National Collegiate Development Conference Releases 2025-26 Schedule

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 28, 2025

 

Nashua, N.H. – The United States Premier Hockey League (“USPHL”) and its top-tier National Collegiate Hockey Conference (“NCDC”) are pleased to announce the release of the 2025-26 regular season schedule, available for viewing on USPHL.com/NCDC.

You can also view the schedules with this direct link: https://usphl.com/ncdc/game-center/schedules/?season=65&month=09 (change month to view each month of the season)

In the 2025-26 season, returning veterans and NCDC newcomers alike will hit the ice with their goal of advancement to higher levels such as NCAA college hockey, the Canadian Hockey League, and the United States Hockey League very much in sight. During the 2024-25 season, there were more than 210 NCAA advancements, including more than 40 alumni who will go on to play NCAA Division I hockey. 

The NCDC of 2025-26 will see the league in its greatest period of growth, with 32 teams in both the United States and, for the first time, in Canada. This includes 10 new teams in the league. The NCDC footprint stretches from New Brunswick to Utah. Despite the large footprint, travel time is limited and the focus is on player development and advancement, thanks to well-crafted conferences, including three divisions within the New England Conference, the league’s largest. 

“It has been a busy off-season and the NCDC is preparing for its biggest and best season ever,” said Kevin Abrams, the NCDC’s Director of Operations. “With 32 teams across the continent, our footprint continues to grow in exciting markets and passionate communities. Our players will continue to see a focus on advancement and development while playing in extremely competitive conferences all leading to our Dineen Cup Championship in arguably the best junior hockey market in the country in Idaho Falls.” 

 

NCDC Schedule At A Glance

  • 864 NCDC games 
  • 74 games in showcases, representing 8.6 percent of schedule
  • Opening Regular Season Games: Sept. 11 NCDC Hitmen Classic season-opening showcase
  • Closing Regular Season Game: March 28, Ogden Mustangs at Pueblo Bulls, 7:07 p.m. MST 
  • New teams making their debut in 2025-26: Eastern Charlotte Kingfishers, Grand Junction River Hawks, Junior Bruins, Lewiston MAINEiacs, New York Dynamo, Presque Isle Frontiers, St. Croix Seawolves, Universel Academy, Universel Quebec, Woodstock Slammers. 
  • Playoffs begin March 21 in Eastern U.S., March 31 in Mountain Division
  • Dineen Cup Championships (Idaho Falls, ID): April 22-28, 2026

(Opening and Closing games subject to change)  

 

About The United States Premier Hockey League

Founded in 2012, the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) is the largest junior hockey organization in North America, with over 150 teams and more than 20,000 players aged 8-21. The League’s Junior Divisions include the tuition-free National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC), and the Premier and Elite Conferences. The USPHL has sent more than 10,000 players to college hockey, including over 4,600 to the NCAA, and 19 NCDC alumni have been selected in the NHL Draft.