Brandon Hofstra
USPHL •
The National Collegiate Development Conference is proud to recognize its Conference Standouts for the week of October 5-11. One forward, defenseman and goaltender was selected from each of the league’s seven conferences. Atlantic Conference Forward: Aaron Stemper, Rockets Hockey Club – 3 GP, 1-5-6 Stemper drove the Rockets’ offense throughout the week, producing six…
The USPHL Premier is proud to recognize its Conference Standouts for the week of October 5th to 11th. One forward, defenseman and goaltender was selected from each of the league’s ten conferences Alberta Conference Forward: Ciaran Henry, Hanna Havoc – 1GP, 2-3-5 Henry delivered a five-point performance in Hanna’s 8-2 victory over Calgary, scoring…
The Southeast Showcase produced shutouts, shootouts and quick turnarounds as Premier teams navigated demanding multi-game schedules in Virginia. Charleston did not allow a goal across two victories, Hampton Roads struck eight times in its first appearance and Yorktown opened its weekend with consecutive shutout wins. Elsewhere, Kinni Spirit scored 21 goals in two games, Flint…
The NCDC’s two showcase weekends produced very different kinds of stories.
The USPHL Premier spotlight shifts to Virginia this weekend, where the Southeast Showcase brings the Florida and Southeast divisions together for three days of crossover competition.
Two showcase events, three unbeaten conference contenders and several direct meetings between early-season leaders will shape the NCDC weekend from Oct. 9-11.
The NCDC has named Chicago Union goaltender Kiryl Zamana its Performance Player of the Week for games played Sept. 28–Oct. 4, 2026. Selected by the league’s media voting panel, Zamana will receive $1,000 through the league’s Performance Pays program. Zamana earned two wins in two appearances, stopping 56 of 57 shots for a .982 save…
The USPHL Premier has named P.A.L. Jr. Islanders forward Ciaran Pollard its Performance Player of the Week for games played Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026. Selected by the league’s media voting panel, Pollard will receive $500 through the USPHL’s Performance Pays program. Pollard scored five goals and added nine assists for 14 points in four games,…
The Florida Eels’ approach to off-ice development recently earned attention from Gulf Coast News, which highlighted how the program incorporates hockey yoga into its players’ routines. In an Oct. 4 report by sports reporter Bradley Shimel, yoga instructor Tara Mina—known to the players as “Yoga Mama”—discussed sessions tailored to the demands of hockey. The 45-minute…
The USPHL Premier is proud to recognize its Conference Standouts for the week of Sept. 28 through Oct. 4. One forward, defenseman and goaltender was selected from each of the league’s ten conferences Alberta Conference Forward: Anthony Fraser, Bassano Beavers — 2 GP, 3-1-4 Fraser scored three power-play goals, including a game-winner, during Bassano’s…