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The NCDC has announced its Stars of the Week for the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season. One forward, defenseman and goaltender was selected from each of the league’s seven conferences. About the Weekly Awards: Stars of the Week recognizes a forward, defenseman and goaltender from each NCDC conference. These honors do not include…
The USPHL Premier has announced its Stars of the Week for Sept. 25-27. One forward, defenseman and goaltender was selected from each division following a weekend of opening matchups, close finishes and standout individual performances. About the Weekly Awards: Stars of the Week recognizes a forward, defenseman and goaltender from each USPHL Premier conference.…
Fifty-eight completed games, 410 goals, 16 one-goal finishes and four trips beyond regulation opened the 2026-27 NCDC season. The WBS Knights erased a three-goal deficit and finished the weekend atop the Atlantic Conference at 3-0. The defending Dineen Cup champion South Shore Kings scored 15 goals in two victories. Toledo answered a 3-0 deficit with…
The 2026-27 NCDC season begins this weekend with 58 games scheduled across the league. Here is a division-by-division look at who each team will face during opening weekend. Atlantic Division The Connecticut Junior Rangers face the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights and Mercer Chiefs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton also plays the West Chester Wolves and Utica Jr. Comets, while West Chester…
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The Jersey Hitmen have named former NCDC head coach and general manager Jim Henkel their director of player personnel, effective immediately, team president Jim Hunt announced. Henkel played NCAA Division I hockey at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute before beginning his professional career. He was part of the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies’ 2003 ECHL Kelly Cup championship…
The 2026-27 NCDC Season Preview Series continues with a look at the West Conference’s Pacific Division. All four teams make the jump from the USPHL Premier this season, bringing established West Coast rivalries to the NCDC. The Ontario Jr. Reign enter as the reigning Premier Pacific Division playoff champions, while the Fresno Monsters, Lake Tahoe…
The 2026-27 NCDC Season Preview Series continues with a look at the West Conference’s Mountain Division. Five teams make up the division this season, with the McCall Smokejumpers and Vernal Oilers making the jump from the USPHL Premier. Vernal enters the NCDC after winning back-to-back Premier National Championships, while the Casper Warbirds, Park City Outliers…
The 2026-27 USPHL Premier Season Preview Series continues with a look at the Alberta Conference. Eight teams make up the conference this season, including the expansion Hinton Timberwolves and organizations beginning new chapters in Bassano, Chestermere and Claresholm. The OLCN Scouts enter as the defending Alberta Division Champions after defeating the Calgary Bandits in last…
The 2026-27 USPHL Premier Season Preview Series continues with a look at the St. Lawrence Conference. The conference brings together programs from New York, Ontario and Quebec, featuring returning contenders, new organizations and teams looking to take the next step. Player development and advancement remain major priorities as teams prepare for another season of competition.…