CANTON — The St. Lawrence University men’s hockey team will welcome a dozen new players ahead of the Skating Saints’ centennial season, as announced by Charles W. Appleton II Head Men’s Hockey Coach Brent Brekke.
“We’re thrilled to welcome 12 new faces to the St. Lawrence Hockey family for the 2025–26 season,” said Brekke. “This group brings an exciting blend of skill, compete level, and size—but what stands out most is their character. They’re team-first individuals who are driven to represent our program the right way on and off the ice. We’re confident they’ll make a strong impact and embrace what it means to be a Skating Saint.”
Among the incoming group are 10 first-year student-athletes and two transfers: defender Jack Babbage and forward Frankie Carogioiello. The class includes one goaltender, six defensemen, and five forwards.
Transfers
Jack Babbage
No. 25 | Defense | Tully, N.Y. | University of New Hampshire
A graduate transfer from the University of New Hampshire, Babbage brings ECAC experience from an earlier stint at Quinnipiac. The 6’1”, 192-pound blueliner played in 49 games over three seasons at UNH. He previously played 100 games for the Chicago Steel (USHL), tallying 42 points and winning a Clark Cup, and also logged 115 games with the Sioux City Musketeers.
Frankie Carogioiello
No. 20 | Forward | Woodbridge, Ontario | Miami University (Ohio)
A senior transfer, Carogioiello played 58 games with Miami (Ohio), recording eight points and earning NCHC Academic honors. Before college, he captained St. Andrew’s College and played junior hockey in the USHL and BCHL, finishing with 24 points in 27 games for the Chilliwack Chiefs.
First-Year Skaters
Andrew Brown
No. 4 | Defense | Oakville, Ontario | Cape Breton Eagles (QMJHL)
Brown captained the Oakville Blades (OJHL) and made history as the first Cape Breton player to commit to a Division I program. He amassed over 100 junior points across three teams, including 14 in 33 games this past season in the QMJHL.
Sam Frandina
No. 16 | Defense | Alpharetta, Ga. | Coquitlam Express (BCHL)
Frandina served as an assistant captain for Coquitlam, notching 34 points in 52 games this season. He also played in the NAHL and for the Madison Capitols and was a captain with the Nashville Jr. Predators.
Filip Juříček
No. 9 | Forward | Ostrava, Czech Republic | Jokerit U20 (Finland)
Juříček brings six seasons of experience in Finland’s SM-sarja league. With Jokerit U20 last season, he recorded 15 points in 33 games and previously tallied 40 points in 94 games with JYP U20.
Jakub Kopecký
No. 12 | Forward | Nová Dubnica, Slovakia | Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL)
The 6’3″ forward spent the last two seasons with the Bobcats, collecting 38 points in 93 games. He previously played with Sioux City (USHL) and is the son of two-time Stanley Cup champion Tomáš Kopecký.
Sam LeDrew
No. 8 | Defense | Stillwater Lake, Nova Scotia | West Kelowna Warriors (BCHL)
A converted forward, LeDrew had 47 points in 50 games for West Kelowna last season. He captained Kimball Union Academy to a New England Championship and earned All-League and All-New England honors.
Teddy Mallgrave
No. 2 | Defense | Spring Lake, N.J. | Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL)
Mallgrave, a 6’3” left-shot defenseman, played one junior season with Waterloo, recording 12 points in 60 games. He previously captained Kent School and appeared in 82 prep games.
Cooper Pierson
No. 13 | Forward | Zionsville, Ind. | Brooks Bandits (BCHL)
Pierson helped Shattuck-St. Mary’s win the 2023 U18 Tier 1 National Championship. After starting the 2024–25 season with Muskegon (USHL), he notched 23 points in 28 games with Brooks.
Luke Santilli
No. 22 | Defense | Andover, Mass. | Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)
Santilli played 60 games for Youngstown after two seasons with Cowichan Valley (BCHL), where he earned Most Improved and Top Defensive Defenseman honors. His father works in NHL scouting and currently serves as Director of Player Personnel for the New Jersey Devils.
Rasmus Svartström
No. 11 | Forward | Helsinki, Finland | Cranbrook Bucks (BCHL)
A standout in his first North American season, Svartström led the BCHL in goals with 46 and added 23 assists for 69 points, setting a franchise record in Cranbrook. He has also represented Finland at the U19 and U20 levels.
Colin Winn
No. 31 | Goaltender | Westford, Mass. | Alberni Valley Bulldogs (BCHL)
Winn started 39 games for Alberni Valley this past season, posting a .902 save percentage. He previously played for the Boston Jr. Bruins (NCDC) and Youngstown Phantoms (USHL), winning a Clark Cup in 2023.