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NCDC Roundup: March 1, 2025

By iclarke / March 2, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Roundup: March 1, 2025

Utica Jr. Comets 5, Islanders Hockey Club 1 Niko Benjamin, who recently set the record for most NCDC games played (currently at 187, having broken the previous record of 183), scored two goals and added two assists to pass the 100-point mark in his record-setting career. Additionally, fellow #NCDC All-Stars Selection Daniel Urban (’04/Orchard Park,…

NCDC Roundup: Feb. 28, 2025

By iclarke / March 1, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Roundup: Feb. 28, 2025

South Shore Kings 5, Worcester Railers JHC 2 The South Shore Kings extended their New England Division lead to eight points after defeating the Worcester Railers JHC by a 5-2 score. NCDC All-Stars selection Gregor Jennersjo (’04/Stockholm, Sweden) led the way with a goal and two assists, and recent Wesleyan University recruit Will Rassier (’04/Princeton,…

NCDC Mountain Division Players Of The Week: Feb. 25, 2025

By iclarke / February 26, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Mountain Division Players Of The Week: Feb. 25, 2025

Week of Feb. 25, 2025 Games of Feb. 18-24, 2025   Forward: Siamion Marshchanok, Pueblo Bulls  Marshchanok (‘05/Minsk, Belarus) struck for two goals and three assists for five points in the Bulls’ two games played against the Ogden Mustangs and Rock Springs Grizzlies. The Bulls were able to qualify for the playoffs, as well. Marshchanok…

NCDC Roundup: Feb. 23, 2025

By iclarke / February 24, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Roundup: Feb. 23, 2025

Jersey Hitmen 5, Rockets Hockey Club 0  Nick Bunch (’05/Canton, Mich.) stopped all 36 shots he faced in a big win against the Hitmen’s regional rivals. Aiden Ryan (’04/Raleigh, N.C.) scored twice and assisted on one goal, and Wilson Farrow (’04/Sudbury, Ont.) assisted on three goals.   Northern Cyclones 6, South Shore Kings 3 The…

NCDC Roundup: Feb. 22, 2025

By iclarke / February 23, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Roundup: Feb. 22, 2025

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 4, Jersey Hitmen 0 The Knights’ Max Varner (’05/Buffalo, Minn.) was the star of the show making 41 saves on 41 shots to shut down a strong Jersey Hitmen offense. Rocco Luciano (’07/Chicago, Ill.) scored the first and game-winning goal, which was also his first in the NCDC. Connor Lawrence (’06/Selingsgrove, Pa.) earned…

NCDC Roundup: Feb. 21, 2025

By iclarke / February 22, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Roundup: Feb. 21, 2025

Seacoast Spartans 7, Northern Cyclones 3 Seacoast controlled the game with strong special teams. Brandon Hemmer (’04/St. Cloud, Minn.) had a 1-3-4 line and Thomas Sullivan (’04/Melrose, Mass.) registered two goals and one assist, helping to lead the offense. Jack Fickenscher (’05/Davidson, N.C.) and Sean Gilland (’04/Wethersfield, Conn.) also had multi-point performances. Seacoast pulled away…

NCDC Commitments: Boston Dogs Goaltender Pierce Commits To Misericordia University

By iclarke / February 19, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Commitments: Boston Dogs Goaltender Pierce Commits To Misericordia University

By Alexis Demopoulos For goaltender Ayden Pierce, the Boston Dogs provided him a place that felt like home and with the help of his coaches and teammates earned an NCAA Division III commitment to Misericordia University for the 2025-26 season. The Oshawa, Ont., native played in 18 games for the Boston Jr. Rangers in the…

NCDC Roundup: Feb. 16, 2025

By iclarke / February 17, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Roundup: Feb. 16, 2025

Rockets Hockey Club 6, Worcester Railers JHC 3 The Rockets scored five unanswered goals in the third period after being down 3-1 following 40 minutes of play in the South Shore Kings Presidents Day Showcase. Hudson Slenker (’06/York, Pa.) scored two goals; Connor Lemmerbrock (’04/Springboro, Ohio) and Jakub Kristek (’07/Mlada Boleslav, Czechia) each had a…

NCDC Roundup: Feb. 15, 2025

By iclarke / February 16, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Roundup: Feb. 15, 2025

Thunder Hockey Club 4, Boston Dogs 1 The Thunder Hockey Club scored four goals throughout the game, with Mason Manderfield (’06/Houghton, Mich.), Roger Davis (’04/Exeter, N.H.), William Michetti (’05/Brossard, Que.), and Cooper Caby (’05/Denver, Colo.) each finding the back of the net. In net, Prestyn Carter (’04/Macomb, Mich.) got the win with 25 saves on…

NCDC Roundup: Feb. 14, 2025

By iclarke / February 15, 2025 / Comments Off on NCDC Roundup: Feb. 14, 2025

Boston Dogs 4, Boston Jr. Rangers 3 In the first game of the day at the South Shore Kings Presidents Day Showcase, the Dogs defeated the Jr. Rangers in regulation. Owen Penny (’04/Livonia, Mich.) scored twice, and Tanner McFaul (’05/Essex, Vt.) had a 1-2-3 line. Nathan McDougall (’04/Gatineau, Que.) had two assists, and goaltender and…