Northeastern University Huskies‘ freshman center Ben Poitras(12) was only able to strike for 1 goal and 2 assists in 31 Hockey East games, but will trade through the transfer portal and head to Brown University Bears next, 2025/2026.
The 6′ 190 lbs. forward had 2 fairly successful USHL frames following USHS-Prep.
From Montreal, QC, we expect the 21-year old to do better ECAC.
Quinnipiac University Bobcats‘ senior defenseman Davis Pennington(8) took a couple season of good ECAC numbers to a 1st pro contract with Kalamazoo Wings.
The 6′ 185 lbs. blue liner played 7 games after tournament play was up and scored a 1st ECHL goal and 3 assists with a 0 rating.
His efforts easily earn him a new 1-year deal to play his rookie season with the team.
From Saline, MI, the 24-year old did 2 years originally at University Of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks.
American International College Yellowjackets‘ sophomore center Dario Bejlo(11) enters the transfer portal as his team switches conferences and will next play for former Atlantic Hockey foe, Robert Morris University Pioneers.
The 6’3″ 190 lbs. forward from Sudbury, ON did 2 years of AJHL, running up points with Brooks Bandits.
We do feel the 23-year old will continue increases on scoring.
Colorado College Tigers‘ sophomore 20+ point right wing scorer Zaccharya Wisdom(4) will head to Western Michigan University Broncos for his junior frame, 2025/2026.
The 6′ 174 lbs. forward did 2 years USHL, blowing up scoring Cedar Rapids RoughRiders in his 2nd season.
From Toronto, ON, the 21-year old will do well in his new program.
Brown University Bears‘ sophomore left wing Max Scott(27) enters the transfer portal to next play some Hockey East style at University Of Maine Black Bears.
In 32 games last season, he scored new bests 12 goals and 14 assists.
The 6′ 185 lbs. forward did 3 seasons of juniors before school.
From San Jose, CA, he played the Jr. Sharks‘ system.
The 22-year old has good size to add to his new conference.
American International College Yellowjackets‘ graduate transfer, center Dustin Manz(26), as a senior from Lake State Superior University Lakers posts a college best 24 assists and 31 points and takes it to a 1st ECHL contract with Wheeling Nailers.
The 5’10” 194 lbs. forward started juniors in the NAHL, but headed north, hooking up with Prince George Spruce Kings, scoring big and winning the 2019 BCHL Championship in his 2nd year before school.
From Vanderbilt, MI, the 24-year scored 2 goals in his 3rd league game.
He takes that pair of tallies to a contract for his rookie season, 2024/2025 with the Nailers.
In 5 games, he has 1 goal and 1 assist and gets himself traded to a team that brings him closer to home, Rapid City Rush.
Through 20 games with his new team he has 1 goal and 2 assists with a +2 rating, but finds himself on the move again, traded to Bloomington Bison.
For the new season 2025/2026, Indy Fuel step in and offer him a 1-year deal.
University Of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks‘ senior goalie transfer Pierce Charleson(34) from 3 years at Michigan State University Spartans, where he played a total of 22 games has been getting the start for his new college club.
Through 9 games, he has a new best 5-2-1 record and the 6’2″ 194 lbs. net minder is looking sharp.
He twice won junior championships and ran up a 42-2-0 mark for Brooks Bandits before winning the BCHL Cup and the previous season for Caledonia Corvairs 18-1 to win the OJHL title.
The 23-year from Aurora, ON may have found the right college fit.
He finishes up with a new college high 29 games, 13-12-3 record and 2.46 GAA.
For a year of eligibility he will enter the transfer portal and head to a 3rd school Niagara University Purple Eagles for 2024/2025.
After finishing up, he signs with Greenville Swamp Rabbits and gets into his 1st 8 ECHL games with only ok results, but they like what they see, so sign him up for his rookie run 2025/2026.
Boston University Terriers‘ sophomore right wing Brian Carrabes(61) enters the transfer portal and will play for Minnesota State University-Mankato Mavericks 2023/2024.
He had a college best 4 goals and 4 assists in 24 games as a freshman, but only appeared in 11 games last season.
The 5’10” 165 lbs. forward was a strong scorer in high school hockey and put up almost point-per-game numbers in his 2nd USHL campaign with Sioux Falls Stampede.
From North Andover, MA, the undrafted 21-year old will likely do well in the CCHA.
He took a 2-frame session at 10 goals apiece to a 1st pro contract with Adirondack Thunder and re-signs for his rookie campaign in 2025/2026.
Colgate University Raiders‘ sophomore defenseman Dominic Foglia(15) appeared in only 16 games last season, recording 1 assist with a +5 rating and he is headed into the transfer portal and will next skate for University Of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves in 2025/2026.
The 6’1″ 185 lbs. did 2 seasons, good scoring in juniors.
From Tinton Falls, NJ, the 23-year old will probably find a little more scoring success.
Undrafted defenseman Ty Farmer(3) takes 4 years and a 2021 NCAA Division 1 Championship at UMass Minutemen to a new calling and start of a graduate program, maybe a little closer to home with University Of North Dakota Fighting Hawks for 2022/2023.
He doesn’t usually strike for a lot of points, but did have 5 goals and 13 assists as a freshman.
The 5’11” 174 lbs. blue liner had a huge run in his 4th USHL year of juniors scoring 9 goals and 30 assists with Fargo Force and winning his 1st title, the 2018 Clark Cup Championship.
We are sure the one huge driving asset to come to a new school is his big +45 rating of on ice accountability.
The 24-year old from O’Fallon, MO will be a welcome addition to NCHC action.
After graduation, he signs an ato with Allen Americans, striking for 2 assists in 10 ECHL games with a +1 rating.
He is a good invite to return for his rookie season in 2023/2024 and should continue to do well.
For his rookie frame, he comes away with 5 goals and 5 assists in 48 games with a +9 rating, so he is an easy invite to return and wear an Americans‘ jersey for 2024/2025.
He actually suits up for Indy Fuel in the new frame, where he was quietly traded to, scoring a new best 7 goals and 20 assists with a +11 rating, which he will take to a new contract for 2025/2026 with Aalborg Pirates of Metal Ligaen.
