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NCDC Weekend Preview: Division Races Take Center Stage

By Brandon Hofstra / November 13, 2026 / Comments Off on NCDC Weekend Preview: Division Races Take Center Stage

The NCDC returns with a 51-game schedule from Friday, Nov. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 15. Several division leaders face direct pressure this weekend, while a number of two- and three-game series could create meaningful movement throughout the standings.

NCDC Performance Player of the Week: Alessandro Capano – Rockets Hockey

By Brandon Hofstra / November 12, 2026 / Comments Off on NCDC Performance Player of the Week: Alessandro Capano – Rockets Hockey

Rockets Hockey Club goaltender Alessandro Capano has been named the NCDC Performance Player of the Week for Nov. 2-8, 2026, earning a $1,000 performance payout through the league’s Performance Pays initiative. The Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, native won all three starts during the award week, stopping 123 of 128 shots for a .961 save percentage…

NCDC Conference Standouts: Nov. 2-8, 2026

By Brandon Hofstra / November 10, 2026 / Comments Off on NCDC Conference Standouts: Nov. 2-8, 2026

The National Collegiate Development Conference has announced its Conference Standouts for games played Nov. 2–8, 2026. One forward, one defenseman and one goaltender were selected from each of the league’s seven conferences. Atlantic Conference Forward: Aaron Stemper, Rockets Hockey Club – 3 GP, 4-3-7 Stemper scored four goals and added three assists in three games.…

USPHL Premier Conference Standouts: Nov. 2-8, 2026

By Brandon Hofstra / November 10, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier Conference Standouts: Nov. 2-8, 2026

The United States Premier Hockey League recognizes its USPHL Premier Conference Standouts for games played Nov. 2–8, 2026. The weekly honors recognize one forward, one defenseman and one goaltender from each of the league’s 10 conferences.   Alberta Conference Forward: Kysin Bear, OLCN Scouts – 2 GP, 6-7-13 Bear averaged 6.5 points per game, scoring…

USPHL Premier Monthly Standouts: October 2026

By Brandon Hofstra / November 9, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier Monthly Standouts: October 2026

The USPHL Premier is proud to recognize forward Riley Richards of the Santa Clarita Lakers, defenseman Carter Andrews of the Hanna Havoc and goaltender Cameron Cyrus of the Metro Jets as its Players of the Month for October 2026. The three honorees earned league-wide recognition for their performances throughout the month, highlighted by prolific scoring,…

NCDC Monthly Standouts: October 2026

By Brandon Hofstra / November 9, 2026 / Comments Off on NCDC Monthly Standouts: October 2026

The National Collegiate Development Conference is proud to recognize forward Thomas Pisano of the New York Dynamo, defenseman Zachary Chehade of the South Shore Kings and goaltender Aidan Finn of the Lake Tahoe Lakers as its October Monthly Standouts. The three honorees earned league-wide recognition for their scoring, offensive contributions from the blue line and outstanding…

Premier Final Buzzer: Long Beach Stays Perfect, Cincinnati Scores 31 and Hanna Sweeps

By Brandon Hofstra / November 9, 2026 / Comments Off on Premier Final Buzzer: Long Beach Stays Perfect, Cincinnati Scores 31 and Hanna Sweeps

The USPHL Premier completed a 53-game weekend from Nov. 6-8, highlighted by three-game sweeps from Long Beach, Cincinnati and Hanna. Thirteen games were decided by one goal, five required overtime or a shootout and five teams recorded shutouts. Long Beach improved to 16-0, while Metro extended its winning streak to 15 games.   Pacific: Long…

NCDC Final Buzzer: Blue Ox Sweep, Ventura Wins Three Thrillers, Lewiston Takes First

By Brandon Hofstra / November 9, 2026 / Comments Off on NCDC Final Buzzer: Blue Ox Sweep, Ventura Wins Three Thrillers, Lewiston Takes First

The NCDC completed a 56-game weekend from Nov. 6-8, with division races shifting across the league. Minnesota Blue Ox and Ventura each completed three-game sweeps, while P.A.L., Springfield, Metro, Lewiston, Vermont, Rockets Hockey Club, Charlotte, Carolina and Tampa Bay all finished 2-0. Twenty-one games were decided by one goal, including eight that required overtime or…

NCDC Weekend Preview: Division Races Take Center Stage Across 56-Game Slate

By Brandon Hofstra / November 6, 2026 / Comments Off on NCDC Weekend Preview: Division Races Take Center Stage Across 56-Game Slate

The National Collegiate Development Conference returns with 56 games scheduled from Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 8, as several of the league’s tightest races produce important head-to-head matchups. Friday features 13 games, followed by a packed 24-game Saturday and 19 more contests Sunday.   Atlantic: Knights Defend the Top Spot The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights enter…

NCDC Performance Player of the Week: Adam Botlo – Springfield Pics

By Brandon Hofstra / November 5, 2026 / Comments Off on NCDC Performance Player of the Week: Adam Botlo – Springfield Pics

Springfield Pics forward Adam Botlo has been named the NCDC Performance Player of the Week for Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026, earning a $1,000 performance payout through the league’s Performance Pays initiative. Botlo recorded three goals and eight assists for 11 points in four games, helping Springfield sweep its week. He registered a point in every…