Metropolitan Conference
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The 2026-27 NCDC Season Preview Series continues with a look at the Metropolitan Conference. The Metropolitan features a mix of returning talent, experienced programs and players looking to take significant steps forward this season. Development and advancement remain central throughout the conference, while teams prepare for another highly competitive race toward the postseason and the…
The National Collegiate Development Conference will continue expanding access to high-level junior hockey through its scholarship-based development model during the 2026-27 season. Fifteen NCDC organizations will operate as full-scholarship programs, providing 26 tuition-free roster spots per team and a combined 390 opportunities for players to compete without hockey tuition. Every other NCDC organization will offer…