Salve Regina University Seahawks‘ graduate right wing John McLean(22) played his 1st pro hockey for Olofstroms IK of Division3 last season, running up scoring totals 19 goals and 17 assists in 26 games, then added another 8 (4-4) in 6 through the playoffs.
He ran up good, almost point-per-game totals sophomore through graduate seasons.
The fairly big 6’2″ 200 lbs. forward from North Andover, MA played his high school hockey at Malden Catholic, then maybe conservatively went on to play of Islanders HC Premier team and won a USPHL Premier Championship.
At 27-years old already, he switches things up to advance to a bit of a higher level in BeNeLiga, where he signs for 2023/2024 with EG Diez Limburg Rockets.
We think he will have great success here too and hopefully look for some pro hockey that competes at the level he does.
Arcadia University Knights‘ sophomore left wing Tyler Kaminski(61) has only appeared in 14 games through 2 seasons, so has decided to move on to another home state Michigan college, Davenport University Panthers for his junior frame, but will play for their D1 team.
The 5’9″ 170 lbs. forward was always a solid scorer through 3 years of NA3HL juniors, twice getting 30 assists and 40+ points, while 3 times a 10+ goal scorer, once at 19.
He’ll likely play a lot more here and the 23-year old will likely excel at scoring in ACHA D3 hockey.
Johnson & Wales University Wildcats‘ 2023/2024 commit, defenseman Joe Freeman(5) will hopefully help them shut down their zone more effectively.
The 5’10” 170 lbs. blue liner had 2 goals and 8 assists for Express Hockey Club last season.
A Boston, MA native, the 20-year old is likely ready to get those skates on for his new college team.
Trinity College Bantams‘ 2023/2024 commit, center James Barbour(91) played 54 NAHL games, scoring 10 goals and 23 assists for Johnstown Tomahawks.
The 5’11” 165 lbs. forward last season played a first junior year in the OJHL and connected mostly with the 2nd team he skated for, Milton Menace.
From Lake Forest, IL, the 21-year old will definitely help this D3 college team continue to push the limits.
Curry College Colonels‘ Russian-born, graduating senior center Mark Zhukov(7) takes a D3 college career best 13 goals and 24 assists in 22 games last season to a 1st pro contract for 2023/2024 with Wichita Thunder.
The 6’1″ 185 lbs. forward came over quickly to start hockey here, playing juniors for Boston Jr. Bandits of the USPHL/NCDC after attending high school in Canada.
From St. Petersburg, the 23-year old should see good results for his game in the ECHL.
SUNY-Brockport Golden Eagles‘ graduate defenseman Alexander Monteleone(6) signs a 1st pro deal in Polska Hokej Liga with STS Sanok for his rookie year, 2023/2024.
The 6’2″ 205 lbs. blue liner played 4 years at Norwich University Cadets initially after 2 CCHL sessions for Cornwall Colts.
He leaves D3 college hockey scoring a best 3 goals and 7 assists with a +14 rating through 22 games.
The 26-year old from Montreal, QC should do well in Poland’s top hockey.
Maine Nordiques‘ 1st year center Aidan Coupe(29) had a buzzsaw of a final junior NAHL season, scoring 17 goals and 20 assists in 55 games with a +12 rating to commit 2023/2024 to Salve Regina University Seahawks.
The 5’11” 165 lbs. forward from Gilbert, AZ played last season with Old Grizzlys of the AJHL and previously skated for Islanders HC of the USPHL/NCDC division, as a 1st year player.
He should definitely help the team win some more CCC games.
2nd year Metro Jets‘ French-born right wing Andreas Fleutot(16) struck gold in his 1st USPHL Premier frame with the team capturing 27 goals and 48 assists in 41 games, then in his 2nd outing had 26 goals and assists in 31 matchups.
For 2023/2024, he commits to Westfield State University Owls and will definitely be helpful as an incoming freshman.
He did a lot of his youth hockey back home and even played 1 France2 game for Mont-Blanc.
The 20-year is likely just happy to be headed to such a good school.
Seacoast Spartans‘ 2nd EHL season right wing Kenny Maxwell(3) put up junior career high 20 goals and 22 assists in the last frame, then added another 4 points in 5 playoff matchups.
The 5’10” 170 lbs. forward will take his talents to Elmira College Soaring Eagles for a 2023/2024 freshman commit.
From Oakhurst, NJ, the 20-year old should do well in the UCHC and other D3 opponents they face.
Trinity College Bantams 2023/2024 commit, defenseman Joe Harney(3) put up some pretty great NAHL numbers in his 1st year in the junior league with New Jersey Jr. Titans.
The 6′ 165 lbs. blue liner put up a quite impressive 7 goals and 25 assists over 58 games with a +16 rating.
A Needham, MA native, he initially went north and settle on playing for Backfalds Bulldogs of the AJHL.
The 21-year old is likely going to contribute as an incoming freshman.
