USA Hockey Juniors Add/Drop List: November 5 & 6, 2026 Rochester leads a two-day stretch of junior hockey roster activity.

The junior hockey roster shuffle continued November 5 and 6, with 36 transactions reported across the NAHL, NA3HL and USHL.

The two-day report includes 23 additions and 13 drops. The Rochester Ice Grizzlies accounted for five additions on November 6, while several other organizations made significant adjustments throughout Thursday's transactions.

There were also several notable moves between organizations and leagues, including Camden Pantekoek's move from the Louisiana Drillers to the Bismarck Bobcats and Stephen Cover's move from the Madison Capitols to the Youngstown Phantoms.

Here is the complete transaction report, with November 5 and November 6 entries included.

November 6

Jackson Strukel, Defense, Kenai River Brown Bears (NAHL). Previous team: Kenai River Brown Bears (NAHL).

Tai Kontrec, Defense, Rochester Ice Grizzlies (NA3HL). Previous team: Rochester Ice Grizzlies (NA3HL). Citizenship: OTH. Code: TC.

Carter Kerkenbush, Forward, Rochester Ice Grizzlies (NA3HL). Previous team: Rochester Ice Grizzlies (NA3HL). Code: NR.

Gianni Brisson, Forward, Rochester Ice Grizzlies (NA3HL). Previous team: Rochester Ice Grizzlies (NA3HL). Code: NR.

Connor Williams, Defense, Rochester Ice Grizzlies (NA3HL). Previous team: Rochester Ice Grizzlies (NA3HL).

Johnathon Esposito, Forward, Rochester Ice Grizzlies (NA3HL). Previous team: Rochester Ice Grizzlies (NA3HL).

November 5

Paul Suda, Goalie, Watertown Shamrocks (NAHL). Previous team: Aberdeen Wings (NAHL).

Jacob Solano, Forward, El Paso Rhinos (NAHL). Previous team: El Paso Rhinos (NAHL).

Jonathan Lyskawa, Defense, Janesville Jets (NAHL). Previous team: Janesville Jets (NAHL).

Anthony Smith, Forward, Phoenix Inferno (NA3HL). Previous team: Phoenix Inferno (NA3HL).

Mack Diggins, Forward, Green Bay Gamblers (USHL). Previous team: Green Bay Gamblers (USHL).

John Donohue, Defense, Danbury Jr Hat Tricks (NAHL). Previous team: Not listed.

Lochlan Tetarenko, Forward, Grand Junction River Hawks (NAHL). Previous team: Not listed. Code: RC.

Camden Pantekoek, Forward, Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL). Previous team: Louisiana Drillers (NA3HL).

Luke Schoen, Forward, New Jersey Jr Ttitans (NAHL). Previous team: New Jersey Jr Ttitans (NAHL).

Stephen Cover, Forward, Youngstown Phantoms (USHL). Previous team: Madison Capitols (USHL).

Nicklas Bacskai, Defense, Badlands Sabres (NA3HL). Previous team: Badlands Sabres (NA3HL).

Brian McFadden, Defense, Chicago Steel (USHL). Previous team: Chicago Steel (USHL).

Braden Guolla, Forward, Youngstown Phantoms (USHL). Previous team: Youngstown Phantoms (USHL).

Owen Benbajja, Forward, Tulsa Oilers (NA3HL). Previous team: Tulsa Oilers (NA3HL).

Finn Bagley, Forward, Idaho Falls Spud Kings (NAHL). Previous team: Not listed. Citizenship: CAN. Code: TC.

Colton Scudder, Forward, Tulsa Oilers (NA3HL). Previous team: Tulsa Oilers (NA3HL).

Artem Akhmadullin, Forward, Grand Junction River Hawks (NAHL). Previous team: Not listed. Citizenship: OTH. Code: TC.

November 5

Jake Pietila, Forward, Watertown Shamrocks (NAHL). Previous team: Watertown Shamrocks (NAHL).

Zayne Maragh, Forward, Phoenix Inferno (NA3HL). Previous team: Phoenix Inferno (NA3HL).

Tyler Cook, Defense, Janesville Jets (NAHL). Previous team: Janesville Jets (NAHL).

Padraig McIntire, Defense, Butte Irish (NA3HL). Previous team: Butte Irish (NA3HL).

Kane Clark, Forward, New Jersey Jr Ttitans (NAHL). Previous team: New Jersey Jr Ttitans (NAHL).

Camden Pantekoek, Forward, Louisiana Drillers (NA3HL). Previous team: Louisiana Drillers (NA3HL).

Ryan Turner, Forward, Idaho Falls Spud Kings (NAHL). Previous team: Idaho Falls Spud Kings (NAHL). Citizenship: CAN. Code: TC.

Ryan Turner, Forward, Idaho Falls Spud Kings (NAHL). Previous team: Idaho Falls Spud Kings (NAHL). Citizenship: CAN. Code: TC.

Trey Janssen, Forward, Grand Junction River Hawks (NAHL). Previous team: Grand Junction River Hawks (NAHL).

Wesley Loxley, Forward, Tulsa Oilers (NA3HL). Previous team: Tulsa Oilers (NA3HL). Code: NR.

Nathan Wilke, Defense, Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL). Previous team: Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL).

Jakob Smith, Forward, Badlands Sabres (NA3HL). Previous team: Badlands Sabres (NA3HL). Code: NR.

Bryden Prelvitz, Forward, Grand Junction River Hawks (NAHL). Previous team: Grand Junction River Hawks (NAHL).

The Rochester Ice Grizzlies had a particularly active November 6, with five additions listed. Tai Kontrec, Carter Kerkenbush, Gianni Brisson, Connor Williams and Johnathon Esposito all appeared on the club's addition list.

The Bismarck Bobcats added Camden Pantekoek from the Louisiana Drillers, while the Grand Junction River Hawks brought in Lochlan Tetarenko and Artem Akhmadullin. Grand Junction also recorded departures for Trey Janssen and Bryden Prelvitz.

The USHL saw several additions. Stephen Cover moved from the Madison Capitols to the Youngstown Phantoms, while Brian McFadden was listed with the Chicago Steel and Braden Guolla with Youngstown. Mack Diggins also appeared as an addition for the Green Bay Gamblers.

Paul Suda moves from the Aberdeen Wings to the Watertown Shamrocks, while Cooper Siegert's former team was not part of this report's entries. The November 5 list also includes two identical Ryan Turner drop records for Idaho Falls. Both have been preserved as submitted.

The two-day report reflects the steady roster adjustments taking place across junior hockey as teams continue to evaluate and reshape their lineups.

November 5-6 totals: 36 transactions | 23 additions | 13 drops