Where Are They Now?
Whaler Nation Alumni
The highway to NCAA Division I, NCAA Division III and the American Collegiate Hockey Association runs through the Whaler Nation. Below you will find a list of former Whalers who have taken their careers to the next level:
NCAA Division 1
Ryan Collins- UMASS Lowell
Radoslov Illo- Bemidji State University (WCHA)/ Drafted 5th Round in 2009 by Anaheim Ducks (NHL)
Ryan Collins- UMASS Lowell (Hockey East)
Carter Long- Vermont Catamounts (Hockey East)
Chris DuClair- Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) (Atlantic Hockey Association)
Rae Mayer- Minnesota Duluth (WCHA)- Women's D1
NCAA Division 3
Brad Jones- Becker College Hawks (ECAC Northeast)
Brent DeLoach- Becker College Hawks (ECAC Northeast)
Jack Stefaney- Becker College Hawks (ECAC Northeast)
Jon Vaillancourt- Framingham State Rams (MASCAC)
Charles Vaillancourt- Framingham State Rams (MASCAC)
Corey Chaney- Framingham State Rams (MASCAC)
Brian Lawson- Framingham State Rams (MASCAC)
Jordan Yindiphol- Westfield State College Owls (ECAC Northeast)
Jake Raktis- SUNY Canton (ECAC)
Sam Graham- Wisconsin Stevans Point (NCAA D3)
Kevin Vanous- St. Anselm College Hawks (NCAA D3)
Adam Lewis- Nichols College Bison (ECAC Northeast)
Graham James- Suffolk University (ECAC Northeast)
TJ Hermans- Salem State University Vikings (MASCAC)
Matt Adams- Southern New Hampshire University (NCAA D3)
Dennis Nicholson- Johnson & Wales University (ECAC Northeast)
Nick MacDonald- Hobart College Statesmen- (ECAC West)
Peter Vonu- Connecticut College Camels (NESCAC)
Matt Venoit- Penn State University
Joesph Francis- Becker College Hawks- (ECAC Northeast)
Paul Hefferin- Lebanon Valley College Dutchman- (ECAC West)
Ryan Salkeld- Buffalo State College Bengals- (SUNYAC)
Dalton Gilbert- Morrisville State College Mustangs- (SUNYAC)
Gerald Owen- Becker College Hawks- (ECAC Northeast)
Brandon Dennis- Franklin Pierce (Northeast 10)
Timmy Searles- Babson College (ECAC)
Tyler Kraft- Southern New Hampshire University Penmen (Northeast 10)
Chase Wilson- Lebanon Valley College Dutchmen (ECAC West)
Cody Pessig- Lebanon Valley College Dutchmen (ECAC West)
Matt Zendejas- Neumann University Knights (ECAC)
Brett Kilar- New England College Pilgrims (ECAC East)
Cameron Snyder- Fitchburg State Falcons (MASCAC)
Scott Cornfield- New England College Pilgrims (ECAC East)
Sam Jenkins- Southern New Hampshire University Penmen (NE-10)
Alex Brissette- Utica College Pioneers (ECAC West)
Ryan Gullett- New England College Pilgrims (ECAC East)
Sean Carpenter- Framingham State College Rams (MASCAC)
Trevor Voelker- St. Anselm College Hawks (Northeast 10)
T.J. Sneath- Oswego State Lakers (SUNYAC)
Tanner Tinoco- University of Southern Maine Huskies (ECAC East)
Jacob Toro- Becker College Hawks (ECAC Northeast)
Trevor Hawkes- Salem State Vikings (MASCAC)
Tomi Varjonen- University Wisconsin- Stout (WIAC)
Jacob Lainesse- Stevenson University Mustangs (ECAC West)
Jacob Gerson- Utica College Pioneers (UCHC)
Ryan Bochert- Morrisville State Mustangs (SUNYAC)
Henry Hearon- Morrisville State Mustangs (SUNYAC)
Dominic Moore- Adrian College Bulldogs (NCHA)
Jayson Dimizio- Trine University (NCHA)
Regen Cavanagh- Utica College Pioneers (UCHC)
