Melvin Novotny Becomes Latest Roster Addition For Massachusetts Hockey

AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts hockey has announced that 6-1, 187-pound left shot forward Melvin Novotny will join the squad's incoming freshman class for 2026-27. The Täby, Sweden, native who was drafted in the seventh round (195 th overall) by Buffalo in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, is the third new addition for the Minutemen, joining forward Max Curran and Defenseman Barrett Dexheimer . "This past season Melvin played for the Muskegon Lumberjacks where he showed to be a consistent impact player," said UMass head coach Greg Carvel . He has the ability to make great plays with the...