In a notable mid-season transaction, the Massachusetts Militia and the Saint Paul Razorbacks have agreed to a one-for-one trade: the Militia acquire right winger Osma Gullfors, while the Razorbacks receive left winger Marcello Kay. This exchange aims to address specific team needs and inject fresh energy into both rosters.

🔁 Trade Overview

To Massachusetts Militia: Osma Gullfors (RW, Age 26)

To Saint Paul Razorbacks: Marcello Kay (LW, Age 25)

📊 Player Profiles

Osma Gullfors

Position: Right Wing

Age: 26

Height/Weight: 5'6", 179 lbs

Drafted: Year 1, 11th round, 247th overall

Contract: 2 years remaining, $1.137M cap hit

2025 Season Stats: 46 GP, 16 G, 18 A, 34 PTS, -7 +/-

Key Attributes: Exceptional puck handling (PH 96), endurance (EN 96), and shooting accuracy (SC 77)

Gullfors brings a dynamic offensive presence to the Militia, known for his agility and playmaking abilities. His high endurance and puck control make him a valuable asset for sustained offensive pressure.

Marcello Kay

Position: Left Wing

Age: 25

Height/Weight: 6'1", 183 lbs

Drafted: Year 1, 7th round, 160th overall

Contract: 3 years remaining, $2.5M cap hit

2025 Season Stats: 37 GP, 7 G, 7 A, 14 PTS, +12 +/-

Key Attributes: Strong defensive skills (DF 90), checking (CK 86), and scoring (SC 89)

Kay offers the Razorbacks a robust two-way game, combining defensive reliability with offensive potential. His physicality and defensive acumen are expected to bolster the Razorbacks' lineup.

🔍 Strategic Implications

For the Massachusetts Militia: The acquisition of Gullfors aims to enhance the team's offensive depth and creativity. His playmaking skills are anticipated to complement the Militia's existing forward lines, potentially leading to increased scoring opportunities.

For the Saint Paul Razorbacks: Kay's addition is a strategic move to strengthen the team's defensive capabilities on the wing. His experience and physical style of play are expected to add grit and stability to the Razorbacks' forward group.

📅 Looking Ahead

Both players are expected to integrate into their new teams promptly, with coaches and fans eager to see how their unique skill sets will impact team performance. This trade reflects both organizations' commitment to addressing team needs and striving for competitive excellence in the LTLHL.

For detailed player statistics and profiles:

Osma Gullfors Profile

Marcello Kay Profile

First up, winger Valentin Lokhanov now becomes the Trident highest paid player as he signed a 5 year, 4.5M aav contract. Then all-stars Pfeffer and Shibahara both signed 4 year deals (3.7M for Pfeffer and 3.2 for Shibahara). Peltokangas also signed a 5 year deal for 2.8M aav and young goaltender Daulton Gammond inked a 3 year, 1.995M aav contract. 

"Of course we would've liked to sign Pfeffer to a 5 year deal, but with his great recent play and his all-star nomination, the 5 year deal was not appealing from his point of view and we understand that. We love him here in Miami so we agreed on a 4 year term instead. Shibahara is proably the best goaltender this year and he proved that he was the real deal, that he is part of the league's elite. He is a major part of our success this season and he more than earned his new contract. For Gammond, we firmly believe he has #1 potential but we dont want to put him in a spot that might hinder his development. We want him to be shelterd behind Shibahara for the next few years and play a 1B role, that is why we both agreed for a 3 year "bridge-deal" with him."

Next season, points leader Jarred Kennelly (46pts in 45GP), 2nd overall pick Silvan Haslebacher and defensemen Loren Converse will all need to be resigned. Hopefully the Trident will be able to keep them all with the newly announced 59M salary cap.

Here is the Season 4 All Star Game results  http://www.ltlhl.ca/output/LTLHL-AllStar.php

For the JuniorLeague they are here.   http://www.ltlhl.ca/juniors/NJHL-AllStar.php

The following players have been chosen as All Stars for Season 4

Canadian Conference

Forwards

Denny Ashmann, RW, Rapids

Frederic Bjurling, RW, Reign

Kaden Liggett, C, Aviators

Eddie Scholler, RW, Spirit

Corey Shugart, LW,  Reds

Yaroslav Zhidkikh, LW, Fog

Gavrill Nazarov, C, Berries

Artysom Marakow, RW, Mariners

Silvio Schmidt, LW, Newfies

Marten Samways, C, Nighthawks

Stephen Goupil, LW, Steelers

Blaz Ivanic, C, Raiders

Defensemen

Pierre-Emile Middleton, Mariners

Walter Waspe, Steelers

Magnus Magnusson, Storm

Lubos Gebauer, Raiders

Premysl Pecha, Dragons

Marko Zachara, Howlers

Goalies

Wiktor Ersson, Raiders

Vasily Podneck, Steelers

Selmer Digernes, Storm

American Conference

Forwards

Ola Karlsrud, C Gators

Marco Macgregor, LW,  Grizzlies

Horst Kolar, LW  Firebids

Marcel Blazik, C. Islanders

Casey Shone, C. Invaders

Radan Vojta, RW  Quake

Rylan Poirer, RW. Terror

Uoti Isokaanta, RW. Hellcats

Sevastian Rehn, LW. Lions

Heinz Tscharf, C Gators

Jonas Eicher, RW Grizzlies

Skip Evans, LW Warhawks

Defense

Galvin Towe, Reapers

Jared Rooke, Quake

Stephen Randell, Menace

Leon Hausermann, Chill

Jesper Sorensen, Menace

Marcel Kacmarik, Mammoth

Goalie

Niko-Markus Hautamaa,  Warhawks

Blaine Trevisani, Force

Adrian Haslar, Reapers

Sunday's Season 4 All Star Game is taking shape.  GM Jason Karutz of San Francisco has submitted his selections for the Southern Conference.   

The following Forwards have been selected to represent the Conference. 

Keegan Ramkema,  San Francisco

Steve Bango, Las Vegas

Donovan Sorley, Tucson

Leonard Ananin, St Louis

Brantley Langevin, Minnesota

Joe McKinley, Atlanta

Chris Neurauter, Port City

Duma Dodrescu, Memphis

Anton Vekselberg, Atlanta

Jamal Gratton, San Francisco 

Zachary Nowry, Port City

Leon Christensen, Miami

On Defense 

Misko Bureau, Los Angeles

Rurik Pietsalo, St. Louis

Arnt Pfeffer, Miami

Andre Schleicher, Atlanta

Reeti Tiitinen, San Francisco

Winston Derksen, St. Paul

In Net 

Tsurayuki Shibahara, Miami

Cooper Fornataro, Minnesota

Pitt Kidwell, Rochester