Senior defenseman Grey Owens(5) shows a lot of emotion for sophomore net minder Nate Mueller(31), when it comes down to the thus far unranked Babson College Beavers 1-3-1 NEHC take down of the #1 rated in the country D3 hockey team, Hobart College Statesmen, who just so happened won the whole NCAA thing in spring of 2023, by a count of 3-1.
We do believe it was a victory of blocked shots, but they did manage 47 shots on net, while the home team only tallied 13 with much better results.
A Freshman, Joseph Kramer(7) from South Shore Kings, got the game-winner.
Stonehill College Skyhawks‘ sophomore goaltender Dylan Meilun(31) transferred in from an amazing D3 season for University Of Wisconsin-Superior Yellowjackets, where he posted a 12-3-2 record with 1.51 GAA and .941 SV%.
The absolutely huge 6’5″ 220 lbs. net minder doesn’t have the start he wants, but is playing mostly a schedule of tough D1 opponents to stop.
From Winnipeg, MB, the 21-year old is likely going to get comfortable as he gets to backstop some easier opponents.
Curry College Colonels‘ only graduate skater on their 2023/2024 hockey roster is Austan Bellefeuille(23), who entered the transfer portal a couple of seasons ago to arrive from 3 at Nichols College Bison.
It’s early in the frame, but the 6’2″ 174 lbs. forward is looking pretty good with 1 goal and 1 assist through 3 games.
He has never really been an amazing scorer, but you have to figure if he can stick close to the net, the puck will come to him to bury it.
The 23-year old from Framingham, MA is definitely playing some quality ice time.
After only playing a haldful of games in his 3 seasons at Merrimack College Warriors, decent sized defenseman Kevin Sadovski(8) branches out for his senior year to try something new at UMASS-Boston Beacons.
The 6′ 20o lbs. blue liner already has 2 goals and 1 assist in 4 D3 games to start with his new college club.
From Palm Coast, FL, the 24-year old did much of his junior hockey up north, most successfully maybe in his final season as captain of Utica Comets, scoring 10 goals and 30 assists.
Salve Regina University Seahawks‘ senior center Joseph Kile(81) is still early in the season, but looks to be on pace to even or better what he did last season with 16 goals and 12 assists in 25 games with a +7 rating.
The 6’1″ 193 lbs. forward has 2 goals and 4 assists in 4 games with a +5 already.
He did 3 years at SUNY-Plattsburgh Cardinals, but didn’t play 1 due to COVID restrictions.
The 25-year old Troy, MI native played 3 years of junior hockey, mostly in the NAHL with Johnstown Tomahawks.
Rivier University Raiders‘ sophomore goalie Will Augustine(30) looks to take over the starter job as the “senior” member of the college club.
The 22-year old from Livonia, MI spent 4 years in the Metro Jets USPHL Premier system.
UMass-Boston Beacons‘ graduate left wing Conor Foley(27) comes to the team after spending the last four years at Franklin Pierce University Ravens, running up some decent scoring totals as a junior and senior.
The 5’11” 180 lbs. forward already has 1 goals and 3 assists in 4 games this season.
From Nahant, MA, the 25-year old did 1 campaign of EHL junior hockey with Vermont Lumberjacks.
Undrafted right wing Matt Fawcett(8) will take his game to University Of Maine Black Bears for 2021/2022 after two years at Quinnipiac University Bobcats.
He’s very small at 5’6″ 148 lbs. but quick enough on his skates to find space and has shown to be a more than consistent scorer in his time at Winchendon School, where he had just a colossal 81 goals and what 113 assists in 107 USHS-Prep games.
The Lincoln, RI native also was potting points with MSHL U16 & U18 teams and headed off twice for late USHL stints with Sioux City Musketeers before deciding to head up north to a shortened 21 games season for Powell Rivers Kings, but still managed 10 goals and 10 assists in 21 BCHL games.
The 22-year old junior will no doubt add some energy to his new college club.
We think this may be one of the more interesting cool, college hockey moves of the offseason, he will take his game to Salve Regina University Raiders for a 2023/2024 (listed as junior?) frame and likely do awesome, be fun to watch in official D3 hockey.
In 4 games with his new college team, he already has sniped 6 goals and 5 assists in all wins.
Our Salem State University Vikings‘ player watch for 2023/2024 is on junior forward Luke Day(9).
The 5’10” 185 lbs. already has 1 goal in 1 game to start.
He scored 5 as a freshman after almost a point-per-game frame with New Jersey Rockets USPHL Premier team.
We feel the 22-year old Ottsville, PA native eclipses that by a lot this season.
3rd year defenseman Carter Allen(4) takes his game over to the EIHL for 2023/2024 and signs a 1-year deal with Coventry Blaze, which should be a pretty good deal for him.
The 6′ 205 lbs. blue liner started his pro career with a single SPHL appearance for Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs before being loaned up to South Carolina Stingrays for 63 ECHL games scoring 10 assists.
He was invited to return last season, but appeared in only 19 games, gets waived and picked up by Cincinnati Cyclones, where he appeared in 8 games to close our the frame.
The Lambton Shores, ON native played 3 years at SUNY-Oswego Lakers.
He should be able to settle into his game with his new team.
