Northeast All-Stars to Face-Off Against Keene State and Rivier University
KEENE, NH — The Eastern Hockey League’s Northeast All-Stars are set to take the ice for the 2026 EHL All-Star College Series, beginning a two-game stretch against Keene State College and Rivier University on Oct. 16 and 17.
The Northeast roster features 23 players representing teams across the Northeast Conference, with Bill Zaniboni of the Seahawks Hockey Club, Chris Cerrella of the New Hampshire Avalanche, and James Mello of H.C. Rhode Island leading the coaching staff.
The annual College Series gives some of the League’s top players an opportunity to compete against NCAA programs while experiencing college hockey firsthand. Along with their games, the players will tour campuses and hockey facilities, meet with college representatives, and take part in practices ahead of each matchup.
Players to Watch
The Northeast All-Stars feature a mix of forwards, defenseman, and goaltenders representing several of the EHL’s Northeast Conference teams.
In goal, Angelo Evangelista of H.C. Rhode Island, Landon Buterbaugh of the East Coast Wizards, and Tanner Ball of the Elite Golden Knights will represent the Northeast squad. The three goaltenders will be part of a group looking to make a strong impression during the two-game series.
On the blue-line, the Northeast team will feature Kamil Pion of the Valley Jr. Warriors, Aidan McNeal of the East Coast Wizards, Dylan Kullman and George Kavanaugh of the New Hampshire Avalanche, and Connor Keeley of H.C. Rhode Island, among others.
Up front, the roster includes several players from across the conference, including Petey Silverman and Casey Fuller of the New Hampshire Avalanche, Jack Doherty, Aaron Nale, Garrett Aceto, and Easton Gates of the Seahawks Hockey Club, as well as Nolan Quirk and Donovan Burke of H.C. Rhode Island.
With players representing multiple Northeast Conference programs, the series will give the group an opportunity to come together and showcase the talent throughout the league.
Looking Ahead
The Northeast All-Stars will open the series against Keene State College today at 4 p.m. at Keene Ice in Keene, New Hampshire. Keene’s roster boasts eighteen EHL alumni. The 2024 EHL Northeast All Stars defeated Keene in their inaugural season.
The team will then face Rivier University on Saturday, October 17, with puck drop scheduled for 7 p.m. at Conway Arena in Nashua, New Hampshire.
The two-game series will give the Northeast All-Stars an opportunity to represent their EHL teams while gaining valuable exposure to the NCAA college hockey experience.