NCDC Announces Conference Alignment For 2026-27 Season
The National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) announced its conference alignment for the 2026-27 season, continuing the league’s expansion across North America while emphasizing regional rivalries and player development opportunities.
The 2026-27 alignment features eight Conferences; Atlantic, Colonial, Metropolitan, Midwest, Mountain, Northeast, South and West with 68 organizations. The new structure reflects the continued evolution of the NCDC footprint from New England to the Rocky Mountains and Pacific Coast.
ATLANTIC CONFERENCE
- Connecticut Jr. Rangers
- Jersey Hitmen
- Mercer Chiefs
- P.A.L. Jr. Islanders
- Rockets Hockey Club
- WBS Knights
- West Chester Wolves
COLONIAL CONFERENCE
- Connecticut Chiefs
- Connecticut RoughRiders
- Springfield Pics
- Red Bank Generals
- New York Dynamo
- Utica Jr. Comets
- Vermont Universal
- Syracuse Lightning
METROPOLITAN CONFERENCE
- Boston Dogs
- Boston Jr. Bruins
- Boston Jr. Rangers
- Islanders Hockey Club
- New England Wolves
- Northern Cyclones
- South Shore Kings
- Worcester Jr. Railers
MIDWEST CONFERENCE
Great Lakes Division
- Chicago Union
- Columbus Mavericks
- Fort Wayne Spacemen
- Metro Jets
- Red River Spartans
- Toledo Cherokee
North Division
- Minnesota Blue Ox
- Minnesota Squatch
- Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings
- Northwest Express
- Hudson Havoc
MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE
- Billings Cattle Punchers
- Casper Warbirds
- Grand Junction River Hawks
- Idaho Falls Spud Kings
- Ogden Mustangs
- Pueblo Bulls
- Rock Springs Miners
- Utah Outliers
NORTHEAST CONFERENCE
- Lewiston MAINEiacs
- Montreal Black Vees
- Northern Maine Pioneers
- Perth-Andover Bearcats
- Quebec Universal
- St. Stephen County Moose
- Thunder Hockey Club
- Woodstock Slammers
SOUTH CONFERENCE
Florida Division
- Coral Springs Jr. Cats
- Florida Eels
- Florida Jr. Blades
- Florida Surge
- Tampa Bay Juniors
- Typhoon HC
South East Division
- Carolina Jr. Hurricanes
- Charleston Colonials
- Charlotte Rush
- Hampton Roads Whalers
- Potomac Patriots
- Yorktown Admirals
WEST CONFERENCE
- Fresno Monsters
- Lake Tahoe Lakers
- McCall Smokejumpers
- Ontario Jr. Reign
- Ventura Vikings
- Vernal Oilers
The 2026-27 season will continue the NCDC’s commitment to advancing players to NCAA hockey and higher levels of the game while expanding competition across traditional and emerging hockey markets throughout the United States and Canada.
