Providence Capitals‘ 1st year defenseman Alex Pagliari(5) commits to UMASS-Dartmouth Corsairs for 2025/2026.
The 6’1″ 181 lbs. blue liner had a junior high 2 goals and 16 assists last season.
He played a year of USPHL Premier, playing well.
From Greenville, NC, the 20-year old
Thunder Hockey Club 1st year goaltender Michael Calabret(40) commits to Wesleyan University Cardinals for 2025/2026.
The 6’1″ 185 lbs. net minder started 22 games last year with a record of 6-11-1 on a non-playoff team.
From Hudson, OH, the 19-year old was very solid in youth hockey and we think will be good for his new college team.
PAL Jr. Islanders‘ 1st year center Ryan McKenna(19) has junior best 14 goals and 30 assists in 46 games, then struck for another 11 points (5-6) in 8 playoff matchups.
The 5’11” 179 lbs. forward commits to Connecticut College Camels for 2025/2026.
He came over from a single USPHL/NCDC season for Mercer Chiefs.
From Garden City, NY, he was in the Islanders‘ system for youth hockey.
The 20-year old will help his new college team.
New Jersey Bears‘ 2nd year Ukranian-born right wing, Artur Kondrashov(2) takes some impressive EHL scoring last season, 17 goals and 26 assists in 46 games to his 2025/2026 commit at Lebanon Valley College Dutchmen.
The 5’10” 154 lbs. forward appears to have done most of his early youth hockey in Finland before finishing up here.
He, as a 20-year old, should be able to add some pop to their team scoring.
Connecticut Nor’easters‘ 2nd year defenseman Kai Skilbeck(9) commits to Western New England University Golden Bears for 2025/2026.
The big 6’3″ 195 lbs. blue liner will help their zone’s ability to clear.
Last season, he scored a junior best 1 goal and 13 assists in 24 EHL games.
From Burlington, ON, the 20-year will be a welcome addition to CNE play.
Northern Cyclones‘ 2nd year USPHL Premier assistant captain, defenseman Rory Hammersmith(77) takes a junior best scoring 2 goals and 21 assists in 44 games to a 2025/2026 commit at Assumption University Greyhounds.
The 5’9″ 165 lbs. blue liner came up through the Chicago Fury youth program before juniors.
From Glen Ellyn, IL, the 20-year old should do well with his new college team.
University Of Wisconsin-Superior Yellowjackets‘ graduate defenseman Blake Holmes(16) takes a college best 13 assists last season to a 1st pro contract with Fayettesville Marksmen.
In 10 SPHL games, he had 1 assist with a 0 rating.
The big 6’2″ 209 lbs. blue liner did 2 successful frames of NAHL junior hockey before heading to Utica College Pioneers through his junior session.
From Apple Valley, MN, the 25-year old looks to be off and running.
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.
