3 Freshmen, 2 Transfers Join 2024-25 UNH Roster

Connor MacPherson #27 Freshman Forward

Ryan MacPherson #7 Freshman Forward

Josh Player #13 Freshman Defense

Jared Whale #41 Transfer Goalie

Rico DiMatteo #30 Transfer Goalie

Changes to the UNH Roster for 2024-25

Departures:
The following 6 UNH players from the 2023-24 roster will not return for 2024-25:
GOALIES (3)
Tyler Muszelik (April 2: Entered Transfer Portal. April 18: Announced Transfer to UConn)
Jakob Hellsten (May 16: Signed Pro with Leksand IF in Swedish Hockey League)
Jeremy Forman (April 1: Entered Transfer Portal. Not on any Division I roster)
FORWARDS (3)
Stiven Sardarian (April 1: Entered Transfer Portal. June 7: Transfer to Northern Michigan. August 8: Transfer to Michigan Tech)
Nick Cafarelli (March 27: Entered Transfer Portal. May 21: Announced Transfer to RIT)
Cam Gendron (March 26: Entered Transfer Portal. July 17: Announced Transfer to Providence)
Defensemen (0)
* April 14: Announcement that Senior defensemen Nikolai Jenson & Luke Reid will return for 2024-25.

Additions:
Last summer the 2023-24 incoming class of 8 freshmen was officially announced on August 15, 2023. Look for the formal announcement of the 2024-25 freshman class on the UNH Men's Hockey website in the near future.

Three freshmen - Twin brothers Connor MacPherson and Ryan MacPherson who are forwards, and defenseman Josh Player - are on the 2024-25 roster. In addition, two transfer goalies - Jared Whale and Rico DiMatteo - have been added to the roster.

Profiles of Additions to 2024-25 UNH Roster

Connor MacPherson Right Winger, 6'0", 177 lbs. Shoots Right Hometown: Windsor, Ontario DOB: March 2, 2005; 19 years, 5 months 2023-24 Team: Penticton Vees (British Columbia Hockey League) Committed to UNH on February 17, 2022 at Age 16 years, 11 months Link to Feature Article on The UNH Men's Hockey Blog: "UNH Commit Connor MacPherson: A High-Scoring Winger" Neutral Zone Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

2023-24 Statistics

	Team	League	GP	Goals	Asst	Pts	PIM	+/-
Connor MacPherson 3/2/05 (F)	Penticton Vees	BCHL	54	11	31	42	16	-
		Playoffs	22	6	1	7	6	-

Ryan MacPherson Center, 6'1", 183 lbs. Shoots Left Hometown: Windsor, Ontario DOB: March 2, 2005; 19 years, 5 months Drafted by Philadelphia Flyers in 6th Round (#172 Overall) of 2023 NHL Draft 2023-24 Team: Penticton Vees (British Columbia Hockey League) Committed to UNH on February 17, 2022 at Age 16 years, 11 months Link to Feature Article on The UNH Men's Hockey Blog: "UNH Commit Ryan MacPherson: A Smart, Puck-Moving Center" Neutral Zone Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

2023-24 Statistics

	Team	League	GP	Goals	Asst	Pts	PIM	+/-
Ryan MacPherson 3/2/05 (F)	Penticton Vees	BCHL	54	16	22	38	12	-
		Playoffs	22	0	4	4	8	-

Josh Player Defenseman, 6'0", 190 lbs. Shoots Right Hometown: West Deptford, New Jersey DOB: May 13, 2005; 19 years, 3 months 2023-24 Team: Green Bay Gamblers (United States Hockey League) Committed to UNH in August, 2022 at Age 17 years, 3 month Link to Feature Article on The UNH Men's Hockey Blog: "UNH Commit Josh Player: A Big, Strong Two-Way Defender" Neutral Zone Rating: 3.75 out of 5 Stars

2023-24 Statistics

	Team	League	GP	Goals	Asst	Pts	PIM	+/-
Josh Player 5/13/05 (D)	Green Bay Gamblers	USHL	59	5	6	11	59	+1
		Playoffs	8	0	2	2	4	-8

Jared Whale Goalie, 6'0", 185 lbs. Catches Left Hometown: Calgary, Alberta DOB: November 1, 2002; 21 years, 9 months 2023-24 Team: University of Alaska-Anchorage (Independent) Committed to UNH on April 6, 2024 at Age 21 years, 7 months. Link to Feature Article on The UNH Men's Hockey Blog: "Goalie Jared Whale Commits to UNH Out of Transfer Portal" Neutral Zone Rating: 3.25 out of 5 Stars

2023-24 Statistics

	Team	League	GP	Win	Loss	Tie	GAA	SV%	S0
Jared Whale 11/1/02 (G)	U of Alaska-Anchorage	Independent	24	10	12	1	2.67	.909	2

Rico DiMatteo Goalie, 6'3", 170 lbs. Catches Left Hometown: Brasher Falls, New York DOB: January 23, 2001; 23 years, 7 months 2023-24 Team: Long Island University (Independent) Committed to UNH on June 22, 2024 at Age 23 years, 5 months. Link to Feature Article on The UNH Men's Hockey Blog: "Senior Goalie Rico DiMatteo Transfers to UNH" Neutral Zone Rating: 3.75 out of 5 Stars

2023-24 Statistics

	Team	League	GP	Win	Loss	Tie	GAA	SV%	S0
Rico DiMatteo 1/23/01 (G)	Long Island University	Independent	11	3	4	0	2.98	.874	0