Recruiting outlook: 9–14 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Highlanders · Newark, New Jersey · America East
Head coach
Head coach since at least 2023
Spring 2026
Starts by eligibility remaining
Hatch: players who may have one more season under the House settlement rules.
2026–27 roster
40
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Counters 48
Designated seats above cap 0
Coach's 2024–25 avg 37 (historical)
Coach's usual roster
Based on 5 seasons under this coach
Current 2026–27 roster · 40 players
Domestic 36 · 90% · International 4 · 10%
4 · 10%current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
1–6
Spots left
Ceiling, not spots available.
Designated seats leaving: 0 (not backfilled).
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
8
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
10–11
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
11–12
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | GP | GS | G | A | PTS | SH | SOG | GB | FO | CT | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Austin Exley | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | M | Sewell, NJSt. Augustine Prep | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0/0 | 0 | 6 |
| Austin Hahn | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | M | Jamison, PACentral Bucks West | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 0/0 | 6 | 8 |
| Blake Piscitiello | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | A | Lakeville, MNLakeville North | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 14 | 14 | 35 | 30 | 65 | 121 | 74 | 16 | – | 3 | 46 |
| Brayden Haase | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | M | Williston Park, NYHerricks | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Brendan Stanislav | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | D | Rockville, MDOur Lady of Good Counsel | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Carson Bowley | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | A | Calgary, Alberta, CanadaNotre Dame | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 14 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 30 | 16 | 3 | – | 0 | 3 |
| Carson Piscitiello | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | A | Lakeville, MNLakeville North | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 25 | 8 | – | 1 | 24 |
| Christopher Eiselein | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | M | Denver, COKent Denver | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colin Lowe | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | D | Columbus, OHUpper Arlington | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | – | 7 | 3 |
| Connor Mumford | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MFaceoff | Concord, NCLake Norman | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Daniel Wahn | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | D | Marietta, GAPope | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dylan Kaelin Panico | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | D | Montclair, NJMontclair | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dylan SebastianPrevious school: Hofstra | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | M | Summit, NJSummit | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 14 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 36 | 19 | 4 | 0/0 | 1 | 12 |
| Emmerick DoponaPrevious school: Incarnate Word | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | D | Flower Mound, TXMarcus | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 31 | – | 20 | 10 |
| Eoin Power | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | M | Long Beach, NYKellenberg | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Evan Lastella | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | D | Livingston, NJLivingston | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | – | 8 | 5 |
| Evan Schmitt | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | M | Montclair, NJMontclair | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0/0 | 1 | 2 |
| Frankie Semiraglio | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | M | Williamstown, NJBishop Eustace Prep | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 0/0 | 1 | 8 |
| Jack Wade | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | M | Victoria, British ColumbiaClaremont Secondary School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Jackson Foley | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | D | Williamstown, NJSt. Augustine | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Jake Apel | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | A | Galloway, NJSaint Joseph Academy | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Janyk Krisulevicz | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | M | Franklin Lakes, NJSt, Joseph Regional | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| JC Echezuria IV | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | A | Levittown, NYIsland Trees | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 46 | 20 | 3 | – | 1 | 16 |
| Kelly Jackson | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | M | Pickerington, OHPickerington North | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Bryan | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | M | Swedesboro, NJKingsway Regional | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Michael Flaccavento | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | D | Glen Rock, NJGlen Rock | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 12 | – | 4 | 3 |
| Michael Gaffney | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | MFaceoff | Morrison, COChatfield Senior | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 51 | 94/234 | 3 | 7 |
| Mike Bratus | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | D | Bridgewater, NJBridgewater-Raritan | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nate Ryan | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | D | Borne, TXSamuel V. Champion | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nirio Garcia | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | MFaceoff | Millington, NJWatchung Hill Regional | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 41 | 70/132 | 1 | 9 |
| Ryan Sininsky | Seasons left: 0 (exhausted)Assumed clockListed as Gr. | M | Manahawkin, NJSouthern Regional | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 14 | 14 | 18 | 9 | 27 | 58 | 38 | 6 | 0/0 | 1 | 8 |
| Sullivan O'Brien | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | D | Orchard Park, NYOrchard Park | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 45 | – | 17 | 6 |
| Tristan Harrison | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | M | Trenton, NJNotre Dame | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 1 |
| Wade Meissner | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | M | Franklin, WIFranklin | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walker Zabransky | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | D | Burlington, Ontario, CanadaNelson | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 1 |
| Will Corry | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | A | Glen Rock, NJGlen Rock | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 14 | 11 | 27 | 5 | 32 | 75 | 51 | 15 | – | 0 | 9 |
| Wyatt Viste | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | M | Calgary, Alberta, CanadaCochrane | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 14 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 41 | 27 | 8 | 0/0 | 0 | 8 |