Tal Finberg- Johnson & Wales University (CCC)
Vaden McManus- Utica College Pioneers (UCHC)
Liam Walsh- Stevenson University Mustangs (UCHC)
Brendon Zack- Buffalo State College Bengals (SUNYAC)
Travis Volmert- Bryn Athyn Lions (UCHC)
Tyler Besner- Bryn Athyn Lions (UCHC)
Seamus O'Kane- Kings College Monarchs (UCHC)
James Boisvert- Morrisville State University Mustangs (SUNYAC)
Austin Boyle- Neumann University Knights (UCHC)
Alex Ouellet- Chatham University (UCHC)
Nick Richards- Kings College (UCHC)
Sean Dickson- Utica College Pioneers (UCHC)
John Moncovich- Utica College Pioneers (UCHC)
Brandon Osmundson- Utica College Pioneers (UCHC)
Jaxon Rutkowski- Utica College Pioneers (UCHC)
Trent Wydrowski- Trine University Thunder (NCHA)
Max Loga- Lebanon Valley Flying Dutchman (UCHC)
Conner Hunt- Manhattanville College Valiants (UCHC)
Matthew Hanchon- Southern New Hampshire University (NE-10)
Blake Bjella- Worcester State University Lancers (MASCAC)
Chris Ciolek- Worcester State University Lancers (MASCAC)
Brendan Borg- Morrisville State University Mustangs (SUNYAC)
Alec Lindberg- Saint Michael's College Purple Knights (NE-10)
Brandon Leitz- Saint John's University (MIAC)
Jacob Kaplan- Morrisville State University Mustangs (SUNYAC)
Chris Mott- Morrisville State University Mustangs (SUNYAC)
Thomas McGuire- Neumann University Knights (UCHC)
Joe DiGiulio- Neumann University Knights (UCHC)
Daniel McGeever- New England College Pilgrims (NEHC)
Brady Mistler- Neumann University Knights (UCHC)
Kohl Hedquist- Gustavus Adolphus (MIAC)
Dominic Loubert- Adrian College (NCHA)
Chris Mingus- Lebanon Valley Flying Dutchman (UCHC)
Nolan Cavanagh- Lebanon Valley Flying Dutchman (UCHC)
Kyle Watson- Trine University Thunder (NCHA)
Rowan Barnes- MSOE (NCHA)
Francis Young-Menard- Rivier University (Independant)
Mason Piercey- Rivier University (Independant)
Jack Schwartz- SUNY Geneseo (SUNYAC)
Dominic Rodrigue- Castleton State Spartans (NEHC)
Callen Daily- Fredonia State Blue Devils (SUNYAC)
Connor Carlile- Morrisville State Mustangs (SUNYAC)
Alonzo Colburn- New England College (NEHC)
Kenny Vought- Northland College (WIAC)
Wyatt Allen- Kings College (UCHC)
Owen Swanbon- Framingham State University (MASCAC)
Spencer Johnston- Neumann University Knights (UCHC)
Jeremy Dewar- Anna Maria (MASCAC)
Brendan Merriman- Marian University (NCHA)
Evan Miles- Morrisville State Mustangs (SUNYAC)
Max Maziarchuk- Morrisville State Mustangs (SUNYAC)
Other Division 3
Glenn Gayet- Concordia College (Former Jr. Independent Goaltender)
Glenn Gayet- Concordia College (MIAC)
Casey Moneer- Milwaulkee School of Engineering (MCHA)
Dylan Snyder- Dakota College at Bottineau (NJCAA)
Lee Jenkins- Dakota College at Bottineau (NJCAA)
Luke VanSchaack- Eastern Washington University (BCIHL)
ACHA Division 1, 2, & 3
Jon Maas- Stoney Brook University (ACHA D1)
David Amman- UNLV (ACHA D3)
Nick Shultz- Lebanon Valley College Dutchmen (ACHA D1)
Bryan Vrba- Santa Rosa Polar Bears (ACHA D3)
Alex Hoffman-Oakland University (ACHA D1)
Nathan James- Radford University (ACHA D3)
Corey Frank- Arizona State Sun Devils (ACHA D1)
Josh Varvil- Northern Michigan University (ACHA D3)
Chris Miracle- University of Central Oklahoma (ACHA D1)
