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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…

USPHL Premier Performance Player of the Week: Walter Jimenez III – Kingston Wranglers

By Brandon Hofstra / November 5, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier Performance Player of the Week: Walter Jimenez III – Kingston Wranglers

Kingston Wranglers goaltender Walter Jimenez III has been named the USPHL Premier Performance Player of the Week for Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026, earning a $500 performance payout through the league’s Performance Pays initiative. Jimenez stopped 144 of 148 shots across two appearances, finishing the week with a .973 save percentage, a 2.00 goals-against average and…

76 USPHL Premier Players Earn NCDC Opportunities Through Nov. 4

By Brandon Hofstra / November 4, 2026 / Comments Off on 76 USPHL Premier Players Earn NCDC Opportunities Through Nov. 4

The USPHL’s player-development pathway continues to be on display during the 2026–27 season. Through Nov. 4, 76 USPHL Premier players have earned opportunities to compete in the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC). Together, these players have accumulated 187 NCDC game appearances. Since the league’s Oct. 28 update, five additional players have earned NCDC opportunities, while…