Frequently asked questions

What is National Collegiate Development Conference?

National Collegiate Development Conference is a A major-junior ice hockey league, typically for players 16–20. based in USA. The National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) is a Tier II junior ice hockey league under the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL). Founded in 2017, it serves as a development path for NCAA college hockey.

How many teams play in National Collegiate Development Conference?

We currently track 22 teams in National Collegiate Development Conference. Browse the full team list on this page and follow individual teams for updates.

What level of hockey is National Collegiate Development Conference?

National Collegiate Development Conference is classified as a junior league in the RinkStop directory. Major-junior leagues are sanctioned for amateur players aged roughly 16 to 20 and serve as primary development pipelines for professional hockey. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) and the United States Hockey League (USHL) are the best-known examples. Seasons run in line with the academic calendar and feature league-wide drafts to balance talent. Players retain college eligibility in some jurisdictions but not others; leagues outside the CHL typically preserve NCAA eligibility.

How can I follow National Collegiate Development Conference games and results?

The official National Collegiate Development Conference site is the best source for schedules, scores, and standings: https://usphl.com/ncdc/. RinkStop also publishes highlights and news for National Collegiate Development Conference when available — see the "Latest Highlights" section on this page.

Where does National Collegiate Development Conference operate?

National Collegiate Development Conference is a USA-based league and is part of the broader hockey structure in USA.

How do I get involved with National Collegiate Development Conference?

The most direct routes into National Collegiate Development Conference are: (1) try out for one of the 22 teams listed in RinkStop, (2) reach out to the league office if listed, or (3) start in a local amateur or youth league and progress to National Collegiate Development Conference level through tryouts. Use our hockey cost calculator for typical season costs by level.

How current is the data on this page?

League data on RinkStop is updated as teams, schedules, and rosters change. The "Last updated" line on this page shows when our record for National Collegiate Development Conference was last refreshed. We also tag data with a source where one is available.