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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…
NCDC Team Looks to Build Off Inaugural Season Under Kuhl
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) has completed a post-season review related to player registrations connected to several teams that underwent ownership changes due to the sudden departure of a previous owner. This review determined a clear need for the repayment of registration fees to players impacted by this change that were subsequently unable…
The National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) is proud to announce its 2026 Dineen Cup All-Tournament Team, recognizing three forwards, two defensemen, one goaltender, and a Most Valuable Player. Each All-Tournament Team selection will receive $1,000, while the Playoff MVP will earn an additional $4,000, for a total of $10,000 in awards. The selections were determined…
The South Shore Kings won the 2026 Dineen Cup Championship with a 1-0 overtime victory against the Grand Junction River Hawks on Tuesday at the Mountain America Center. After a scoreless regulation, Jake Kavanagh scored at 16:19 of overtime to secure the title for South Shore. Goaltender Patrick Muller posted a shutout, stopping all 18…
South Shore Kings 3, Grand Junction River Hawks 1 South Shore extended the 2026 Dineen Cup Final with a 3-1 victory over Grand Junction in Game 1 at the Mountain America Center. The Kings opened the scoring in the first period on a goal from Jake Kavanagh, before Rayne Walsh answered for Grand Junction later…