Brown University Bears‘ sophomore goaltender Mathieu Caron(62) will look to up his profile and his game with a transfer portal move to Boston University Terriers for his junior year 2023/2024.
The 6′ 190 lbs. back stop will definitely be eyeing the Hockey East starter’s job, having played 50 games, holding his own with a 2.61 GAA and .916 SV%.
From Abbotsford, BC, he appeared in 4 BCHL seasons for Chilliwack Chiefs, leaving them with a 67-38-11 record.
At 23-years old, he may be ready for what he’s accepted going forward for his college hockey career.
Providence College Friars‘ sophomore right wing Michael Citara(11) enters the transfer portal after only pulling into 8 games (1 goal, 1 assist) last season and arrives at Hockey East rival Merrimack College Warriors for 2023/2024.
The 5’10” 175 lbs. forward had only 1 USHL junior frame for Sioux Falls Stampede, but did well with 17 goals and 18 assists in 51 games.
From New Hope, PA, the 21-year old may find more room to score and make plays with his new team.
UMass Minutemen junior goaltender Henry Graham(32) enters the transfer portal after a college career high 8 appearances last season for a 1-2-1 record with 2.38 GAA and .912 SV%, but will take his game to Hockey East rival Boston University Terriers for 2023/2024, his senior frame.
The 6’1″ 181 lbs. net minder arrived at his 1st school after a decent USHPL/NCDC showing with P.A.L. Junior Islanders after playing the Honeybaked system.
From Manhattan, NY, the undrafted 22-year old should be offered opportunities to start.
Ohio State University Buckeyes‘ freshman defenseman Tyler Duke(5) maybe goes for a bit of a surprising move, entering the transfer portal to come out as a sophomore to play at University Of Michigan Wolverines, taking him out of his home state, Strongsville, OH.
He had 4 goals and 8 assists with a +9 rating in 40 games.
The 5’9″ 179 lbs. blue liner played 2 years of USNTDP and build up an almost unthinkable +95 rating between the 2 clubs last season.
He stays Big Ten, but think the 18-year old may find the schedule and playing with his brother, Dylan Duke more to his liking.
Providence College Friars‘ freshman left wing Chase Dafoe(14) is off to try another school to play his game after appearing in only 8 last season.
The 6’3″ 201 lbs. forward signs on with University Of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks for his sophomore session and from all accounts is excited for a new start all the way across the country.
Born in Beverly, MA, when his dad, Byron Dafoe(34) was tending net for Boston Bruins, the 21-year old should find a new lease on hockey life.
Boston University Terriers‘ senior center Ethan Phillips(28) will head closer to draft team, Detroit Red Wings (4th round, 2019, #97 overall) to start a graduate program at Western Michigan University Broncos for 2023/2024.
His best season was as a junior, scoring 6 goals and 11 assists in 28 games.
The 5’9″ 165 lbs. forward played only one junior session with Sioux Falls Stampede, where they pushed their luck to win the 2019 USHL Clark Cup Championship and he had a tidy 43 points in 50 games through the regular frame, then added 5 point in 6 in the playoffs.
From Dartmouth South, NS, we think the 21-year old needs an NHL entry level deal soon.
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.
Northeastern University Huskies‘ senior defenseman Tyler Spott(18) is going to add another year onto his college plate and signs on with Sacred Heart University Pioneers for 2023/2024.
The5’11” 175 lbs. blue liner is mostly a stay-at-home style with just 8 goals and 8 assists in his 4 years, but was a commendable +8 rating.
He did have 2 USHL sessions with Green Bay Gamblers, where he ran up 21 assists in his 2nd frame with the team.
The undrafted 22-year old from Toronto, ON will likely flourish in Atlantic Hockey.
Boston College Eagles‘ 6’7″ 216 lbs. defenseman Cade Alami(6) played an almost full slate of 29 games last season, scoring a modest new best 3 assists as a sophomore, but has decided he needs to play elsewhere, enters the transfer portal and will skate for University Of Arizona Sun Devils in 2023/2024.
The Bedford, NY native played his 1st junior round up north, scoring decently for Surrey Eagles of the BCHL, but returned closed to home for his 2nd frame, skating with New Jersey Hitmen and would win the 2021 USPHL/NCDC Championship.
He should have better luck all around playing an independent schedule.
Clarkson University Golden Knights‘ junior defenseman, assistant captain Jordan Power(23) takes his game through the transfer portal and will arrive at Minnesota State University-Mankato Mavericks for his senior year 2023/2024.
He takes a college career best 11 assists and sophomore season tying 11 points to his new school.
The 6’1″ 187 lbs. blue liner produced 29 assists as captain of Lincoln Stars in his 2nd USHL session.
From Ottawa, ON, the 21-year should have fun playing hockey in the CCHA.
