The National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) has announced its Division Stars of the Week, recognizing standout performances from March 2-9, 2026. Only players nominated by their teams were eligible for consideration.
Atlantic Division
Forward: Casey Johnston, Mercer Chiefs: Mercer forward Casey Johnston scored two goals in three games for the Chiefs during the week, helping contribute to Mercer’s offensive output.
Defenseman: Tyler Rothstein, Mercer Chiefs: Chiefs defenseman Tyler Rothstein recorded three points (1G, 2A) in three games, including a game-winning goal, while contributing offensively from the blue line.
Goalie: Leif Eckblad, Mercer Chiefs: Goalie Leif Eckblad went 1-0-1 during the week, stopping 89 of 93 shots for a .957 save percentage and a 1.92 goals-against average across 125 minutes of action.
Rookie: Kinnick Kehoe, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights: Knights rookie Kinnick Kehoe produced four points (2G, 2A) in two games, continuing a strong offensive stretch for the Knights.
Mountain Division
Forward: Billie Jacobson-Crouch, Ogden Mustangs: Mustangs forward Billie Jacobson-Crouch posted four points (3G, 1A) in his lone appearance of the week, including a game-winning goal.
Defenseman: Daniel Macleish, Idaho Falls Spud Kings: Idaho defenseman Daniel (DJ) Macleish tallied six points (1G, 5A) in three games, leading all defensemen in scoring during the week.
Goalie: Devin Degenstein, Idaho Falls Spud Kings: Spud Kings netminder Devin Degenstein finished the week 2-1-0, making 78 saves on 84 shots for a .929 save percentage and a 2.01 GAA, including one shutout.
Rookie: No Nominees
New England Division
Forward: Noah Trempe, Universel Sherbrooke: Universel forward Noah Trempe registered nine points (4G, 5A) in three games, tying for the highest point total among skaters during the week.
Defenseman: Logan Petlansky, Northern Cyclones: Cyclones D-man Logan Petlansky recorded four points (2G, 2A) in three games, including one power-play goal from the blue line.
Goalie: Max Pitts, Northern Cyclones: Cyclones netminder Max Pitts went 3-0-0 during the week, stopping 54 of 60 shots for a .900 save percentage and a 2.57 goals-against average.
Rookie: Anthony Roy, Universel Sherbrooke: Universel Sherbrooke rookie forward Anthony Roy finished the week with nine points (2G, 7A) in three games, tying for the league lead in points during the span.
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