The WBS Knights (Wilkes Barre Scranton Knights) are a junior ice hockey organization based at Revolution Ice Centre in Pittston, Pennsylvania. For the 2026/27 season the Knights field a tuition free NCDC team (Tier II) and a USPHL Premier team (Tier III) for players ages 16 to 20, with a supervised player residence, daily training and a focus on NCAA college hockey placement.
Quick facts
| Organization | WBS Knights junior hockey (WBS Knights USPHL LLC) |
|---|---|
| Home rink | Revolution Ice Centre, 12 Old Boston Road, Pittston, PA 18640 |
| Region | Northeast Pennsylvania (Wilkes Barre and Scranton area) |
| Teams for 2026/27 | NCDC, Tier II (tuition free) and USPHL Premier, Tier III |
| League | United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) |
| Player ages | 16 to 20 |
| Cost | The NCDC team is tuition free. Contact the club for Premier team and housing details. |
| Hockey Director | Ray Giroux, former NHL defenseman and 2003 Stanley Cup champion |
| NCDC Head Coach | Andy Scott |
| General Manager | Tyler Harmon (also Associate Head Coach) |
| Premier Head Coach | Glen Patterson |
| Player housing | Supervised player residence less than one mile from the rink, with chef prepared meals, laundry, game lounge, cold plunge and Normatec recovery |
| Training facilities | Two ice rinks, strength and conditioning gym, indoor turf area, video room and recovery room |
| Nearby NCAA programs | King’s College, Wilkes University and Misericordia University (NCAA Division III), all within 10 minutes of the rink |
| Contact | info@wbs-usphl.com | 570 883 1100 |
Player advancement
- NHL draft picks who played for the Knights include Ivan Provorov (Philadelphia, 2015, 1st round), Daniel Sprong (Pittsburgh, 2015, 2nd round), Denis Smirnov (Colorado, 2017), CJ Yakimowicz (St. Louis, 2014), Nikita Pavlychev (Pittsburgh, 2015) and Dmitri Zaitsev (Washington, 2016).
- More than 85 Knights players have moved on to NCAA Division I hockey, along with many more at Division II and Division III programs. See the Alumni page.
History at a glance
- 2007: Program established to grow youth hockey in Northeast Pennsylvania.
- 2010: Knights enter junior hockey (Tier III).
- 2013: AJHL champions.
- 2015: Knights add a Tier II NAHL franchise.
- 2018: NAHL East Division champions and Robertson Cup finalists.
- 2021: Knights join the USPHL.
- 2022: Knights join the tuition free NCDC.
How to join
Players interested in the NCDC or Premier team can fill out the player interest form, read the FAQs, or book a tour of Revolution Ice Centre and the player residence.
Last updated November 2026.