Trevor Hoskin, Nick Pierre, and team captain Caelan Fitzpatrick were each announced as returnees for the 2026–27 season on Friday, another clear signal that Merrimack’s core intends to run it back.
Earlier in the day, the program confirmed that Justin Gill would also return for 2026–27.
In the modern era of college athletics — shaped and reshaped by the transfer portal — public announcements of returning players have become commonplace.
Trevor Hoskin led the Warriors in points per game last season, producing 35 points in 34 games. The Calgary Flames draft pick finished with 13 goals and 22 assists, driving Merrimack’s offense on a nightly basis. Nick Pierre and Caelan Fitzpatrick each contributed 13 goals of their own; Pierre totaled 25 points in 39 games, while Fitzpatrick added 29 points in 38 contests.