3 Freshmen, 2 Transfers Join 2024-25 UNH Roster
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Changes to the UNH Roster 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 |
Team | League | GP | Goals | Asst | Pts | PIM | +/- | |
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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 |
Team | League | GP | Goals | Asst | Pts | PIM | +/- | |
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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 |
Team | League | GP | Goals | Asst | Pts | PIM | +/- | |
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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 |
Team | League | GP | Win | Loss | Tie | GAA | SV% | S0 | |
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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 |
Team | League | GP | Win | Loss | Tie | GAA | SV% | S0 | |
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Rico DiMatteo 1/23/01 (G) | Long Island University | Independent | 11 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2.98 | .874 | 0 |