Center Ice Player Management (CIPM) is proud to announce that forward Nathan Dunn has signed with the Metro Jets of the USPHL's National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC). Dunn, an 18-year-old forward from Buffalo, New York, spent the 2025-26 season with the Bearcats Hockey Club in the USPHL Premier, closing out the year in strong form. Over his final 10 games he posted 8 goals and 3 assists for 11 points, including 6 goals and 2 assists across his last five outings al

Center Ice Player Management is proud to announce that 2008 forward Jackson Stocker has signed with the Okotoks Oilers of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), marking an exciting new chapter in his hockey career. Stocker has earned this opportunity through consistent development and a strong work ethic, both on and off the ice. Making the jump to the BCHL, one of the top junior leagues in North America, puts him in a competitive environment built to prepare players for

Center Ice Player Management (CIPM) is proud to announce a new partnership with Epix Hockey, now an Official Partner of the organization. Through this collaboration, CIPM players will gain exclusive access to special pricing on Epix Hockey sticks, giving them the tools to perform at the highest level on the ice. Epix Hockey was built on a simple belief: every player deserves a stick that feels personal, performs with confidence, and reflects the passion that keeps them coming

Buffalo, NY forward Jason Galante has committed to continue his hockey career at SUNY Morrisville, joining the Mustangs at the NCAA Division III level. Galante spent the last two seasons with the Espanola Paper Kings, where his physical, scrappy style of play made him a natural fit on the penalty kill. His road to Morrisville reflects the work he's put in every step of the way. Advancing from high school hockey to premier, then to Tier II, speaks to his dedication to the game

Brett Krtanjek, a forward out of Orchard Park, NY, has signed with the Metro Jets to continue his development in the NCDC this season. Krtanjek has spent the past several seasons working his way up through the junior ranks, building a game defined by competitiveness and consistency. That approach has carried him through each step of his development, and it's exactly the kind of foundation that translates well to a league like the NCDC, where habits matter as much as talent. J

The 2006 defenseman has officially committed to Worcester State University, where he'll continue his hockey career at the NCAA Division III level. For Cole and his family, it's a result that reflects years of commitment to the game. Worcester State is adding a blueliner who brings the right habits and the right mindset. Defensemen who can be trusted in their own zone and compete hard every shift aren't easy to find, and the Lancers are getting exactly that in Cole. Cole took

Chase Krtanjek has officially committed to SUNY Morrisville, where he will continue his academic and hockey career at the NCAA Division III level. For those who have followed his development, this commitment is a well-earned result of the dedication and consistency he has brought to his game throughout his junior career. Competing at the Division III level demands that student athletes show up every single day, balancing the rigors of a college academic environment with the d

Center Ice Player Management is proud to announce that Keegan Garver has been selected by the El Paso Rhinos in the 8th round, 251st overall, of the NAHL Draft. Hearing your name called on draft day is a moment every young hockey player works toward, and for Keegan, it is a reflection of the dedication and consistency he has brought to his game throughout his development. This milestone is well-deserved and a direct result of the effort he has put in day after day. The El Pas

Center Ice Player Management is proud to announce that Jackson Stocker has been selected by the Odessa Jackalopes in the 5th round, 154th overall, of the NAHL Draft. This is a well-earned milestone for Jackson, who has consistently put in the work day in and day out throughout his development as a player. Being selected in the NAHL Draft is a testament to the dedication and compete level he has brought to the ice each and every season. The Odessa Jackalopes compete in the Nor

Center Ice Player Management is proud to announce that Ashton Farrell has been tendered by the Florida Surge of the NCDC. Farrell's development journey spans multiple leagues, including time with the Welland Jr. Canadians in the GOHL and the South Shore Kings in the USPHL Premier. Along the way, he consistently demonstrated the compete level and skill set that made him an attractive candidate at the NCDC level. His dedication to the process and commitment to improvement have

Center Ice Player Management is proud to announce that goaltender Aiden Thomas has been tendered by the Columbus Mavericks of the NCDC. Thomas arrives in Columbus after competing with the Islanders Hockey Club at the 16U level, where he built the foundation that has brought him to this moment. Making the leap from 16U hockey to the NCDC is no small feat — it requires not only the technical skill to compete at a higher level, but the mental makeup and commitment to growth that

Center Ice Player Management is proud to announce that Jan Maier has signed with the New England Wolves of the NCDC. Maier arrives in New England after competing in the Eastern Hockey League (EHL), where he built a strong foundation and proved himself as a competitive player ready for the next challenge. His signing with the Wolves reflects both his dedication to the game and his continued progression as a player. We are proud to support Jan on this next chapter and look forw

Center Ice Player Management is proud to announce that 2007 goaltender Keaton LeGrande has officially signed with the New England Wolves of the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC). Keaton comes out of Lakeville South High School in Minnesota, one of the state's most competitive high school hockey programs. During the 2025–2026 season, he posted an .888 save percentage — a testament to his consistency and reliability between the pipes throughout the course of a f

Center Ice Player Management has officially entered a new era with the launch of its rebrand, highlighted by a modernized logo, a fully redesigned website, and an enhanced digital presence built to better serve today’s student-athletes and their families.

Center Ice Player Management has officially unveiled its new website and brand identity, marking a major step forward in the company’s continued growth and commitment to serving student-athletes and their families.