Friday, March 13, 2026

Mavs on the Move 2025-26 | Portal Moves, Pro Signings, Incoming Recruits



It’s that time of year … moving season!

With “preseason” upon us (“There is no offseason, only preseason,”) we’ll be tracking Mavericks leaving for the pro ranks, players going into the portal, and incoming Mavericks from the transfer portal. I’ll do a separate blog post for commits, since we don’t always know which season they’re coming in.

So here is your “Mavs on the Move” player watch...

Incoming Recruits (commits expected to join the Mavericks for 2026-27):
Forward Gavin Hodnett of the Edmonton Oil Kings announced his commitment to Omaha on Instagram on Monday, April 20. Read about him here:
Recruit Profile: Gavin Hodnett (Edmonton Oil Kings) 

Incoming Mavericks (from the transfer portal):

Sophomore defenseman Jayden Jubenvill is transferring from North Dakota to Omaha. He appeared in 15 games for the Fighting Hawks and had 2 assists on the season. He’s a native of Gilbert Plains, MB (Canada). 

Maverick fans will remember Jubenvill’s name … he scored the game-winning goal with just over 90 seconds left when North Dakota swept the Mavericks in the NCHC Quarterfinals at Baxter Arena in March 2025, sending the Fighting Hawks to the final Frozen Faceoff in St. Paul.


The transfer portal opened on April 13, 2026 and closes April 28, 2026. Graduating students may be eligible to enter the portal outside these dates, as are players whose head coach leaves their program.

Mavericks in the transfer portal (outgoing Mavs):

Freshman forward Jérémy Loranger is in the transfer portal. This one caught us by surprise. The co-MavPuck Player of the Year played in 28 games (7-12—19) and had four power play goals (second among all Mavericks). A Columbus Blue Jackets draft pick, he missed a number of games in November with a lower-body injury, but picked up his production on his return. Loranger has committed to the University of Connecticut. (updated 4/20/26)

Sophomore forward Chase LaPinta is in the portal. LaPinta saw limited action for the Mavericks this past season, recording one assist in three games played.

Portal Trackers:
Brad Schlossman, Grand Forks Herald:

College Hockey News

Sidney Wolf (APX Hockey):

Mike McMahon also has one for subscribers of College Hockey Insider.


Players who have exhausted their playing eligibility include:
  • Senior defenseman Griffin Ludtke (signed with the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL on 3/19/26)
  • Senior defenseman Jacob Guevin 
  • Senior forward Sam Huo (signed an ATO with Tahoe Knight Monsters of the ECHL on 3/12/26)
  • Senior forward Jacob Slipec (signed with the Adirondack Thunder of the ECHL on 3/20/26 where yes, he is playing with #oldbull Brannon McManus)
  • Senior forward Tyler Rollwagen 
  • Senior forward Cam Mitchell (signed with the Wichita Thunder of the ECHL on 3/11/26), where yes, he is playing with #oldbull Kirby Proctor  
  • Senior goaltender Simon Latkoczy (signed with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits of the ECHL on 3/25/26)
  • Junior defenseman Aidan De La Gorgendiere (signed with the Tahoe Knight Monsters of the ECHL on 4/2/26)

Mavericks going pro:

https://wichitathunder.com/news/2026/03/wichita-inks-college-forwards-best-mitchell




4/1/26 – Aidan De La Gorgendiere has joined the Tahoe Knight Monsters.

>> Information updated as of 10:25 a.m. on 4/20/2026.

We will update this blog post as we hear of more “Mavs on the Move.” 

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