Tufts University Jumbos‘ freshman defenseman Sylas Oberting(33) comes from a solid NAHL frame with New Jersey Titans, scoring 2 goals and 14 assists with a +8 rating in 59 games.
The 6′ 190 lbs. blue liner is a bit of a hothead with 133 penalty minutes and has 1 assist in 7 games, but we think is mostly relied upon for excellent play in his zone.
From Hanover, NH, the 21-year old is playing his college hockey decently enough close to home.
Skidmore College Thoroughbreds‘ senior center Jacob Franczak(13) already has a career best 3 goals and we believe will surpass his 7 assists posted as a junior and through 11 games this season is a +3 rating.
The 6’1″ 181 lbs. forward originally played 2 years at Long Island University Sharks after 2 strong AJHL campaigns, but only figured in 18 games overall.
From Edmonton, AB, the 23-year old looks pretty comfortable and ready to lead his club as far as they can go in the D3 rankings.
Fitchburg State University Falcons‘ graduate defenseman Antoine Gignac(23) is looking to flirt with career high stats he established last season, scoring 8 goals and 6 assists in 25 games with a +7 rating.
The 6’1″ 190 lbs. blue liner originally skated 2 years at University Of Southern Maine Huskies, but has found his game in the MASCAC.
A Quebec, QC native, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the 23-year old go for a year of eligibility.
Framingham State University Rams pulled maybe a bit of a surprising 3-1 win over the MASCAC unbeaten Fitchburg State University Falcons at their home, Loring Rink over the weekend.
Senior goaltender Trevor Stenberg(30) turned away 23 or 24 shots for the win, earning him a 2nd win on the season.
Likewise, senior forward Cameron Lindsay(15) got the game-winner in what’s turning out to be a fruitful season for him with a near college best 3 goals and new high 5 assists and 8 points.
Mass College Of Liberal Arts‘ sophomore defenseman Matthew Castillo(5) came over after a freshman year at Salem State University Vikings, where he played a scant 3 games.
The 5’10” 189 lbs. blue liner has already figured into 11 appearances and looks to guard the zone nicely for his new college team.
He spent most of his junior hockey in 2 EHL sessions, last year for New York Applecore, scoring a mantle place 1 goal and 5 assists.
Maybe not the biggest of scorers, we feel once he finds the headman puck play, he will add to those totals some.
Williams College Ephs‘ senior center Jonah Gold(26) has 3 goals in 4 games to start 2023/2024.
The 5’8″ 170 lbs. forward had 13 goals and 5 assists last frame.
From Rolling Hill Estates, CA, the 23-year old came east for high school and his 1 USPHL/NCDC of juniors before school.
Southern New Hampshire University Penmen sophomore left wing Kurt Watson(13) decided to switch schools after 21 games (4 goals, 2 assists) at Rivier University Raiders.
Not sure what made him want to change NH colleges, but it’s seemingly working as he looks to greatly eclipse goal scoring with already 3 goals and 2 assists in 7 D3 games.
The 5’11” 185 lbs. forward from London, ON native played 2 seasons of juniors on top level OJHL teams.
We think the 22-year old looks pretty happy with his new college club.
Babson College Beavers‘ senior Thomas Kramer(14) has a team leading 5 goals and 2 assists through 9 D3 games.
The 6′ 191 lbs. forward played only 1 junior hockey year in the AJHL, scoring a point-per-game for Bonnyville Pontiacs.
He’s had 10+ goals and assists as a sophomore and junior, so is on a good trajectory.
It would surprise us little to see the 23-year old from Bridgewater, MA turn pro, when college hockey is all said and done.
Worcester Railers‘ 2nd year left wing Nick Fea(22) re-signs to return for a full 2023/2024 season after being loaned up from Birmingham Bulls following point-per-game SPHL numbers, then getting 8 goals and 8 assists in 29 ECHL games on loan.
The 5’11” 190 lbs. forward was a scoring machine at Wilkes University Colonels, striking for 121 points in 86 D3 games, 3 times 20+ goals.
From Oak Ridge, NJ, the 26-year old has consistently put up good statistics.
He was to return, where he played last season, but that’s how quickly things change in this league sometimes, as he is officially on the roster of Wichita Thunder going forward.
Wesleyan University Cardinals‘ freshman right wing Zack Stimeling(27) gets a 1st D3 goal in his debut shift.
The 6’1″ 190 lbs. really has nothing to compare it to.
He played most of his junior hockey in the EHL with Valley Jr. Warriors and had 10 goals last frame.
From Merrimack, NH, the 21-year old already looks to have a promising 1st year.
