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Former P.A.L. Jr. Islanders goaltender Brandon Bussi has added his name to the NHL record books.
Former P.A.L. Junior Islanders goaltender Brandon Bussi is set to achieve one of the rarest milestones in hockey, earning his first NHL playoff start in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final for the Carolina Hurricanes against the Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas. For Bussi, the opportunity marks the latest chapter in a development…
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…
The 2025-26 National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) season previews will provide an in-depth look at every team as they gear up for the year ahead. Leading up to opening night, a different team will be spotlighted each day. Each preview will include insights from the head coach, sharing expectations and outlooks for the upcoming season.…
By Joshua Boyd / NCDCHockey.com The National Collegiate Development Conference congratulates P.A.L. Jr. Islanders goaltender Lukas Vejmelka on being named the 2024-25 Atlantic Division Goaltender Of The Year. “I didn’t expect it, but I’m very happy about it. It’s more proof for me that hard work pays off and more motivation to keep going.…
Forward: Eloi Robert, Elmira Impact Robert (’06/Granby, Que.) was a wonder every time he touched the ice, not only finishing with a 28-54-82 line in 43 games, but also posting a goal and four assists for five points in two USPHL Premier All-Star Games in January. Robert scored in every single game from Dec.…
By Alexis Demopoulos A three-year veteran of the P.A.L. Jr. Islanders, defenseman Michael English is pleased to have announced his NCAA Division III commitment to SUNY-Plattsburgh for the 2025-26 season. English, a Smithtown, N.Y., native, is in his third season with the P.A.L. Jr. Islanders organization. He played 16 games during the 2022-23 season, 47…
By Joshua Boyd / NCDCHockey.com The P.A.L. Jr. Islanders and the Mercer Chiefs will face each other for the Atlantic Division Championship in a series set to begin on Tuesday, April 8. This series and the New England Division Championship series both hold a lot of bearing for each of the four teams involved, as…
By Alexis Demopoulos P.A.L. Jr. Islanders defenseman Carson Nickulas cannot thank the organization enough for how much they helped him and he is thrilled to announce his NCAA Division III commitment to Endicott College for the 2025-26 season. Nickulas, a Barnstable, Mass., native, signed with the Islanders this season and he has really found his…
Northern Cyclones 4, Utica Jr. Comets 1 The Cyclones put themselves on the verge of advancement with a 2-0 series lead against the Utica Jr. Comets, following their 4-1 win on Saturday afternoon. Lukas Saving scored the GWG, Michael Markowski and Alex LoGuercio each had a goal and an assist, Lukas Eich registered two assists,…