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In 2025–26, the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) unveiled its newest regional venture: the Alberta Division, featuring six teams that will compete primarily amongst themselves. The division comprises: Bassano Beavers (Bassano, Alberta – Bassano Arena) General Manager Riley Tucker says the focus began with building the right foundation in preparation for the 2025-26 season. …
The National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brandon Hofstra as its new Manager of Marketing and Communications. “I’m very excited about the opportunity to be back in the sport of hockey,” said Hofstra. “The USPHL and the NCDC have become leaders in player development, and I’m excited to share that…
By Joshua Boyd / USPHL.com It’s a big responsibility to bear the “C” on your chest for a team, but in fourth-year NCDC veteran Harrison Kinne, the West Chester Wolves know they truly have a team-first player. He simply loves the team culture of the Wolves, so he didn’t even think twice about returning for…
The NCDC Die-Hards profile series focuses on NCDC players from the 2024-25 season who have re-signed and registered with the same team for the 2025-26 season. By Joshua Boyd / USPHL.com It was a fantastic homecoming for the former Mercer Chiefs youth hockey goaltender Cole Werthman when he joined the NCDC’s Chiefs last season. Werthman…
The NCDC Die-Hards profile series focuses on NCDC players from the 2024-25 season who have re-signed and registered with the same team for the 2025-26 season. By Joshua Boyd / USPHL.com It’s almost time to start Year 4 for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights in the NCDC, and they are certainly gearing up for what they hope…
By Joshua Boyd / USPHL.com The Springfield Pics organization made big news when it was announced during the winter that they would be moving up to the National Collegiate Development Conference for the 2025-26 season. It should come as no surprise then that many veteran Pics players took the opportunity to elevate their own game.…
The NCDC Die-Hards profile series focuses on NCDC players from the 2024-25 season who have re-signed and registered with the same team for the 2025-26 season. By Joshua Boyd / USPHL.com In a couple weeks, Ezra Zizmor will once again pack his bags – especially his hockey gear bag – and leave his home city…
By Joshua Boyd / USPHL.com Three years of hard work, practices, games, bus rides and amazing performances in net have helped launch veteran Rogue Valley Royals goaltender Kaeden Edstrom towards an NCAA hockey career. The 2004-born native of Fairplay, Colo., has made his commitment to the College of St. Scholastica, located in Duluth, Minn. “St.…
Chiefs North NCDC Team Will Operate In Biddeford, Maine, in 2025-26 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 7, 2025 Nashua, N.H. – The United States Premier Hockey League (“USPHL”) is pleased to announce that the CT Chiefs organization has acquired the National Collegiate Development Conference (“NCDC”) franchise formerly known as the Eastern Charlotte Kingfishers. The team…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 7, 2025 Nashua, N.H. – The United States Premier Hockey League (“USPHL”) is pleased to announce that the Calgary Bandits will join the USPHL Premier for the 2025-26, becoming the sixth team in the new USPHL Premier Alberta Division. The Bandits are owned by Jason Stajkowski, who will also serve as…