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The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) is proud to announce the addition of the Hinton Timberwolves to the USPHL Premier for the 2026-27 season. Based in Hinton, Alberta, the Timberwolves will compete in the league’s Alberta Division, further strengthening the USPHL’s presence across Western Canada. The Timberwolves will play their home games at the…
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) and National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) are proud to recognize four alumni competing in the 2026 East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) Kelly Cup Finals between the Kansas City Mavericks and the Florida Everblades. The championship series features former USPHL and NCDC players who have advanced through the junior…
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) and National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) are proud to recognize several alumni who represented their countries at the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship, held from May 15-31 in Switzerland. The annual tournament, hosted by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), features many of the top professional and international…
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) is proud to announce the addition of the Ravens Hockey Academy to the league, further expanding the league’s presence within one of the world’s premier hockey regions. The Ravens Hockey Academy will be based in Deux-Montagnes, Que., located approximately 30 kilometers outside of Montreal, and will bring a…
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) and the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) are proud to recognize several alumni and former coaches who were part of the 2026 United States Hockey League (USHL) Clark Cup Championship-winning Sioux Falls Stampede organization. The Stampede captured the Clark Cup championship on Saturday night, defeating the Muskegon Lumberjacks…
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) is proud to recognize former goaltender Levente Hegedus, who is currently representing Hungary at the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Zurich, Switzerland. Hegedus, a member of the Oilers’ 2024-25 USPHL Premier National Championship team, has quickly transitioned from championship success in the USPHL Premier to competing against some…
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) has completed a post-season review related to player registrations connected to several teams that underwent ownership changes due to the sudden departure of a previous owner. This review determined a clear need for the repayment of registration fees to players impacted by this change that were subsequently unable…
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) have announced a series of structural updates ahead of the 2026-27 season, including divisional alignment updates and key franchise returns, relocations, and expansions. These initiatives further strengthen the USPHL’s commitment to a clear and consistent player development pathway from youth hockey to the NCDC, college hockey, and beyond.…
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) has announced the addition of the Salt Lake Ghost Riders, a new franchise set to begin play in the West Division. The team will be based out of Acord Ice Center. Owned and operated by Center Ice Group, the Ghost Riders organization emphasizes a development-first model, providing student-athletes…
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.…