OFFICIAL: Mike Marcou has been named the Head Coach of NCDC. Marcou, who returns to this role after 1 season with Reading of the ECHL, will begin immediately.
#Isles
OFFICIAL: Premier has named Derek Caruso as the assistant coach. He will take the role alongside Head Coach John Carricato effective immediately. Caruso, a former Islander, most recently graduated from UMass - Boston where he skated for three seasons. Welcome home, Derek!
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OFFICIAL: Tony Samms has assumed the role of Head Coach for the U16 & U18 programs effective immediately. Samms will also retain his role as Off Ice Training Coordinator for the NCDC program.
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OFFICIAL: Jon Olson has made a commitment to Albertus Magnus. The NCDC forward has registered 7 goals and 5 assists this season. The two-time 18U State Champion and Merrick, NY native becomes yet another homegrown PALer to commit to the NCAA.
#Isles
#usphlcommitments
@USPHL
OFFICIAL: Tony Samms has been retained by the PAL Jr. Islanders for the 2019-2020 season. Samms will retain the roles of Associate Head Coach for u16, Associate Head Coach of u18, and the role of Off-Ice Training Coordinator for the NCDC program. Welcome back, Coach Samms!
#usphlcommitments
ALERT!
@kasperek55
has made his commitment to SUNY Plattsburgh! Don’t worry
#Isles
fans, he’ll be back with
#NCDC
next season, but we’re just super excited to tell you! Congratulations, Kasper!
COMMITTED: Coleson Hanrahan (D) to the University of Massachusetts Amherst (NCAA Division 1). Hanrahan hails from Longmeadow, Massachusetts and was an integral part of P.A.L’s strong defensive game. Congrats Coleson!
COMMITTED: Nick Bevilacqua (G) to Bentley University (NCAA Division I). Bevilacqua hails from Abington, MA. The goaltender has a SV% .949 and is tied for the all time NCDC record for most wins at 48. Bevilacqua will be studying business at Bentley University. Congrats Nick!
PAL Live Episode 2 is now live! Hear Carmine talk with ESPN's own
@alanhahn
about his connections to PAL, and some stories from his Islanders coverage days.
On Saturday the team placed wreaths on memorials of soldiers. We were also able to honor the family members of one of our own, Shane Ahlers Grandparents rest here at the LI National Cemetery.
#jrislanders
#premier
#thebuild
#usphlhockey
We would like to congratulate long time PAL Jr. Islander, Mike Perrone, on deciding to continue his athletic and academic career at UMASS Dartmouth. Good luck and we look forward to following your collegiate success.
@PALIslanders
@USPHL
@USPHL_Prospects
@junior_hockey
@UMassD
#USPHLCommitment
ALERT! Eric Fournier (
@efournier99
) has made his commitment to play for Connecticut College. The ‘99 defenseman is currently 9th in
#Isles
scoring with 5 goals and 12 assists, and has been a staple on the back end for NCDC this season. Congrats, Fournsey!
OFFICIAL: Congratulations to former
@PALIslanders
Defenceman Domenick Fensore on being selected in the
@NHL
2019 Draft by the
@NHLCanes
. The Thornwood, NY native spent the 2016-2017 season with the Islanders , tallying 29 points in 25 games.
Today’s
#IslesSpotlight
is on Noah Kane 🏒. Kaner put up 11 🚨’s and 19 🍎🍏 last season and is poised to put up more this time around. Where will you be October 20th for
#PALvsClones
?
Devin Kasperek, Ryan Gaulin, Artem Buzoverya & Henry Graham representing the PAL Junior Islanders in today's NCDC All Star Game
@USPHL
#ncdc
#jrislanders
#allstar
WIN! NCDC gets the W against Connecticut by a score of 2-1!
#Isles
Goals:
Liam
#Donelan
🚨
Ryan
#Brassil
🚨
Matthew
#Lane
stops all shots that came his way!
Way to finish strong boys!
Spencer Korona, a 5'11" forward from Enfield, Connecticut, is coming to the Jr. Islanders by way of Springfield Jr. Pics 16U. Welcome, Spencer!
#IslesWelcome
Ryan Gaulin has been named to the 2020 NCDC American All-Star Team!
