Thursday, August 29, 2024

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


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