About the NCDC
The National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) is a tuition-free junior hockey league within the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL). The league is built to help talented players develop, compete at a high level, and earn opportunities at the collegiate level and beyond.
As Billings prepares to join the NCDC landscape, our goal is to bring that same high standard of competition, coaching, and player development to fans and families across our region.
What is the NCDC?
The NCDC is a Tier II junior hockey league that provides a tuition-free environment for players. This model allows athletes to focus on their development, training, and education paths without the burden of traditional pay-to-play junior hockey fees.
Teams in the NCDC compete in a highly scouted environment, giving players visibility with college coaches and programs across the country. The league emphasizes skill development, competitive balance, and exposure, making it an important step for players aiming for NCAA opportunities.
- Tier II, tuition-free junior hockey
- Designed to prepare players for NCAA and higher levels
- Focus on development, structure, and competition
- Part of the broader USPHL junior hockey platform
A Growing National Presence
The NCDC has expanded its reach over time, adding teams in new regions to create more high-quality opportunities for players and fans. With Billings entering the conversation, our community joins a league that is continuing to build its national profile.
This expansion reflects the demand for competitive, tuition-free junior hockey and the league’s commitment to building strong, sustainable markets.
- More communities gaining access to high-level junior hockey
- Increased scouting exposure for players across the footprint
- New rivalries and road trips for fans to follow
A Serious Pathway in a New Market
For players, a team in the NCDC represents a chance to compete at a high level in a professionally run environment, with a direct focus on development and advancement. Billings will become a stop on the league’s scouting map, bringing college coaches’ attention to our arena.
- Access to a tuition-free junior hockey opportunity
- High-end coaching, structure, and competition
- Increased visibility with college programs
Big-Time Hockey, Local Identity
For fans and families, joining the NCDC means bringing fast, physical, and high-skill hockey to Billings on a regular basis. Home games will feature future college players and a level of play that feels big-time while still being rooted in our local community.
As our team name, branding, and rivalries take shape, Billings will have a new sports identity to rally around – with the NCDC stage as its backdrop.
This page is for general information only. For the latest league details, visit the official NCDC website.