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NCDC Commitment Profiles: Utica’s Alvarado Commits To Plymouth State University

By Joshua Boyd / June 6, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Commitment Profiles: Utica’s Alvarado Commits To Plymouth State University

By Alexis Demopoulos Utica Jr. Comets forward Anthony Alvarado is pleased to announce his NCAA Division III commitment to Plymouth State University for the 2025-26 season after a tremendous season in the NCDC. Alvarado, who hails from Stockton, Calif., ended up with the Jr. Comets at the end of the 2023-24 season, joining from the…

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NCDC 2024-25 Awards: New England All-Division First Team 

By Joshua Boyd / June 6, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC 2024-25 Awards: New England All-Division First Team 

The National Collegiate Development Conference congratulates all of the members of the New England All-Division Second Team. The New England Division had two All-Division teams due to including eight or more teams (nine in 2024-25). The First and Second All-Division selections were voted in by the division’s coaches.   Forwards Braxton Powers, Islanders Hockey Club…

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NCDC 2024-25 Awards: New England All-Division Second Team

By Joshua Boyd / June 6, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC 2024-25 Awards: New England All-Division Second Team

The National Collegiate Development Conference congratulates all of the members of the New England All-Division Second Team. The New England Division have two All-Division teams due to including eight or more teams (nine in 2024-25). The All-Division selections were voted in by the division’s coaches.    Forwards  Jake Kavanagh, South Shore Kings Kavanagh (‘05/Montreal, Que.)…

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NCDC Commitment Profiles: Boston Jr. Rangers’ Giamartino Commits To St. John Fisher

By Joshua Boyd / June 6, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Commitment Profiles: Boston Jr. Rangers’ Giamartino Commits To St. John Fisher

By Alexis Demopoulos Boston Jr. Rangers forward G.P. Giamartino joined his team early in 2025 and enjoyed his time immensely. After a great close to this season, he was very excited to announce his NCAA Division III commitment to St. John Fisher University for the 2025-26 season. Giamartino, a Syracuse, N.Y., played in 25 games…

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NCDC Commitment Profiles: Mercer’s Barashkin Commits To King’s College

By Joshua Boyd / June 5, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Commitment Profiles: Mercer’s Barashkin Commits To King’s College

Photo by Heather O’Connell By Alexis Demopoulos Mercer Chiefs defenseman Artyom Barashkin, who hails from Belarus, is a great example of USPHL Advancement In Action. He played with the Carolina Jr. Hurricanes in the USPHL Premier during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. At the end of the 23-24 season, Barashkin went to the Mercer Chiefs and…

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NCDC 2024-25 Awards: Mountain All-Division Team

By Joshua Boyd / June 5, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC 2024-25 Awards: Mountain All-Division Team

The National Collegiate Development Conference congratulates all of the members of the Mountain All-Division Team, as voted in by the coaches of the division.     Forwards Siamion Marshchanok, Pueblo Bulls  One of two 2005-born Marshchanok twins from Minsk, Belarus, to earn this honor, Siamion is adding to his Mountain Forward Of The Year and Rookie…

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NCDC 2024-25 Awards: Atlantic All-Division Team

By Joshua Boyd / June 5, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC 2024-25 Awards: Atlantic All-Division Team

NCDC 2024-25 Awards: Atlantic All-Division Team    The National Collegiate Development Conference is proud to announce the 2024-25 Atlantic All-Division team, as voted on by the division’s coaches.    Forwards:  Jared Rothman, Rockets Hockey Club Rothman (‘06/Chappaqua, N.Y.) was also voted in as the Atlantic Division MVP and Forward Of The Year. Rothman finished the…

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NCDC Commitment Profiles: Cyclones’ Helenklaken Eyes Future At Fitchburg State

By Joshua Boyd / June 5, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Commitment Profiles: Cyclones’ Helenklaken Eyes Future At Fitchburg State

By Alexis Demopoulos Northern Cyclones defenseman Kyan Helenklaken put in a lot of hard work towards earning his NCAA Division III commitment to Fitchburg State University for the 2025 26 season. Helenklaken, who is a native of Amsterdam, Netherlands, signed with the Cyclones for the 2024-25 season and had the most positive experience. In 51…

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NCDC Commitment Profiles: Wolves’ Swan Moving On To Stevenson University

By Joshua Boyd / June 3, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Commitment Profiles: Wolves’ Swan Moving On To Stevenson University

By Alexis Demopoulos Joshua Swan, a native of Chateauguay, Que., signed with the West Chester Wolves for the 2024-25 season and had a great experience with the organization. Swan is now excited to announce his NCAA Division III commitment to Stevenson University for the 2025-26 season. In 49 regular season games played, Swan tallied 29…

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Chicago T-Rex Join USPHL After Acquisition Of Decatur Blaze Junior Franchise

By Joshua Boyd / June 3, 2025 / Comments Off on Chicago T-Rex Join USPHL After Acquisition Of Decatur Blaze Junior Franchise

T-Rex Will Field USPHL Premier and USPHL Elite Teams In 2025-26   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  June 3, 2025 Chicago, IL – The United States Premier Hockey League (“USPHL”) is proud to announce the acquisition of the Decatur Blaze USPHL junior franchise by Peter Olson, who also owns the USPHL’s Chicago Cougars and Chicago Crush, solidifying…

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