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The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) and National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) are proud to recognize several alumni who represented their countries at the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship, held from May 15-31 in Switzerland. The annual tournament, hosted by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), features many of the top professional and international…
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) is proud to announce the addition of the Ravens Hockey Academy to the league, further expanding the league’s presence within one of the world’s premier hockey regions. The Ravens Hockey Academy will be based in Deux-Montagnes, Que., located approximately 30 kilometers outside of Montreal, and will bring a…
Shattell, Pascarella, and Henry Lead First-Year Club
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) and the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) are proud to recognize several alumni and former coaches who were part of the 2026 United States Hockey League (USHL) Clark Cup Championship-winning Sioux Falls Stampede organization. The Stampede captured the Clark Cup championship on Saturday night, defeating the Muskegon Lumberjacks…
Longtime RoughRiders Coaches Piątek and Brown Set to Lead NCDC Team
The National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) and the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) are proud to announce that the Chicago franchise will compete as the Chicago Union as part of its elevation to the NCDC beginning in the 2026-27 season. The transition to the NCDC marks a significant step forward for the organization, aligning…
The National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) is proud to announce that Ryan Sikorski has committed to continue his academic and athletic career at UMass Dartmouth (NCAA DIII) Corsairs for the upcoming season. Sikorski spent the 2025-26 season with the Connecticut Chiefs, where he established himself as one of the league’s top defensemen. Following an outstanding…
The National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) announced its conference alignment for the 2026-27 season, continuing the league’s expansion across North America while emphasizing regional rivalries and player development opportunities. The 2026-27 alignment features eight Conferences; Atlantic, Colonial, Metropolitan, Midwest, Mountain, Northeast, South and West with 68 organizations. The new structure reflects the continued evolution of…
New York Dynamo is proud to announce that three players from the inaugural 2025-26 NCDC team have committed to collegiate hockey programs. Will McDonald heads to Beloit College, Eric Truesdell advances to Misericordia, and Louis Sweenor stays in-state at SUNY Plattsburgh. McDonald, a native of Madison, WI, returns to his home state after a successful…
The United States Hockey League (USHL) held its 2026 Phase II Draft on Tuesday, May 5, where two players with ties to the NCDC, one from the 2025-26 season and one alumnus, were selected. In Round 6, forward Troy Hunka was selected by the Waterloo Black Hawks. Hunka spent the 2024-25 season with the Ogden…