Anthony Caruso- Northern Arizona University IceJacks (ACHA D3)
Mike Sullivan- University of Central Oklahoma (ACHA D1)
Chris Marro- University of Central Florida (ACHA D3)
Culley McCloud- Kennesaw State University (ACHA D3)
Ryan Abshear- Virginia Tech Hookies (ACHA D3)
Alex Dempsey- Old Dominion University Monarchs (ACHA D3)
Nathan Kanter- Delaware University Blue Hens (ACHA D3)
Zach Potter- Liberty University (ACHA D3)
Chase Evangelista- Liberty University (ACHA D2)
Grant Phillips- Virginia Tech Hokies (ACHA D3)
Kevin Whitbeck- Old Dominion University Monarchs (ACHA D3)
Tyler Smoyer- Old Dominion University Monarchs (ACHA D3)
Jacob Moyer- Old Dominion University Monarchs (ACHA D3)
Justin Lindgren- Adrain College (ACHA D2)
Ryan Witherow- Old Dominion University Monarchs (ACHA D3)
Brandon Witherow- Old Dominion University Monarchs (ACHA D3)
Brandon Rumble- Lindenwood University Lions (ACHA D1)
Josh Hamilton- Liberty University Flames (ACHA D1)
Culley McCloud- Kennesaw State University (ACHA D3)
Larry Adegoke- Kennesaw State University (ACHA D3)
Kory McEnery- Old Dominion University Monarchs (ACHA D3)
Buddy Naber- University of Cincinnati Bearcats (ACHA D2)
Blake Scott- Liberty University Flames (ACHA D1)
Nate Richards- Stoney Brook University (ACHA D1)
Phillip Solari- Lindenwood University (ACHA D2)
Craig Boyd- Bryn Athyn College (ACHA D3)
Kody Rodriguez- Weber State (ACHA D2)
Michael Addison- Iowa State University (ACHA D1)
Eric Masters- Liberty University (ACHA D1)
Keith Koch- Old Dominion University Monarchs (ACHA D3)
Bailey Johansen- Old Dominion University Monarchs (ACHA D3)
Jake Moyer- Old Dominion University Monarchs (ACHA D3)
Kyle Buchanan- Robert Morris University (ACHA D1)
Austin Connors- Florida Atlantic University (ACHA D3)
Brendan Stengel- Slippery Rock University (ACHA D1)
Dustin White- Bryn Athyn College (ACHA D3)
Nick Gimbel- George Mason University (ACHA D3)
Jared Gale- Slippery Rock University (ACHA D1)
Christian Johansen- Mercyhurst (ACHA D1)
J.T Ketzenberger- University of Rhode Island (ACHA D1)
Peyton Midgette- Norwich Cadets (ACHA D2)
Brandon Day- Christopher Newport University (ACHA D3)
Parker Watson- Christopher Newport University (ACHA D3)
Cole Helgemo- Oakland University (ACHA D1)
Riley Wagner- Concordia University Ann Arbor (ACHA D1)
Jonah Lainesse- Oakland University (ACHA D1)
Billy Brock- University of Michigan Dearborn (ACHA D1)
Kyle Perkowski- Adrain College (ACHA D1)
Everett Yasinski- Iowa State (ACHA D1)
Gary Eastlack- University of Kentucky (ACHA D2)
Riley Wagner- Concordia College (NAIA)
John Horn- Lawrence Tech (NAIA)
Caelan Bolanowski- Florida Gulf Coast University (ACHA D2)
Ty Brandt- University of Kentucky (ACHA D2)
Ryan Lorenz- Florida Gulf Coast University (ACHA D2)
Noah Kramer- West Virginia University (ACHA D1)
Cody Wilson- West Virginia University (ACHA D1)
Jorai Bart- Lawrence Tech University (ACHA D3)
Grant Parrish- University of Tampa (ACHA D3)
Tanner Davis- Williston State (ACHA D2)
Bryce Leger- Lindenwood University (ACHA D2)
James Rowe- Florida Gulf Coast University (ACHA D3)
Connall Muldoon- Western Washington (ACHA D2)
Bobby Brouwer- UNC Wilmington (ACHA D3)
Greg Moon- Iowa State Cyclones (ACHA D1)
