NCDC Conference Standouts: Oct. 12-18, 2026
The National Collegiate Development Conference is proud to recognize its Conference Standouts for the week of October 12-18. One forward, defenseman and goaltender was selected from each of the league’s seven conferences.
Atlantic Conference
Forward: David Ambuhl, Jersey Hitmen – 3 GP, 4-3-7
Ambuhl recorded four goals and three assists in three games, leading Atlantic Conference forwards with seven points. His production included a power-play goal, a shorthanded goal and a game-winning goal. Jersey Head Coach Toby Harris praised Ambuhl’s leadership and offensive contributions during a week in which the Hitmen earned three victories.
Defenseman: Ethan Bombalski, Jersey Hitmen – 3 GP, 2-2-4
Bombalski contributed two goals and two assists from the blue line, with both goals coming on the power play. One of his goals was a game-winner, adding timely finishing to his four-point week. Harris recognized Bombalski as a team leader whose offensive contributions helped drive the Hitmen’s success.
Goaltender: Jokubas Spruntulis, P.A.L. Jr. Islanders – 3 GP, 2-1, .956 SV%, 1.33 GAA
Spruntulis stopped 87 of 91 shots across three appearances, earning two victories and a shutout. He allowed just four goals during the week, finishing with a .956 save percentage and a 1.33 goals-against average.
Honorable Mentions: Timur Naletov and Troels Skovgaard-Simonsen, WBS Knights; Maksym Pastukh, Rockets Hockey Club.
Colonial Conference
Forward: Noah Thomsen, New York Dynamo – 2 GP, 2-8-10
Thomsen delivered two goals and eight assists in two games, averaging five points per game as Dynamo swept its weekend. His 10-point performance included a game-winning goal.
“He continues to provide the creativity and offensive unselfishness necessary for us to continue playing well and winning games,” said Dynamo Head Coach Ron Kuhl.
Defenseman: Roger Williams, New York Dynamo – 2 GP, 1-4-5
Williams recorded a goal and four assists in two games, matching the conference’s highest point total among defensemen while doing so in fewer appearances. His contributions included two power-play assists and a game-winning goal. Kuhl also highlighted Williams’ work against opposing top lines.
Goaltender: Spencer Shober, Utica Jr. Comets — 1 GP, 1-0, .978 SV%, 1.00 GAA
Shober turned aside 45 of 46 shots in his lone appearance, earning a victory while handling a substantial workload. His .978 save percentage led Colonial Conference goaltenders with a recorded decision during the award week.
Honorable Mention: Steven Louiselle, New York Dynamo.
Metropolitan Conference
Forward:Vincent Gosselin, New England Wolves – 2GP, 1-4-5
Gosselin led Metropolitan Conference forwards with five points in two games, scoring once and setting up four additional goals. His contributions included a power-play assist, and his average of 2.5 points per game highlighted a productive week as a playmaker for the Wolves.
Defenseman: William Berube, New England Wolves — 2 GP, 2-0-2
Berube scored twice in two games, leading Metropolitan Conference defensemen in goals during the week. One of his tallies came on the power play, giving New England an additional scoring threat from the blue line.
Goaltender: Matteo Mueller, Worcester Railers JHC — 1 GP, 1-0, 1.000 SV%, 0.00 GAA
Mueller stopped all 29 shots he faced to earn a shutout victory. His perfect performance gave Worcester a strong foundation in net and earned him the conference’s weekly goaltending honor.
Honorable Mentions: Juan Valdez and Jose Cansecco, Islanders Hockey Club; Filip Svoboda, Nick Brandano and Stepan Vavra, Northern Cyclones; Maddox Guerin and Sam Ahl, New England Wolves; Noah Jimbo, Worcester Railers JHC; Alex Graveline, Mason Rizik and Michael Karo, Boston Jr. Terriers.
Midwest Conference
Forward: Austin Letcher, Columbus Mavericks – 2 GP, 4-5-9
Letcher recorded four goals and five assists as Columbus swept its two-game series against Chicago Union. He contributed five points in Friday’s 8–0 victory, then recorded a point on all four Columbus goals in Saturday’s win. His weekend included both game-winning goals, with Saturday’s decisive tally coming with approximately two minutes remaining. “He seems to get better and better each week and showed that with his performance this past Friday and Saturday night,” said Mavericks Head Coach Kyle Althen.
Defenseman: Carson Wendorff, Hudson Havoc – 2 GP, 2-2-4
Wendorff led Midwest Conference defensemen with four points in two games, scoring twice and adding two assists. His contributions included a power-play goal, a power-play assist and a game-winning goal. Hudson Head Coach Russell Barone credited Wendorff as one of the major factors in the Havoc’s successful weekend.
