NCDC 2025-2026 End of Year Awards

2026 ncdc award winners
USPHL NCDC Award Winners 2025-26
2025-26 Regular Season Awards

USPHL NCDC
Award Winners

Voted on by head coaches across all 5 divisions  ·  Stats sourced from USPHL / TimeToScore

Atlantic Division

Forward of the Year
Defenseman of the Year
Goaltender of the Year
Rookie of the Year
Most Valuable Player
Coach of the Year
Organization of the Year

Mountain Division

Forward of the Year
Defenseman of the Year
Goaltender of the Year
Rookie of the Year
Most Valuable Player
Coach of the Year
Organization of the Year

New England East Division

Forward of the Year
Defenseman of the Year
Goaltender of the Year
Rookie of the Year
Most Valuable Player
Staff of the Year
Organization of the Year

New England Central Division

Forward of the Year
Defenseman of the Year
Goaltender of the Year
Rookie of the Year
Most Valuable Player
Coach of the Year
Organization of the Year

New England North Division

Forward of the Year
Defenseman of the Year
Goaltender of the Year
Rookie of the Year
Most Valuable Player
Coach of the Year
Organization of the Year
2025-26 Award Winners

Atlantic Division
Season in Review

  • Forward of the YearJordan Laroda — Jersey HitmenGP:53 · G:31 · A:27 · 58 PTS
  • Defenseman of the YearHarrison Kinne — West Chester WolvesGP:37 · G:6 · A:18 · 24 PTS
  • Goaltender of the YearCole Werthman — Mercer ChiefsGP:42 · W:22 · .929 SV% · 3 SO
  • Rookie of the YearDavid Ambuhl — Jersey HitmenGP:44 · G:15 · A:35 · 50 PTS
  • Most Valuable PlayerDerek Tremblay — Jersey HitmenGP:52 · G:23 · A:32 · 55 PTS
  • Coach of the YearAndy Scott — Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights
  • Organization of the YearWilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights

The Jersey Hitmen were the Atlantic Division's most decorated program in 2025-26, collecting the Forward, Rookie, and MVP awards while placing three players among the division's best.

Jordan Laroda took Forward of the Year after putting up 31 goals and 27 assists for 58 points in 53 games, establishing himself as the division's most dangerous offensive threat. Teammate Derek Tremblay earned the Atlantic MVP with 23 goals and 32 assists for 55 points in 52 games, serving as the engine behind the Hitmen attack all season long.

David Ambuhl, also of the Hitmen, earned Rookie of the Year with a standout first season that saw him register 15 goals and 35 assists for 50 points in 44 games. Ambuhl's playmaking ability was evident from the start, and his 35 assists led all Atlantic rookies.

Harrison Kinne of the West Chester Wolves earned Defenseman of the Year with 6 goals and 18 assists for 24 points in 37 games, anchoring one of the division's stronger blue lines with his steady two-way game.

Cole Werthman of the Mercer Chiefs earned Goaltender of the Year after posting a .929 save percentage with 22 wins and 3 shutouts across 42 appearances. Werthman's durability was a defining factor, as he carried the heaviest workload among Atlantic netminders.

Andy Scott of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights earned Coach of the Year. The Knights also took home the Organization of the Year honor.

2025-26 Award Winners

Mountain Division
Season in Review

  • Forward of the YearKasper Pohjala — Grand Junction River HawksGP:47 · G:15 · A:43 · 58 PTS
  • Defenseman of the YearDaniel Macleish — Idaho Falls Spud KingsGP:53 · G:21 · A:31 · 52 PTS
  • Goaltender of the YearSimon Zille — Grand Junction River HawksGP:28 · W:16 · .943 SV% · 1 SO
  • Rookie of the YearCooper Jacobson — Ogden MustangsGP:53 · G:14 · A:29 · 43 PTS
  • Most Valuable PlayerKasper Pohjala — Grand Junction River HawksGP:47 · G:15 · A:43 · 58 PTS
  • Coach of the YearAnthony Bohn — Idaho Falls Spud Kings
  • Organization of the YearOgden Mustangs

The Grand Junction River Hawks and the Idaho Falls Spud Kings combined to sweep the Mountain Division's individual awards in 2025-26, with Grand Junction's Kasper Pohjala leading the way as a double winner.

