
Union College’s Freshman Class Aims to Sustain ECAC Momentum
Union College welcomes a large group of freshmen after a 22‑win season, hoping their combined experience and skill will finally break the program's early‑round ECAC curse.
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Union College welcomes a large group of freshmen after a 22‑win season, hoping their combined experience and skill will finally break the program's early‑round ECAC curse.

The Miami University hockey team is set to welcome a highly touted freshman class that could extend its recent resurgence. With a dramatic turnaround from a 3‑28‑3 record to 18‑16‑2, the program looks to leverage the backgrounds and potential contributions of nine incoming players.

After being chosen in the fifth round of the recent draft, KJ Sauer is set to transition from the Lincoln Stars to the Edmonton Oil Kings, bringing his physical style and top‑nine potential to the Western Hockey League.

Philadelphia’s latest draft pick, 18‑year‑old forward Kent Sauer, brings a blend of size, defensive reliability and raw offensive upside to the organization.

Boston College's 2026 freshman class is being billed as the most promising in a decade, as the Eagles look to bounce back from a season that saw them miss the NCAA Tournament for the first time in years. The coaching staff has assembled a roster that blends offensive flair with defensive reliability, hoping to rekindle the program's former dominance in Hockey East.

The Flint Firebirds have added Michigan-born forward Cooper Williams to their roster, a move that brings homegrown talent and proven offensive firepower to the team.

Forward Layne Loomer will join Miami Hockey's program for the 2026‑27 season, bringing USHL excellence and international experience to the RedHawks.

The Lincoln Stars announced the hiring of Curtis Brown, a 13‑year NHL veteran, as their new VP of Hockey Operations, tasked with guiding player development across junior, collegiate and professional levels.

Alex Pelletier led the USHL with 48 goals and 85 points, earning the Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year Award and preparing to join Boston College.

Lincoln Stars forward Will Kortan announced his commitment to the United States Air Force Academy, citing family, coaches, and a desire to serve his country while pursuing higher education.