Canadian and American College players signing their first professional deal, in 2016.
Date|Player|Pos.|Team|League|New Team|New League|Notes*
January 1|Michael Juola|RW|Brown University|NCAA|Pensacola Ice Flyers|SPHL|
Last played 13/14
January 2|Greg Benz|D|Indiana University|ACHA|Dayton Demolition|FHL|
Last played 12/13
January 4|Brian Billett|G|Boston College|NCAA|Knoxville Ice Bears|SPHL|
Last played 14/15
January 7|Dylen McKinlay|RW|University of Regina|CIS|Columbus Cottonmouths|SPHL|
ATO; drafted by MIN
January 15|Tim Hanlon|F|Western Connecticut State University|ACHA II|Brewster Bulldogs|FHL|
Last played 14/15
January 15|Jay Croop|F|Williston State College|NJCAA|Berlin River Drivers|FHL|
Last played 14/15
January 21|Ryan Timar|F|United States Air Force Academy|NCAA|Dayton Demolition|FHL|
Last played 13/14
January 21|Scott Kozlak|F|United States Air Force Academy|NCAA|Dayton Demolition|FHL|
Last played 10/11
January 21|James Kakos|F|Oakland University|ACHA|Danbury Titans|FHL|
Last played 13/14
January 22|Ryan Stouffer|LW|University of Oklahoma|ACHA|Mississippi RiverKings|SPHL|
Last played 14/15
January 29|Brett Hope|LW|Buffalo State College|NCAA III|Fayetteville FireAntz|SPHL|
ATO
January 30|Sean Rudy|LW|Hobart College|NCAA III|Elmira Jackals|ECHL|
ATO
February 4|Mike Henrici|F|SUNY Cortland|NCAA III|Berlin River Drivers|FHL|
Last played 13/14
February 5|Josh Richards|RW|United States Military Academy|NCAA|Columbus Cottonmouths|SPHL|
Last played 14/15
February 5|John Hubbard|D|University of Massachusetts Boston|NCAA III|Columbus Cottonmouths|SPHL|
Last played 11/12
February 5|Nathan Robson|F|University of Michigan–Flint|ACHA III|Port Huron Prowlers|FHL|
Last played 14/15
February 11|Eric Witzel|C|SUNY Canton|NCAA III|Louisiana IceGators|SPHL|
February 12|Brennan Devers|D|Lindenwood University|ACHA|Danbury Titans|FHL|
February 19|Marc-Andre Levesque|D|St. Thomas University|CIS|Alaska Aces|ECHL|
February 23|Darius Cole|RW|Northland College|NCAA III|Louisiana IceGators|SPHL|
February 25|Luke Eibler|D|Northern Michigan University|NCAA|Berlin River Drivers|FHL|
Last played 14/15
February 26|David O'Connor|D|Westfield State University|NCAA III|Brewster Bulldogs|FHL|
Last played 14/15
February 26|Alain Valiquette|G|Laurentian University|CIS|Elmira Jackals|ECHL|
February 26|Steven Rosenkrantz|F|Southern Connecticut State University|ACHA III|Danbury Titans|FHL|
Last played 12/13
February 27|Carter Shinkaruk|F|Elmira College|NCAA III|Idaho Steelheads|ECHL|
ATO
March 1|Taylor Bourne|C|SUNY Fredonia|NCAA III|Huntsville Havoc|SPHL|
ATO
March 2|Jesse Stoughton|C|University of Ontario Institute of Technology|CIS|Brampton Beast|ECHL|
March 3|Brandon Zurn|RW|Hamline University|NCAA III|Pensacola Ice Flyers|SPHL|
March 3|Charlie Adams|C|Hamline University|NCAA III|Pensacola Ice Flyers|SPHL|
March 3|Jim Gabrione|C|Southern New Hampshire University|NCAA III|Fayetteville FireAntz|SPHL|
