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NCDC 2025-2026 End of Year Awards

By HNIB Staff / April 15, 2026 / Comments Off on NCDC 2025-2026 End of Year Awards

The NCDC is proud to announce the 2025-2026 End of Year Awards!

Dineen Cup Update | Utah Forces Game 5, South Shore Takes Game 1

By Brandon Hofstra / April 15, 2026 / Comments Off on Dineen Cup Update | Utah Forces Game 5, South Shore Takes Game 1

The New England Conference Finals got underway while the Mountain Division Final delivered a pivotal swing, setting up a winner-take-all Game 5. South Shore Kings 4, Utica Jr. Comets 0 The South Shore Kings opened the New England Conference Finals in dominant fashion, shutting out the Utica Jr. Comets to take a 1-0 series lead.…

USPHL Announces Player-Centric “Player Choice” Model for the NCDC

By Brandon Hofstra / April 15, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Announces Player-Centric “Player Choice” Model for the NCDC

In alignment with the continued evolution of junior and NCAA hockey toward greater player choice, transparency, and development flexibility, the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) has approved a new player-centric procurement model for the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC). As an independent league, the USPHL operates with the flexibility to adapt to the changing…

Dineen Cup Playoffs | P.A.L. moves on to Dineen Cup Championship, Mountain Division heads to game 4

By Brandon Hofstra / April 14, 2026 / Comments Off on Dineen Cup Playoffs | P.A.L. moves on to Dineen Cup Championship, Mountain Division heads to game 4

The 2026 NCDC Dineen Cup Playoffs continued on April 13 with one team punching its ticket to Idaho Falls and another series extended in the Mountain Division. Atlantic Division Final — P.A.L. Junior Islanders 4, Jersey Hitmen 1 (Final)P.A.L. completed a three-game sweep to capture the Atlantic Division title and advance to the Dineen Cup…

USPHL Expands NCDC to Coast-to-Coast with Addition of North and West Divisions

By Brandon Hofstra / April 13, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Expands NCDC to Coast-to-Coast with Addition of North and West Divisions

The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) is proud to announce the continued national alignment of the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) for the 2026-27 season, highlighted by the addition of the North and West Divisions, the elevation of new member organizations, and key organizational updates across multiple markets. This strategic initiative further strengthens the…

NCDC Playoff Update

By Brandon Hofstra / April 12, 2026 / Comments Off on NCDC Playoff Update

The 2026 NCDC Dineen Cup Playoffs continued through the weekend with key momentum swings across all brackets. The P.A.L. Junior Islanders pushed ahead to a 2-0 lead in the Atlantic Division Finals, while the South Shore Kings and Utica Jr. Comets picked up wins to open the New England Conference Round Robin. Out west, the…

Dineen Cup Playoff Update

By Brandon Hofstra / April 10, 2026 / Comments Off on Dineen Cup Playoff Update

The 2026 NCDC Dineen Cup Playoffs continued on April 9 with the Atlantic Division Final getting underway and the New England Conference Round Robin opening play. P.A.L. Junior Islanders struck first in their series with an overtime win, while the South Shore Kings stayed red-hot, extending their unbeaten playoff run and taking an early lead…

Commitment Profile: Boston Jr. Rangers Defenseman Nate Boeckle Commits to Lebanon Valley College

By Brandon Hofstra / April 7, 2026 / Comments Off on Commitment Profile: Boston Jr. Rangers Defenseman Nate Boeckle Commits to Lebanon Valley College

Boston Jr. Rangers defenseman Nate Boeckle has announced his commitment to play NCAA Division III hockey at Lebanon Valley College beginning with the 2026-27 season. The Glen Allen, Va., native has posted six goals and 14 assists for 20 points in 47 games this season. He joins teammates Rory Booth and Sam Luan in committing…

Dineen Cup Playoff Update | Divisional Finals and Round Robin Set

By Brandon Hofstra / April 6, 2026 / Comments Off on Dineen Cup Playoff Update | Divisional Finals and Round Robin Set

The 2026 NCDC Dineen Cup Playoffs pushed forward on April 6 with the Atlantic Division Final now set, as the P.A.L. Junior Islanders punched their ticket with a Game 5 victory. The schedules for both the Mountain Division Final and the New England Conference Round Robin have also been finalized.   P.A.L. Junior Islanders 2,…

Dineen Cup Playoff Update | New England Division Champions Crowned, Atlantic Nears Final, Mountain Final Set

By Brandon Hofstra / April 5, 2026 / Comments Off on Dineen Cup Playoff Update | New England Division Champions Crowned, Atlantic Nears Final, Mountain Final Set

The 2026 NCDC Dineen Cup Playoffs pushed forward on April 4 with key results shaping both the New England Conference and the remaining divisional brackets. Three division champions have officially been crowned in New England, while the Atlantic Division is down to one deciding game and the Mountain Division Final matchup is locked in. Game…