15 NCHC transfers to watch for 2026-27
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Oct. 2—GRAND FORKS — There are 37 NCAA transfers entering National Collegiate Hockey Conference programs this season.
Here's the Herald's list of 15 to watch.
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1. Michael Neumeier, D, Western Michigan (Colgate): Western Michigan's veteran blue line got even better with the addition of Neumeier, who was one of the top minute-eaters in all of college hockey last season.
2. Barrett Hall, F, Minnesota Duluth (St. Cloud State): The Bulldogs are loaded at the top of the lineup and Hall, a Seattle Kraken pick, gives them secondary scoring behind the Plante brothers.
3. Quentin Miller, G, Western Michigan (Denver): The Montreal Canadiens pick was in the midst of a great 2025-26 season until he went down with an injury and Johnny Hicks took over in Denver.
4. Hudson Malinoski, F, North Dakota (Providence): The Toronto Maple Leafs draft pick has a knack for finishing his scoring chances.
5. Gavin Lindberg, F, North Dakota (Colorado College): A Swiss-army-knife type of player, Lindberg can fit anywhere in the lineup — center, wing, top six, middle six, bottom six.
6. Ben Muthersbaugh, F, Arizona State (Union): Muthersbaugh has a high-end release, which he used to score 32 goals in two seasons at Union.
7. Jamison Sluys, F, St. Cloud State (Western Michigan): Things never clicked for Sluys at Western Michigan, but he was a star in the USHL and will have more opportunity in St. Cloud.
8. Jakub Altrichter, F, St. Thomas (Northern Michigan): Altrichter went to a rebuilding Northern Michigan program for two years, so he didn't put up many points. But he's a smart, two-way center.
9. Olivier Houde, F, Arizona State (Lindenwood): Houde was one of Lindenwood's explosive forwards last season, tallying 28 points as a freshman.
10. Brasen Boser, D, North Dakota (Arizona State): Boser isn't flashy, but he's a rock-solid defender who will block shots and win games.
11. William Ahlrik, F, St. Cloud State (Lake Superior State): Ahlrik had a breakout sophomore season, leading Lake Superior State in scoring with 27 points.
12. Jayden Jubenvill, D, Omaha (North Dakota): Jubenvill is a reliable, steady defender who adds physicality and jumps in the rush at smart times.
13. Carmelo Crandell, F, Colorado College (Arizona State): Crandell showed some dynamic abilities in the USHL and should add to Colorado College's scoring depth.
14. Peyton Platter, F, Minnesota Duluth (Alaska): The 6-foot-2 forward tallied 21 points at Alaska last season.
15. David Helledy, D, Miami (Bentley): Helledy was one of the key defenders for Atlantic Hockey champion Bentley last season. He tallied 20 points in 40 games.