University Of Wisconsin-Superior Yellowjackets‘ senior defenseman Tyler Ryder(25) takes some new college scoring bests, 4 goals and 7 assists in 26 games with a +13 rating to a 1st pro contract with Peoria Rivermen.
The 6’3″ 201 lbs. blue liner did 2 years NAHL before college.
From Grand Rapid, MI, the 24-year old already has 2 goals and 1 assist in 4 SPHL games.
Elmira College Soaring Eagles‘ senior center Tyler Schwindt(44) realized some scoring last season with a college high (by a mile) 12 goals and 3 assists.
The 6’1″ 181 lbs. forward signs a 1st pro deal with Binghamton Black Bears, as tournament play winds down.
In 4 FPHL games, he has 3 assists for a nice start.
From New Hamburg, ON, he did 3 years NOJHL before school.
The 25-year old definitely looks to play himself up a level quickly.
Rivier University Raiders‘ senior captain right wing Alfred Rotiroti(18) signs a 1st pro deal with Biloxi Breakers, as his college season wraps.
The 5’11” 179 lbs. forward has 1 assist in 4 FPHL games to start.
From Chicago, IL, the 24-year did 2 years of juniors, cycling through a few leagues before committing.
A small town, Auburn, MA (out near Worcester) college hockey team barely 10 years out of its infancy, Anna Maria College AMCATS advances to an NCAA D3 tournament bid after winning their MASCAC Conference for a 1st time in only 2 year of play since abandoning their independent schedule.
Junior goaltender Matthew Hennessey(30) posted a 3-0 shutout in the game to cinch the appearance in a season where he posted a 17-3-2 record with a 1.83 GAA and .945 SV% and was named Player Of The Year.
They traveled to face-off against University Of Wisconsin-Stout Blue Devils to advance.
Albertus Magnus College Falcons‘ senior left wing Caden Pattison(21) takes college best scoring 11 assists and 15 points to a 1st pro contract with Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs.
The big 6’3″ 205 lbs. forward has played 3 SPHL with no points, but is a +1 rating.
He did most of 3 NAHL seasons with Maine Nordiques.
From Lake Stevens, WA, the 24-year old should show signs of life scoring points as a pro.
Keene State College Owls‘ senior left wing Payton Jones(88) signs a 1st pro deal with Biloxi Breakers after his 2025/2026 college season came to a close.
The 6′ 205 lbs. forward has skated 2 FPHL without any points yet.
He only played 8 games in his final frame.
As a junior, he had a college best 6 assists and 8 points after he came over to the new D3 program from 2 years at Franklin Pierce University Ravens.
From Cedar Park, TX, the 24-year old came up through the junior ranks, ending with 2 New Jersey 87’s EHL sessions before college.
UMASS Dartmouth Corsairs‘ sophomore left wing Tyler Stewart(44) finished 2023/2024 with a team leading 17 goals and new high 27 points in 25 games.
This sets a new marks in tallies, eclipsing the 10 he posted last season.
The 6′ 181 lbs. forward is going to miss the mark set as a freshman for assists, as he had 13 and rounded out with 10.
From Pittsburgh, PA, the 22-year had two successful NAHL seasons for Fairbanks Ice Dogs.
His college team is playing pretty impressively this season and we think he continues to take his scoring up.
He takes phenomenal senior scoring, 21 goals and 24 assists in 25 games to a 1st pro contract with Knoxville Ice Bears, where in 3 games, he has a 1st SPHL goal and 2 assists.
Rookie left wing Ben Pizzimenti(33) started his pro career with Columbus River Dragons, scoring 6 goals and 6 assists in 22 FPHL games with a +1 rating to get loaned up to Birmingham Bulls, where he notched 2 assists in 12 SPHL games.
The 6’2″ 194 lbs. forward was waived, but immediately grabbed by Macon Mayhem.
From Cedar Rapids, IA spent 3 years at Concordia University Wisconsin Falcons, but left after a junior season of little use.
The 24-year old will need to continue to play himself into spots for ice time.
After 2 games with no points, he is waived and returns to the lower league with Pee Dee Ice Cats.
Keene State College Owls‘ senior defenseman Declan House(18) signs a 1st pro deal with Blue Ridge Bobcats.
The 5’11” 170 lbs. blue liner had 1 goal and 10 assists last season.
He transferred from 2 years at Franklin Pierce University Ravens to the new program after scoring a college best 13 assists as a freshman.
From Roselle Park, NJ, the 24-year old had 2 strong EHL seasons before college.
Boston Jr. Bruins‘ Slovakian-born left wing Simon Mateas(7) elevated his game to USPHL/NCDC level from scoring a bit outrageously playing for the USPHL Premier club.
The 5’11” 170 lbs. forward has selected Elmira College Soaring Eagles as his commitment for 2026/2027.
He has 17 goals and 24 assists scoring in 48 games this session.
The 19-year old is going to be a nice addition to UCHC play.
