NCDC Performance Player of the Week: Alessandro Capano – Rockets Hockey

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Alessandro Capano

Rockets Hockey Club goaltender Alessandro Capano has been named the NCDC Performance Player of the Week for Nov. 2-8, 2026, earning a $1,000 performance payout through the league’s Performance Pays initiative.

The Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, native won all three starts during the award week, stopping 123 of 128 shots for a .961 save percentage and a 1.67 goals-against average. Capano averaged 41 saves per game and capped the week with a 45-save shutout.

Capano opened the stretch Nov. 4 by turning aside 44 of 46 shots in a 5-2 victory. He followed with 34 saves on 37 shots in a 6-3 road win Nov. 7, securing his second victory of the week.

His strongest performance came Nov. 8, when he stopped all 45 shots he faced in a 4-0 victory. Capano played all 180 minutes across the three games, providing a steady presence in net as the Rockets completed a perfect week.

“Alessandro is a veteran goaltender who makes a difference for us, especially in close games,” said Head Coach Matt Morrow.

Through 14 appearances this season, Capano has posted a .926 save percentage and a 2.65 goals-against average, with one shutout.

Capano’s success follows a strong 2025–26 season with the Rockets organization in both the NCDC and USPHL Premier. In 28 NCDC regular-season appearances, he recorded a 17-7-1 record, a 1.82 goals-against average and a .946 save percentage. He also appeared in four NCDC playoff games, posting a .920 save percentage.

Capano made one USPHL Premier appearance last season, earning a victory while recording a 1.00 goals-against average and a .938 save percentage.

 

The Performance Player of the Week award recognizes one NCDC player each week, regardless of position or conference, through a vote by the league’s media panel. It is separate from the League Office’s Stars of the Week selections, which recognize a forward, defenseman and goaltender from each conference and do not include a cash award.

Performance Pays continues in 2026–27, with the NCDC program providing $1,000 weekly awards over 25 weeks. The initiative also rewards championship success, season award recipients and standout postseason performers.

Learn more about Performance Pays.