MANCHESTER, N.H. – Following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, four seniors from the Saint Anselm College men's ice hockey team took the next step in their careers, signing professional contracts and competing across the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) and Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL).

Richie Colarusso (Tewksbury, Mass.) signed with the Binghamton Black Bears (FPHL), appearing in one game before joining the Baton Rouge Zydeco for the final stretch of the season. Colarusso skated in four games with Baton Rouge and one with Binghamton, finishing with a minus-three on-ice rating, all recorded in his Binghamton appearance. Baton Rouge clinched a playoff berth but was eliminated in the Wild Card round.

Mark Blaney (Braintree, Mass.) signed with the Port Huron Prowlers (FPHL), where he suited up for five games. Blaney provided a steady presence on the blue line, tallying five shots on goal and recording six minutes in penalties. Port Huron advanced to the FPHL semifinals before being eliminated from postseason contention.

Will van der Veen (Duxbury, Mass.) joined the Evansville Thunderbolts of the SPHL and played a role in the franchise's historic championship run. In eight appearances, van der Veen recorded one goal and one assist, finishing with aminus-two on-ice rating. His contributions helped the Thunderbolts capture their first-ever President's Cup title, winning the SPHL postseason in dramatic fashion with an overtime victory over Knoxville.

Hunter Brackett (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), a 2024 Sid Watson Award finalist, signed with the Quad City Storm (SPHL). Although he did not appear in a game, Brackett joined the roster as Quad City secured the final playoff spot. The Storm were knocked out in the first round of the postseason.