Pohjala earned both the MVP and Forward of the Year after posting 15 goals and 43 assists for 58 points in 47 games. He was one of the NCDC's premier playmakers all season, and his vision and passing ability set him apart in a competitive Mountain Division.

Simon Zille, Pohjala's teammate in Grand Junction, earned Goaltender of the Year with a .943 save percentage and a 1.85 goals-against average across 28 appearances. Zille's 16 wins and dominant save percentage made him the division's top netminder.

Daniel Macleish earned Defenseman of the Year for the Idaho Falls Spud Kings, putting up 21 goals and 31 assists for 52 points in 53 games. Those are remarkable offensive numbers from the blue line and among the best by any NCDC defenseman this season.

The Rookie of the Year went to Cooper Jacobson of the Ogden Mustangs, who finished with 14 goals and 29 assists for 43 points in 53 games.

Anthony Bohn of the Idaho Falls Spud Kings earned Coach of the Year. The Ogden Mustangs earned the Organization of the Year.

2025-26 Award Winners

New England East Division
Season in Review

  • Forward of the YearAnthony Roy — Universel AcademyGP:54 · G:29 · A:55 · 84 PTS
  • Defenseman of the YearAndrew Jensen — South Shore KingsGP:53 · G:8 · A:28 · 36 PTS
  • Goaltender of the YearBlake McMeniman — Islanders Hockey ClubGP:25 · W:16 · .930 SV% · 2 SO
  • Rookie of the YearJonathan Lee — Thunder Hockey ClubGP:53 · G:14 · A:24 · 38 PTS
  • Most Valuable PlayerKillian Wright — Thunder Hockey ClubGP:53 · G:21 · A:14 · 35 PTS
  • Staff of the YearTyler Holske and Drew Omicioli — South Shore Kings
  • Organization of the YearNorthern Cyclones

Anthony Roy of Universel Academy put together the most prolific offensive season in the NE East in 2025-26, earning Forward of the Year with 29 goals and 55 assists for 84 points in 54 games, a pace that placed him among the highest-scoring players across all five NCDC divisions.

Killian Wright of the Thunder Hockey Club earned the NE East MVP after a complete two-way season that saw him tally 21 goals and 14 assists for 35 points in 53 games. Wright's impact went well beyond the scoresheet, as his leadership and defensive commitment were key factors in the Thunder's season.

Andrew Jensen of the South Shore Kings took Defenseman of the Year with 8 goals and 28 assists for 36 points in 53 games. Jensen was a steadying force on the Kings' blue line all season, combining offensive instincts with responsible defensive play.

Blake McMeniman of the Islanders Hockey Club earned Goaltender of the Year with 16 wins, a .930 save percentage, and 2 shutouts in 25 appearances. McMeniman was a consistent presence in net for the Islanders throughout the season.

Jonathan Lee of the Thunder Hockey Club earned Rookie of the Year with 14 goals and 24 assists for 38 points in 53 games. Lee's two-way contributions were a key part of the Thunder's season.

Tyler Holske and Drew Omicioli of the South Shore Kings earned Staff of the Year. The Northern Cyclones earned the Organization of the Year.

