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The 2026-27 USPHL Premier Season Preview Series begins with a look at the Atlantic Conference. The Atlantic once again brings together organizations with a strong emphasis on development, advancement and creating opportunities for players to reach the NCDC and college hockey. With returning talent, new faces and several teams looking to build off strong 2025-26…
The 2026-27 NCDC Season Preview Series continues with a look at the newly formed Colonial Conference. The conference brings together established NCDC programs, organizations beginning new chapters and teams looking to build on what they accomplished last season. With player development and advancement at the forefront, the Colonial Conference will feature plenty of new matchups…
Clarksville, TN – The Red River Spartans stepped off the ice and into the Clarksville community for National Night Out 2026, joining local families, first responders and community partners in support of a safer and more connected community. The Spartans’ booth was filled with activity throughout the evening as local youth and families met players,…
As the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) continues its Performance Pays initiative into the 2026-27 season, we’re looking back at two players whose performances helped lead their teams to national championships. From the crease to the scoresheet, Patrick Müller of the South Shore Kings and Brayden Boucher of the Vernal Oilers delivered when it…
The United States Premier Hockey League’s Back For More series highlights returning players who are continuing their development and building on the progress they made during the previous season. Whether they’re stepping into bigger roles, chasing new opportunities or taking another step toward college hockey, these players are back for more in 2026-27.
Even before Ľuboš Bartečko was named Head Coach of the Red River Spartans’ USPHL Premier team, he was already a familiar and trusted face within the organization. As Head Performance Coach at the Athlete’s Compound, Bartečko had already spent countless hours working closely with local athletes long before he stepped behind the Spartans’ bench. Drawing…
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) has announced that the Diamond Valley Rockies have relocated to Claresholm, Alberta, and will begin play as the Claresholm Cowboys for the 2026-27 USPHL Premier season. The Cowboys will play their home games at Claresholm Arena, bringing USPHL Premier junior hockey to a community with a strong hockey…
The National Collegiate Development Conference’s Unfinished Business series highlights returning veterans who are back to lead, continue their development and pursue goals still within reach. Whether it’s a Dineen Cup championship, a college commitment or another opportunity to prove themselves, these players return to the NCDC with unfinished business. One of those players is NY…
The National Collegiate Development Conference’s Unfinished Business series spotlights returning veterans who are back for another season with bigger goals ahead. Whether they’re chasing a Dineen Cup championship, a college commitment or continued development, these players enter the 2026-27 season with experience, determination and, above all, unfinished business. One of those players is Boston Jr.…
The United States Premier Hockey League and National Collegiate Development Conference are proud to recognize 20 alumni attending 2026 NHL Development Camps. USPHL/NCDC alumni are represented at camps for 15 NHL organizations, including the Anaheim Ducks, Buffalo Sabres, Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, San…