Union College's men's hockey program unveiled a ten‑player signing class for the 2026‑27 season, blending seven first‑year skaters with three seasoned transfers. The announcement marks the second straight year the roster will feature sibling duos, underscoring the program's growing family ties.
A Geographic Mosaic
The newcomers hail from five U.S. states and one Canadian province, bringing a mix of offensive flair and defensive reliability that Coach Josh Hauge believes will strengthen both ends of the ice.
Defenseman Jack Henry from Skaneateles, N.Y., arrives after stints with the Madison Capitols and Northeastern University, where he recorded 23 blocked shots in his rookie campaign.
Forward Tommy Cronin, a Minneapolis native, joins after a two‑year run at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and a productive season with the Bismarck Bobcats, during which he amassed 113 points.
Elliot Gulley, a forward from Champaign, Ill., led the USHL in plus‑minus rating (+41) in 2025‑26 while contributing 51 points (24 goals, 27 assists) for the Lincoln Stars.
Nathan Free, a forward from Calgary, Alta., brings 277 junior games of experience and a 56‑point output (31 goals, 25 assists) with the Portland Winterhawks in 2025‑26.
The Garry brothers — Gavin and Luke from Excelsior, Minn. — add combined 95 points to the mix. Gavin posted a career‑best 34 points (11 goals, 23 assists) in 2024‑25, while Luke led the Sioux City Musketeers with 61 points (21 goals, 40 assists) in 2025‑26.
Lefty Markonidis, a forward from Hudson, Mass., recorded 20 goals and 11 assists for the Lincoln Stars in 2024‑25, and Brady O'Malley, a defenseman from Ann Arbor, Mich., captained the Green Bay Gamblers for two seasons, appearing in 185 games.
August Falloon, a forward from Saint Cloud, Minn., set career highs with 57 points (32 goals, 25 assists) for the Tri‑City Storm in 2023‑24, and Cooper Sharp, a defenseman from Camrose, Alta., contributed 70 points (32 goals, 24 assists) for the Sherwood Park Crusaders in 2025‑26.
Coach Josh Hauge praised each prospect's skill set, emphasizing their offensive upside and defensive responsibility, and hinted that the group could reshape the team's dynamics heading into the new season.
Fans will get their first look at the new faces in an exhibition matchup against Colgate on October 2, 2026, a game that promises to be a litmus test for the incoming talent.