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Luca D'Amato joins Bemidji State men's hockey as key defenseman

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 2:33 AM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

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Summary

Luca D'Amato has committed to Bemidji State men's hockey for the 2026-27 season. The 5-foot-9 defenseman transfers from the University of New Brunswick, where he contributed two goals and 23 assists last season. Bemidji State faces a roster gap on defense, especially after Isa Parekh entered the transfer portal. D'Amato brings valuable two-way skills, having played in the OHL for four seasons before his USports stint. He expressed excitement about contributing to the team and highlighted previous connections with players on the roster.

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•D'Amato transfers to Bemidji State from New Brunswick.
•He recorded two goals and 23 assists last season.
•Bemidji State's defense is short-handed following transfers.
•D'Amato played four seasons in the OHL before USports.
•He aims to help the team win while improving personally.

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2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Luca D'Amato brings two-way game to Bemidji State's blue line

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Jul. 10—BEMIDJI — Heading into the offseason, in looking for holes on the Bemidji State men's hockey team's projected roster for the 2026-27 season, there was a big one on the right side of the blue line. The Beavers had just two right-handed defensemen last season: Isa Parekh and Ben Vigneault. However, Parekh went in the transfer portal and committed to Maine. Last season, left-handed ...
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