Category: D3

01Sep

Kyle Jeffers (21)

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Lindenwood University Lions‘ junior right wing Kyle Jeffers(21) transferred from only 6 games in the ill-fated COVID draped 2020/2021, as a freshman at American International College Yellowjackets.

From Oviedo, FL, he quickly came north to play most of his youth and then 3 years of NAHL for New Jersey Junior Titans in his last season scoring a junior best 34 assists and 57 points.

In 26 games in the current frame, the 5’10” 165 lbs. forward has a college high 9 goals.

Despite, 4 years listed in school, he looks eligible for his senior campaign 2024/2025 after leading his team in scoring in the current frame with a college best 9 goals and 8 assists in 26 games.

Barely even finished with the current frame before he jumps on a contract with Savannah Ghost Pirates and has an assist in his ECHL debut.

In 19 games to finish up last session, he scores 6 goals and 4 assists with a -1 rating on a non-playoff team to earn a contract to stay in a Ghost Pirates‘ jersey for his rookie frame, 2024/2025.

01Sep

Dash Quartarolo (25)

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Salem State University Vikings‘ Australian-born, graduate defenseman Dash Quartarolo(25) signs for his rookie season 2024/2025 with JHT Kalajoki of Suomi-sarja.

The big 6’5″ 229 lbs. blue liner didn’t play many college games, but went home 2 summers to play in the AIHL and would do ok.

He came over early for high school and skated 3 years junior hockey before heading to 2 years at Becker College Hawks, then the college went bust after COVID and he left for New England College Pilgrims.

We think the 24-year old does pretty well and maybe even plays himself up.

31Aug

Denis Valenta (23)

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Boston Jr. Rangers‘ Czech-born, 1st full EHL season left wing Denis Valenta(23) scores a junior best 17 goals and 26 assists through 45 games, then gets another 3 goals in the playoffs and will take it to a 2024/2025 commit at St. Mary’s University Cardinals.

The 6’1″ 187 lbs. forward was a good scorer as a senior at Rice Memorial USHS Prep, then went to 1 USPHL Premier game for New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs, getting 2 assists and promoted to NCDC, but in 16 games wasn’t connecting.

From Prague, the 21-year old is likely to do really well for his new college team.

31Aug

Nicholas Favaro (3)

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Curry College Colonels‘ senior defenseman, captain Nicholas Favaro(3) took his game up in his final frame to grab a college best 8 goals 25 assists in 29 games with a +28 rating.

He turns pro and signs a 1-year ECHL deal with Cincinnati Cyclones for 2023/2024.

The 5’11” 190 lbs. blue liner from Woodbridge, ON stayed close to play 4 OJHL junior seasons before heading to school.

At 25-years old, he’s likely ready for this next step.

12 games in with his new team, recording only 1 assist, another team wants him and Wichita Thunder have plans for him on their blue line.

He would only record another helper in 9 games with a -4, but they are seeing something and invite him back to wear a Thunder sweater for his rookie session, 2024/2025.

29Aug

Jeremiah Snyder (97)

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Seacoast Spartans‘ 2nd year defenseman Jeremiah Snyder(97) commits to Fitchburg State University Falcons for 2024/2025.

He had 5 goals and 3 assists in 45 games last season and oddly had 1 goal and 9 assists through only 11 in his 1st frame.

The 5’11” 194 lbs. blue liner came to the EHL from a single NA3HL after finishing up and scoring at USHS-IA.

From Dubuque, IA, the 21-year old seems excited to be heading to the central MA school.

29Aug

JJ Alger (55)

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Seahawks Hockey Club 1st year right wing JJ Alger(55) commits to Western New England University Golden Bears for 2025/2026, so we shall see if he continues where he is for juniors.

The 6’1″ 183 lbs. forward scored 6 goals and 7 assists in 46 EHL games, but really came to life in the playoffs with 3 goals and 1 assist in 4 games.

We expect the 20-year old Brewster, MA to step up his game in the upcoming frame.

28Aug

Jeff Solow (12)

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2nd year defenseman Jeff Solow(12) decides to switch things up, kind of dramatically after 16 ECHL games for Worcester Railers, scoring 5 assists with a -3 rating to a new ride, signing to Glasgow Clan for the remainder of 2023.

The 6′ 194 lbs., who left a last season of juniors for Amarillo Bulls, where he ran up 7 goals and 20 assists in 33 NAHL games with a +9 rating to finishing up that frame with Merrimack College Warriors.

He would eventually leave that school and finish up his college career at SUNY-Oswego State Lakers.

The Naples, FL native will likely find some light in the EIHL and potentially move on to higher levels of hockey overseas as he goes.

He almost oddly only got 2 assists in 18 games, but then grab a 1st league goal in 2 playoff matchups.

In a not so surprising summer move, he leaves for Skycity Stampede and completely blows the lid off NZIHL scoring with 10 goals and 19 assists with a +28 rating in just 16 games, then added another 5 points (1-4) in 2 playoff battles en route to the 2023 Birgel Cup victory.

He catches the eye of Wheeling Nailers, who sign him to a 2-way contract for 2023/2024.

Ultimately, he would start the season with Birmingham Bulls and be loaned up to Jacksonville Icemen, who signed him.

After a 7 game spell, getting 1 assist with a +3 rating, he is waived and claimed by Maine Mariners, where we feel he will see more success.

He gets only 1 goal in 14 games with his new team and for the summer takes off to the AIHL and signs with Melbourne Ice to regain the fun in his game.

In 23 games, he scores 5 goals and 24 assists to hopefully turn a corner and agrees to terms with Tahoe Knight Monsters for 2024/2025.