Category: D3

Bryson Russell(25) commits to Skidmore College Thoroughbreds for 2023/2024.

The 6′ 181 lbs. defenseman played most of last season for South Shore Kings, scoring 1 goal and 9 assists in 38 USPHL/NCDC games, then adding another 2 goals and 1 assist in 8 playoff matchups.

In his 1st junior campaign in the NAHL for Amarillo Wranglers, he put up some decent points with 3 goals and 14 assists, but was marred with a ton -17 rating.

The 20-year from Palmyra, PA picked a good school to continue hockey and education at.

Westfield State University Owls‘ 2023/2024 commit, 6’1″ 201 lbs. defenseman Bryce O’Rourke(44) for a 1st time skated for only 1 team last season, Metro Jets, scoring tidy, almost point-per-game numbers 7 goals an 14 assists in 27 USPHL Premier games.

In the previous frame for Toledo Cherokee, he connected for another 7 goals, but 21 assists in 29 games and played 2 games for USPHL/NCDC Twin City Thunder.

The 21-year old, Royal Oak, MI native will definitely help his new MASCAC team win games.

Plymouth State University Panthers‘ Latvian-born, senior transfer from 2 years at Norwich University Cadets defenseman Niks Krollis(10) turns pro, signing for 1-year with DEAC of Erste Liga.

The 6′ 180 lbs. blue liner had a college career best by a mile 8 goals and 14 assists last season.

He was also a good scorer through 2 years with New Hampshire Avalanche of the EHL.

We’re thinking the 24-year old plays himself nicely into the mix and has a good rookie run.

 

Plymouth State University Panthers‘ 2023/2024 commit, New Hampshire Avalanche 3rd year right wing, Aden Hotchkiss(8) will definitely work hard to find a permanent roster spot as a freshman.

The 6′ 190 lbs. forward from Clinton, CT stuck close for his youth hockey and at the very least stays in New England for college and juniors.

He arrives at a MASCAC Division his team often wins, but there’s always going to be tough opponents for the 21-year old to play.

Endicott College Gulls‘ 2023/2024 commit, South Shore Kings‘ 2nd year USPHL/NCDC center Benjamin Jenkinson(19) scored a junior best 17 goals and 33 assists, playing a 2nd season of 49 games, then went on to add 7 points (1-6) in 8 playoff matchups.

He had a good frame the previous season for Connecticut Jr. Rangers.

The 6’1″ 185 lbs. 20-year old forward will add some size to CCC D3 action and is from all places, Nantucket, MA, making him the 1st to play NCAA college hockey from the island.