Mercer Chiefs
| Mercer Chiefs | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Hamilton, New Jersey |
| League | United States Premier Hockey League National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) |
| Conference | Atlantic |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Home arena | Ice Land Skating Center |
| Colors | Red, black, and old gold |
| Owner | Black Bear Sports Group |
| General manager | Rob Broderick |
| Head coach | Rob Broderick |
| Media | BlackBearTV |
| Affiliates | Mercer Chiefs (Tier III) |
| Franchise history | |
| 2022–present | Mercer Chiefs |
The Mercer Chiefs are a Tier II junior ice hockey team playing in the United States Premier Hockey League's (USPHL) National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) division. The Chiefs play their home games at Ice Land Skating Center in Hamilton, New Jersey.[1]
History
[edit]In 2022, the USPHL admitted the Mercer Chiefs as an expansion franchise for the top division of league play.[2] At the time, the Mercer Chiefs were an established youth hockey organization but had yet to field a full junior program (under-20) The Chiefs shifted their under-18 team from the Atlantic Youth Hockey League to the NCDC and established a second team to compete in the USPHL's division.
Season-by-season records
[edit]| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts | GF | GA | Regular season finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 50 | 26 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 56 | 147 | 157 | 4th of 7, South Div. 8th of 14, NCDC | Won Div. Semifinal series, 2–0 (Jersey Hitmen) Lost Div. Final series, 0–2 (P.A.L. Jr. Islanders) |
| 2023–24 | 52 | 27 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 57 | 169 | 173 | 2nd of 6, Atlantic Conf. 8th of 18, NCDC | Won Conf. Semifinal series, 2–1 (Rockets Hockey Club) Lost Conf. Final series, 1–3 (P.A.L. Jr. Islanders) |
| 2024–25 | 54 | 38 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 77 | 195 | 140 | 2nd of 7, Atlantic Div. t-5th of 22, NCDC | Won Div. Semifinal series, 3–1 (Jersey Hitmen) Won Conf. Final series, 3–2 (P.A.L. Jr. Islanders) Double-elimination Finals Won, 4–3 (OT) vs. (Northern Cyclones) Lost Winners Semifinal, 0–1 (Idaho Falls Spud Kings) Lost Losers Final, 0–4 (South Shore Kings) |
| 2025-26 | 52 | 27 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 58 | 167 | 180 | 4th of 7, Atlantic Conf. 17th of 33, NCDC | Won Div Play-in, 2–1 (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights) Lost Div. Semifinal series, 2–3 (P.A.L. Jr. Islanders) |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Ice Land". Ice Land Skating Center. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
- ↑ "NCDC 2022-2023 Preview Series: Mercer Chiefs". The Junior Hockey News. September 24, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2025.