Rochester Jr. Americans‘ 3rd year defenseman, captain Dexter Kichline(6) was able to get into less games at 31, scoring 1 goal and 12 assists that he takes to a 2026/2027 commit at Amherst College Mammoths.
The 6′ 185 lbs. blue liner came to juniors from youth hockey.
He had 19 assists last season and is a +30 rating.
Northern Cyclones‘ 2nd year defenseman Jackson Buthaup(33) scored big in USPHL Elite, 16 goals and 22 assists in 44 games to get a promotion to Premier, where he got 8 assists in 41 games last season.
The 6’3″ 196 lbs. blue liner commits to Post University Eagles for 2026/2027.
From Big Rock, IL, the 20-year old did all his youth hockey, where he played his junior hockey.
Valley Jr. Warriors‘ 3rd year center Andrew Duval(21) takes a new junior scoring best, 21 goals and 15 assists in 51 EHL games to a 2026/2027 commit at Assumption University Greyhounds.
The 5’10” 176 lbs. forward played some of his youth hockey there too.
From Tewksbury, MA, the 21-year old will likely do well in NE10.
Amherst College Mammoths‘ senior defenseman Joshua Burke(7) scored a seriously high college 12 goals and 14 asssits in 25 games last season with a +6 rating.
The 5’11” 179 lbs. blue liner did have a better 15 assists as a junior.
From Land O’ Lakes, FL, the 24-year old signed a 1st pro deal with Macon Mayhem and got into 2 SPHL playoff games to score 1 assist.
We feel he will need a new deal for 2026/2027.
Philadelphia Rebels‘ 3rd year left wing Ryan Bunting(13) was limited to just 29 NAHL games last season, but scored 10 goals and 9 assists.
He had 20 goals and 20 assists the season prior.
The 5’10” 172 lbs. forward from West Deptford, NJ 21-year old commits to Utica University Pioneers for 2026/2027
Express Hockey Club‘s 1st year defenseman Mark Trischler(13) solidified nicely with the team as he arrived early last season to score 5 goals and 34 assists in 49 EHL games, then added another 6 points in the playoffs.
The 6′ 185 lbs. blue liner commits to the new D3 program at University Of St. Joseph Blue Jays for 2026/2027.
From Canonsburg, PA, we look for the 21-year old to work well with his new college club.
New Jersey Bears‘ 1st year goaltender Nicholas Mele(35) commits to Manhattanville University Valiants for 2026/2027.
The 5’11” 179 lbs. played 22 EHL games last season, posting a record of 14-5-2 with a 2.24 GAA and .919 SV%, then went 7-3 in the playoffs.
From Mohegan Lake, NY, the 21-year old will do well for this college club.
Rochester Jr. Americans‘ 1st year NAHL defenseman Michael Gravina(23) commits to SUNY Cortland Roos for 2026/2027.
The 6’1″ 187 lbs. blue liner split time with 3 different junior league teams last season, but when arrived skated 26 games, scoring 2 goals and 6 assists.
From Colts Neck, NJ, the 21-year old will adapt well to college hockey style.
Norwich University Cadets‘ sophomore left wing David Overbeeke(19) has played only 23 games over 2 seasons and enters the transfer portal to try something different and will play his college hockey at University Of Arizona Wildcats, 2026/2027.
The 6’2″ 195 lbs. forward has never been the greatest scorer through 2 NAHL junior sessions.
From Wilton, CT, the 23-year old may find more open space to connect in ACHA.
New Hampshire Mountain Kings‘ 1st year defenseman Thomas Malawaski(18) commits to Middlebury College Panthers for 2026/2027.
The 5’11” 183 lbs. blue liner had 1 goal and 8 assists last NAHL season.
From Saint-Lazare, QC, the 20-year came down for USHS-Prep.
