Roller Players Ink Pro Deals

by Robb Woods

4 Roller guys sign Pro Hockey deals!

Roller is always buzzing with exciting news, Like Redmann just dropping the bomb he will be playing with Carshield this summer... Four Roller players have made headlines for signing pro deals. Kyle Mayhew (Denver University), Blake Bennett (AIC), Austin Magera (Sacred Heart University), and AJ Vanderbeck (Northern Michigan University). 



kyle mayhew

Roller Team: PAMA Labeda Golden Knights

College Ice Team: University of Denver

Defenseman Kyle Mayhew of the University of Denver has signed an AHL two-way contract with the Colorado Eagles, while also joining the team on a Professional Tryout Agreement for the remainder of the 2022-23 season. Mayhew has been a key player for the Pioneers over the past five seasons, serving as an Alternate captain. He recorded six goals and 29 assists, while also helping Denver win the 2022 NCAA Championship. is known for his quick decision-making on the ice and is expected to bring depth to the Eagles' defense next season. Mayhew had quite the run last year winning NCAA D1 National Championship. Then helped lead PAMA Labeda Golden Knights to their first PAMA Pro Invitational Championship.

blake Bennett

Roller Team: Envious Wings / Previous Tour Roadrunners

College Ice Team: American International College

Forward Blake Bennett has signed a deal with the Rapid City Rush, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames. Bennett recently finished his senior season at American International College, where he scored 22 goals and 13 assists during the 2022-23 campaign, leading the team in goals and points for the second consecutive season. He finished this year tied for the single-season goal scoring record in AIC history with 22. Last Year Blake left the Tour Roadrunners and brought back the Wings. The boys made some head turns making it into the playoffs. Excited to see what they do this summer in the Summer Roller run.

Austin magera

Roller Team : Tour Roadrunners (Last team played with)

College Ice Team: Sacred Heart University

In South Carolina, the Stingrays have signed forward Austin Magera following the completion of his collegiate career at Sacred Heart University. Magera played for the Pioneers for the past five seasons, recording 116 points on 47 goals and 69 assists in 154 games. Austin tallied 28 points on eight goals and 20 assists this season and helped the Pioneers to a third-place finish in the Atlantic Hockey standings.


I'm sure everyone has seen this video somewhere of this kid dangling at State Wars. Well this kid is no other then Austin Magera! Pretty unreal to think about Roller to Pro Hockey.


AJ Vanderbeck


Roller Team: Colorado Kodiaks / Tour Raiders (Last played with)

College Ice Team : Northern Michigan University

Forward AJ Vanderbeck has signed with the Kansas City Mavericks, in the ECHL joining fellow Roller guy John Schiavo. The forward recently completed his senior season at Northern Michigan by tallying 32 points. He had 111 points in his NCAA Career. He has already recorded 3 points in 2 Games for the Mavericks this season. A couple of Alums from Northern Michigan are So cals finest John Seimer and Troy Loggins.