Knoxville Ice Bears‘ rookie goaltender Tyriq Outen(1) got loaned up to and signs with Wichita Thunder, is 2-1-1 in 4 ECHL games, but looks to better 3.85 GAA and .875 SV%.
The big 6’4″ 192 lbs. net minder was 1-3 in 5 SPHL games before being sent to the higher league.
From Tampa, FL, he jumped around schools, originally going to Acadia University Axemen, but played no games, then transferred to Stevenson University Mustangs, going 19-6 with a 1.82 GAA, .943 SV% and 4 shutouts.
He took this performance to signing with Long Island University Sharks and he continued, recording a 7-5-1 record with 1.93 GAA and .920 SV%.
We think the 25-year old, one-time South Shore Kings, Maine Nordiques is just getting his footing started.
South Shore Kings‘ 2nd year right wing Jake Owens(19) also has a junior best goals and assists with 11-14 in 40 USPHL/NCDC games.
The 5’10” 185 lbs. forward had 12 goals and 19 asssits in his 1st season.
From Chittenango, NY, the 20-year old commits to Tufts University Jumbos for 2026/2027.
Express Hockey Club 2nd year center Keith Smilowitz(34) takes an EHL best 7 goals and 18 assists to a 2024/2025 commit at Post University Eagles.
The 6′ 194 lbs. forward has definitely been able to score as he has come up.
From Sarver, PA, the 20-year old will definitely help this Northeast-10 club score more.
He gets very little playing time, only 3 games, which easily has him wanting more, so he enters the transfer portal to head to the new D3 program at Hiram College Terriers for 2025/2026.
In 18 games, he has 4 goals and 2 assists on a very young team.
Johnson & Wales University Wildcats‘ freshman right wing Tommy Jacques(17) has 2 assists in 19 games this season.
The 6’2″ 185 lbs. forward played 2 USPHL/NCDC seasons for Ogden Mustangs.
From Louisville, KY, the 21-year old did a couple seasons of Honeybaked youth hockey system.
UMASS-Boston Beacons‘ freshman defenseman Rhett Kodsi(2) has a 1st college hockey goal and 6 assists in 20 games.
The 6′ 190 lbs. blue liner came in from 2 NAHL seasons, where he was able to put up 10+ assists.
From Boca Rotan, FL, the 22-year old plays like a leader out there.
Salve Regina University Seahawks‘ senior left wing Damon Zimmer(17) scored 6 goals in 3 of his 4 college seasons and also recorded 11 assists in his 1st two frames.
The 6’2″ 196 lbs. forward started junior hockey in the AJHL, but moved down to the NAHL before heading to school.
He started the SPHL with Peoria Rivermen, but transferred to Birmingham Bulls, where he has skated 25 games for 3 assists.
From Heisler, AB, the 25-year old should hit the net for more points, as he goes.
After 28 games, he is released and quickly picked up by Knoxville Ice Bears for the rest of 2025/2026.
South Shore Kings‘ 1st year left wing Matt Lemay(13) has 8 goals and 20 assists in 38 USPHL/NCDC games and commits to Babson College Beavers for 2026/2027.
The 5’11” 174 lbs. forward from Levis, QC came down for USHS-Prep and scored quite well at Taft School before juniors.
The 20-year old will play well at the new Little East conference hockey.
Southern New Hampshire University Penmen freshman left wing Jeremy Lacroix(16) has a 1st college hockey goal in 11 games.
The 5’9″ 176 lbs. did 3 years junior hockey, most in the USPHL/NCDC and best for Boston Jr. Rangers in 2 part frames.
From close by Marlborough, MA, the 21-year old will play better as he gets settled.
2nd year Fayettesville Marksmen defenseman Alex Wilkins(5) is traded to Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs after maybe not scoring quite as well as he did as a rookie.
The 5’10” 181 lbs. blue liner had 18 assists last season.
In 2 SPHL games with his new team, he has an assist.
He did 4 years at SUNY Geneseo Knights, where he twice got 15+ assists.
From Kennett Square, PA, the 27-year has a restart.
Johnstown Tomahawks‘ 2nd year NAHL captain, defenseman Nick Jarmain(2) commits to the newly hot Bowdoin College Polar Bears for 2026/2027.
The 5’11” 190 lbs. blue liner has a new junior best 24 goals and 18 assists.
From Moorestown, NJ, the 20-year old will be a nice addition to his new college team.
