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.
Sacred Heart University Pioneers‘ senior defenseman Logan Britt(6) enters the transfer portal and arrives at University Of North Dakota Fighting Hawks to hopefully gain a little more notice.
The 6’2″ 190 lbs. blue liner had a college career best 3 goals and 18 assists as a junior in 37 games.
He originally committed to his 1st school, Quinnipiac University Bobcats after a solid 2nd NAHL season with Aberdeen Wings, recording 22 assists.
The 24-year old Crystal Lake, IL native will likely find success in the NCHC.
Niagara University Purple Eagles‘ sophomore net minder Jake Sibell(30) heads closer to home to St. Thomas University Tommies for 2023/2024.
The 6’2″ 205 lbs. goalie got into only 3 games last season.
He played a 4-year junior career, ultimately ending up with Aberdeen Wings for a pair of frames, in which he captured NAHL awards in his 2nd year for Most Valuable Player, Best Goaltender, Best GAA and Best SV%.
We do believe the 23-year old from Asanti, MN will get his opportunities at his new school.
Colorado College Tigers‘ sophomore defenseman Nate Schweitzer(14) heads for potentially more competitive waters through the transfer portal to arrive at Lake State Superior University Lakers for 2023/2024.
The 6′ 190 lbs. blue liner played a season low 11 games last frame, which is likely why he is looking elsewhere to play.
A Champlain, MN native, he was successful at high school hockey and then moved onto a single USHL frame before college.
Undrafted, the 21-year old will likely find things better in the CCHA.
Long Island University Sharks‘ Finnish-born senior center Santeri Hartikainen(26) goes pro for 2023/2024 and signs with Kiekko-Vantaa.
The 6’2″ 195 lbs. forward oddly isn’t much of a goal-scorer with no goals and 3 assists in 22 games last season.
His best stake in college hockey was in his sophomore year at Robert Morris University Colonials, scoring 5 goals and 9 assists in 22 games during the COVID shocked 2020/2021 run.
He had outstanding success in high school and his 1 NAHL session for Corpus Christi IceRays at 24 goals and 29 assists in 59 games.
For his junior year, he played at American International College Yellowjackets, appearing in just 6 games.
We think the 24-year old from Helsinki, FI finds room to move and pocket more points in Finland’s tier 2 league, Mestis.
Undrafted, left wing Ryan St. Louis(6) initially committed to Northeastern University Huskies and played 38 games there, worth only 1 goal and 1 assist, but decided it was maybe a little early despite coming out of 2 years at USNTDP and returned to a USHL season with Dubuque Fighting Saints, running up the scoresheet to the tune of 30 goals and 42 assists in 58 games.
The 5’10” 170 lbs. forward has decided to return to school and accepts a commitment to Brown University Bears for 2023/2024.
We think the 19-year old will find some room to pocket some points in the ECAC.
