Anna Maria College AMCATS‘ freshman goaltender Matt Hennessey(40) snags D3 rookie of the year honors for his work in net on an independent team, posting a 10-5 record with a 2.59 GAA and .932 SV% with some impressive victories 4-1 over Plymouth State University Panthers for 1 we got to see.
The 6’2″ 181 lbs. net minder from Warman, SK did mostly 2 years of AJHL junior hockey for a couple teams before committing to school.
He should see even more time in the cage than 17 games as a sophomore.
Seahawks Hockey Club left wing Cory Kashul(88) takes a pretty nice 12 goals and 18 assists in 45 EHL games this season to a Norwich University Cadets‘ commit for 2024/2025.
The 6’2″ 205 lbs. forward will add some nice size to the NEHC roster.
From Naperville, IL, the 19-year old must be ready to skate some college hockey.
UMASS-Boston Beacons‘ graduate goaltender Sam Best(33) posted a 1-0 shutout against the #13 nationally ranked Norwich University Cadets in a major D3 upset for his 2nd blanking of the season.
Earlier in the year, they lost a 4-3 tilt in Northfield, VT to the team, so maybe this was them thinking we can beat this team and getting it done.
The 5’10” 161 lbs. net minder did 1 season at American International College Yellowjackets, but started no games and entered the transfer portal to come to his new school, where the 25-year old, Woburn, MA native has started 64 games with a winning record and 2.66 GAA and .904 SV%.
He finishes up what has been a stellar 4 years at school and signs a 1st pro deal with Macon Mayhem and should be tending his 1st SPHL imminently.
East Coast Wizards‘ 2nd year defenseman Ryan Koshiol(4) will head to the 1st year D3 hockey program at Keene State College Owls for 2024/2025.
The 6′ 170 lbs. blue liner takes an EHL junior hockey best, 5 goals and 19 assists in 43 games this season.
From Chandler, AZ, the 21-year old is likely looking for a new experience and should do well playing an independent schedule as a freshman for the new club.
Valley Jr. Warriors‘ 2nd year captain Cole Fagan(19) takes an EHL junior bests scoring 17 goals and 27 assists to a Norwich University Cadets‘ commit for 2024/2025.
The 6’2″ 194 lbs. plays the power forward role, driving to the net quite well.
From North Andover, MA, the 20-year old will play nicely in the NEHC.
Alvernia University Golden Wolves‘ senior defenseman Logan vande Meerakker(15) scored a phenomenal 14 goals and 19 assists in 27 games with a +24 rating.
The 6′ big 214 lbs. forward transferred as a junior from 2 years at Norwich University Cadets.
He takes his size and D3 college experience to a 1st pro deal with Fayetteville Marksmen.
The 24-year old from Dieppe, NB did 3 years junior with Pictou County Crushers.
SUNY Canton Roos‘ senior center Nic Herringer(18) has a new college career best 10 goals and his 9 assists are just 3 off the 12 mark he set at school last season.
The 6’1″ 185 lbs. forward came over from 3 years of reduced usage, as he wasn’t scoring at University Of Wisconsin-River Falls Falcons.
From Calgary, AB, the 25-year old is a pivotal player for his new club.
He had good showing through various junior leagues before school.
Basically has pro hockey written on his sleeve and signs a pro with Evansville Thunderbolts to get started in the SPHL.
New Jersey 87’s 2nd year center Keaton Richards(14) commits to St. Anselm College Hawks for 2024/2025 after putting up a junior best 9 assists and 12 points in 31 EHL games this season.
The 6′ 171 lbs. forward from Amarillo, TX may be able to take up his scoring in NE-10 play, but it could equally challenge the 21-year old.
We think he finds footing.
Johnson & Wales’ University Wildcats‘ 2024/2025 commit, right wing Cullen Hennessy(22) will take a new EHL junior best 11 assists and 16 points in 40 games with Boston Jr. Rangers to his new school.
The 5’11” 165 lbs. forward played last year for Express Hockey Club and had 1 more goal at 6 than he currently has, but that could change in a game.
From Webster, NY, the 20-year old will be a welcome addition to NEHC play.
Railers Jr. Hockey Club 2nd year left wing Chase Carney(11) will join 1st year D3 hockey program at Keene State College Owls for 2024/2025.
The 6’3″ 196 lbs. forward scored a new best (by 1) 7 goals and tied his 14 assists in 41 EHL games this season.
From Lynnfield, MA, the 20-year old must be excited to start with the new team this year.