March 4|Ryan Salkeld|F|Buffalo State College|NCAA III|Norfolk Admirals|ECHL|
March 4|Mark Meads|RW|Saint Anselm College|NCAA III|Manchester Monarchs|ECHL|
ATO
March 4|Alex Taulien|C|Elmira College|NCAA III|Missouri Mavericks|ECHL|
ATO
March 4|Devin Stuermer|LW|Marian University|NCAA III|Fayetteville FireAntz|SPHL|
ATO
March 4|Brad McGovern|F|University of Southern Maine|NCAA III|Berlin River Drivers|FHL|
Last played 14/15
March 4|Rick O'Connor|F|Framingham State University|NCAA III|Berlin River Drivers|FHL|
March 4|Nathan Sheriff|D|Western Michigan University|ACHA|Brewster Bulldogs|FHL|
Last played 13/14
March 5|Sam Pinsler|LW|SUNY Cortland|NCAA III|Mississippi RiverKings|SPHL|
March 8|Andrew Poturalski|C|University of New Hampshire|NCAA|Carolina Hurricanes|NHL|
2016-17; AHL ATO
March 8|Kyle Rankin|C|Princeton University|NCAA|Brampton Beast|ECHL|
March 8|Dean Niezgoda|C|Norwich University|NCAA III|Macon Mayhem|SPHL|
ATO
March 8|Christian Finch|LW|University of Toronto|CIS|Alaska Aces|ECHL|
March 9|Nick Lappin|RW|Brown University|NCAA|New Jersey Devils|NHL|
2016-17; AHL ATO
March 9|Steven Swavely|RW|University of Maine|NCAA|Lehigh Valley Phantoms|AHL|
ATO
March 9|Darcy Murphy|F|Colgate University|NCAA|Elmira Jackals|ECHL|
March 9|Austin Sevalrud|D|University of Alaska-Anchorage|NCAA|Fort Wayne Komets|ECHL|
ATO
March 9|David Gandara|LW|American International College|NCAA|Louisiana IceGators|SPHL|
March 10|Mark Naclerio|C|Brown University|NCAA|Providence Bruins|AHL|
ATO
March 10|Zach Luczyk|LW|Sacred Heart University|NCAA|Rapid City Rush|ECHL|
March 10|Sean Sullivan|F|SUNY Cortland|NCAA III|Brewster Bulldogs|FHL|
Last played 13/14
March 10|Mavric Parks|G|University of Prince Edward Island|CIS|Adirondack Thunder|ECHL|
March 11|Daniel Renouf|D|University of Maine|NCAA|Detroit Red Wings|NHL|
2016-17; AHL ATO
March 11|Chris Williams|D|University of Alaska-Anchorage|NCAA|Norfolk Admirals|ECHL|
March 11|Kyle Smith|C|University of New Hampshire|NCAA|Manchester Monarchs|ECHL|
ATO
March 11|Harry Quast|C|University of New Hampshire|NCAA|Manchester Monarchs|ECHL|
ATO
March 11|Chris Porter|LW|American International College|NCAA|Fayetteville FireAntz|SPHL|
March 11|Derek Henderson|D|American International College|NCAA|Macon Mayhem|SPHL|
ATO
March 11|Nicholas Miglio|F|Utica College|NCAA III|Allen Americans|ECHL|
ATO
March 11|Rich Botting|D|SUNY Plattsburgh|NCAA III|Reading Royals|ECHL|
ATO
March 11|Jamie Murray|G|Babson College|NCAA III|San Jose Sharks|NHL|
ECHL emergency
March 11|Dalton Jay|C|Westfield State University|NCAA III|Fayetteville FireAntz|SPHL|
March 11|Kyllian Kirkwood|D|Westfield State University|NCAA III|Fayetteville FireAntz|SPHL|
March 11|Tyler Beasley|RW|Nichols College|NCAA III|Knoxville Ice Bears|SPHL|
March 11|Ryan Wilkinson|D|SUNY Fredonia|NCAA III|Mississippi RiverKings|SPHL|
ATO
March 11|Tyler Fiddler|LW|Mount Royal University|CIS|Colorado Eagles|ECHL|
March 12|Nick Cecere|D|Niagara University|NCAA|Alaska Aces|ECHL|
