WORCESTER, Mass. - Holy Cross head men's ice hockey coach Bill Riga has announced the program's incoming class for the 2025-26 season. The slate of new Crusaders consists of seven freshmen: Anthony Biakabutuka, Anthony Carone, Owain Johnston, Danick Leroux, Quinn McCall, Will Reardon, and Dax Williams, and three transfers: Noah Eyre, David Hymovitch, and Connor MacKenzie.
 
"We are excited to welcome our new class to campus this fall," said coach Riga. "We have a diverse group of players to add to our roster that represent the changing landscape of college hockey recruiting.  We expect immediate impact as a group, but also as individuals as they become integrated into the team culture and systems. The veterans will do a great job integrating them into our program and pushing us forward."

Take a closer look at the incoming group of four forwards, four defensemen, and two goaltenders.
 
Anthony Biakabutuka | D | 6'3" | 210 | Longueuil, Quebec | Nanaimo Clippers (BCHL)

• Played 53 games for the Nanaimo Clippers (BCHL) under head coach Colin Birkas.
• Earned the team's Rookie of the Year award, recording 12 points on five goals and seven assists.
• Played two seasons of high school hockey at Salisbury School (USHS-Prep) under head coach Andrew Will.
• Served as a team captain for the 2023-24 season, earning the team's Most Valuable Player and Comeback Player of the Year awards and All-NEPSAC First Team honors.
• Finished Salisbury career with 29 points on nine goals and 20 assists in 55 games.

 
Anthony Carone | F | 6'1" | 183 | Pittsburgh, Pa. | Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL)

• Played junior hockey for the Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL) under head coach Rylan Ferster, recording 69 points on 18 goals and 51 assists in 107 games.
• Played two seasons of U18 hockey for the Pittsburgh Pens Elite under head coach Dan Mayes, recording 95 points on 36 goals and 59 assists in 84 games.
• Played one season of high school hockey at Upper St. Clair under head coach Justin Becinski, earning the team's Offensive Player of the Year award and earning a spot on the PIHL All-Star Team.

 
Noah Eyre | F | 5'11" | 180 | Vienna, Va. | Quinnipiac (ECAC)

• Transfer from Quinnipiac University, where he suited up for five games under head coach Rand Pecknold.
• Played juniors for Powell River (BCHL) and Sioux Falls (USHL).
• Served as an assistant captain for Powell River in 2023-24 under head coach Brock Sawyer, recording 31 points in 25 games.
• Recorded 12 points in 35 games for Sioux falls under head coach Eric Rud, earning BCHL All-Conference Team Honors.
• Played three seasons of high school hockey at Shattuck St. Mary's (Minn.) under head coaches Jeff Pelligrini, Rich Metro, and Tom Ward, finishing career with 121 points in 131 games.
• Earned team's Most Sportsmanlike Player award.

 
David Hymovitch | F | 6'0" | 185 | Scottsdale, Ariz. | Arizona State (NCHC)

• Transfer from Arizona State (NCHC), where he suited up for 25 games under head coach Greg Powers.
• Earned the team's 2023-24 Practice Hero Award and was named NCHC Academic All-Conference and a NCHC Distinguished Scholar-Athlete in 2024-25.
• Finished time in Arizona with five points on two goals and 3 assists.
• Played two seasons of juniors for the Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) under head coaches Mike Hamilton and Parker Burgess.
• Served as an assistant captain in 2022-23 and finished career with 49 points on 18 goals and 31 assists in 122 games.

 
Owain Johnston | D | 6'1" | 196 | Rexdale, Ontario | St. Francis Xavier University (USports)

• Played seven games for St. Francis Xavier University (USports) under head coach Brad Peddle, recording three assists.
• Played junior hockey for the Erie Otters (OHL) under head coach Stan Butler, serving as a team captain.
• Recorded 50 points on nine goals and 41 assists in 181 games.

Danick Leroux | G | 6'2" | 200 | Candiac, Quebec | Rochester Jr. Americans (NAHL)

• Played junior hockey for the Rochester Jr. Americans (NAHL) under head coach François Méthot, helping team to an East Division Championship in 2025.
• Finished career in Rochester with a 48-10-5 record, 0.913 save percentage, and 2.50 goals-against average.
• Earned the team's Community Service Award.
• Played two seasons of high school hockey at the Berkshire School (Mass.) under head coach Dan Driscoll, earning the team's Most Valuable Player award in 2023.
• Attended the New York Islanders Development Camp in 2025.

 
Connor MacKenzie | G | 6'0" | 185 | Toronto, Ontario | University of Vermont (HEA)

• Transfer from the University of Vermont (HEA) where he suited up for three games under head coach Steve Wiedler.
• Finished time at UVM with a .950 save percentage and 1.25 goals-against average, earning a spot on the Hockey East All-Academic Team both seasons.
• Played junior for the Grande Prairie Storm (AJHL) under head coach Eric Thurston.
• Finished career in Grande Prairie with a .923 save percentage, 1,760 saves, and three shutouts.
• Earned the team's Most Valuable Player Award, the AJHL Best Save Percentage (.929), AJHL Goaltender of the Year award, was named to the AJHL All-Star Team, and was nominated as a finalist for the Canadian Junior Hockey League Goaltender of the Year in 2022-23.
• Created the "Lift the Mask on Mental Health" non-profit charity organization in 2022, which focused on raising awareness and funds for mental health resources in the Grande Praire area. To date, the organization has raised over $40,000 for the Canadian Mental Health Association.

 
Quinn McCall | D | 5'11" | 183 | St. John, Ind. | Erie Otters (OHL)

• Played 31 games for the Erie Otters (OHL) under head coach Kris Mallette, helping the team to the 2024-25 playoffs.
• Finished season with 13 points (2g – 11a).
• Played 88 games for the Brooks Bandits (BCHL) under head coach Ryan Papaioannou from 2023-2025.
• Finished career for Brooks with 71 points on 14 goals and 57 assists, helping the team to a 2023-24 BCHL Alberta Championship.
• Played one season of high school hockey at Salisbury School under head coach Andrew Will.

 
Will Reardon | F | 6'6" | 210 | Philadelphia, Pa. | Corpus Christi Ice Rays (NAHL)

• Played two seasons of juniors for the Corpus Christi Ice Rays (NAHL) under head coach Sylvain Cloutier.
• Helped team to the 2025 South Division Finals.
• Finished career with 50 points on 25 goals and 25 assists in 110 games played.
• Earned the 2024 Corpus Christi Community Service Award.
• Played three seasons of high school varsity hockey at Loomis Chaffee (Conn.) under head coach JR Zavisza, helping team to a Founders League Championship in 2023.
• Finished Loomis career with 37 points in 49 games.
• Also played two seasons of varsity lacrosse at Loomis.
• Played one season of high school varsity hockey at Germantown Academy, helping team to an InterAc Championship in 2020.

 
Dax Williams | D | 6'0" | 195 | Calgary, Alberta | Calgary Hitmen (WHL)

• Played three seasons of junior hockey for the Calgary Hitmen (WHL), finishing career with 45 points on seven goals and 38 assists in 168 games.
• Played U18 AAA hockey for the Calgary Buffaloes, recording 16 points (3g – 13a) in 16 games.

 
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