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NCDC Commitment Profiles: Hitmen Goaltender Nick Bunch Commits to Skidmore College

By Brandon Hofstra / October 21, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Commitment Profiles: Hitmen Goaltender Nick Bunch Commits to Skidmore College

A two-year veteran of the Jersey Hitmen, goaltender Nick Bunch is proud to announce his NCAA Division III commitment to Skidmore College for the 2026-27 season. Bunch, a native of Michigan, signed with the Jersey Hitmen during the 2024-25 season and was a huge part of the team’s success. Bunch appeared in 34 games last…

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NCDC Stars of the Week | Oct. 13-19, 2025

By Brandon Hofstra / October 20, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Stars of the Week | Oct. 13-19, 2025

The National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) has announced its Division Stars of the Week, recognizing standout performances from October 13-19,  2025.Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration.   Atlantic Division Forward: Derek Tremblay – Jersey Hitmen: Derek Tremblay was a key offensive catalyst this week, helping lead his team to a pair…

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NCDC Saturday Final Scores | Oct. 18, 2025

By Brandon Hofstra / October 19, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Saturday Final Scores | Oct. 18, 2025

South Shore Kings 6 vs. New York Dynamo 1 The Kings jumped out to a 3–1 first-period lead and never looked back. Jake Owens, Jack Harney, Jake Kavanagh, Eli Heinze (2), and Felix-Antoine Laflamme scored for South Shore. Cole Kerr tallied for the Dynamo. Boston Jr. Rangers 6 vs. Springfield Pics 3 Blake Fischer scored…

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NCDC Friday Final Scores | Oct. 17, 2025

By Brandon Hofstra / October 18, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Friday Final Scores | Oct. 17, 2025

Boston Jr. Rangers 4 vs. Boston Junior Bruins 3 (SO) The Jr. Rangers edged the Junior Bruins in a thrilling shootout at Worcester Ice Center. Zachary Baker’s third-period goal forced extra time, while Blake Fischer and Christof Tschurnig also scored. Drew Carr, Riley Greer, and Caiden Sullivan had the Bruins’ goals. Worcester Railers JHC 7…

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NCDC Weekend Preview

By Brandon Hofstra / October 17, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Weekend Preview

October 17-19, 2025 As the season continues, teams across the NCDC are preparing for another exciting weekend of hockey. Here’s this weekend’s schedule, key matchups, and standings going into the weekend.  NCDC Weekend Matchups Friday, October 17, 2025 11:00 AM – Boston Junior Bruins at Boston Jr. Rangers 11:15 AM – Springfield Pics at Worcester…

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NCDC Commitment Profiles: South Shore Kings’ Jake Owens Commits to Tufts University

By Brandon Hofstra / October 15, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Commitment Profiles: South Shore Kings’ Jake Owens Commits to Tufts University

The National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) is proud to congratulate South Shore Kings captain Jake Owens on his commitment to Tufts University (NCAA DIII).  Owens, a native of Chittenango, NY, has been a key part of the Kings’ success over the past two seasons. In 2024-25, the veteran forward helped lead South Shore to the…

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Alumni Spotlight: P.A.L. Jr. Islanders Goaltender Brandon Bussi Earns First NHL Win In Debut With Carolina Hurricanes

By Brandon Hofstra / October 15, 2025 / Comments Off on Alumni Spotlight: P.A.L. Jr. Islanders Goaltender Brandon Bussi Earns First NHL Win In Debut With Carolina Hurricanes

Former P.A.L. Jr. Islanders netminder Brandon Bussi made a memorable first impression in his NHL debut, earning his first career NHL win with the Carolina Hurricanes. Bussi turned aside 16 shots to help the Hurricanes secure a 5-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Bussi, a Sound Beach, N.Y., native, developed in the USPHL’s National Collegiate…

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NCDC Stars of the Week | Oct. 6-12, 2025

By Brandon Hofstra / October 13, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Stars of the Week | Oct. 6-12, 2025

The National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) has announced its Division Stars of the Week, recognizing standout performances from October 6-12,  2025.Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration.   Atlantic Division Forward: Brody Bess – West Chester Wolves: Brody Bess continued his consistent early-season production for the Wolves. The Hersey, PA native forward…

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Sunday Final Scores | Oct. 12, 2025

By Brandon Hofstra / October 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Sunday Final Scores | Oct. 12, 2025

Northern Maine Pioneers 4 vs. Universel Quebec 2The Pioneers rallied in the third with three unanswered goals to top Universel Quebec. Karl Strandberg opened the scoring in the second before Grant Matushak, Gavin Elkins, and Kellen Matushak sealed the comeback. Nathan Pelletier and Viktors Klabis tallied for Universel. Utica Jr. Comets 5 vs. Springfield Pics…

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NCDC Saturday Final Scores | Oct. 11, 2025

By Brandon Hofstra / October 12, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Saturday Final Scores | Oct. 11, 2025

West Chester Wolves 4 vs. Mercer Chiefs 2 The West Chester Wolves stormed back from an early deficit to defeat the Mercer Chiefs, 4-2. Grant Lucas led the charge with two goals, while Alec Alfieri and Markus Lunski added third-period tallies. Justin Ouellet and Alexandre Dallaire scored first-period goals for Mercer before the Wolves took…

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