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NCDC Commitment Profiles: South Shore Kings’ Jake Owens Commits to Tufts University

By Brandon Hofstra / October 15, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Commitment Profiles: South Shore Kings’ Jake Owens Commits to Tufts University

The National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) is proud to congratulate South Shore Kings captain Jake Owens on his commitment to Tufts University (NCAA DIII).  Owens, a native of Chittenango, NY, has been a key part of the Kings’ success over the past two seasons. In 2024-25, the veteran forward helped lead South Shore to the…

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Alumni Spotlight: P.A.L. Jr. Islanders Goaltender Brandon Bussi Earns First NHL Win In Debut With Carolina Hurricanes

By Brandon Hofstra / October 15, 2025 / Comments Off on Alumni Spotlight: P.A.L. Jr. Islanders Goaltender Brandon Bussi Earns First NHL Win In Debut With Carolina Hurricanes

Former P.A.L. Jr. Islanders netminder Brandon Bussi made a memorable first impression in his NHL debut, earning his first career NHL win with the Carolina Hurricanes. Bussi turned aside 16 shots to help the Hurricanes secure a 5-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Bussi, a Sound Beach, N.Y., native, developed in the USPHL’s National Collegiate…

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NCDC Stars of the Week | Oct. 6-12, 2025

By Brandon Hofstra / October 13, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Stars of the Week | Oct. 6-12, 2025

The National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) has announced its Division Stars of the Week, recognizing standout performances from October 6-12,  2025.Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration.   Atlantic Division Forward: Brody Bess – West Chester Wolves: Brody Bess continued his consistent early-season production for the Wolves. The Hersey, PA native forward…

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Sunday Final Scores | Oct. 12, 2025

By Brandon Hofstra / October 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Sunday Final Scores | Oct. 12, 2025

Northern Maine Pioneers 4 vs. Universel Quebec 2The Pioneers rallied in the third with three unanswered goals to top Universel Quebec. Karl Strandberg opened the scoring in the second before Grant Matushak, Gavin Elkins, and Kellen Matushak sealed the comeback. Nathan Pelletier and Viktors Klabis tallied for Universel. Utica Jr. Comets 5 vs. Springfield Pics…

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NCDC Saturday Final Scores | Oct. 11, 2025

By Brandon Hofstra / October 12, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Saturday Final Scores | Oct. 11, 2025

West Chester Wolves 4 vs. Mercer Chiefs 2 The West Chester Wolves stormed back from an early deficit to defeat the Mercer Chiefs, 4-2. Grant Lucas led the charge with two goals, while Alec Alfieri and Markus Lunski added third-period tallies. Justin Ouellet and Alexandre Dallaire scored first-period goals for Mercer before the Wolves took…

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NCDC Friday Final Scores | Oct. 10, 2025

By Brandon Hofstra / October 11, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Friday Final Scores | Oct. 10, 2025

Thunder Hockey Club 4 vs. South Shore Kings 3 (SO)Thunder HC battled back from a 3-0 first-period deficit to edge the Kings in a shootout. Mo Peng scored twice in the third, including the tying goal, while Maksim Ionkin also found the net. Eli Heinze and Jake Pomichter (2) scored early for South Shore. Islanders…

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Former P.A.L. Jr. Islanders Goalie Earns Spot on Hurricanes’ NHL Roster

By Brandon Hofstra / October 7, 2025 / Comments Off on Former P.A.L. Jr. Islanders Goalie Earns Spot on Hurricanes’ NHL Roster

Former P.A.L. Jr. Islanders NCDC goaltender Brandon Bussi has been named to the Carolina Hurricanes’ Opening Night roster for the 2025-26 NHL season. Bussi was claimed off waivers by Carolina on October 5 after being released by the Florida Panthers, who had signed him to a one-year contract in July 2025. The Sound Beach, N.Y.,…

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NCDC Stars of the Week | Sept. 29 – Oct. 5, 2025

By Brandon Hofstra / October 6, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Stars of the Week | Sept. 29 – Oct. 5, 2025

The National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) has announced its Division Stars of the Week, recognizing standout performances from September 29th – October 5th, 2025.Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration.   Atlantic Division Forward: Brent Beswick – Mercer Chiefs Mercer forward Brent Beswick (06) was sensational in the two games he played…

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NCDC Saturday Final Scores | Oct. 4, 2025

By Brandon Hofstra / October 5, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Saturday Final Scores | Oct. 4, 2025

Saturday, Oct. 4th 2025 Casper Warbirds 4 vs. Utah Outliers 1: Casper struck first with William Rotar in the opening period and added two more in the second from Simon Fournier and Devin Schaeffer. Utah answered with a goal from Magzhan Sagadiev, but Owen Tatro sealed the win late in the third. The Warbirds skated…

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NCDC Friday Final Scores | Oct. 3, 2025

By Brandon Hofstra / October 4, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Friday Final Scores | Oct. 3, 2025

Friday, October 3rd   Mercer Chiefs 3 vs. Connecticut Junior Rangers 1: Mercer jumped out quickly in the first period with back-to-back goals from Kevin Walton and Drew Fabry to grab a 2-0 lead. The Junior Rangers responded minutes later when Ryan Bernard cut the deficit to one, but that was as close as they…

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