Rookie right wing Brandon Osmundson(25) was loaned up to Norfolk Admirals from Huntsville Havoc, where he tipped their scoring sheet to the tune of 9 goals and 4 assists in 16 SPHL games with a +6 rating.
The small 5’9″ 175 lbs. forward has 6 goals and 10 assists in 26 ECHL games with a +8, so looks to be flirting with the devil and solidifying his spot on the upper league squad.
He did 4 years at Utica College Pioneers, scoring 10+ goals and 20+ assists in freshman and junior frames after coming off a 60 assist USPHL Premier frame for Hampton Roads Whalers, a team he plays a lot of his youth hockey for.
Settling in nicely for 39 games for the home team of the Chesapeake, VA native, he manages a very good 9 goals and 20 assists with a +20 rating to gain an invite back for a full season in an Admirals‘ uniform.
New Jersey Bears‘ 1st year goaltender Carson Frye(29) is coming off a strong 18-7-2 record with a 2.28 GAA and .930 SV% in 26 EHL starts to commit to University Of Wisconsin-River Falls Falcons for 2024/2025.
The extra large 6’6″ 209 lbs. net minder came from 2 seasons USPHL Premier with roughly the same positive outcome.
From Greensburg, PA, the 20-year old is likely ready to start college hockey.
Wentworth Institute Of Technology Leopards‘ graduate center Brendan Young(18) posted a new college best 6 assists and 12 points this season after transferring in for a year of eligibility from 4 years at SUNY Plattsburgh Cardinals.
The 5’9″ 181 lbs. forward played 2 years of junior hockey, blowing the lid off scoring in NOJHL for Blind River Beavers.
From Lefoy, ON, it would be little surprise to see the 25-year old look for what could be next.
Salve Regina University Seahawks‘ senior captain right wing/defenseman Jonny Mulera(22) comes up 1 goal short to equal his college career bests scoring as a junior of 13 goals and 18 assists.
He was just 1 off at 12 and 18 this regular season.
The 5’8″ 165 lbs. forward came down from 2 years at University Of Maine Black Bears, where he figured into games as a sophomore, but maybe Hockey East wasn’t the right fit.
From Rockville, MD, the 24-year old did all his USPHL/NCDC junior hockey time with Junior Bruins looks content playing his game out there.
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.
