NCDC Monthly Standouts: October 2026

The National Collegiate Development Conference is proud to recognize forward Thomas Pisano of the New York Dynamo, defenseman Zachary Chehade of the South Shore Kings and goaltender Aidan Finn of the Lake Tahoe Lakers as its October Monthly Standouts.

The three honorees earned league-wide recognition for their scoring, offensive contributions from the blue line and outstanding goaltending throughout October.

Forward of the Month: Thomas (TJ) Pisano, New York Dynamo — 10 GP, 11-14-25

Pisano opened October with a hat trick and two assists in a 15–1 win over the Connecticut RoughRiders on Oct. 2. He added another hat trick and an assist in a 10–2 road win over Connecticut on Oct. 17, then recorded a goal and three assists when the teams met again on Oct. 23.

He closed the month with two goals and two assists in a 6–5 overtime win over the Springfield Pics on Oct. 25. Pisano recorded at least one point in nine of his 10 October games and had four games with four or more points. He finished the month with four power-play goals and three power-play assists.

 

Defenseman of the Month: Zachary Chehade, South Shore Kings — 11 GP, 8-7-15

Chehade opened October with a power-play goal and an assist in a 9–1 win over the Connecticut Chiefs on Oct. 2. He scored twice, including once on the power play, in a 4–1 road win over the Jersey Hitmen on Oct. 11, then set up two goals in a 4–3 shootout win over the Northern Cyclones on Oct. 16.

His biggest outing came Oct. 26, when he scored twice, including a shorthanded goal, and added an assist in a 6–5 shootout loss. Chehade recorded a point in nine of 11 October games and finished with three power-play goals, four power-play assists and one game-winning goal.

 

Goaltender of the Month: Aidan Finn, Lake Tahoe Lakers — 5 GP, 5-0, .961 SV%, 171 Saves, 1 SO

Finn allowed just two goals across his first three October starts. He made 31 saves in a 3–1 road win on Oct. 3, turned aside all 35 shots in a 5–0 shutout on Oct. 9 and followed with 26 saves in a 5–1 win the next night.

His busiest stretch came on back-to-back nights against the Fresno Monsters. Finn made 39 saves in a 5–4 shootout win on Oct. 17 and stopped 40 of 41 shots in a 3–1 win on Oct. 18. He finished October with 171 saves on 178 shots, allowing one goal or fewer in four of his five starts.

 

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