Brandon Hofstra

NCDC Weekend Preview | Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2026

By Brandon Hofstra / January 30, 2026 / Comments Off on NCDC Weekend Preview | Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2026

As the calendar turns to February, the NCDC enters a pivotal stretch with teams across the league battling for position in increasingly tight playoff races. With momentum swings growing more meaningful and every point carrying added weight, clubs hit the ice this weekend looking to separate themselves, or stay in the hunt, as the push…

Florida Eels’ Thomas Harrow Helps Lead Australia To Silver At 2026 IIHF U20 Division II Group B

By Brandon Hofstra / January 30, 2026 / Comments Off on Florida Eels’ Thomas Harrow Helps Lead Australia To Silver At 2026 IIHF U20 Division II Group B

Florida Eels forward Thomas Harrow delivered a standout international performance as he helped guide the Australian Men’s U20 National Team to a silver medal at the 2026 IIHF World Championship Division II Group B in Belgrade, Serbia — the nation’s best-ever finish in this division. Harrow was a consistent offensive driver throughout the tournament, posting 3…

Hitmen and Chiefs Take it Outside at Englewood Field Club

By Brandon Hofstra / January 29, 2026 / Comments Off on Hitmen and Chiefs Take it Outside at Englewood Field Club

Jersey Hitmen 5 vs. Mercer Chiefs 2 in Outdoor Game

NCDC Commitment Profile: South Shore Kings Velepec commits to Wesleyan University

By Brandon Hofstra / January 28, 2026 / Comments Off on NCDC Commitment Profile: South Shore Kings Velepec commits to Wesleyan University

South Shore Kings forward and team captain Eli Velepec announced his commitment to play NCAA Division III hockey at Wesleyan University beginning in the 2026–27 season. Velepec, who hails from Irondequoit, NY, is in his second year with the Kings’ NCDC squad. During the 2024–25 campaign, he recorded 13 goals and 18 assists in 51…

Premier Stars of the Week | Jan. 19-25, 2026

By Brandon Hofstra / January 27, 2026 / Comments Off on Premier Stars of the Week | Jan. 19-25, 2026

The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Premier has announced its Division Stars of the Week, recognizing standout performances from across the league during the week of January 19–25, 2026. Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration.   Alberta Division Forward: Eli Quinney – OLCN Scouts Eli Quinney put up eight points…

NCDC Commitment Profile: Boston Jr. Bruins Greer commits to Southern New Hampshire University

By Brandon Hofstra / January 27, 2026 / Comments Off on NCDC Commitment Profile: Boston Jr. Bruins Greer commits to Southern New Hampshire University

Boston Jr. Bruins forward Riley Greer is excited to announce his NCAA Division III commitment to Southern New Hampshire University for the 2026-27 season.   Greer, who hails from Daytona Beach, FL, played for the Jr. Bruins Premier team during the 2024-25 season and put up 47 points (16G, 31A) in 40 games. For the…

NCDC Stars of the Week | Jan. 19-25, 2026

By Brandon Hofstra / January 26, 2026 / Comments Off on NCDC Stars of the Week | Jan. 19-25, 2026

The National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) has announced its Division Stars of the Week, recognizing standout performances from January 19-25, 2026. Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration.   ATLANTIC DIVISION Forward: Shawn Swavely – P.A.L. Jr. Islanders: P.A.L. Jr. Islanders forward Shawn Swavely posted 5 points over 3 games. Swavely netted…

Elite Saturday Final Scores | Jan. 24, 2026

By Brandon Hofstra / January 25, 2026 / Comments Off on Elite Saturday Final Scores | Jan. 24, 2026

Wilkes-Barre Scranton Knights 4, Hershey Cubs 3 (OT) Wilkes-Barre Scranton earned a 4-3 overtime win with goals from Devon Denman (two), Colin Evans, and Lucas Friedman in OT. Hershey goals came from Ian Martin, Adrien Poirier, and Elijah Trask. Tampa Bay Juniors 5, Coral Springs Jr. Cats 2 Tampa Bay won 5-2 with goals from…

Premier Saturday Final Scores | Jan. 24, 2026

By Brandon Hofstra / January 25, 2026 / Comments Off on Premier Saturday Final Scores | Jan. 24, 2026

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4, Hershey 3 (OT) WBS outlasted Hershey in overtime behind goals from Camden Adams (2), William Bolido, and Trent Kreckler. Hershey got tallies from Filip Platkowski (2) and Tom Gandy, but WBS closed it out late. Tampa Bay Juniors 2, Coral Springs Jr. Cats 3 The Jr. Cats earned a tight home win with…

NCDC Saturday Final Scores | Jan. 24, 2026

By Brandon Hofstra / January 25, 2026 / Comments Off on NCDC Saturday Final Scores | Jan. 24, 2026

Islanders Hockey Club 3, Northern Cyclones 2 (OT) Islanders Hockey Club earned a 3-2 overtime win with goals from Jake Freetove, Jason Johnson, and Jaden Dupery, who scored the OT winner. Northern Cyclones goals came from Taylor Casey and Riley Casey. Ogden Mustangs 5, Pueblo Bulls 1 Ogden defeated Pueblo 5-1 with goals from Billie…