Two players with California connections have been named weekly Conference Standouts in the NCDC and USPHL.

In the NCDC, Rock Springs Miners forward Adan Kostanian is the West Conference Forward of the Week.

Kostanian led the West Conference with seven points (three goals, four assists) over three games. He produced consistently while continuing to set an example for the Miners, on and off the ice.

“Adan never gets too high or too low,” said Rock Springs head coach Alex Miner. “He is the definition of an emerging elite athlete.”

Born in Russia, Kostanian played youth hockey for the Anaheim Jr. Ducks and Orange Lutheran High School.

Santa Clarita Lakers forward Riley Richards is the USPHL Pacific Conference Forward of the Week.

Richards scored nine goals in three games and led the Pacific Conference with 10 points. Four of his goals came on the power play, while another stood as a game winner.

A Santa Clarita native, Richards played youth hockey for the Valencia Flyers, Rose City Pats and Los Angeles Jr. Kings.

— NCDC/USPHL Staff

(October 13, 2026)