With 2 new teams in 2022-2023 with the additions of Wilkes Barre Scranton and Mercer, the 2022-2023 looks the be a fresh new season for the NCDC.
Team Selections By Position
Quick Hits
Outside of WBS and Mercer, only 2 teams (Jersey Hitmen, South Shore) use 75% or more of their picks.
Each team selected a goaltender, with 57% (8 teams) selecting 2 or more goaltenders.
66% Forwards 27% Defenseman 7% Goaltenders
Boston Advantage draft 78% forwards, Utica Jr Comets 76%
Birth year breakdown : 2005 : 61% 2006 : 39%
First Forward Selected : Brayton Frick Pittsburgh Penguins Elite U15
First Defenseman Selected : Julian Brown North Jersey Avalanche U15
First Goaltender Selected : Leif Ekblad - Fox Motors U16
The #1 question from both parents and players - What leagues do NCDC teams draft or scout the most ? The below shows by organization, across all levels, which teams produced the most selections.