Brandon Hofstra
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The 2026-27 USPHL Premier Season Preview Series continues with a look at the Alberta Conference. Eight teams make up the conference this season, including the expansion Hinton Timberwolves and organizations beginning new chapters in Bassano, Chestermere and Claresholm. The OLCN Scouts enter as the defending Alberta Division Champions after defeating the Calgary Bandits in last…
The 2026-27 USPHL Premier Season Preview Series continues with a look at the St. Lawrence Conference. The conference brings together programs from New York, Ontario and Quebec, featuring returning contenders, new organizations and teams looking to take the next step. Player development and advancement remain major priorities as teams prepare for another season of competition.…
The 2026-27 NCDC Season Preview Series continues with a look at the South Conference’s Southeast Division. All six organizations will compete at the NCDC level for the first time this season, bringing several established Premier programs into Tier II hockey along with the expansion Yorktown Admirals. The division features organizations with strong development histories, experienced…
The 2026-27 USPHL Premier season kicked off over the weekend with nine games across the league. Here’s a look back at the opening weekend action. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 West Chester Wolves 11, Connecticut Junior Rangers 1 West Chester scored three times in the opening period and erupted for six in the second en route…
The 2026-27 USPHL Premier Season Preview Series continues with a look at the Southeast Conference. Six organizations make up the Southeast this season, with several programs coming off strong 2025-26 campaigns and others beginning new chapters. Across the conference, player development and advancement remain central as organizations work to prepare players for opportunities in the…
The 2026-27 USPHL Premier Season Preview Series continues with a look at the Pacific Conference. Seven organizations make up the Pacific this season, bringing together programs from California, Utah, Oregon and Washington. The conference will also feature several direct NCDC affiliations, giving Premier players additional opportunities for exposure, call-ups and advancement within the USPHL development…
The 2026-27 NCDC Season Preview Series continues with a look at the South Conference’s Florida Division. All six Florida organizations enter their first season at the NCDC level, bringing established Premier programs and a new organization into Tier II competition. The division features a mix of speed, physicality, depth and organizations focused on providing players…
The 2026-27 USPHL Premier Season Preview Series continues with a look at the North Conference. Five programs make up this year’s North, with a mix of returning organizations, a new program in Kinni and several teams offering direct development pathways toward the NCDC and college hockey. Player development, advancement and building strong team cultures will…
The 2026-27 USPHL Premier Season Preview Series continues with a look at the New England Conference. The New England Conference features a mix of established Premier programs, new teams and organizations with direct pathways to the NCDC and college hockey. Development and advancement remain a major focus throughout the conference as teams prepare for another…
The 2026-27 NCDC Season Preview Series continues with a look at the Northeast Conference. The Northeast brings together eight programs spanning Maine, Quebec, New Brunswick and the New England region. Lewiston enters the season after capturing the New England North Division title in 2025-26, while the Montréal Black Vees and Perth-Andover Bearcats prepare for their…