New Jersey 87’s 1st year defenseman Jack Napieralski(6) put up a pretty outstanding 10 goals and 35 assists in 50 EHL games last season that he takes to his 2026/2027 commit at North Carolina State University Icepack.
The 6’1″ 172 lbs. wasn’t a huge scorer at juniors until his last season.
From Rochester, NY, the 19-year old should do well at his new school.
New Hampshire Mountain Kings‘ 2nd year defenseman Rogiero Cacciarelli(7) had his 2nd 20+ point junior hockey season and commits to Endicott College Gulls for 2026/2027.
The 6’1″ 190 lbs. blue liner from Valencia, CA was in Los Angeles Jr. Kings‘ system for a few years of youth hockey.
We look for the 20-year old to do well in CNE play.
Franklin Pierce University Ravens‘ senior defenseman, captain Douglas McGuire(2) scores a college best 6 goals and 15 assists last season.
The 5’10” 170 lbs. blue liner did 1 season of juniors before school and won the 2022 EHL Championship.
From Elk Grove Village, IL, the 24-year old signs a 1st pro deal with Monroe Mocassins.
In 8 FPHL games, he has no points, but is a +1 rating and will need a new deal for 2026/2027.
Springfield Jr. Pics‘ 1st year right wing Dylan Rovetti(85) commits to American International College Yellowjackets‘ new D3 program for 2026/2027.
The 5’8″ 170 lbs. forward scored 5 goals and 6 assists in 43 USPHL/NCDC games last season.
He had played himself up from a year in the EHL.
From Hartford, CT, he doesn’t go far for school and may travel, but should connect if he can find some open space.
Elmira College Soaring Eagles‘ big 6’3″ 190 lbs. senior defenseman Matthew York(4) usually appeared in 20+ games per frame.
Last season, he tied his junior marks with 4 assists.
He signs a 1st pro contract with Binghamton Black Bears.
Although he has no points in 6 FPHL games, he is a +7 rating, but not sure if he was able to make it on the playoff roster.
From Orange County, CA, the 24 year old did 3 CCHL years juniors with Kemptville 73’s before college.
Northern Cyclones‘ 1st year left wing Noah Pineo(7) takes 7 goals and 9 assists in 36 USPHL/NCDC games to his 2026/2027 commit at Johnson & Wales University Wildcats.
The 5’11” 170 lbs. forward may score better at CNE college.
From North Reading, MA, the 20-year old did USHS-Prep before juniors.
Northeast Generals‘ 3rd year center, captain Mikey Bartkowski(9) takes an NAHL junior best scoring, 10 goals and 19 assists in 32 games last season.
The 5’11” 190 lbs. forward commits to SUNY Oswego State Lakers for 2026/2027.
From Fort Mill, SC, the 20-year old plays a power forward style that will translate well to college hockey.
East Coast Wizards‘ 1st year defenseman Nick DiCioccio(3) takes some by a mile junior scoring bests, 6 goals and 19 assists in 50 EHL games to a 2026/2027 commit at Westfield State University Owls.
The 6′ 185 lbs. hard-hitting blue liner did 2 previous seasons with rivals Valley Jr. Warriors.
From Tewksbury, MA, the 20-year old will likely perform well in the MASCAC.
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.
East Coast Wizards‘ 1st year center Nolan Mallet(17) takes 11 goals and 5 assists in 39 EHL games, then 3 points in the playoffs to his 2026/2027 commit at American International College Yellowjackets.
The 5’10” 181 lbs. forward came up from mostly an EHLP season previously.
From Melrose, MA, the 21-year old should play nicely on this new D3 team.