Cameron Knowlton- Lawrence Tech (NAIA)
Liam Smiley- Liberty University (ACHA D3)
Shane Ziegler- Lindenwood University (ACHA D2)
EJ Ferris- Duquesne University (ACHA D1)
Hunter Sine- Concordia Wisconsin (ACHA D2)
Colton Bruce- University of Northern Colorado (ACHA D2)
DJ Randle- Florida Atlantic University (ACHA D2)
Nikita Eruslanov- McKendree University (ACHA D1)
Nick Ventura- Ohio University (ACHA D1)
Alan Austria-Garcia- Penn State (ACHA D2)
Truman Hirschy- University of Arkansas (ACHA D3)
Nick Ventura- Ohio University (ACHA D1)
Griffin Camacho- Bryn Athyn (ACHA D3)
Michael Bachman- Liberty University (ACHA D3)
Dylan Murtagh- University of Tampa (ACHA D2)
Colin Sekerka- Norwich (ACHA D3)
Sam Carper- Adrian College (ACHA D1)
Griffin Camacho- Bryn Athyn (ACHA D3)
Michael Yelle- Bryn Athyn (ACHA D3)
Jeramiah Parker- Bryn Athyn (ACHA D3)
Matthew Trach- Old Dominion (ACHA D3)
Jean Berthaudin- Aquinas College (ACHA D1)
Hudson Hinich- Oakland University (ACHA D1)
USHL Tier 1 Jr. A
Radoslav Illo- Tri City Storm
Regen Cavanagh- Dubuque Fighting Saints (Drafted 148th pick, 9th round, 2016)
Carter Long- Lincoln Stars (Drafted 33rd pick, 3rd round, 2015)
Luke VanSchaack- Madison Capitals (Drafted 488th pick, 30th Round, 2014)
Britt League- Youngstown Phantoms (Drafted 72nd pick, 5th round, 2016)
NCDC- Tier 2
Callen Daily- Philadelphia Hockey Club
Evan Miles- Wilkes-Barre/ Utica
Max Maziarchuk- Twin City Thunder
National Teams
Radoslav Illo- 2009 Slovokia
Ioan Florea- 2011 Romania
Artur Raevskiy- 2012 Belarus
Radek Sawicki- 2016 Poland
Andriy Denyskin- 2017 Ukraine
Arseni Astashevich- 2017 Belarus
Tianyou Zuo- 2018 China
Mark Strazisar- 2019 Slovenia
David Barna- 2021 Hungary
NAHL Tier 2 Jr. A
Gerald Owen- Alexandria Blizzard
Joe Hodson- Kenai River Brown Bears
Nate Paulson St. Louis Bandits
Scott Murray- New Mexico Mustangs
Ali Dakroub- Motor City Metal Jackets
Professional
Ryan Salkeld- Huntsville Havoc (SPHL)
Jon Vaillancourt- Elmira Jackels (ECHL)
Charles Vaillancourt- Elmira Jackels (ECHL)
Radoslav Illo- Missouri Mavericks (ECHL)
Brent DeLoach- Norfolk Admirals (ECHL)
Mike Swiderski- GKS Katowice (Poland)
Kevin Whitbeck- Manchester Monarchs (ECHL)
Ryan Salkeld- Huntsville Havoc (SPHL)/ Norfolk Admirals (ECHL)
Radoslaw Sawicki- GKS Katowice (Poland)
P.J. Hefferin- Fayetteville Marksman (SPHL)
Brett Kilar- Eispiraten Crimmitschau (DEL)
Cameron Snyder- ASPTT Limoges (France)
Andrei Denyskin- Donbass Donestk (Ukraine)
Brandon Rumble- Norfolk Admirals (ECHL)
Viacheslav Goev- Watertown Wolves (FHL)
Tianyou Zuo- HRS-ORG Beijing (VHL- Russia)
Blake Scott- Port Huron Prowlers (FHL)
Rod Taylor (Coach)- Norfolk Admirals (ECHL)- Head Coach
Brad Jones (Coach/GM)- Norfolk Admirals (ECHL)- Director of Operations
TJ Sneath- Vannas HC (Division 1- Sweden)
Jacob Gerson- Columbus River Dragons (FHL)
Chris Pascal- Elmira Enforcers (FHL)
Kirill Romanov- HKM Rimavska Sobota (Slovokia 3)
Tal Finberg- Danbury Hatricks (FHL)
Carter Long- Savannah Ghost Pirates (ECHL)
Regen Cavanagh- Norfolk Admirals (ECHL)
John Moncovich- Fayetteville Marksman (SPHL)
Brandon Osmundson- Norfolk Admirals (ECHL)/ Huntsville Havoc (SPHL)
Thomas McGuire- Elmira Mammoth (FHL)
Vilgot Erikkson- Ornakoldsvik HF (HockeyEttan)
