The 2026 NCDC Dineen Cup Playoffs Continue. Here’s Where Things Stand Across All Divisions. Several series have begun to take shape while others remain tightly contested as teams battle for a spot in the next round.
Woodstock Slammers 2, Lewiston MAINEiacs 1
Woodstock evened the NE North Division Final at 1-1, getting second-period goals from Grant Lucas and Yan Krasavin to hold off Lewiston. Marek Rogers scored the lone MAINEiacs goal in the third.
Utah Outliers 6, Ogden Mustangs 3
Utah jumped out early and never looked back, powered by a four-goal performance from Tyler Kedzo. The Outliers take a 1-0 series lead in the Mountain Division Semifinals.
Grand Junction River Hawks 2, Idaho Falls Spud Kings 1 (OT)
Tai Kontrec played hero in overtime as Grand Junction edged Idaho Falls to even the series at 1-1 in the Mountain Division Semifinals.
Atlantic Division
- #1 P.A.L. Jr. Islanders lead #4 Mercer Chiefs 2-0
- #2 Jersey Hitmen vs. #3 Rockets Hockey Club tied 1-1
The Islanders are now one win away from advancing after taking control of their semifinal series. The Hitmen and Rockets remain locked in a tight battle heading into a pivotal Game 3.
New England Central Division
- #1 Utica Jr. Comets vs. #3 Worcester Railers JHC tied 1-1
Both teams have traded wins to open the Division Final, setting up a best-of-three within the series the rest of the way.
New England East Division
- #1 South Shore Kings lead #2 Islanders Hockey Club 2-0
South Shore in full control, putting themselves one win away from another trip to the division final round.
New England North Division
- #1 Lewiston MAINEiacs vs. #3 Woodstock Slammers tied 1-1
Woodstock’s Game 2 win shifts momentum, turning this into a tight race in the North.
Mountain Division
- #4 Utah Outliers lead #1 Ogden Mustangs 1-0
- #2 Idaho Falls Spud Kings vs. #3 Grand Junction River Hawks tied 1-1
Utah grabs the early edge over the top-seeded Mustangs, while Idaho Falls and Grand Junction are deadlocked after two games.
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