ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC) announced its Players to Watch for the upcoming 2026-27 men's hockey season. Seniors Cameron Kuntar, Michael Roby and Jake LaRusso represented Chatham among the 27 players selected from the conference's nine institutions. 

Goaltender Cameron Kuntar enters the season after earning 2025-26 UCHC Goaltender of the Year honors. The Williamsville, NY native finished 13-5-1 with a 2.16 goals against average and a league-leading .941 save percentage. Through three seasons at Chatham, Kuntar has recorded 20 career wins and a .930 save percentage. 

Forward Michael Roby earned Second Team All-UCHC recognition last season after leading the conference with 23 goals. The Philadelphia, PA native added 16 assists for 39 points and enters his senior season with 37 career goals and 62 points. 

Forward Jake LaRusso recorded 32 points on 11 goals and 21 assists during his first season with the Cougars. The Colts Neck, NJ native finished third on the team in points and earned UCHC Player of the Week honors on November 3rd, 2025. 

The Cougars open the 2026-27 season on Friday, October 30th when they host Hiram at 7PM at Alpha Ice Complex.