NCDC

The Mavericks’ season-opening eight-game win streak ended in Fort Wayne, but Devyn Bittner’s late goal beat the Spacemen as Columbus won one of four games at the USPHL Midwest Showcase.

Jack Rytel had three goals and three assists and Austin Letcher added four assists as the Mavericks rallied past the Fort Wayne Spacemen 7-2 to stay perfect at 8-0.

The Mavericks blanked the Chicago Union 8-0 Friday and won 4-3 on Austin Letcher’s late goal Saturday, improving to 7-0 in their inaugural NCDC season.

The Mavericks rallied from a 2-0 deficit Friday and blanked Red River 6-0 Saturday to sweep their first NCDC home weekend and improve to 5-0 on the season.

The Mavericks' NCDC era is off to a perfect start. Columbus swept three games at the USPHL Chicago Showcase, outscoring opponents 25-5 behind a balanced attack and steady goaltending.

The Mavericks bring both teams to the USPHL Chicago Showcase this week. The NCDC squad makes its Tier 2 debut Thursday, while the 1-0 Premier team looks to build on a 9-0 opening win.

The Mavericks are accepting applications for their 2026 Main Camp. With NCDC and Premier roster spots on the line, this is the biggest tryout in program history.

The Columbus Mavericks have hired former NHL defenseman and three-time Olympian Fedor Tyutin as assistant coach of their inaugural NCDC team, set to debut in September 2026.

The Columbus Mavericks have named Kyle Althen the first head coach of their inaugural NCDC team, bringing seven seasons of AAA development experience to the Mavericks' Tier 2 launch.

USPHL announces Columbus Mavericks will join the NCDC in 2026–27, marking a major step forward in the league’s player development pathway.