NCDC Friday Final Scores | Feb. 20, 2026
CT Chiefs North 2, Universel Quebec 5
At Ice Haus Arena, Universel Quebec used a four-goal second period to take control and secure a 5–2 win. Charles Martel scored twice, including the opening strike in the second, while Jason Maltais, Marc-Olivier Michaud, and Eliot Bourget also found the net. The Chiefs briefly led behind tallies from Ignac Bene and Ben Bakutis, but CUQ pulled away and locked it down in the third.
South Shore Kings 5, Boston Dogs 3
The Kings erupted for three goals in the first and never trailed on their way to a 5–3 victory at Canton Sportsplex. Jake Kavanagh, Kale Bergante, Alec Babineau, and Tanner Petalas powered the early push. Boston responded with goals from Ty Gwatkin, Tanner McFaul, and Connor Drobny, but the Kings’ early cushion held.
P.A.L. Junior Islanders 5, Connecticut Jr. Rangers 1
The Junior Islanders broke open a tight game with four goals in the third to top CJR. Eric Hé scored twice, while Michael Papaspyros, Billy Collins, and Hayden Vonk added goals in the final frame. Magnus Turcotte had the lone Rangers goal.
Wilkes-Barre Scranton Knights 3, Jersey Hitmen 2
WBS edged the Hitmen thanks to a pair of goals from Kinnick Kehoe, including the decisive second-period marker. Judah Wanner added a third-period tally that stood as the winner. Eric McHale and Caleb MacDonald scored for Jersey, who stayed close but couldn’t solve the Knights late.
Woodstock Slammers 6, St. Stephen County Moose 2
The Slammers dominated the middle frame with four goals en route to a 6–2 win. Brandon Meyers, Samuel Bohos, Lukas Holmgren, and Jackson Shaddick led the surge, with Shaddick scoring twice. Nicolas Guerriero and Logan Dewar provided the goals for St. Stephen.
Rock Springs Miners 4, Pueblo Bulls 2
Rock Springs surged in the third period to earn a 4–2 victory. Ryan Moise and Adam Kostanian gave the Miners an early foothold before Branden Stieduhar and Riley Nadell sealed the result late. Quinten Flores and Jaeger Wood scored for Pueblo.
Idaho Falls Spud Kings 9, Casper Warbirds 1
A dominant effort from Idaho Falls produced a 9–1 win, led by multi-goal performances from Sam Grimaldi, Thomas Harnett, and Daniel Macleish. Bookie Warshaw and Caleb Lepitre also chipped in. Roddick Simons had the lone Casper goal.
Ogden Mustangs 3, Grand Junction River Hawks 2
A three-goal third period powered Ogden to a comeback win. Billie Jacobson-Couch scored twice in the final frame, including the game-winner, and Caleb Bendell added another. Cole Jackson and Reid Taylor scored for Grand Junction, who held a second-period lead before Ogden surged back.
2026 NCDC Playoffs Clinched Counter
Atlantic Division (2 Teams Clinched)
P.A.L. Junior Islanders (X)
Jersey Hitmen (X)
Mountain Division (2 Teams Clinched)
Ogden Mustangs (X)
Idaho Falls Spud Kings (X)
New England Central Division (1 Team Clinched)
Utica Jr. Comets (X)
New England East Division (3 Teams Clinched)
South Shore Kings (X)
Islanders Hockey Club (X)
Northern Cyclones (X)
New England North Division (1 Team Clinched)
Lewiston MAINEiacs (Y – Division Clinched)