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:
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Callen Daily- Philadelphia Hockey Club
Evan Miles- Wilkes-Barre/ Utica
Max Maziarchuk- Twin City Thunder
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
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
Brandon Osmundson (Norfolk Admirals- ECHL)
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)
Dominic Loubert- Port Huron Prowlers (FPHL)