Post University Eagles‘ junior goaltender Zach Richards(30) transferred 2 years ago from Neumann University Knights after his freshman season and started a college career best 12 games in 2023/2024.
The 6′ 194 lbs. net minder has played on a college team that struggled to win games, but always gives the effort and keeps his stats respectable.
From Hampstead, MD, the 23-year old skated with the Team Maryland club through youth hockey, stayed through 2 EHL seasons before heading to school, and we think looks to have a better senior outing.
Worcester State University Lancers‘ graduate captain, center Mikey Wilson(23) may not have appeared in as many games this season (12), as he did in the past, but is still on pace as he was as a senior for point-per-game numbers.
He’s at 3 goals and 8 assists currently.
The 5’9″ 162 lbs. forward actually started his college career at Becker College Hawks until that school collapsed.
A Washington, DC native, the 25-year old had 2 solid sessions with Springfield Jr. Pics, amassing 42 assists in 44 USPHL Premier games in his 2nd frame.
UMASS Dartmouth Corsairs‘ graduate left wing Mike Perrone(6) is 2nd on a fairly good 14-9 team in 2023/2024 scoring with a college best 14 goals and 16 assists in 23 games.
The 5’9″ 181 lbs. forward was a decent point-getter in his 2nd USPHL/NCDC season for P.A.L. Jr. Islanders.
From Mount Sinai, NY, the 25-year old may look further.
Hamilton College Continentals‘ freshman center Luke Tchor(27) has a team leading 12 goals and 17 assists in 22 games with a +16 rating.
The 5’11” 179 lbs. forward is mirroring scoring he had through juniors, 22 goals in the CCHL and 19 in the OJHL.
From Toronto, ON, the 21-year old plays on a good 14-7-1 team, and is likely just starting to get his scoring legs under him.
Salve Regina University Seahawks‘ senior goaltender Cayden Bailey(35) transferred from almost no use at Michigan Tech University Huskies.
The 5’11” 181 lbs. net minder played 3 years of junior hockey, mostly notably his last one for Lone Star Brahmas, posting a 20-5-2 record with a 1.32 GAA and .940 in 30 NAHL games.
In 21 games in the current frame, the 24-year old has 2.26 GAA and a .931 SV%.
It will be interesting to see what the Estero, FL native decides next, but he’s stepped back into his game nicely despite time off playing and at least looks like he’s having some fun out there.
Elmira College Soaring Eagles‘ senior left wing Shawn Kennedy(11) leads the team in scoring with 36 points (13 goals and 23 assists) in 24 games with a +16 rating.
He actually scored 17 goals as a sophomore.
The 6′ 190 lbs. forward played 5 years of junior hockey, maybe most successfully his last 2 in the NAHL.
From Cornwall, ON, the 24-year old will be an interesting watch as to what’s next.
SUNY Canton Roos‘ sophomore center Evan Pringle(9) holds the team lead for points with 20, 7 goals and a new college career best 13 assists in the current season.
He scored 8 goals and 8 assists last year.
The 6’4″ 210 lbs. forward had a very impressive last session in the OJHL with Oakville Blades before heading to school.
From San Jose, CA, the 23-year old is very much only likely to get better and stronger as a scorer.
Connecticut College Camels‘ sophomore center Cole Eichler(17) has bested his freshman year 5 goals with 7 in the current frame but needs a few helpers to equal that 7 assist mark.
The 6′ 201 lbs. Toronto, ON native plays a full power forward style.
He’s been a tad streaky scoring through youth hockey and high school, but the 20-year old looks to have found most of his stride in this D3 hockey frame with his impressive, hard working team, who have won some pretty big games this season.
Western New England University Golden Bears‘ junior right wing Brayden Patricia(13) has a new college best 6 goals and 6 assists in 19 games.
The 6′ 194 lbs. forward entered the transfer portal to come over from 2 years of very little use at Norwich University Cadets.
From Lopatcong, NJ, the 23-year old was a well over a point-per-game scorer in the EHL for 2 seasons.
We think he continues to connect and push it further as a senior.
Middlebury College Panthers‘ senior defenseman Ryan Pineault(37) has put up a college best 5 assists this season.
The 5’9″ 165 lbs. blue liner transferred from little use in 2 years at Holy Cross College Crusaders.
He did no junior hockey, heading straight from Westminster Prep USHS-Prep to further school.
It will be interesting to see where the 22-year old from Glastonbury, CT decides next.