March 13|Mike Borkowski|LW|Colgate University|NCAA|Binghamton Senators|AHL|
ATO
March 13|Kevin Lough|D|Colgate University|NCAA|Adirondack Thunder|ECHL|
ATO
March 13|Tim DiPretoro|F|Connecticut College|NCAA III|Brampton Beast|ECHL
March 15|Jason Kasdorf|G|Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute|NCAA|Buffalo Sabres|NHL|
drafted by WPG-traded
March 15|Hunter Fejes|LW|Colorado College|NCAA|Springfield Falcons|AHL|
ATO; drafted by ARI
March 15|Matt Vidal|F|College of the Holy Cross|NCAA|Atlanta Gladiators|ECHL|
March 15|Jacob Bolton|D|College of the Holy Cross|NCAA|Atlanta Gladiators|ECHL|
March 15|Daniel Vernace|RW|Lake Superior State University|NCAA|Brampton Beast|ECHL|
March 15|Joe McNamara|D|College of the Holy Cross|NCAA|Florida Everblades|ECHL|
ATO
March 15|Matt Wilkins|LW|Union College|NCAA|Adirondack Thunder|ECHL|
ATO
March 16|Chris Joyaux|D|Miami University|NCAA|St. John's IceCaps|AHL|
ATO
March 16|Paul Geiger|D|Clarkson University|NCAA|Albany Devils|AHL|
ATO
March 16|Castan Sommer|F|College of the Holy Cross|NCAA|Manchester Monarchs|ECHL|
ATO
March 16|Chris Bradley|D|Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute|NCAA|Orlando Solar Bears|ECHL|
ATO
March 16|Darren Nowick|F|Northern Michigan University|NCAA|Missouri Mavericks|ECHL|
ATO
March 16|Dylan Nowakowski|RW|College of St. Scholastica|NCAA III|Huntsville Havoc|SPHL|
ATO
March 16|Robbie De Fulviis|C|University of Guelph|CIS|Wheeling Nailers|ECHL|
March 17|Kevin Tansey|D|Clarkson University|NCAA|Binghamton Senators|AHL|
ATO
March 17|Blake Tatchell|C|University of Alaska-Anchorage|NCAA|Lake Erie Monsters|AHL|
ATO
March 17|Brian Christie|C|Merrimack College|NCAA|Orlando Solar Bears|ECHL|
March 17|Craig Wyszomirski|D|Merrimack College|NCAA|Manchester Monarchs|ECHL|
ATO
March 17|Tylor Spink|C|Colgate University|NCAA|Toledo Walleye|ECHL|
ATO
March 17|Alex Pompeo|D|Salve Regina University|NCAA III|Columbus Cottonmouths|SPHL|
March 17|Richard Coyne|D|College of St. Scholastica|NCAA III|Mississippi RiverKings|SPHL|
ATO
March 18|Cory Ward|C|Bemidji State University|NCAA|St. John's IceCaps|AHL|
ATO
March 18|Barrett Kaib|D|Northern Michigan University|NCAA|Rapid City Rush|ECHL|
March 18|Anthony Mastrodicasa|D|Mercyhurst University|NCAA|Rapid City Rush|ECHL|
March 18|Eric Drapluk|D|Lake Superior State University|NCAA|Tulsa Oilers|ECHL|
March 18|Ralph Cuddemi|RW|Canisius College|NCAA|Florida Everblades|ECHL|
ATO
March 18|Lukas Hafner|G|Western Michigan University|NCAA|Toledo Walleye|ECHL|
Emergency
March 18|Tyler Green|G|University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire|NCAA III|Norfolk Admirals|ECHL|
March 18|Nick Trecapelli|D|University of Guelph|CIS|Charlotte Checkers|AHL|
ATO
March 18|Chris Ballatore|F|Davenport University|ACHA|Danville Dashers|FHL|
March 19|Graeme McCormack|D|Bemidji State University|NCAA|Bridgeport Sound Tigers|AHL|
ATO
March 19|Brent Tate|C|Bowling Green State University|NCAA|Toledo Walleye|ECHL|
