It wasn’t until a couple of months after the start of his third session for Maryland Black Bears of the NAHL that right wing, captain Luke Mountain(21) committed to his college for 2021/2022, University Of Vermont Catamounts.
He scored a junior hockey high 18 goals in his first season, 16 assists in his 2nd and 29 points in 2020/2021.
The 6’1″ 181 lbs. power forward skated his school hockey at nearby to home, Woodbury, MN Shattuck St. Mary’s scoring fairly big there.
At 21-years old, he’ll be a tough compete in Hockey East.
After 2 years skating 29 games, he has only gained 3 assists, but is decently accountable with only a -3 rating.
For his junior year, he decides to head to school closer to home in Minneapolis, MN, signing up to join Augsburg University Auggies for his junior season 2023/2024.
University Of Wisconsin-Superior Yellowjackets‘ 2023/2024 commit, goalie Jack Boschert(29) was voted EHL Goaltender Of The Year for his 21-10-1, 1.96 GAA, .941 SV% and 5 shutouts.
He was also very impressive in his 1st season for Express Hockey.
The 5’11” 170 lbs. net minder had a quite impressive, COVID-shortened junior frame 2020/2021 with Northern Cyclones of the USPHL Elite, where he posted a 9-0-0 mark with a 2.16 GAA and .938 SV%.
From Florissant, MO, the 20-year old will have his work cut out for him in the best possible way at the school he’s heading to.
Colby College Mules‘ 2023/2024 commit, defenseman Ryan Moore(16) is definitely ready to add some grit to the college team’s blue line for his freshman campaign.
The 5’10” 181 lbs. d-man may not be sized as the biggest guy on the ice, but plays that style.
His only junior season with Boston Jr. Rangers showed 4 goals and 6 assists in 35 games with another tally in 9 on the way to the tier 3 2023 EHL Championship.
The 20-year old from Cumberland, ME will play his college hockey home games 90-minutes down the road from his house.
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.
Hudson Havoc 2nd year left wing Harout Torosian(50) commits to Johnson & Wales University Wildcats for 2023/2024.
He ran up a USPHL Premier best 21 goals and tied his 1st year 24 assists and new high 45 points in 44 games.
The 6′ 181 lbs. 20-year old from Hoffman Estates, IL will definitely help rebuild the NEHC club.
Plymouth State University Panthers‘ 2023/2024 commit, defenseman Eddie Mulligan(6) had a solid 2nd junior season in the EHL split between a couple clubs, gaining 13 goals and 17 assists in 44 games.
In the previous frame, the 6’1″ 170 lbs. blue liner put up 41 assists in 44 NA3HL games for Northeast Generals.
The 20-year old from Lincoln, RI should fit right in with his new college team.
New Jersey Jr. Titans‘ 2nd year NAHL left wing Marcus Sang(12) had a junior best 9 goals and 14 assists in 58 games that he will take to Tufts University Jumbos for 2023/2024.
The 6′ 191 lbs. forward is from Toronto, ON, but came to New Jersey for high school and hockey.
There’s little doubt the skilled 21-year old will help them win NESCAC games.