Goaltender: Collin Rosenau, Minnesota Squatch – 2 GP, 2-0, .985 SV%, 0.50 GA
Rosenau stopped 65 of 66 shots across two road victories against the Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings. He allowed just one goal during the series and recorded a shutout, finishing with a .985 save percentage and a 0.50 goals-against average.
Honorable Mentions: Josh Granowicz, Bryce Bean and Bronx Bodnar, Toledo Cherokee; Tanner Robinson and Benjamin Knight, Minnesota Squatch; Nicholas Carls and Tyler Nordaune, Hudson Havoc; Nicholas Borg and Gino Texter, Columbus Mavericks.
Northeast Conference
Forward: Aiden Moskovitz, Thunder Hockey Club – 5 GP, 4-6-10
Moskovitz led Northeast Conference forwards with 10 points, collecting four goals and six assists across five games. His production included two power-play goals, a power-play assist and a game-winning goal. He averaged two points per game during Thunder’s busy week.
Defenseman: Thierry Normandin, Quebec Universel – 3 GP, 3-1-4
Normandin scored three goals and added an assist in three games, tying for the most goals among Northeast Conference defensemen during the week. His four-point contribution gave Quebec offense from the blue line and earned him the conference’s defenseman recognition.
Goaltender: Pavel Zaitsev, Woodstock Warriors – 1 GP, 1-0, .973 SV%, 1.00 GAA
Zaitsev stopped 36 of 37 shots to earn a victory in his lone appearance. His .973 save percentage led Northeast Conference goaltenders during the award week, with just one shot getting past him.
South Conference
Forward: Benjamin Craddock, Charleston Colonials – 3 GP, 5-1-6
Craddock scored five goals and added an assist across Charleston’s three-game set against Potomac. His week included a four-goal performance, two power-play goals and a game-winning goal. He also converted a shootout attempt in Sunday’s victory, separate from his six-point statistical total. “Ben has been showing signs that he can be a consistent threat each and every game,” said Colonials Head Coach Erik Cole.
Defenseman: Oliver Melnychuk, Florida Eels – 3 GP, 0-6-6
Melnychuk recorded six assists in three games, leading South Conference defensemen in points during the week. His total included a power-play assist, and his average of two assists per game highlighted his contribution as a distributor from the blue line.
Goaltender: Felix Tolke, Hampton Roads Whalers – 2 GP, 2-0, .976 SV%, 1.00 GAA
Tolke stopped 80 of 82 shots across two victories, allowing just one goal per game. His .976 save percentage led South Conference goaltenders during the week, combining a heavy workload with two winning performances.
Honorable Mentions: Jace Knopp and Evan Snyder, Charleston Colonials; Bruno Alic, Potomac Patriots; Serres Sadler and Filip Solheim, Hampton Roads Whalers.
West Conference
Forward: Brett Holman, McCall Smokejumpers – 3 GP, 3-8-11
Holman made an immediate impact following his arrival in McCall through a trade with Vernal, recording three goals and eight assists across three games. His 11 points led West Conference skaters, with a power-play goal and two power-play assists included in his production.
McCall Head Coach Auggie Kazura credited Holman with bringing leadership, experience and a competitive approach to his new team.
Defenseman: Justin Angeles, McCall Smokejumpers – 3 GP, 0-5-5
Angeles led the West Conference defensemen with five assists in three games. Three of those assists came on the power play, making him a key contributor to McCall’s special-teams offense. Kazura also praised Angeles’ leadership and the substantial workload he handles each game.
Goaltender: Aidan Finn, Lake Tahoe Lakers – 2 GP, 2-0, .940 SV%, 2.50 GAA
Finn earned two victories while stopping 79 of 84 shots across his appearances. His week included a shootout victory, and he finished with a .940 save percentage while facing an average of 42 shots per game.
Honorable Mentions: Edvards Eglitis, Vernal Oilers; Adan Kostanian, Rock Springs Miners; Anton Danemar, Gustav Oja and Viktor Pasztor, Fresno Monsters.
About the Weekly Awards: Conference Standouts recognizes a forward, defenseman and goaltender from each NCDC conference. These honors do not include a cash award. The Performance Player of the Week is a separate award selected by a voting panel, recognizing one player across each league, regardless of position, with a $1,000 award in the NCDC. A Conference Standout selection does not automatically receive the Performance Player of the Week award.