Category: D3

New England College Pilgrims‘ senior right wing Jesper Tarkiainen(89) signed a deal with Fayettesville Marksmen, but was only with them a single appearance before heading to Quad City Storm for his rookie season, 2025/2026.

The 6′ 192 lbs. forward has done decently with 7 goals and 4 assists in 32 SPHL games.

From Naperville, IL, the 24-year old did all his youth and junior hockey in Finland, where he has roots before heading to school.

3rd year Macon Mayhem right wing Dan Wislow(16) was set to retire, but instead signs on for another season with a team he has SPHL bests scoring 12 goals and 22 assists in 56 games.

The 5’11” 210 lbs. forward left a graduate year at University Of New England Nor’easters, scoring a college best 17 goals and 30 points.

He came in from three sessions at Quinnipiac University Bobcats, where he struggled to find playing time after his freshman frame.

From Fairfield, CT, the 28-year old played his way up in junior hockey to holding down a big run for New Jersey Titans before college.

2nd year center Chris Mott(10) has played his way up into the SPHL quite nicely for himself after 1st spending time in the FPHL.

The 5’10” 165 lbs. forward signed with Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs.

In 14 games, he has 2 goals and 1 assist.

The former Morrisville State College Mustangs did 2 years of juniors before school.

From Nesconset, NY, the 26-year old played the PAL Jr. Islanders‘ system through youth hockey.

Johnson & Wales University Wildcats‘ senior defenseman Kadyn Fennell(2) played a college high 25 games, scoring a new best 6 goals and 5 assists with a +2 rating.

The 6′ 181 lbs. blue liner signed a 1st pro deal with Danbury Hat Tricks and in 24 FPHL games has 3 goals and 11 assists.

He transferred from a freshman season at Rivier University Raiders.

From Evansville, IL, we look for the 25-year old to do well and maybe even play himself up a level.