Western New England University Golden Bears‘ 2nd year, senior right wing Tanner Coleman(64) looks like he should score goals out there, but is smitten.
Through 7 games this season, the 5’10” 170 lbs. forward has no points.
In 23 games last frame he had 1 goal and 1 assist.
He transferred for his junior year after 1 session of under-use at Rivier University Raiders and before it went to the ill-fated Becker College Hawks.
The 24-year old from Oswego, NY played 1 frame of junior hockey with Boston Jr. Rangers of the EHL, but only came away with 1 goal and 3 assists there.
We still think this kid can somehow connect for points.
He graduates and signs a contract with Elmira River Sharks and, as we thought, gets an assist in his FPHL debut.
Trinity College Bantams‘ sophomore goaltender Devon Bobak(39) scores 2024 Joe Concannon Award as best D3 player in New England for his spectacular efforts stopping what was a good 24-3-1 record, but 1.20 GAA is mind-blowing with .940 SV%.
He then days later adds the 2023/2024 Sid Watson Award, given to the top voted Division III player.
The very large 6’4″ 190 lbs. net minder from Northwood, OH started slowly from playing youth hockey with Toledo Cherokee up to their USPHL Premier team before leaving for Compuware 18U, where his game would develop and he would move up to Twin City Thunder.
We think it was maybe his playoff performance that caught the eye of Shreveport Mud Bugs, who signed him and watched him embark on an NAHL 27-11-4 record with a 2.09 GAA and .921 SV%.
It would be fire-able if NHL scouts didn’t have this one on their radar for a development camp invite and D1 teams should be leaning in, asking questions.
We wait, we watch as he looks to win a title 1st.
Curry College Colonels‘ junior right wing Grady Friedman(3) transferred from 2 years at UMASS-Boston Beacons.
In 15 games, he scored 2 goals and 4 assists with a +4 rating.
The 6’1″ 185 lbs. forward from Portland, ME native did 2 junior seasons and seemed to score best, when he arrived with Junior Bruins.
He pushing NCAA D3 playoffs, but look for him to scale up his game as a senior.
#1 Hobart College Statesmen freshman defenseman Bauer Morrissey(4) put an end to #12 Curry College Colonels visions of orchestrating an upset in a 3-3 NCAA D3 quarterfinals that extended into a 4th overtime.
The 5’10” 187 lbs. blue liner threw in a simple wrist shot at the 15:17 mark in the period from the point that eluded the 98-save performance of freshman netminder, Shane Soderwall(30).
It was the 2nd longest game in playoff history, clocking in at 135:17 minutes.
Northern Cyclones‘ 3rd year right wing Anthony Dalessio(16) takes a USPHL/NCDC best 15 goals and 10 assists in 45 games to a 2024/2025 commit to Wentworth Institute Of Technology Leopards.
The pretty large 6’3″ 181 lbs. forward did all his youth hockey with New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs.
From Burlington, MA, the 20-year old should definitely help the CCC team score more goals.
Long Island University Sharks‘ graduate left wing Remy Parker(27) has 5 goals and 2 assists in 7 games, which could put him on pace to eclipse marks set as a senior in his 2nd frame at Utica College Pioneers, 23 goals and 12 assists in D3 hockey.
The 6’3″ 184 lbs. forward was a more than point-per-game performer in his 2nd USPHL/NCDC frame with Jersey Hitmen before heading to his first school, University Of Maine Black Bears for 2 years, but only 3 appearances.
From Montclair, NJ, the 25-year old is keeping his game close to home.
He doesn’t come away with career bests, as he’s now skating a D1 schedule, but scores admirably with 13 goals in 36 games.
For his next step, he signs a 1st pro deal with Cincinnati Cyclones, but likely knows nothing will come easy.
Curry College Colonels‘ sophomore left wing Manny Cabral(27) transferred as a freshman from New England College Pilgrims.
The pretty big 6’3″ 191 lbs. forward did 1 CCHL season of junior hockey before heading to school.
He tried to play in the COVID busted 2020/2021, but managed just 2 NAHL games for Northeast Generals.
The 22-year old Providence, RI native scored decently last campaign with a +2 rating.
Salve Regina University Seahawks‘ senior left wing Seth Benson(5) finishes up school and signs a 1st pro deal with Atlanta Gladiators.
The big 6’4″ 212 lbs. forward scored 11 goals a 2nd college season and could definitely pocket tallies in the ECHL.
A native of Moorhead, MN, he jumped around 2 years of juniors before committing.
The 25-year old is likely ready to see what he can do as a pro.
Plymouth State University Panthers host #13 D3 ranked Cortland College Red Dragons in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament and come away with a commanding 3rd period 5-2 win to advance.
Sophomore center Will Redick(8) had a game-high 3 points (1 goal, 2 assists), which mirrors what he did last season, scoring 27 goals and 31 assists in 26 games with a +36 rating to lead his team.
The 5’9″ 170 lbs. forward from Wasaga Beach, ON is a hard skater, who looks to be continue to grow into his game.
Northern Cyclones‘ 1st year USPHL Premier defenseman Brady Bomal(73) commits to close by Rivier University Raiders for 2024/2025.
The 6’1″ 170 lbs. blue liner scored a junior best 9 goals and tied his 27 assists he set as an Elite skater the previous season.
From Westford, MA, the 21-year old is playing his college hockey only like 30 minutes up the road.
