University Of Southern Maine Huskies‘ senior defenseman Kadin Ilott(11) typically put up a 10+ point season in 20+ games and last season left college with a nice +8 rating.
The 6′ 181 lbs. blue liner did 1 season of juniors in Canada before coming down for 1 USPHL/NCDC session before school.
He signs a 1st pro deal with Monroe Mocassins.
From Kenora, ON, the 24-year old has 2 assists in 11 FPHL games to start.
Northern Cyclones Premier 3rd year defenseman Matt Taylor(13) ran up 37 assists last season.
He had 40 helpers 1 season in his Elite frame, so knows how to head man the puck.
The 6’2″ 170 lbs. 20-year old blue liner is from Wake Forest, NC.
He commits to nearby Rivier University Raiders for 2026/2027.
South Shore Kings‘ 1st year defenseman Ryan Diffley(20) has a new junior best 14 assists in only 19 USPHL/NCDC games that he will take to a 2026/2027 commit at Babson College Beavers.
The 5’10” 185 lbs. blue liner had 7 goals last year with Springfield Jr. Pics 1st season in 29 games.
From Old Saybrook, CT, the 20-year plays with leadership qualities and should contribute to Little East play when he arrives.
MCLA Trailblazers‘ junior defenseman, captain Connor Nagy(7) transferred after a freshman year at Finlandia University Lions.
The 6’1″ 190 lbs. blue liner from Trenton, MI has 1 goal and 1 assist through 16 games with a -15 on a team with only 2 wins this season.
He did 2 campaigns of EHL with a couple of different teams before heading to school.
The 23-year old will very likely return for another year to help lead the club to hopefully better outcomes.
He finishes up school with a 2nd straight season of 1 goal and 1 assist in 24 games.
As tournament play winds down, he signs a 1st pro contract with Topeka Scarecrows and has 1 assist in 9 FPHL games to start.
Franklin Pierce University Ravens‘ senior right wing Austin Pick(47) looks to be setting up some college best scoring with 1 goal and 8 assists in 5 games to start 2025/2026.
He had 10 goals as a sophomore after transferring from Stonehill College Skyhawks.
The 5’8″ 185 lbs. forward scored 20 points in his junior year.
From Troutdale, OR, the 24-year old, former 2-year Seahawks HC looks great on his game out there.
He did put up bests 19 assists and 28 points that he takes to a 1st pro deal with Monroe Moccasins.
In 12 FPHL games, he is off and running with 6 goals and 2 assists, +1 rating.
South Shore Kings‘ 1st year center Brendan Keaveney(10) was a point-per-game scorer at USHS-Prep and managed similar numbers in 50 USPHL/NCDC games.
The 5’9″ 183 lbs. forward from Westwood, MA commits to Babson College Beavers for 2026/2027.
We look for him to contribute points in Little East hockey.
Express Hockey Club‘s 2nd year EHL defenseman Aydin Fish(3) may have slightly less points (5 assists in 29 games), but he plays the role of leader everytime out on the ice.
He was 3-time captain at youth hockey.
The 5’8″ 175 lbs. blue liner from Ashland, MA commits to Franklin Pierce University Ravens for 2026/2027.
We look for the 20-year old to play well in NE10.
Seahawks Hockey Club‘s 1st year center Adam Quinn(14) takes some impressive offensive numbers to his 2026/2027 commit at Franklin Pierce University Ravens.
The 5’11” 190 lbs. has 25 goals and 19 assists in 32 EHL games this season.
From Franklin, MA, the 20-year old went to Tabor Academy USHS-Prep, where he also did well.
New Hampshire Mountain Kings‘ 2nd year left wing Jaden Johnson(17) didn’t play as many games this year, but still scored as effectively as he did his 1st year.
The 5’9″ 179 lbs. forward had 11 goals and 17 assists in 31 NAHL games.
From Iverness, IL, the 21-year old commits closer to home at Aurora University Spartans.
Mercer Chiefs‘ 2nd year right wing, captain Casey Johnson(15) takes some new USPHL/NCDC best stats, 33 assists and 43 points to a 2026/2027 commit at Arcadia University Knights.
The 5’11” 154 lbs. forward did all his youth hockey in the Philadelphia Jr. Flyers‘ system.
From Sewell, NJ, the 20-year old may have to add a little weight to ground himself better.
