NCAA Division III
By Alexis Demopoulos Thunder Hockey Club forward Roman Wainwright was thrilled to announce his NCAA Division III commitment to Johnson and Wales University after a terrific showing this season. Wainwright first played for the Thunder during the 2023-24 season, when they played as the Twin City Thunder, putting up 19 points in 50 games. After…
By Alexis Demopoulos Boston Jr. Rangers forward Kade Smigaj is thrilled to announce his NCAA Division III commitment to the Milwaukee School of Engineering for the 2025-26 season after a great year in the NCDC. Smigaj, a native of Stevens Point, Wis., joined the Boston Jr. Rangers in November and had nothing but positive things…
By Alexis Demopoulos A two-year veteran of the NCDC Mercer Chiefs, defenseman Jack Terhaar is happy to announce his NCAA Division III commitment to Alvernia University for the 2025-26 season. Terhaar, a native of Cranbury, N.J., has been with the Mercer Chiefs organization for a majority of his life and they have helped immensely shape…
By Alexis Demopoulos West Chester Wolves forward Charles Becnel had a great age-out year in the NCDC and earned himself an NCAA Division III commitment to Alvernia University for the 2025-26 season. Becnel, a local product from West Chester, Pa., had an awesome experience in his year with the Wolves, playing in 48 regular season…
By Alexis Demopoulos Boston Jr. Rangers forward Bryan Tang is excited to announce his NCAA Division III commitment to Skidmore College for the 2025-26 season. Tang, who hails all the way from Hong Kong, started the 2024-25 season with the Jersey Hitmen before getting traded to the Jr. Rangers in November. In 25 games played…
By Alexis Demopoulos After working his way back from an injury, Utica Jr. Comets defenseman Ricky Volpe had a tremendous bounce-back year. This is evident in the results – he earned both a selection to the New England All-Division Second Team and an NCAA Division III commitment to Bowdoin College for the 2025-26 season. Volpe,…
By Alexis Demopoulos A three-year veteran of the Mercer Chiefs, forward David Van Iterson is thrilled to announce his NCAA Division III commitment to UMass-Boston for the 2025-26 season after putting in years of hard work with the Chiefs organization. Van Iterson, a native of Bethesda, Md., signed with the Chiefs back in 2022 in…
By Alexis Demopoulos Utica Jr. Comets forward Anthony Alvarado is pleased to announce his NCAA Division III commitment to Plymouth State University for the 2025-26 season after a tremendous season in the NCDC. Alvarado, who hails from Stockton, Calif., ended up with the Jr. Comets at the end of the 2023-24 season, joining from the…
By Alexis Demopoulos Boston Jr. Rangers forward G.P. Giamartino joined his team early in 2025 and enjoyed his time immensely. After a great close to this season, he was very excited to announce his NCAA Division III commitment to St. John Fisher University for the 2025-26 season. Giamartino, a Syracuse, N.Y., played in 25 games…
Photo by Heather O’Connell By Alexis Demopoulos Mercer Chiefs defenseman Artyom Barashkin, who hails from Belarus, is a great example of USPHL Advancement In Action. He played with the Carolina Jr. Hurricanes in the USPHL Premier during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. At the end of the 23-24 season, Barashkin went to the Mercer Chiefs and…