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Day 2 of the 2026 Dineen Cup Championship at the Mountain America Center delivered two tightly contested matchups, including a comeback win and a defensive battle that sends Grand Junction to the Final. South Shore Kings 3, P.A.L. Junior Islanders 2South Shore kept their season alive with a third-period comeback victory over P.A.L. After falling…
The 2026 NCDC Dineen Cup Championship opened Friday at the Mountain America Center with a pair of tightly contested matchups, setting the tone for a high-stakes, double-elimination tournament. Grand Junction needed double overtime to get past P.A.L. in a battle of division champions, while host Idaho Falls rode a fast start to hold off a…
The 2026 NCDC Dineen Cup Championship gets underway today at the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Two games open the tournament: 2:00 PM — Grand Junction River Hawks vs. P.A.L. Jr. Islanders7:00 PM — Idaho Falls Spud Kings vs. South Shore Kings 2026 Dineen Cup Championships Schedule Dineen Cup Championship – April…
The New England Wolves were recognized on Tuesday, April 21, with a National Service Honor, highlighting the organization’s strong commitment to community engagement and volunteerism. The National Service Honor was created to recognize and celebrate meaningful volunteer service in communities across the country. Recipients are selected based on verified service hours completed over a 12-month…
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) and its top-tier National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) have announced the continued implementation of the league’s affiliate program, strengthening the pathway for player advancement within the USPHL system. Through this structure, each NCDC organization is aligned with a USPHL Premier affiliate, creating a direct pipeline for player movement.…
The 2026 NCDC Dineen Cup Championship is set for April 24–28 at the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where four teams will compete for the league title. Representing their divisions are the P.A.L. Jr. Islanders (Atlantic), Grand Junction River Hawks (Mountain), and South Shore Kings (New England), joined by host team and defending…
The 2026 Dineen Cup Championship is set after the Grand Junction River Hawks won the Mountain Division title by a score of 2-1 last night. They will face off against the P.A.L. Jr. Islanders, while the South Shore Kings will start the tournament off against the Idaho Falls Spud Kings. Grand Junction River Hawks…
The National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) and its Billings, Montana expansion franchise have officially unveiled the team’s name as the Billings Cattle Punchers, marking a major milestone ahead of the club’s inaugural 2026-27 season. The Cattle Punchers will take the ice at the brand-new Signal Peak Energy Arena, a state-of-the-art facility featuring modern spectator seating,…
The National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) has announced its 2025-26 Season Performance Award winners, recognizing the top Forward, Defenseman, and Goaltender across the league. Noah Jimbo of the Worcester Jr. Railers (Forward), DJ Macleish of the Idaho Falls Spud Kings (Defenseman), and Ethan Ramonetti of the P.A.L. Junior Islanders (Goaltender) were selected as this season’s…
The NCDC is proud to announce the 2025-2026 End of Year Awards!