March 19|Mike Ferrantino|C|Michigan State University|NCAA|Toledo Walleye|ECHL|
March 19|J.T. Osborn|LW|Western Michigan University|NCAA|Quad City Mallards|ECHL|
ATO
March 19|Mychal Monteith|D|Mercyhurst University|NCAA|Evansville IceMen|ECHL|
ATO
March 19|Kevin Morris|LW|Miami University|NCAA|Manchester Monarchs|ECHL|
ATO
March 21|Hudson Fasching|RW|University of Minnesota|NCAA|Buffalo Sabres|NHL|
March 21|Reece Willcox|D|Cornell University|NCAA|Philadelphia Flyers|NHL|
2016-17; AHL ATO; drafted by PHI
March 21|Mark Miller|F|Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute|NCAA|Rapid City Rush|ECHL|
March 21|Matt Skoff|G|Pennsylvania State University|NCAA|Reading Royals|ECHL|
ATO
March 22|Casey Nelson|D|Minnesota State University, Mankato|NCAA|Buffalo Sabres|NHL|
March 22|Teddy Blueger|C|Minnesota State University, Mankato|NCAA|Pittsburgh Penguins|NHL|
2016-17; AHL ATO; drafted by PIT
March 22|Jake Guentzel|C|University of Nebraska-Omaha|NCAA|Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins|AHL|
ATO; drafted by PIT
March 22|Alec Hajdukovich|F|University of Alaska-Fairbanks|NCAA|Alaska Aces|ECHL|
March 22|Patrick Megannety|F|Clarkson University|NCAA|Brampton Beast|ECHL|
March 22|David Friedmann|RW|Robert Morris University|NCAA|Fort Wayne Komets|ECHL|
ATO
March 22|Greg Gibson|RW|Robert Morris University|NCAA|Florida Everblades|ECHL|
ATO
March 22|Mike Vollmin|C|Babson College|NCAA III|SC Langenthal|NLB|
March 23|Eamon McAdam|G|Pennsylvania State University|NCAA|New York Islanders|NHL|
2016-17; AHL ATO; drafted by NYI
March 23|Tyson Wilson|D|Robert Morris University|NCAA|Manitoba Moose|AHL|
ATO
March 23|Eric Scheid|C|Pennsylvania State University|NCAA|Portland Pirates|AHL|
ATO
March 23|Zac Lynch|F|Robert Morris University|NCAA|Portland Pirates|AHL|
ATO
March 23|Mark Cooper|RW|Bowling Green State University|NCAA|Chicago Wolves|AHL|
ATO
March 23|Alex Petan|RW|Michigan Technological University|NCAA|Iowa Wild|AHL|
ATO
March 23|Kevin Schulze|D|University of Wisconsin|NCAA|Wheeling Nailers|ECHL|
March 23|Jake Hildebrand|G|Michigan State University|NCAA|Allen Americans|ECHL|
March 23|Chase Golightly|D|Robert Morris University|NCAA|Florida Everblades|ECHL|
March 23|Evan Moore|D|Robert Morris University|NCAA|Elmira Jackals|ECHL|
ATO
March 23|Terry Shafer|G|Robert Morris University|NCAA|Indy Fuel|ECHL|
ATO
March 23|Travis Walsh|D|Michigan State University|NCAA|Missouri Mavericks|ECHL|
ATO
March 23|Christian Horn|RW|St. Lawrence University|NCAA|Pensacola Ice Flyers|SPHL|
March 23|Anthony Calabrese|D|SUNY Plattsburgh|NCAA III|Pensacola Ice Flyers|SPHL|
ATO
March 24|Tyler Morley|C|University of Alaska-Fairbanks|NCAA|San Diego Gulls|AHL|
ATO
March 24|Luke Juha|D|Pennsylvania State University|NCAA|Bridgeport Sound Tigers|AHL|
ATO
March 24|Bryce Gervais|RW|Minnesota State University, Mankato|NCAA|Chicago Wolves|AHL|
ATO
