Category: D3

Hiram College Terriers‘ senior left wing Shane Ward(48) is playing like he has something to prove out there, despite playing on the 1st year D3 team that is so young, it struggles to stay in games.

The 5’9″ 170 lbs. forward has 2 assists in a college high 17 games.

From Glastonbury, CT, the 26-year old has cycled through a few schools, starting with no games COVID at Bryn Athyn College Lions, Alvernia University Wolves, and finally Misercordia University Cougars before choosing yet another new school, where he looks to be gelling much better.

Rivier University Raiders‘ junior right wing Matt Horan(12) left school to sign a 1st pro contract for 2025/2026 with Columbus River Dragons, where in 5 FPHL games he has 1 goal and 1 assist with a +1 rating.

The 5’11” 170 lbs. forward played New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs‘ program mostly through youth hockey before ultimately latching on with their USPHL Premier team for his best scoring output.

From Methuen, MA, the 24-year old did 2 successful years at Franklin Pierce University Ravens before leaving.

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.