Northern Cyclones‘ 2nd year center Michael Markowski(18) posts junior high scoring 27 goals and 25 assists in 54 USPHL/NCDC games, then another 4-4 in 10 playoff matchups before bowing out late.
The big 6’2″ 192 lbs. forward left a strong USHS-Prep frame before juniors.
He commits to St. John Fisher University Cardinals for 2025/2026.
From Spring Lake, NJ, we look for the 24-year old to do really well there.
Elmira Aviators‘ 1st year left wing Jeff Otwell(28) takes some best NAHL scoring, 14 goals and 16 assists in 53 games to a 2025/2026 commit at eastern powerhouse, Curry College Colonels.
The 6′ 174 lbs. forward should add even more depth to an already good squad up front.
From Frisco, TX, the 21-year old cycled through a few junior teams before arriving where he did.
We look for him to contribute quickly.
New Jersey 87’s 1st full year left wing Aidan Elbrecht(19) has new junior best scoring, 4 goals and 14 assists in 43 EHL games.
The 6’1″ 174 lbs. forward commits to Framingham State University Rams for 2025/2026.
From Hoffman States, IL, the 21-year old will add some scoring depth to the MASCAC club.
Plymouth State University Panthers‘ junior defenseman Donte DiPonio(79) spent the last 2 seasons at University Of New England Nor’easters, but figured into only 16 games overall with 1 goal and 2 assists, so entered the transfer portal to arrive at his new college hockey home.
He’s already skated 17 in the current frame, so obviously made a good decision, but he also has 5 goals and 11 assists with a +16 rating in just 17 games.
The small-ish 5’9″ 175 lbs. blue liner did mostly 2 USPHL/NCDC seasons, but never quite struck for any points.
From Trenton, WI, the 23-year old has made a smart choice about where he is playing his hockey.
He skates 26 games in his senior year for 2 goals and 10 assists with a +10 rating and takes it to a 1st pro contract with Quad City Storm.
In 3 SPHL games, he records no points, but is likely a good signing going forward.
Lebanon Valley College Dutchmen graduate left wing Darion Benchich(13) signs a 1st pro contract with Binghamton Black Bears.
The 5’8″ 174 lbs. forward has skated 4 FPHL games, recording an assist.
He only played just over a half of a season in USPHL Premier junior, blowing up scoring before he was wooed to come to college.
The 24-year old should do well as a pro.
Boston Jr. Rangers‘ 1st year, South Korean-born left wing Jaeseok Lee(85) commits to New England College Pilgrims for 2025/2026.
The 5’11” 170 lbs. forward scored 5 goals and 13 assists in 53 USPHL/NCDC games last season.
He played some of his youth hockey in Russia before leaving to Quebec for high school.
East Coast Wizards‘ 2nd year right wing Jake Murphy(13) takes a junior best 13 goals and 24 assists to a 2025/2026 commit at Rivier University Raiders.
The 6’1″ 190 lbs. forward will definitely help take up his new college team’s scoring.
From Arlington, MA, the 21-year old only leaves to up the road from his house to play college.
Walpole Express‘ 3rd year EHL center Myles Kidd(4) commits 2025/2026 to Worcester State University Lancers.
The small 5’8″ 160 lbs. forward is with his 3rd league team and scored a junior best 19 goals and 18 assists in 45 games.
From close by Norwood, MA, the 20-year should be an asset to the MASCAC team.
New Jersey 87’s 3rd year defenseman Tyler Branish(7) selects new D3 program Roger Williams University Hawks for 2025/2026.
The 5’11” 160 lbs. blue liner plays a hard-hitting game.
From Castle Rock, CO, the 20-year old has risen his game, winning an EHLP championship in 2023 and coming away with the upper league, EHL trophy in 2025, so he must like his time east.
South Shore Kings‘ 2nd year center Jake Kavanaugh(91) takes a new junior best 37 assists and 54 points in 52 games with a +14 rating to a 2025/2026 commit at Bowdoin College Polar Bears.
The 5’9″ 170 lbs. forward works for every inch of ice he gains out there.
From Montreal, QC, the still just 19-year old scored in high school and looks to have hockey in his bloodstream.