March 24|Matt Cope|LW|Robert Morris University|NCAA|Norfolk Admirals|ECHL|
March 24|Matt Caito|D|Miami University|NCAA|Toledo Walleye|ECHL|
March 24|Jimmy Kruger|G|Dartmouth College|NCAA|South Carolina Stingrays|ECHL|
ATO
March 24|C.J. Eick|LW|Michigan Technological University|NCAA|Utah Grizzlies|ECHL|
ATO
March 25|Ryan Trenz|D|Northern Michigan University|NCAA|Alaska Aces|ECHL|
March 25|Ben Murphy|RW|Bowling Green State University|NCAA|Tulsa Oilers|ECHL|
March 25|Malcolm Gould|RW|Michigan Technological University|NCAA|Indy Fuel|ECHL|
ATO
March 25|Jeffrey DiNallo|C|Clarkson University|NCAA|Adirondack Thunder|ECHL|
ATO
March 25|Tommy Thompson|LW|St. Lawrence University|NCAA|Greenville Swamp Rabbits|ECHL|
ATO
March 25|Frank Misuraca|D|University of Alabama in Huntsville|NCAA|Peoria Rivermen|SPHL|
March 25|Andrew Serpico|LW|Manhattanville College|NCAA III|Berlin River Drivers|FHL|
March 25|John Celli|F|Fitchburg State University|NCAA III|Berlin River Drivers|FHL|
March 25|Matt Coleman|D|Manhattanville College|NCAA III|Berlin River Drivers|FHL|
March 25|Phil Lux|F|Manhattanville College|NCAA III|Berlin River Drivers|FHL|
March 25|Dylan Wells|G|Utica College|NCAA III|Danbury Titans|FHL|
Emergency
March 25|Mitch Zion|C|Carleton University|CIS|Brampton Beast|ECHL|
March 25|Joey West|C|Carleton University|CIS|Brampton Beast|ECHL|
March 26|Michael Brodzinski|D|University of Minnesota Twin Cities|NCAA|San Jose Sharks|NHL|
2016-17; AHL ATO; drafted by SJS
March 26|Nick Seeler|D|University of Minnesota Twin Cities|NCAA|Minnesota Wild|NHL|
2016-17; AHL ATO; drafted by MIN
March 26|Tom Parisi|D|Providence College|NCAA|Montreal Canadiens|NHL|
2016-17; AHL ATO
March 26|Brandon Denham|RW|Robert Morris University|NCAA|Manitoba Moose|AHL|
ATO
March 26|Brian Ward|C|St. Lawrence University|NCAA|Charlotte Checkers|AHL|
ATO
March 26|Shane Conacher|RW|Canisius College|NCAA|Toronto Marlies|AHL|
ATO
March 26|Justin Hoomaian|F|Michigan State University|NCAA|Kalamazoo Wings|ECHL|
March 26|Conor Riley|D|University of Maine|NCAA|Adirondack Thunder|ECHL|
March 26|Sam Vikich|C|University of New England|NCAA III|Berlin River Drivers|FHL|
March 26|Ben Pearl|F|University of New England|NCAA III|Berlin River Drivers|FHL|
March 26|Chad O'Brien|F|University of Southern Maine|NCAA III|Berlin River Drivers|FHL|
March 26|Kruise Reddick|C|University of Alberta|CIS|Idaho Steelheads|ECHL|
March 27|Mario Lucia|LW|University of Notre Dame|NCAA|Minnesota Wild|NHL|
2016-17; AHL ATO; drafted by MIN
March 27|Jordan Hickmott|C|University of Alberta|CIS|Toronto Marlies|AHL|
ATO
March 28|Boo Nieves|C|University of Michigan|NCAA|New York Rangers|NHL|
2016-17; AHL ATO; drafted by NYR
March 28|Steven Fogarty|C|University of Notre Dame|NCAA|New York Rangers|NHL|
2016-17; AHL ATO; drafted by NYR
March 28|Adam Carlson|G|Mercyhurst University|NCAA|Washington Capitals|NHL|
2016-17; AHL ATO
March 28|Justin Selman|C|University of Michigan|NCAA|St. Louis Blues|NHL|
2016-17; AHL ATO