2025-26 Award Winners

New England Central Division
Season in Review

  • Forward of the YearJoshua Galizia — Utica Jr CometsGP:53 · G:34 · A:30 · 64 PTS
  • Defenseman of the YearPatrick Dotson — Worcester Railers JHCGP:49 · G:9 · A:51 · 60 PTS
  • Goaltender of the YearJack Foy — Utica Jr CometsGP:25 · W:20 · .940 SV% · 5 SO
  • Rookie of the YearColin Ward — Boston Junior BruinsGP:30 · G:18 · A:16 · 34 PTS
  • Most Valuable PlayerJacob Carey — Springfield PicsGP:54 · G:25 · A:31 · 56 PTS
  • Coach of the YearNevin Hamilton — Boston Junior Bruins
  • Organization of the YearUtica Jr Comets

The NE Central Division featured some of the NCDC's most impressive individual performances in 2025-26, highlighted by Patrick Dotson's extraordinary campaign from the blue line.

Dotson earned Defenseman of the Year for the Worcester Railers JHC after finishing with 9 goals and 51 assists for 60 points in 49 games. Those numbers are remarkable for a defenseman at any level of junior hockey, and his 51 assists were among the best totals in the entire NCDC regardless of position.

Jacob Carey of the Springfield Pics earned the NE Central MVP with 25 goals and 31 assists for 56 points in 54 games. Carey was a consistent offensive producer all season and his ability to deliver in big moments set him apart.

Joshua Galizia of the Utica Jr Comets earned Forward of the Year with 34 goals and 30 assists for 64 points in 53 games. Galizia's 34 goals were the best mark among NE Central forwards. Teammate Jack Foy took Goaltender of the Year after posting a .940 save percentage with 20 wins and 5 shutouts in 25 appearances, going 20-3 in his starts.

Colin Ward of the Boston Junior Bruins earned Rookie of the Year with 18 goals and 16 assists for 34 points in 30 games. Ward's point-per-game pace over his 30 appearances was one of the most impressive rates among first-year players in the division.

Nevin Hamilton of the Boston Junior Bruins earned Coach of the Year, while the Utica Jr Comets were named Organization of the Year.

2025-26 Award Winners

New England North Division
Season in Review

  • Forward of the YearJackson Shaddick — Woodstock SlammersGP:54 · G:21 · A:24 · 45 PTS
  • Defenseman of the YearRyan Sikorski — CT Chiefs NorthGP:56 · G:5 · A:23 · 28 PTS
  • Goaltender of the YearZachary Bridgeo — Woodstock SlammersGP:23 · W:10 · .934 SV% · 3 SO
  • Rookie of the YearGabriel Boivin — Universel QuebecGP:57 · G:24 · A:32 · 56 PTS
  • Most Valuable PlayerMurat Shiyanov — Northern Maine PioneersGP:37 · W:11 · .922 SV% · 1 SO
  • Coach of the YearJack Lowry — Northern Maine Pioneers
  • Organization of the YearNorthern Maine Pioneers

The Northern Maine Pioneers dominated the NE North Division awards in 2025-26, earning the MVP, Coach, and Organization of the Year. Universel Quebec's Gabriel Boivin also turned heads as one of the most productive rookies across the entire NCDC.

Jackson Shaddick of the Woodstock Slammers earned Forward of the Year with 21 goals and 24 assists for 45 points in 54 games, leading all NE North forwards in production. Ryan Sikorski of the CT Chiefs North took Defenseman of the Year with 5 goals and 23 assists for 28 points in 56 games, playing in more games than any other skater in the division.

Boivin earned Rookie of the Year with a breakout first season that produced 24 goals and 32 assists for 56 points in 57 games. His 56 points were the best total among all NE North skaters, making his rookie campaign all the more impressive.

Jack Lowry of the Northern Maine Pioneers earned Coach of the Year, helping guide the Pioneers to a strong season that also saw the program take home the Organization of the Year.

Murat Shiyanov of the Northern Maine Pioneers earned the NE North MVP after posting a .922 save percentage with 11 wins and a shutout across 37 appearances, carrying a heavy workload for the Pioneers all season.

Zachary Bridgeo of the Woodstock Slammers earned Goaltender of the Year with a .934 save percentage, 10 wins, and 3 shutouts in 23 appearances.