Stevenson University Mustangs‘ sophomore center Liam McCanney(91) has put up some impressive D3 hockey numbers, getting 23 goals and 17 assists for 40 points, good enough to tie for 4th in USCO scoring and the youngest player to be at the highest point mark this season.
The 5’11” 188 lbs. forward left 3 years with Northeast Generals on an NAHL junior career high 19 goals and 20 assists, which is crazy to say he added a point when he got to school.
A 22-year old from Aldan, PA, he is going to continue to be a player to watch.
Western New England University Golden Bears‘ senior goaltender Colten Lancaster(41) decides to take his game pro after his college team was eliminated in a CCC Conference quarterfinal game, agreeing to terms with Port Huron Prowlers of the FPHL.
The sizable 6’3″ 209 lbs. back stop could be quite a presence in net for his new club.
For the Charlie Lake, BC native to be mostly playing on a losing college team, he still managed decently, especially as a senior with a modest 3.79 GAA and .902 SV% through 23 D3 college games.
We expect to see the 24-year old step up.
Endicott College Gulls‘ senior goaltender Conor O’Brien(30) posted a D3 best 1.41 GAA and .949 SV% through 26 games, earning a 19-6-1 record.
The 6’2″ 216 lbs. net minder posted similar numbers as a sophomore.
He took his good numbers to a 1st pro deal with Adirondack Thunder, started one ECHL game and may have not got the win, but certainly did it again, leaving a 1-0 loss with a 1.03 GAA and .971 SV%, saving 34 of 35 shots.
Through a few years of junior hockey, he finally found his spot in the NCDC with Connecticut Jr. Rangers,where he committed to school.
The 24-year old may always have to work for it and prove himself, but from past performances looks pretty sturdy.
For his rookie season, 2022/2023 he signs a 1-year deal with Indy Fuel that should have him seeing a lot of pucks.
He never tended in Indiana, instead appearing in 3 losses for Iowa Heartlanders, resulting in his release, but it took him almost a couple of months to sign with Fayettesville Marksmen, where he’s fitting in nicely through 14 SPHL games with a 2.89 GAA and .916 SV%.
Trinity College Bantams‘ freshman left wing Spencer Korona(9) recently had a 3 assist night in a 6-0 NESCAC division win over Tufts University Jumbos.
The 5’11” 185 lbs. forward increased his first year totals to 3 goals and 7 assists in 16 games.
He skated four NCDC junior seasons for P.A.L. Islanders, amassing 40+ assists in both of his final 2 frames.
The 21-year old from Enfield, CT is a difference maker out there
Wesleyan University Cardinals‘ senior left wing Wiggle Kerbrat(19) had a 2 goal, 1 assist night in a 5-4 win, including the game-winner midway through the final frame to help his team to another hard fought win, solidifying their newly minted USCHO D3 top 15 status.
The 6′ 190 lbs. forward now has a college career best 13 goals and 8 assists for new high 21 point in 15 games this season.
He twice in a row won EHL titles with his junior team, New Hampshire Avalanche.
A Laguna Niguel, CA native, it will be interesting to see where the 25-year old takes his game next, if anywhere.
Westfield State University Owls‘ senior, left wing Justin Collins(10) is an absolute spark plug out there for his D3 hockey team.
In 10 games he has 2 goals and 5 assists, which is tough to say if he’ll beat his college scoring bests set as a freshman with 4 tallies and 13 helpers.
The 5’8″ 170 lbs. forward is definitely scoring points at a faster clip this season as it took him 23 contests to achieve what he did in his 1st year.
He skated for Malden Catholic High and went onto the Islanders USPHL Premiere team for a run before heading to school.
At 24-years old, there is no clue where the Wilmington, MA native will take his game next, but he’s at least leaving on a good note.
Babson College Beavers‘ senior goaltender Nolan Hildebrand(29) raised his 2022/2023 record to a 7-1-2 mark with a recent 4-1 victory over Salem State University Vikings.
The 6’2″ 185 lbs. net minder had a 17-save effort in his last game.
A Calgary, AB native, the 20-year old played 3 BCHL seasons.
His 10 appearances are more than double his previous highs with a best 1.70 GAA and .940 SV%.
UMass-Boston Beacons‘ junior, right wing Evan Googins(9) plays the game like a player obsessed.
In the opening round of the Codfish Bowl games at their home rink, he opened up for 2 tallies and his helper was on the game-winner for a 4-1 win to head to the Finals.
The 5’11” 190 lbs. forward came over from a pair of seasons at Norwich University Cadets, where he was basically inactive on their roster and failed to connect much on the scoresheet.
Heading to the closer school to his Braintree, MA home has paid off big, as he’s already good for new D3 college career best totals with 3 goals and 2 assists in 11 games.
He plays a hard-nosed style out there and will be a player to watch as he turns to his senior year.
It was a Saturday night non-conference battle at Boston Bruins‘ practice arena, Warrior Ice featuring the home Rivier University Raiders (Nashua, NH) vs. Framingham State University Rams, pitting two teams with near identical records.
The team from up north got on the scoreboard first with a goal late in the 2nd to break the ice, but an early 3rd period press by the other club from down the road would even things up at 1.
In the extra session, the Raiders kept pressing the 3-on-3 til they finally found light to win it 2-1.
Sophomore goaltender Luke Newell(29) stopped 28 of 29 shots for his 3rd win against 2 losses of the season.
Middlebury College Panthers make their annual visit down to Valley Forum for an NESCAC Division matchup vs. Tufts University Jumbos, a pair of teams with only one win apiece in the early going.
The game stayed scoreless through the 1st, but early in the 2nd freshman forward Cole Dubicki(24) lights the lamp for his 1st of the season and the home team just kept scoring to run the tally up to 5-0 by the finish.
