Mercyhurst University Lakers‘ freshman center Andrew Leblanc(14) has to transfer to a new school, as his school stops it’s commitment to D1 Hockey, so heads to Lindenwood University Lions for his sophomore season, 2026/2027.
The 6′ 186 lbs. forward scored 4 goals and 7 assists in 25 games last season.
From George Town, CYM, the 22-year old did 4 years of OHL juniors, twice 10+ goals and always 10+ assists before committing to college with his twin brother, Jacob.
Mercyhurst University Lakers‘ freshman defenseman Jacob Leblanc(18) was forced to pick a new school for 2026/2027, his sophomore season and has chosen Lindenwood University Lions.
The 6’1″ 187 lbs. blue liner had 1 goal and 15 assists in 36 games last season.
From George Town, CYM, the 22-year old has a twin brother Andrew, who plays with him, did 4 years OHL juniors, posting 40+ assists in the last 2 before committing.
University Of North Dakota Fighting Hawks‘ graduate defenseman Logan Britt(29) had a college career best 7 goals last season.
He came over to likely prove his game even further from a pair of years at Sacred Heart University Pioneers that followed 2 with Quinnipiac University Bobcats.
The 6’2″ 190 lbs. forward played a full docket of games in each frame and had 18 assists as a junior, playing Atlantic Hockey.
From Crystal Lake, IL, he signs with Greenville Swamp Rabbits and got 1 assist in 5 games and equaled his mark in the playoffs, as they push.
Sort of a no-brainer to bring him back for his rookie season, 2024/2025 in a Rabbits‘ jersey.
Just before the new season starts, he finds himself involved in a trade that sends him to Reading Royals, where he should continue to do ECHL well.
Signed with Orlando Solar Bears for 2025/2026 and scored a new best 18 assists, 20 points.
For 2026/2027, he decides to leave and signs in the IceHL with Pioneers Vorarlberg.
American International College Yellowjackets‘ junior right wing Noah Serdachny(91) scored a college best 4 goals and 12 assists last season, but the team he transferred to from 2 years at Colorado College Tigers is heading to a new division in 2025/2026, so heads to yet another new school, Long Island University Sharks.
The 6’1″ 190 lbs. forward did 2 years BCHL juniors, running up points, even in a shortened frame.
From Edmonton, AB, we think the 21-year old ignites at his 3rd school.
The senior has indeed taken his scoring to a new level with 9 goals and 15 assists in 30 games.
He is playing like a leader for LIU and unleashes quite the shot, when loaded.
In 33 games, he scores a new college hockey best 13 goals and 16 assists with a +1 rating that he will take to a new adventure overseas, signing for his rookie season 2026/2027 in IceHL with Pioneers Vorarlberg.
Rookie defenseman Jack St. Ivany(3) signs a 2-year NHL entry level deal with Pittsburgh Penguins.
The 6’3″ 195 lbs. blue liner had two solid seasons at Boston College Eagles on transfer from Yale University Bulldogs and put up a college career high 20 assists and 24 points as a senior.
Not exactly known for recording points, he did post 30 assists in his 2nd USHL season for Sioux Falls Stampede.
Originally a Philadelphia Flyers‘ 4th round pick in the 2018 draft (#112 overall), the 23-year old from Manhattan Beach, CA went unsigned.
He should fit right in at the AHL level with affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and compete for a spot with the big club.
Through 63 games, he looks to be gaining comfort with 8 assists to his credit and earns a look from the top, skates 20 shifts for 12:28 ice time with 1 block shot and 1 hit dished in a 4-2 Penguins‘ loss.
He stays up for 14 games, recording 1 assist with a 0 rating, and then goes on to record 4 goals and 11 assists in 54 games with a +17 rating.
They are liking what they see and offer him a 3-year deal to stick around Pittsburgh with the 3rd year being on a 1-way deal at $750K.
In the off season, he gets traded to Winnipeg Jets for 2026/2027, the final year of his contract.
Northeastern University Huskies‘ junior left wing Nick Rheaume(26) transferred from UMASS-Lowell Riverhawks, where he had a college best 9 goals and 4 assists last season and has 1 goal and 1 assist in 5 games in the current frame.
The 6’3″ 195 lbs. forward did 2 BCHL seasons, scoring really well in his 2nd after attending Cushing Academy USHS-Prep.
From Sherbrooke, QC, the 22-year old continues to play Hockey East.
Undrafted, he decides to leave a year on the table to sign with Toronto Marlies for his rookie frame, 2025/2026.
He would spend the entire season with affiliate Cincinnati Cyclones, scoring pretty nicely, but as a free agent able to sign anywhere for 2026/2027 and Iowa Wild agree to terms with him.
Long Island University Sharks‘ junior left wing Riley Wallack(23) played only 14 games last season, but scored 6 goals and 5 assists with a +4 rating, which he takes into the transfer portal and will next skate at Ferris State University Bulldogs.
The huge 6’6″ 220 lbs. forward did 4 years BCHL juniors before college.
From South Surrey, BC, we look for the 24-year old to establish himself pro.
Sure enough, he signs for 2026/2027 with Fort Wayne Komets.
Ohio State University Buckeyes‘ graduate defenseman Aiden Hansen-Bukata(29) had a 3rd straight season of outstanding assists that captured the eye of Syracuse Crunch upon finishing up tournament play.
The 6’1″ 194 lbs. forward signs for his rookie season with Utah Grizzlies.
From Vancouver, BC, we see the former 4-year RIT Tigers‘ 24-year old as getting loaned up and may stick.
As a rookie, he posts a massive 40 assists campaign and even gets a helper on loan to Colorado Eagles.
For 2026/2027, he signs overseas with Nottingham Panthers of the EIHL.
Lake Superior State University Lakers‘ junior defenseman Evan Bushy(5) scores a new college best 3 goals and has a 3rd season of 10+ assists that he will take to Bowling Green State University Falcons for 2026/2027, as a senior.
The 6’1″ 194 lbs. blue liner had 2 strong BCHL years before school.
From Thief River Falls, MN, the 23-year old scored big at USHS-MN.
Northeastern University Huskies‘ 2023/2024 commit, center Ben Yurchuk(27) played only 1 season of NAHL juniors, skating 50 games for New Jersey Jr. Titans, scoring 7 goals and 17 assists with a +3 rating.
The 5’10” 162 lbs. forward from Montreal, QC will definitely need to fight for room to play in Hockey East.
He actually went to Merrimack College Warriors as a freshman, but only figuring into 13 games with 2 assists, enters the transfer portal to try his luck at RPI Engineers, as a sophomore in 2026/2027.
