Springfield Jr. Pics‘ 1st year right wing Dylan Rovetti(85) commits to American International College Yellowjackets‘ new D3 program for 2026/2027.
The 5’8″ 170 lbs. forward scored 5 goals and 6 assists in 43 USPHL/NCDC games last season.
He had played himself up from a year in the EHL.
From Hartford, CT, he doesn’t go far for school and may travel, but should connect if he can find some open space.
Elmira College Soaring Eagles‘ big 6’3″ 190 lbs. senior defenseman Matthew York(4) usually appeared in 20+ games per frame.
Last season, he tied his junior marks with 4 assists.
He signs a 1st pro contract with Binghamton Black Bears.
Although he has no points in 6 FPHL games, he is a +7 rating, but not sure if he was able to make it on the playoff roster.
From Orange County, CA, the 24 year old did 3 CCHL years juniors with Kemptville 73’s before college.
Northern Cyclones‘ 1st year left wing Noah Pineo(7) takes 7 goals and 9 assists in 36 USPHL/NCDC games to his 2026/2027 commit at Johnson & Wales University Wildcats.
The 5’11” 170 lbs. forward may score better at CNE college.
From North Reading, MA, the 20-year old did USHS-Prep before juniors.
Northeast Generals‘ 3rd year center, captain Mikey Bartkowski(9) takes an NAHL junior best scoring, 10 goals and 19 assists in 32 games last season.
The 5’11” 190 lbs. forward commits to SUNY Oswego State Lakers for 2026/2027.
From Fort Mill, SC, the 20-year old plays a power forward style that will translate well to college hockey.
East Coast Wizards‘ 1st year defenseman Nick DiCioccio(3) takes some by a mile junior scoring bests, 6 goals and 19 assists in 50 EHL games to a 2026/2027 commit at Westfield State University Owls.
The 6′ 185 lbs. hard-hitting blue liner did 2 previous seasons with rivals Valley Jr. Warriors.
From Tewksbury, MA, the 20-year old will likely perform well in the MASCAC.
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.
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.
