The 2019–20 NCDC season was the 3rd season of the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) Division of the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL). The regular season ran from September 2019 to March 2020 with a 50-game schedule. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire postseason was cancelled before any games were played.
Member changes In January 2019, the USPHL announced the approval of a franchise for Lewiston, Maine that was later named Twin City Thunder. The team began play this season.
In March, the league announced the merger of the Syracuse Stars and the Utica Jr. Comets. The Stars assumed Jr. Comets name and colors.
Regular season
The standings at the end of the regular season were as follows:
Note: x = clinched playoff berth; y = clinched regular season title Standings Team xy – New Jersey Hitmen 504251287226114 x – Boston Junior Bruins 503981281208129 x – Connecticut Jr. Rangers 5027148163168141 x – Islanders Hockey Club 5029173162187144 x – P.A.L. Jr. Islanders 5028163362160146 x – Northern Cyclones 5028165162187176 x – Boston Bandits 5025174458196182 x – New Hampshire Junior Monarchs 5024202454154144 Twin City Thunder 5026222054170164 Utica Jr. Comets 5022244048161177 South Shore Kings 5017273340145191 Rockets Hockey Club 5015286137160204 Rochester Monarchs 5034430978288
Dineen Cup playoffs At the conclusion of the regular season, the playoff matches were set. However, prior to the start of the postseason, the remainder of the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Note: * denotes overtime period(s)
References
General reference
External links Official website of the National Collegiate Development Conference