2025-26 Season Preview: Connecticut Jr. Rangers

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.

Connecticut Jr. Rangers

Division: Atlantic

Location: Stamford, CT | Chelsea Piers

2024–25 Regular Season Record: 18-35-0 | 36 points

The Connecticut Jr. Rangers enter the 2025-26 NCDC season looking to turn the page and establish a new identity within the competitive Atlantic Division. With a fresh roster and renewed energy, the Jr. Rangers are determined to make an early statement this fall.

“This is going to be a team that is fun to watch,” Head Coach and General Manager Mike Stanaway said. “I like our ability to move the puck, and I feel this team is embracing the identity of the entire CJR organization.”

The Rangers are focused on development and growth from day one, particularly in finding their chemistry quickly to generate results. 

“This is a whole new group this season. We are hoping to get off to a fast start as we want to make a positive impression early for NCAA programs,” Stanaway noted.

Fans can expect an up-tempo, exciting brand of hockey from the Jr. Rangers in 2025-26. The emphasis will be on speed, creativity, and offensive execution. 

“Our team will look to be a very offensive-minded team that looks to push the pace of play,” the Stanaway added.

With a clean slate and a commitment to playing fast, aggressive hockey, the Jr. Rangers are eager to carve out their place in the Atlantic Division standings this season.