Brandon Hofstra

NCDC Commitment Profile: Pics Travis Raisanen Commits to SUNY Canton

By Brandon Hofstra / December 11, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Commitment Profile: Pics Travis Raisanen Commits to SUNY Canton

Springfield Pics defenseman Travis Raisanen is excited to announce his NCAA Division III commitment to SUNY Canton for the 2026-27 season. Raisanen, who hails from Drumheller, AB, CAN played 42 games for the Springfield Pics premier team for the 2024-25 season tallying 23 points. He signed with the Springfield Pics NCDC team for the 2025-26…

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Outliers surprised by NHL’s Florida Panthers Brad Marchand

By Brandon Hofstra / December 11, 2025 / Comments Off on Outliers surprised by NHL’s Florida Panthers Brad Marchand

The Utah Outliers locker room got a moment they won’t soon forget. Brad Marchand made a surprise visit, walking through the doors with a grin as players and staff tried to figure out what was happening. He gathered the team together before calling forward Erick Bachtle, who stood in stunned silence as Marchand announced that Erick…

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Premier Stars of the Week | Dec. 1-7, 2025

By Brandon Hofstra / December 10, 2025 / Comments Off on Premier Stars of the Week | Dec. 1-7, 2025

The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Premier has announced its Division Stars of the Week, recognizing standout performances from December 1-7, 2025. Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration. Alberta Division Forward: Reece Orser – Southern Alberta Mustangs Reece Orser scored 2 goals in 2 games, including a power-play game-winner, to…

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Elite Stars of the Week | Dec. 1-7, 2025

By Brandon Hofstra / December 9, 2025 / Comments Off on Elite Stars of the Week | Dec. 1-7, 2025

The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Elite has announced its Division Stars of the Week, recognizing standout performances from December 1-7, 2025. Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration.   Atlantic Division Forward: Jack Chaitman – P.A.L. Jr. Islanders: In one game, Jr. Islanders forward Jack Chaitman posted 2 goals and…

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USPHL App Available Now

By Brandon Hofstra / December 9, 2025 / Comments Off on USPHL App Available Now

The United States Premier Hockey League is proud to announce that the brand-new USPHL mobile app is officially available for fans, families, scouts, and players across the NCDC, Premier, and Elite levels. Stay connected like never before with live scores, standings, schedules, player stats, breaking news, highlights, and exclusive league content all in one place.…

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NCDC Stars of the Week | Dec. 1-7, 2025

By Brandon Hofstra / December 8, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Stars of the Week | Dec. 1-7, 2025

The National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) has announced its Division Stars of the Week, recognizing standout performances from December 1-7,  2025.Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration.   Atlantic Division Forward: Tomas Smetanka – P.A.L. Jr. Islanders: Islanders forward Tomas Smetanka tallied 3 points in one showing last week. Smetanka netted two…

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USPHL Announces NCDC Evolution Beginning in 2026-27

By Brandon Hofstra / December 8, 2025 / Comments Off on USPHL Announces NCDC Evolution Beginning in 2026-27

The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) has announced that, beginning with the 2026 season, teams currently competing in the league’s Midwest, Southeast and Florida Divisions will compete at the NCDC and Premier levels.  This change represents a major modernization within the USPHL’s developmental structure and strengthens the NCDC’s position as a top development level…

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USPHL Announces NCDC Evolution Beginning in 2026-27

By Brandon Hofstra / December 8, 2025 / Comments Off on USPHL Announces NCDC Evolution Beginning in 2026-27

The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) has announced that, beginning with the 2026 season, teams currently competing in the league’s Midwest, Southeast and Florida Divisions will compete at the NCDC and Premier levels.  This change represents a major modernization within the USPHL’s developmental structure and strengthens the NCDC’s position as a top development level…

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Elite Saturday Final Scores | Dec. 6, 2025

By Brandon Hofstra / December 7, 2025 / Comments Off on Elite Saturday Final Scores | Dec. 6, 2025

Wilkes-Barre Scranton Knights 4, Red Bank Generals 1 WBS jumped out with a three-goal first period thanks to Camden Adams, Colin Evans, and Paul Moeller, setting the tone early. Aidan Blondel added a third-period insurance marker. Aleksander Saks scored late for Red Bank, but the Knights’ strong start held up. Connecticut Jr. Rangers 4, Elmira…

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Premier Saturday Final Scores | Dec. 6, 2025

By Brandon Hofstra / December 7, 2025 / Comments Off on Premier Saturday Final Scores | Dec. 6, 2025

Northern Cyclones 4, Worcester Railers JHC 1 The Cyclones controlled play behind 55 shots, with Dylan Jagels and Artem Borisov sparking the offense. Worcester struck early through Samuel Jaramillo, but CYC took over from the second period on to secure the win. Metro Jets 3, Toledo Cherokee 2 (OT) Luka Maj Pivec opened the scoring…

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