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Former P.A.L. Jr. Islanders goaltender Brandon Bussi has reached the pinnacle of hockey, helping the Carolina Hurricanes capture the 2026 Stanley Cup championship.
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…
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) and National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) are proud to recognize four alumni competing in the 2026 East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) Kelly Cup Finals between the Kansas City Mavericks and the Florida Everblades. The championship series features former USPHL and NCDC players who have advanced through the junior…
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) and National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) are proud to recognize several alumni who represented their countries at the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship, held from May 15-31 in Switzerland. The annual tournament, hosted by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), features many of the top professional and international…
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) and the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) are proud to recognize several alumni and former coaches who were part of the 2026 United States Hockey League (USHL) Clark Cup Championship-winning Sioux Falls Stampede organization. The Stampede captured the Clark Cup championship on Saturday night, defeating the Muskegon Lumberjacks…
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…
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…
Former P.A.L. Jr. Islanders NCDC goaltender Brandon Bussi has been named to the Carolina Hurricanes’ Opening Night roster for the 2025-26 NHL season. Bussi was claimed off waivers by Carolina on October 5 after being released by the Florida Panthers, who had signed him to a one-year contract in July 2025. The Sound Beach, N.Y.,…
The National Collegiate Development Conference congratulates former Rockets Hockey Club defenseman Anthony Allain-Samake, who has been selected in the sixth round, 168th overall, by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles, on Saturday, June 28. Allain-Samake played with the Rockets in the 2023-24 NCDC season, registering seven assists in 47…