He is second on the team with 29 points (15 goals, 14 assists). Gaulin leads the team with 15 goals and has also played in all 31 games
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#ncdc
#jrislanders
#usphlhockey
#allstar
OFFICIAL: Michael Colella has taken a tryout with the Omaha Lancers of the USHL. As the leading scorer in the USPHL so far, We would like to wish Mike the best of luck on his journey!
#Isles
Devin Kasperek has been named to the 2020 NCDC American All-Star Team!
He has 26 points (7 goals, 19 assists), which is second best among defensemen in the entire league. Kasperek has also played in all 31 games and is almost averaging one point per game.
@USPHL
#ncdc
#allstar
OFFICIAL: Brendan Prappas has committed to Trine University. The ‘98 forward, and our captain, currently sits in the 16th overall position for NCDC scoring this season with 18 goals and 21 assists for 39 points. Congrats, Praps!
NCDC training camp begins today! Brendan Prappas is ready for his second season with Junior Isles after posting 30 points last year. How many will he post this year?
#IslesSpotlight
OFFICIAL: Devin Joyce has made his commitment to Neumann University. We would like to wish Devin the best of luck on his journey through college. Read more HERE: ….
#Isles
#USPHLCommitments
OFFICIAL: Brendan Prappas has been named Captain OF NCDC. Michael Perrone and Devin Kasperek will serve as alternate captains for this season. Congratulations, guys!
#Isles
OFFICIAL: NCDC has tendered Steven Townley of 18U CP Dynamo for the 2019-2020 season. The 6’2”, 205 pound forward has scored 20 goals and recorded 46 points, leading to a spot in the USPHL All-Star game this season. Welcome, Steven!
Artem Buzoverya has been named to the 2020 NCDC American All-Star Team!
He leads the Islanders with 31 points (9 goals, 22 assists). Buzoverya has played in all 31 games and is also averaging one point per game.
@USPHL
#ncdc
#jrislanders
#usphlhockey
#allstar
OFFICIAL: We have aquired 6’2” Forward, Peyton Kugler from the Charlotte Rush. He will make his PAL Junior Islander debut tonight against the Connecticut Nighthawks ! Puck drops at 8:40 PM.
@USPHL
#premier
#jrislanders
#usphlhockey
#thebuild
COMMITTED: Dino Mannetta (D) to SUNY Cortland (NCAA Division III). Mannetta hails from Wading River, NY. The veteran defenseman is currently serving as an alternate captain for the P.A.L. Jr. Islanders and has a Dineen Cup championship title
ICYMI:
@skorona23
(AKA Rone Piece, AKA Rone Dog, AKA Rona) scored his first official USPHL goal on February 23rd vs. New Jersey! Here’s to many more,
#10
!
#Isles
COMMITTED: Jack Hewitt (D) to Brown University (NCAA Division I). Hewitt hails from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The veteran defenseman has a Dineen Cup championship under his belt along with 62 points in his last two seasons
Tanner Derby, a 6'3" defenseman from Newburyport, Massachusetts, is coming to the Jr. Islanders by way of Berwick Academy. Welcome, Tanner!
#IslesWelcome
OFFICIAL: NCDC has tendered 2001 Defenseman Andrew Mancini for the 2020-2021 season. The 6’1” Long Island native most recently skated for the Canterbury Saints, where he registered 8 goals and 13 assists in 28 games. Welcome to the
#Isles
, Andrew!
Congrats to 18U and 16U All Stars as well!
#Isles
18U:
Jake Lanyi
Anthony Bernardo
Bryan Van Ness
Romeo Torain
Nick Serio
TJ Pratt
Matt Shoer
16U:
Nate Hanley
Michael Stevens
Joe Sciabarra
Nicholas Bernardo
OFFICIAL:
#USPHLPremier
has signed Aaron Dibble. The 5’11” Center, and Danbury, CT native, most recently skated with New Fairfield Immaculate. Welcome to the
#Isles
,
@adibble17
!
@USPHL
@tier3hockey
(Don’t worry guys, We got Aaron’s photo rights this time!)
After 1: its 4-1
#Isles
!! Mikey Colella continues to tear up the USPHL with another two tallies today, whule Brendan Prappas and Caden Halverson add onto the lead. Onto Period 2 shortly!!