Which NCDC team ranks first for most improved in 2026?

Boston Jr. Rangers (NCDC) ranks #1 of 18 NCDC teams — Win rate up 38.9 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26.

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THR rankings combine verified player and family reviews, alumni advancement tracked on Elite Prospects, and five seasons of on-ice results. Rankings are recomputed nightly and refreshed each season.

2026 Most Improved Teams in the NCDC

NCDC teams ranked by their win-percentage jump versus the previous season. How THR calculates rankings

Boston Jr. Rangers (NCDC)B-

Tewksbury, MA · ★ 2.5 2 reviews

Win rate up 38.9 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Utica Jr. Comets (NCDC)B

Utica, NY ·

Win rate up 22.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Ventura VikingsA

Simi Valley, CA · ★ 5.0 4 reviews

Win rate up 21.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Worcester Railers JHC (NCDC)B+

Worcester, MA · ★ 4.0 1 review

Win rate up 19.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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New York Dynamo (NCDC)

Clifton Park, NY ·

Win rate up 18.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Islanders Hockey Club (NCDC)B+

Tyngsboro, MA · ★ 5.0 1 review

Win rate up 17.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Jersey Hitmen (NCDC)B+

Wayne, NJ ·

Win rate up 13 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Wilkes-Barre Scranton Knights (NCDC)B-

Pittston, PA ·

Win rate up 13 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Minnesota Blue Ox

Coon Rapids, MN ·

Win rate up 12.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#10

Rockets Hockey Club (NCDC)B+

Bridgewater, NJ · ★ 4.0 1 review

Win rate up 11.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#11

Rock Springs MinersB-

Rock Springs, WY · ★ 1.5 2 reviews

Win rate up 10.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#12

Connecticut Jr. Rangers (NCDC)B-

Stamford, CT · ★ 1.5 2 reviews

Win rate up 10.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#13

Minnesota Squatch

Elk River, MN ·

Win rate up 5.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#14

Toledo Cherokee

Toledo, OH ·

Win rate up 5.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#15

South Shore Kings (NCDC)B+

Foxborough, MA · ★ 5.0 1 review

Win rate up 4.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#16

Ontario Jr. ReignA-

Ontario, CA · ★ 3.5 4 reviews

Win rate up 3.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#17

Fresno MonstersA+

Fresno, CA · ★ 5.0 1 review

Win rate up 2.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#18

Thunder Hockey Club (NCDC)B-

Manchester, NH · ★ 1.0 1 review

Win rate up 1.9 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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