March 28|Kasimir Kaskisuo|G|Mercyhurst University|NCAA|Toronto Maple Leafs|NHL|
2016-17; AHL ATO
March 28|Trevor Mingoia|RW|Providence College|NCAA|Albany Devils|AHL|
ATO
March 28|Josh Atkinson|D|University of Alaska-Fairbanks|NCAA|Atlanta Gladiators|ECHL|
March 28|Jordan Rowley|D|University of Alberta|CIS|Orlando Solar Bear|ECHL|
ATO
March 28|Levko Koper|LW|University of Alberta|CIS|Cincinnati Cyclones|ECHL|
March 29|Kyle Schempp|C|Ferris State University|NCAA|New York Islanders|NHL|
2016-17; AHL ATO; drafted by NYI
March 29|Michael Downing|D|University of Michigan|NCAA|Florida Panthers|NHL|
2016-17; AHL ATO; drafted by FLA
March 29|Rob O'Gara|D|Yale University|NCAA|Boston Bruins|NHL|
2016-17; AHL ATO; drafted by BOS
March 29|Sean Kuraly|C|Miami University|NCAA|Boston Bruins|NHL|
2016-17; AHL ATO; drafted by SJS-traded
March 29|Ethan Prow|D|St. Cloud State University|NCAA|Pittsburgh Penguins|NHL|
2016-17; AHL ATO
March 29|Zach Werenski|D|University of Michigan|NCAA|Lake Erie Monsters|AHL|
ATO; drafted by CBJ
March 29|Kevin Rooney|C|Providence College|NCAA|Albany Devils|AHL|
ATO
March 29|Kyle Criscuolo|C|Harvard University|NCAA|Grand Rapids Griffins|AHL|
ATO
March 29|Alexander Kuqali|D|Rochester Institute of Technology|NCAA|Florida Everblades|ECHL|
March 29|Matt Johnson|F|Lake Superior State University|NCAA|Greenville Swamp Rabbits|ECHL|
ATO
March 29|Matt Robertson|RW|Ferris State University|NCAA|Louisiana IceGators|SPHL|
March 30|Charlie Lindberg|G|St. Cloud State University|NCAA|Montreal Canadiens|NHL|
March 30|Brandon Tanev|LW|Providence College|NCAA|Winnipeg Jets|NHL|
March 30|Mark Jankowski|C|Providence College|NCAA|Calgary Flames|NHL|
2016-17; AHL ATO; drafted by CGY
March 30|Kalle Kossila|C|St. Cloud State University|NCAA|Anaheim Ducks|NHL|
2016-17; AHL ATO
March 30|MacKenzie MacEachern|LW|Michigan State University|NCAA|St. Louis Blues|NHL|
2016-17; drafted by STL
March 30|Kevin Boyle|G|University of Massachusetts Lowell|NCAA|Anaheim Ducks|NHL|
2016-17
March 30|Tony Cameranesi|C|University of Minnesota-Duluth|NCAA|Toronto Marlies|AHL|
ATO; drafted by TOR
March 30|Brian Cooper|D|University of Nebraska Omaha|NCAA|San Diego Gulls|AHL|
ATO; drafted by ANA
March 30|John Jutzi|D|Minnesota State University, Mankato|NCAA|Manitoba Moose|AHL|
ATO
March 30|Nick Saracino|C|Providence College|NCAA|Iowa Wild|AHL|
ATO
March 30|Austin Farley|LW|University of Minnesota-Duluth|NCAA|Lake Erie Monsters|AHL|
ATO
March 30|Michael Hill|F|St. Norbert College|NCAA III|Missouri Mavericks|ECHL|
March 30|Thomas Carr|D|University of Alberta|CIS|Allen Americans|ECHL|
March 31|Willie Corrin|D|University of Minnesota-Duluth|NCAA|Toronto Marlies|AHL|
ATO
March 31|A.J. White|D|University of Massachusetts Lowell|NCAA|Milwaukee Admirals|AHL|
ATO
*Contract type; if the contract starts next year; if the player was drafted or rights were traded.
If not specified contracts are SPC, start this year, and players were undrafted.