Curry College Colonels‘ graduate defenseman Billy Roche(18) signed upon graduation with Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs, scoring a 1st SPHL goal for himself in 3 games with a +1 rating.
This has earned the 6’2″ 205 lbs. blue liner a 1-year 2-way ECHL deal with Rapid City Rush for 2023/2024.
He played his 1st 4 college hockey years at Suffolk University Rams and had his best scoring season as a senior captain with 3 goals and 13 assists in 20 games.
A Braintree, MA native, he played at BC High USHS-Prep before heading to a year of tier 3 juniors, then up to USPHL/NCDC with South Shore Kings before heading to school.
The 26-year old is likely very ready for his rookie season of pro hockey.
In 53 games, he scores 7 goals and 10 assists with a +9 rating to earn another look in a Yard Dawgs‘ jersey for 2024/2025.
As the new season approaches, he is traded before a 3rd year with the same team to rivals Knoxville Ice Bears.
He is actually loaned up after a good performance to Greensboro Gargoyles, but is traded after 6 games with no points to South Carolina Stingrays, 2025/2026.
2nd year center Chris Mott(10) has played his way up into the SPHL quite nicely for himself after 1st spending time in the FPHL.
The 5’10” 165 lbs. forward signed with Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs.
In 14 games, he has 2 goals and 1 assist.
The former Morrisville State College Mustangs did 2 years of juniors before school.
From Nesconset, NY, the 26-year old played the PAL Jr. Islanders‘ system through youth hockey.
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.
Johnson & Wales University Wildcats‘ senior defenseman Kadyn Fennell(2) played a college high 25 games, scoring a new best 6 goals and 5 assists with a +2 rating.
The 6′ 181 lbs. blue liner signed a 1st pro deal with Danbury Hat Tricks and in 24 FPHL games has 3 goals and 11 assists.
He transferred from a freshman season at Rivier University Raiders.
From Evansville, IL, we look for the 25-year old to do well and maybe even play himself up a level.
Western New England University Golden Bears‘ freshman left wing Michael Bottrell(64) came in from 1 big USPHL Premier season with Elmira Impact.
The 6′ 190 lbs. forward did 3 years of small junior hockey closer to home previously.
From Everett, ON, the 21-year old has scored a nice 3 goals and 5 assists in 16 games on a team that struggles to win games.
Fitchburg State University Falcons‘ freshman center Devin Niles(10) has a crazy 10 goals and 15 assists in 15 games with a +18 rating in quite a way to start his college hockey career.
The 5’10” 161 lbs. forward had 2 big USPHL/NCDC years for P.A.L. Jr. Islanders.
From Hatfield, MA, the 19-year old is setting himself up as a player to watch.
Anna Maria College AMCATS‘ sophomore left wing Nolan Ring(19) has a college best 4 goals and 10 points and needs 2 more assists to tie that mark from his freshman year at SUNY-Fredonia Blue Devils.
The 5’9″ 161 lbs. forward was a big scorer in 3 NOJHL seasons for Timmins Rock.
From South Porcupine, ON, the 21-year old is looking to be in the right spot.
3rd year SPHL right wing, Derek Contessa(72) has a pro best 11 goals in the current, his 2nd frame with Evansville Thunderbirds.
He had 13 assists in his 1st year with Macon Mayhem and currently has 7 helpers.
The 6’3″ 220 lbs. forward 1st went to Sacred Heart University Pioneers after a solid 2nd USHL frame.
He transferred to Endicott College Gulls, where he got more use and scored better.
From Freehold, NJ, we could see the 26-year old loaned up.
Endicott College Gulls‘ freshman left wing Sebastian Speck(9) has been a point-per-game scorer for quite the little bit of time now, coming up through Little Caesar’s youth program before 2 NAHL years with Oklahoma Warriors.
In 15 games, the 5’10” 174 lbs. forward already has 6 goals and 8 assists with a +15 rating on a team that is playing top D3 status.
From Dryden, MI, the 21-year old is nicely playing himself into more good spaces.
Manhattanville College Valiants‘ freshman right wing Brett LoGelfo(40) scored a crazy 22 goals and 52 assists in 44 USPHL/NCDC games, then added another 19 points (7-12) in 11 playoff matchups.
In 11 games, he has 1 goal and 1 assist as he looks to be still getting his college legs under him.
From Center Moriches, NY, he played his youth and junior hockey mostly close to home.
