Northern Cyclones‘ 2nd year Swedish-born, extra large 6’7″ 227 lbs. d-man Liam Ljungcrantz(4) scored a 2nd USPHL/NCDC season of 2 goals, but added a new junior best 17 assists in 53 games that he takes to a 2026/2027 commit at Plymouth State University Panthers.
He did all his youth hockey and began his junior hockey back home.
The 20-year old will no doubt be a sizable addition to Little East.
Philadelphia Hockey Club 2nd year right wing Jaydon Jones(14) takes some junior scoring bests, 21 goals and 14 assists in 40 EHL games, then another 7 points in 5 playoff outings that he takes to his 2026/2027 commit at new D3 hockey program at University Of St. Joseph Blue Jays.
The big 6’3″ 225 lbs. forward will likely play an independent schedule for the 1st season, but is set to join MASCAC in 2027/2028.
From nearby Vorhees, NJ, the 20-year old did most of his youth hockey in the Philadelphia Flyers‘ system.
Rochester Jr. Americans‘ 1st year right wing Cameron Doran(28) leaves his home area for a first time, committing to St. John Fischer University Cardinals for 2026/2027.
The 6′ 179 lbs. forward did all his youth hockey in the Buffalo Jr. Sabres‘ system, then went onto 2 years with their OJHL team.
He was twice a point-per-game scorer.
In his last year before school, he would head to the NAHL and scores 8 goals and 9 assists in 55 games, then adds to more helpers in 2 playoff outings that continue.
We look for the 21-year old to once again score better at college.
East Coast Wizards‘ 1st year big 6’5″ 205 lbs. defenseman Cooper Joscelyn(4) takes 1 goal and new best 8 assists in 43 EHL games, then adds another 2 helpers through the playoffs to his 2026/2027 college commit at Franklin Pierce University Ravens.
He is in his 2nd year of juniors in the league.
From Bow, NH, the 20-year old will likely impact NE10 hockey pretty well.
Boston Jr. Bruins‘ 1st year net minder Brendan Nee(31) put up a nice 16-7-5 record with a 2.67 GAA and .923 SV% in 28 USPHL/NCDC games.
The 5’11” 165 lbs. goalie did his high school time at Rivers School USHS-Prep.
From Arlington, MA, the 20-year old commits to Fitchburg State University Falcons 2026/2027.
Utica Jr. Comets‘ 1st year right wing Tyler Lokker(79) was let’s see born in Utica, NY, left for some high school in nearby Rome, but returned to finish up youth hockey before joining the USPHL Premier club.
He blew up scoring there only to be late season loaned up and be a point-per-game guy at the higher level.
The 5’10” 174 lbs. forward put up 17 goals and 22 assists in 52 games last season that he takes to a college commit, you guess it at Utica University Pioneers 2026/2027.
Elmira Aviators‘ 2nd year defenseman, captain Brendan Bedorf(7) takes some new junior best numbers, 3 goals and 20 assists to a 2026/2027 college commit at Amherst College Mammoths.
The 5’9″ 170 lbs. blue liner plays like a true leader out there.
From Harrisburg, PA, the 20-year old did 1 year AJHL before coming down to the northeast.
The 20-year old should play well in NE10.
Express Hockey Club’s Swedish-born, 2nd year left wing Ville Bodin(28) blew up EHL scoring last season with had to be a league best 52 goals and 38 assists in 50 games, then another 6 points in the playoffs.
The 6’1″ 187 lbs. forward plays a power style up front.
He did his youth and 1st part of junior hockey back home.
The 20-year old is going to be welcome edition to a rebuilding Curry College Colonels team, where he commits for 2026/2027.
St. Anselm College Hawks‘ junior right wing Steve Armstrong(55) takes little use 7 games to a mid-season switch to Kings College Monarchs for the remainder of 2025/2026.
The big 6’5″ 210 lbs. forward play 11 games for his new team, scoring 4 goals and 3 assists with a +1 rating, so got comfortable quickly.
From Rochester, NY, we are interested to see what a full season with his new college team will bring.
Curry College Colonels‘ senior center Gage Dill(91) scored 3 college seasons of 10+ goals and assists and ran up a +55 rating through 4 years, including a 100 point scoring totals.
He had best 15 goals as a freshman and 18 assists in his sophomore frame.
The 5’11” 170 lbs. forward came up through mostly 4 years of USPHL Premier with Florida Eels.
He actually received a 5 games NCDC call-up and recorded 3 assists.
From Fort Myers, FL, the 24-year old signed with Quad City Storm and recorded a 1st SPHL goal in 2 games.
