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The opening games of multiple NCDC playoff series got underway on March 30, with several tightly contested matchups setting the tone for the postseason. South Shore Kings 2, Islanders Hockey Club 1South Shore struck twice in the third period to erase a 1-0 deficit and take Game 1 over the Islanders Hockey Club. Eli Heinze…
South Shore Kings forward Eli Heinze is excited to announce his NCAA Division I commitment to Harvard University for the 2026 season. Heinze, who has been a key part of the Kings’ lineup, has developed into a well-rounded player both on and off the ice during his time with South Shore. His commitment comes after…
Islanders Hockey Club 5, Northern Cyclones 1Islanders Hockey Club punched their ticket to the New England East Division Final with a convincing 5-1 win over the Northern Cyclones, taking the series 3-2. Liam Normann led the way with two goals, while Jacob Duval also found the back of the net. IHC controlled the middle frame…
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) has announced the addition of the Florida Surge as a new member of the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) and USPHL Premier, set to begin play in the 2026-27 season. Based in Jacksonville, FL, the Surge will bring elite-level junior hockey and a proven development model to one…
Mercer Chiefs 4, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 0The Mercer Chiefs put together a complete effort to earn a 4-0 shutout over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Justin Ouellet opened the scoring, with Tyler Rothstein, Nicholas Rockey, and Jacob Prud’homme adding goals as Mercer pulled away. The Chiefs outshot the Knights 40-32 in the win. Rock Springs Miners 4, Casper Warbirds 1Rock…
Playoff action continued Wednesday night across the NCDC’s New England divisions, with several teams advancing and others forcing decisive matchups.
The USPHL is excited to announce the launch of the NCDC Playoff Hub, your one-stop destination for following every moment of the 2025-26 NCDC Dineen Cup Playoffs…
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 8, Mercer Chiefs 1The Knights exploded offensively, scoring five times in the third period to pull away. Judah Wanner led the way with two goals, while Jackson Chicola, Arnaud Roberge, Oscar Goeckel, Liam Jackson, Connor Lawrence, and Caleb Rashleigh also found the back of the net. Mercer’s lone goal came from Jakub Hanzak.…
The New England Division playoffs begin this weekend with best-of-five series, while the Atlantic and Mountain Divisions remain in regular season play. The Atlantic Division title has already been secured by the P.A.L. Jr. Islanders, while the Mountain Division race comes down to the wire, with the Ogden Mustangs and Idaho Falls Spud Kings battling…
The South Shore Kings have once again set the standard in the NCDC, capturing the 2025-26 Founders Cup as the league’s regular-season points percentage leader for the second consecutive year. Finishing the season with an impressive 44-7-1-2 record and a .843 points percentage, the Kings proved that last year’s championship run was no fluke. With…