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The USPHL has seen 14 of its alumni play in the National Hockey League to date, not several more organization alumni from prior to the 2013 inaugural season of the league. Additionally, there have been 38 NHL Entry Draft selections of USPHL regulars, including six USPHL alumni (four from the NCDC) selected in the 2022…
Read MoreEarlier this month, former NCDC Jersey Hitmen goaltender and Dineen Cup Champion Chase Clark made the trip to the Washington Capitals (NHL) Development Camp to give his professional rights-holders a glimpse of the future. And what a glimpse it was. The 2002-born Williamsville, N.Y., native earned applause from several corners by making highlight saves…
Read MoreBy Joshua Boyd / NCDCHockey.com JoJo Dable’s high slot wristshot was the difference in a triple-overtime South Shore King 3-2 win against the Northern Cyclones in a win-or-go-home situation for both teams in the double elimination tournament. The goal was scored at 101:58 of the game, making it the second longest in NCDC history after…
Read MoreBy Joshua Boyd / NCDCHockey.com Idaho Falls was powered by a huge goaltending performance from Charlie Durkin, as well as the opening goal by Leo Mantenuto. He scored at 4:24 of the second period on the power play, picking up assists from D.J. MacLeish and William O’Donovan. Durkin came away with 33 saves on 33…
Read MoreThe South Shore Kings, defending Dineen Cup Champions for at least the next roughly 24 hours, will get a chance to win the Cup again. After defeating the Mercer Chiefs in the final non-championship elimination game on Sunday by a 4-0 score, the Kings will now have to defeat the Idaho Falls Spud Kings twice…
Read MoreBy Joshua Boyd / NCDCHockey.com It was a battle of goaltenders for more than 70 minutes on Friday, as the Idaho Falls Spud Kings just barely outlasted the defending Dineen Cup Champion South Shore Kings by a score of 1-0 off a Ronald Wade goal at the 16:00 mark of overtime. He was assisted on…
Read MoreBy Joshua Boyd / NCDCHockey.com Justin Thibault scored the game-winning overtime goal at 13:52, lifting the Chiefs over the Northern Cyclones, assisted by Jack Gricus. The game was back-and-forth essentially from the point where the scoring started in the second. Ryan Stratton started it all at 5:28 of the second period, a 1-0 lead that…
Read MoreBy Alexis Demopoulos South Shore Kings defenseman Gregor Jennersjo had an outstanding regular season and is now excited to announce his NCAA Division III commitment to Gustavus Adolphus College for the 2025-26 season. Jennersjo, who hails from Sweden, joined the Kings organization for the 2024-25 season and quickly felt right at home. In 51 regular…
Read MoreBy Alexis Demopoulos Boston Jr. Rangers defenseman Jake McGonagle is thrilled to have announced his NCAA Division III commitment to Misericordia University for the 2025-26 season. McGonagle, a Rowley, Mass. native, joined the Boston Jr. Rangers NCDC team in mid-December and thoroughly enjoyed his experience. He finished the season playing in 13 games since joining…
Read MoreBy Joshua Boyd / NCDCHockey.com For the first time in their three-year history, the Idaho Falls Spud Kings are Mountain Division Champions and they are bound for the first four-team Dineen Cup Championship Series to be held since 2021. The Spud Kings enjoy a massive fan following in their eastern Idaho city – and many…
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