Long Island University Sharks‘ freshman defenseman Jack Darby(7) played only 16 games last season, scoring 1 assists, which he takes into the transfer portal to next skate at Oklahoma State University Cowboys for his sophomore frame, 2026/2027.
The big 6’4″ 190 lbs. blue liner came off 2 strong NAHL assists’ seasons for Anchorage Wolverines before college.
From New Hartford, NY, the 21-year old will likely be a lot happier here.
East Coast Wizards‘ 1st year center Nolan Mallet(17) takes 11 goals and 5 assists in 39 EHL games, then 3 points in the playoffs to his 2026/2027 commit at American International College Yellowjackets.
The 5’10” 181 lbs. forward came up from mostly an EHLP season previously.
From Melrose, MA, the 21-year old should play nicely on this new D3 team.
Northern Cyclones‘ 2nd year Swedish-born, extra large 6’7″ 227 lbs. d-man Liam Ljungcrantz(4) scored a 2nd USPHL/NCDC season of 2 goals, but added a new junior best 17 assists in 53 games that he takes to a 2026/2027 commit at Plymouth State University Panthers.
He did all his youth hockey and began his junior hockey back home.
The 20-year old will no doubt be a sizable addition to Little East.
Philadelphia Hockey Club 2nd year right wing Jaydon Jones(14) takes some junior scoring bests, 21 goals and 14 assists in 40 EHL games, then another 7 points in 5 playoff outings that he takes to his 2026/2027 commit at new D3 hockey program at University Of St. Joseph Blue Jays.
The big 6’3″ 225 lbs. forward will likely play an independent schedule for the 1st season, but is set to join MASCAC in 2027/2028.
From nearby Vorhees, NJ, the 20-year old did most of his youth hockey in the Philadelphia Flyers‘ system.
Adirondack Thunder 2nd year ECHL defenseman Ryan Orgel(29) scores a loan up to Syracuse Crunch.
In 1 AHL game, he has no stats to report.
The 6′ 190 lbs. blue liner has a career best 5 goals this season, but his 10 assists after moving up from the SPHL Pensacola Ice Flyers stands for now.
He did 2 years of little use at University of Denver Pioneers, only to transfer to University Of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Pointers where his best showing was the ill-fated 2020/2021, where he scored 5 goals and 4 assists in 10 games.
The 27-year old from Los Angeles, CA seems to be pulling his game together at the perfect time.
He actually left his 2nd NAHL season to head to college.
In 40 games, he scores a new best 5 goals and will take that to a contract with the new to the league, Tahoe Knight Monsters for 2024/2025.
He records 2 assists in 9 games with a +3 rating, but gets himself dished to Indy Fuel.
In 16 games, he has 1 goal and 2 assists with a +1 rating, but gets himself dealt again, this time to Fort Wayne Komets.
For 2025/2026, he decides to head down to sign with Knoxville Ice Bears and we are not sure if his age will cause him to not get loaned up, as quickly for good play.
He does go up to the Thunder and in 11 ECHL games scoring 4 assists, he is traded to South Carolina Stingrays for cash considerations and should incorporate into their lineup well.
Continuing to bounce, he ends up with Maine Mariners, where he does his best, but is waived again to join his 4th team of the season, Reading Royals, as playoff time rolls in.
Rochester Jr. Americans‘ 1st year right wing Cameron Doran(28) leaves his home area for a first time, committing to St. John Fischer University Cardinals for 2026/2027.
The 6′ 179 lbs. forward did all his youth hockey in the Buffalo Jr. Sabres‘ system, then went onto 2 years with their OJHL team.
He was twice a point-per-game scorer.
In his last year before school, he would head to the NAHL and scores 8 goals and 9 assists in 55 games, then adds to more helpers in 2 playoff outings that continue.
We look for the 21-year old to once again score better at college.
East Coast Wizards‘ 1st year big 6’5″ 205 lbs. defenseman Cooper Joscelyn(4) takes 1 goal and new best 8 assists in 43 EHL games, then adds another 2 helpers through the playoffs to his 2026/2027 college commit at Franklin Pierce University Ravens.
He is in his 2nd year of juniors in the league.
From Bow, NH, the 20-year old will likely impact NE10 hockey pretty well.
Boston Jr. Bruins‘ 1st year net minder Brendan Nee(31) put up a nice 16-7-5 record with a 2.67 GAA and .923 SV% in 28 USPHL/NCDC games.
The 5’11” 165 lbs. goalie did his high school time at Rivers School USHS-Prep.
From Arlington, MA, the 20-year old commits to Fitchburg State University Falcons 2026/2027.
Utica Jr. Comets‘ 1st year right wing Tyler Lokker(79) was let’s see born in Utica, NY, left for some high school in nearby Rome, but returned to finish up youth hockey before joining the USPHL Premier club.
He blew up scoring there only to be late season loaned up and be a point-per-game guy at the higher level.
The 5’10” 174 lbs. forward put up 17 goals and 22 assists in 52 games last season that he takes to a college commit, you guess it at Utica University Pioneers 2026/2027.
Elmira Aviators‘ 2nd year defenseman, captain Brendan Bedorf(7) takes some new junior best numbers, 3 goals and 20 assists to a 2026/2027 college commit at Amherst College Mammoths.
The 5’9″ 170 lbs. blue liner plays like a true leader out there.
From Harrisburg, PA, the 20-year old did 1 year AJHL before coming down to the northeast.
The 20-year old should play well in NE10.
