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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,…
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…
In a dramatic finish on college hockey’s biggest stage, Hamilton College captured the NCAA Division III National Championship, with six former USPHL players playing key roles in the title run, including a direct impact on the game-winning goal. Hamilton erased a 1-0 deficit and secured a 2-1 overtime victory against Hobart, with the championship moment…
The 2026 NCDC Dineen Cup Playoffs Continue. Here’s Where Things Stand Across All Divisions. Several series have begun to take shape while others remain tightly contested as teams battle for a spot in the next round. Woodstock Slammers 2, Lewiston MAINEiacs 1Woodstock evened the NE North Division Final at 1-1, getting second-period goals from Grant…
The opening games of multiple NCDC playoff series got underway on March 30, with several tightly contested matchups setting the tone for the postseason. South Shore Kings 2, Islanders Hockey Club 1South Shore struck twice in the third period to erase a 1-0 deficit and take Game 1 over the Islanders Hockey Club. Eli Heinze…
South Shore Kings forward Eli Heinze is excited to announce his NCAA Division I commitment to Harvard University for the 2026 season. Heinze, who has been a key part of the Kings’ lineup, has developed into a well-rounded player both on and off the ice during his time with South Shore. His commitment comes after…
Islanders Hockey Club 5, Northern Cyclones 1Islanders Hockey Club punched their ticket to the New England East Division Final with a convincing 5-1 win over the Northern Cyclones, taking the series 3-2. Liam Normann led the way with two goals, while Jacob Duval also found the back of the net. IHC controlled the middle frame…
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) has announced the addition of the Florida Surge as a new member of the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) and USPHL Premier, set to begin play in the 2026-27 season. Based in Jacksonville, FL, the Surge will bring elite-level junior hockey and a proven development model to one…
Mercer Chiefs 4, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 0The Mercer Chiefs put together a complete effort to earn a 4-0 shutout over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Justin Ouellet opened the scoring, with Tyler Rothstein, Nicholas Rockey, and Jacob Prud’homme adding goals as Mercer pulled away. The Chiefs outshot the Knights 40-32 in the win. Rock Springs Miners 4, Casper Warbirds 1Rock…
Playoff action continued Wednesday night across the NCDC’s New England divisions, with several teams advancing and others forcing decisive matchups.