Category: Transfers

10Dec

Robbie Stucker (4)

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Columbus Blue Jackets‘ 7th round pick in the 2017 draft (#210 overall), University Of Vermont Catamounts‘ graduate defenseman Robbie Stucker(4) transferred in from 3 years at University Of Minnesota Golden Gophers and has adjusted to Hockey East play nicely.

He had a college career best 4 goals and 10 assists last season in 34 games and this season is on his way again, getting 3 goals and 7 assists in 24 contests.

The 6’3″ 179 lbs. blue liner played only 1 season of juniors, but ended up claiming the 2018 USHL Championship with Fargo Force, scoring 2 goals and 8 assists in 14 playoff games to help the team get there.

From St. Paul, MN, the 24-year old will be an interesting watch to get his NHL entry level deal, but thinks he plays hard and should get a look.

Upon getting knocked from Hockey East tournament play, he signs a 1st pro deal with South Carolina Stingrays to get things started.

After 10 games, scoring 1 goal and 6 assists with a +9 rating, he is going to branch out and signs a 1-year ECHL deal with somewhat rivals Iowa Heartlanders for 2023/2024.

Utah Grizzlies make a trade to grab the big d-man in hopes he helps their blue line for a playoff push.

He goes from split time last session to signing for 2024/2025 with Orlando Solar Bears, which should be a really good stop for him.

Before he’s barely even started with his new team, Reading Royals are looking to bolster their blue line and offer up future considerations to score him.

With 1 goal and a new high 16 assists, he signs to stay a Royals for 2025/2026.

After 1 goal and 4 assists in 17 game with a +2 rating, he heads back to Utah Grizzlies.

10Dec

Spencer Cox (13)

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Long Island University Sharks‘ sophomore defenseman Spencer Cox(13) enters the transfer portal and is up for a new challenge, heading to Miami University (Ohio) Redhawks for 2023/2024.

He committed to his 1st school after a decent NAHL frame for Chippewa Steel, getting 4 goals and 16 assists.

The 5’10” 181 lbs. blue liner, who sometimes skates forward, from Powell, OH will likely find the NCHC schedule a bit tougher to play, but may also add a little pepper to his game.

After 2 years at his new school, he signs a 1st pro contract with Indy Fuel.

In 9 ECHL games, he has 2 assists.

Doesn’t take them too long to re-up with him for his rookie season, 2025/2026 in a Fuel sweater.

Before he even skates a game in the current 2025/2026 frame, he is traded to Cincinnati Cyclones.

09Dec

Kyle Kovich (38)

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Cornell University Big Red junior left wing Kyle Kovich(38) enters the transfer portal to next skate at University Of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs for 2025/2026.

The 6’2″ 181 lbs. forward had a college best 5 goals and 9 assists last season with a +13 rating in 36 games played.

This season he has 1 goal in 18 games, so is still looking to pop.

From Coquitlam, BC, he did 2 BCHL frames before 1 in the USHL prior to school.

08Dec

Brady Risk (9)

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University Of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks‘ senior right wing Brady Risk(9) takes 3 seasons of 10+ goal scoring to a year of eligibility at University Of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks 2024/2025.

The 5’9″ 181 lbs. forward did 4 AJHL seasons, blowing up scoring in his final 2 frames before school.

From Medicine Hat, AB, we can easily see the 25-year old putting up another great session, then turning pro.

He would put up a 3rd straight campaign of 13 goals and added 12 assists in 36 games with a +6 rating.

As we thought, he signs for his rookie year with IF Troja-Ljungby of HockeyAllsvenskan, where we feel he will do really well.

With 1 goal and 3 assists in 15 games with a -5 rating, he decides to jump and join Glasgow Clan of the EIHL for the rest of 2025/2026.

07Dec

Caleb Huffman (2)

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Simon Fraser University Red Leafs‘ junior defenseman Caleb Huffman(2) decides to leave school and turn pro, signing a contract with Wichita Thunder.

The big 6’4″ 201 lbs. blue liner had 3 goals and 13 assists in 20 games this season.

He transferred from 2 years at University Of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves, where he first played after leaving as captain of 2nd year NAHL junior team, Kenai Brown Bears.

From Fairbanks, AK, the 23-year old should fit in quickly with his new ECHL team.

He played 6 games with no points, but get re-signed to return a Thunder for 2025/2026.

Attending training camp, he is released and signs with Macon Mayhem, who will eventually add him to their SPHL roster for 2025/2026.

 

06Dec

Mitchel Deelstra (41)

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Robert Morris University Colonials‘ graduate left wing, captain Mitchel Deelstra(41) signs a 1st pro contract with Reading Royals, who are fought hard for their playoff lives before bowing out.

The 6’1″ 201 lbs. forward did his 1st 3rd years at Ferris State University Bulldogs, before transferring to 1 at Northern Michigan University Wildcats.

From Wallace, ON, the 25-year old got 2 goals in 9 ECHL regular season games, then got 1 assists in 3 playoff matchups.

He signs with South Carolina Stingrays for his rookie season, 2025/2026.

Having a hard time connecting in 6 games, he is released to be signed quickly by Maine Mariners.

04Dec

Connor Marritt (14)

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University Of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves‘ graduate left wing, twice captain Connor Marritt(14) had a college best scoring as a junior, 7 goals and 9 assists after transferring from Northern Michigan University Wildcats.

The 6’2″ 200 lbs. forward did 3 BCHL seasons with Vernon Vipers before school.

From Kelowna, BC, the 26-year old signs a 1st pro contract with Tahoe Knight Monsters for 2025/2026, as a rookie and has 2 assists in his 1st 4 ECHL games.

02Dec

Michael Salandra (13)

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Brown University Bears‘ sophomore right wing Michael Salandra(13) has a 1st 2 college hockey goals this season in 8 appearances, so far.

The 5’10” 187 lbs. forward entered the transfer portal from no use in his freshman frame at Quinnipiac University Bobcats.

He came in from 3 successful junior seasons, including 2 straight for West Kelowna Warriors of the BCHL.

From Pleasantville, NY, the 22-year should continue to grow his game.

01Dec

Gabe Blanchard (78)

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UMASS Lowell Riverhawks‘ junior defenseman Gabe Blanchard(78) leaves for a new adventure at Sacred Heart University Pioneers for his senior year 2024/2025.

The 6’1″ 199 lbs. blue liner doesn’t get a lot of points, so looks for accountability.

From Buffalo, NY, the 23-year should do better in Atlantic Hockey play.

He gets 6 assists in 38 games and signs a 1st pro deal with new ECHL team Greensboro Gargoyles for his rookie year, 2025/2026.

In 9 games, he has 1 assist, but Worcester Railers see something in his game and trade for him, giving up future considerations.