The 2023-24 season was all about experience for Alec Alfieri.

The Centennial native spent the year playing for the Boston Jr. Bruins at the USPHL Premier and NCDC levels, tallying 18 goals and 43 points over 56 games between the two teams.

For the current 2024-25 season, Alfieri is skating for the NCDC’s West Chester Wolves, the Jr. Bruins of a year ago after an ownership change.

“Last year was a great year getting NCDC experience as a rookie,” said Alfieri. “It helped install confidence and helped me get junior hockey experience under my belt. This season has been a good start as I am an alternate captain this year. We are 4-0-1 and I have three points through my first four games.

“I hope to be one of our leading scorers this year, help lead our team to an Atlantic Division championship, and win the Dineen Cup.”

Overall, Alfieri sees a slew of positives to skating at the Tier II level.

“Playing in the NCDC will help with college hockey as you are playing against high-level players every game and practice,” Alfieri said. “The pace of the game is very fast and the NCDC is a super competitive league.”

Growing up, Alfieri played for the Littleton Hawks, Krivo School of Hockey Elite, Colorado Rampage, and Valor Christian High School.

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— Matt Mackinder

(October 1, 2024)