor at Michigan Tech University Huskies from 4 years at St. Lawrence University Saints.

The 6’1″ 175 lbs. forward from Dundas, ON played two seasons of juniors in the CCHL, but he really came alive in his 2nd frame, connecting for most goals (38), most points (90) and league MVP.

We think the 25-year old will find more open room to score in the CCHA and may even get to join his NHL brother Mark Jankowski on a minor league deal.

He somehow would continue to score 4 goals as he did from his sophomore frame on after getting 8 as a freshman, then signed an ato with Wheeling Nailers, striking for 3 goals and 3 assists in 7 games with a +2 rating.

His efforts don’t go unnoticed, as he agrees to stay on for 2023/2024.

Through 69 ECHL games, he puts in a strong performance with 11 goals, 26 assists and a +9 rating.

Little doubt, he’s seeing the light, following his best season and will return for a 2nd.

He run exact totals in his 2 seasons with the team, but is traded to Norfolk Admirals, who will utilize his scoring prowess with great ability.

In 19 games, he scored 1 goal and 7 assists, but gets himself traded Jacksonville Icemen for future considerations.

He would once again do well with his new club and was for a 3rd straight season a 20+ assist player, but for 2026/2027 will head east and signs to Maine Mariners.

Clarkson University Golden Knights‘ junior center Jesse Tucker(17) transferred in from 2 seasons at Michigan State University Spartans.

The stocky 5’11” 187 lbs. forward played 3 USHL seasons of junior hockey with Green Bay Gamblers, the last as captain and twice 30+ assists, 3 times 10+ goals.

From Longlac, ON, he also did 1 successful frame in the OJHL.

We expect the 24-year old to do best in Atlantic Hockey as a senior.

In his rookie year with Indy Fuel, he scores 12 goals and 26 assists in a full slate of 72 ECHL games with +4 rating and will easily return for 2026/2027.

Lake Superior State University Lakers‘ graduate defenseman Mike Brown(11) completed his final season with 1 goal and 4 assists in 33 games with a +5 rating that he took to a 1st pro contract with South Carolina Stingrays.

The 6’2″ 223 lbs. blue liner joins Indy Fuel for his official rookie season, 2026/2027.

From Belmont, MA, the 25-year old came up through the local system and should be impressive in the ECHL.

Brown University Bears‘ 2022/2023 commit Ryan Bottrill(7) is putting up junior career highs for assists (35) and points (48) with goal scoring off by 3 at the moment for Maryland Black Bears in 41 NAHL games.

He scored 15 tallies last season with South Shore Kings of the USPHL/NCDC.

The 6’1″ 185 lbs., Scottsdale, AZ native exploded the scoresheet in his 2nd year at T1EHL 16U for close by home Colorado Thunderbirds 16U AAA, scoring 33 goals and 56 assists with a +69 rating.

He plays a big, power forward style that should fit in nicely as an ECAC freshman.

2 years in Rhode Island is enough for him, as he enters the transfer portal to next skate at Clarkson University Golden Knights, starting in his junior year.

We look for his style to continue to gain interest.

After a best scoring senior year, he signs an ato with Iowa Wild, but doesn’t come away with any points.

For his rookie season 2026/2027, he signs with the new ECHL team Trenton Ironhawks.

University Of Western New England Golden Bears‘ senior left wing Camille Marcoux(10) signs a 1st pro contract with Minnesota Northern Lights for his rookie run in 2026/2027.

The 5’10” 185 lbs. forward came in from 1 year at Northland College Lumberjacks and a freshman season at West Virginia University Mountaineers, where he scored well.

From Goose Bay, NL, the 25-year old did 3 years mostly NOJHL before school.

Northern Michigan University Wildcats‘ senior right wing Matthew Argentina(71) scored 4 goals and 6 assists in 34 games last season, his college hockey best that he took to a 1st ECHL deal with Iowa Heartlanders, as tournament play finished up.

The 5’11” 194 lbs. forward did 2 years at Boston College Eagles, but left for another junior year in the BCHL.

He initially went to school from 2 USHL frames.

From Philadelphia, PA, the 23-year old signs with Norfolk Admirals for 2026/2027, his rookie run.