Category: D3

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.

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.

Utica Jr. Comets‘ 1st year right wing Tyler Lokker(79) was let’s see born in Utica, NY, left for some high school in nearby Rome, but returned to finish up youth hockey before joining the USPHL Premier club.

He blew up scoring there only to be late season loaned up and be a point-per-game guy at the higher level.

The 5’10” 174 lbs. forward put up 17 goals and 22 assists in 52 games last season that he takes to a college commit, you guess it at Utica University Pioneers 2026/2027.