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USPHL Premier Head Coaches

By Brandon Hofstra / July 7, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier Head Coaches

USPHL Premier Head Coaches Coach Bassano Beavers Brian Bowen Boston Jr. Rangers Coach Boston Jr. Terriers Blake Hoffman Bremerton Sockeyes Coach Buffalo Steel Coach Calgary Bandits Coach Carolina Jr. Hurricanes Coach Charleston Colonials Coach Buffalo Steel Coach Calgary Bandits Coach Carolina Jr. Hurricanes Coach CJR Coach CT Rangers Coach Claresholm Cavalry Coach College Gatineau Universel…

20 USPHL/NCDC Alumni Attending 2026 NHL Development Camps

By Brandon Hofstra / June 30, 2026 / Comments Off on 20 USPHL/NCDC Alumni Attending 2026 NHL Development Camps

The United States Premier Hockey League and National Collegiate Development Conference are proud to recognize 20 alumni attending 2026 NHL Development Camps. USPHL/NCDC alumni are represented at camps for 15 NHL organizations, including the Anaheim Ducks, Buffalo Sabres, Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, San…

USPHL Premier Franchise Relocates to Buffalo for 2026-27 Season

By Brandon Hofstra / June 17, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL Premier Franchise Relocates to Buffalo for 2026-27 Season

The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) has announced that the Atlanta MadHatters USPHL Premier franchise has relocated to Buffalo, NY and will compete as the Buffalo Steel beginning with the 2026-27 season. Located in one of North America’s premier hockey markets, the Buffalo Steel will bring a player-first approach built around development, professionalism, and…

Former Boston Jr. Bruins Defenseman Connor Doherty Wins Kelly Cup Championship With Florida Everblades

By Brandon Hofstra / June 16, 2026 / Comments Off on Former Boston Jr. Bruins Defenseman Connor Doherty Wins Kelly Cup Championship With Florida Everblades

The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) congratulates former Boston Jr. Bruins defenseman Connor Doherty on capturing the 2026 ECHL Kelly Cup championship with the Florida Everblades.

Alberta Showcase

By Brandon Hofstra / June 15, 2026 / Comments Off on Alberta Showcase

Nov. 19-22, 2026 | Alberta, Canada The Alberta Showcase returns to the USPHL Premier calendar from Nov. 19-22, 2026, bringing together teams from across the league for a weekend of competition, exposure, and player advancement opportunities. The event provides players with the chance to compete against opponents from outside their regular schedules while showcasing their…

Boston Jr. Terriers To Add USPHL Premier Team For 2026-27 Season

By Brandon Hofstra / June 15, 2026 / Comments Off on Boston Jr. Terriers To Add USPHL Premier Team For 2026-27 Season

The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) is pleased to announce that the Boston Jr. Terriers will add a USPHL Premier team beginning with the 2026-27 season. The addition of a Premier team will allow the organization to expand its junior hockey program alongside its existing NCDC team, creating a more complete development pathway and…

USPHL And NCDC Alumnus Brandon Bussi Wins Stanley Cup With Carolina Hurricanes

By Brandon Hofstra / June 14, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL And NCDC Alumnus Brandon Bussi Wins Stanley Cup With Carolina Hurricanes

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.

P.A.L. Jr. Islanders Alumnus Brandon Bussi Makes NHL History In Stanley Cup Final

By Brandon Hofstra / June 12, 2026 / Comments Off on P.A.L. Jr. Islanders Alumnus Brandon Bussi Makes NHL History In Stanley Cup Final

Former P.A.L. Jr. Islanders goaltender Brandon Bussi has added his name to the NHL record books.

USPHL And NCDC Alum Brandon Bussi Earns First NHL Playoff Start In Stanley Cup Final

By Brandon Hofstra / June 9, 2026 / Comments Off on USPHL And NCDC Alum Brandon Bussi Earns First NHL Playoff Start In Stanley Cup Final

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…

Hudson Knights Begin New Chapter In Quebec

By Brandon Hofstra / June 9, 2026 / Comments Off on Hudson Knights Begin New Chapter In Quebec

The Hudson Knights are set to begin a new era in the USPHL Premier for the 2026-27 season, bringing a recent championship pedigree and ambitious goals to their new home in Hudson, Quebec. The organization relocated following two successful seasons in Hawkesbury, but according to Head Coach and General Manager Shawn Anderson, the move was…