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Scottsdale native, Jr. Coyotes grad, ASU commit Gorzynski tabbed for weekly WHL award

January 26th, 2026

The WHL announced today that Prince Albert Raiders forward Brandon Gorzynski has been named WHL Player of the Week. The Dallas Stars prospect netted four goals (including one game winner) and three assists for seven points and a plus-7 rating as the Eastern Conference-leading Raiders went 4-0-0-0 on the week. Gorzynski, who hails from Scottsdale,…

Phoenix native, Jr. Coyotes, DYHA, AHSHA product Butler garners weekly NA3HL honors

January 26th, 2026

The NA3HL has announced that the South Division Star of the Week is New Mexico Ice Wolves forward Calahan Butler. Butler and the Ice Wolves went 2–1 over the weekend against the El Paso Rhinos, securing a spot in this year’s Fraser Cup Playoffs. The second-year New Mexico forward has been a key contributor all…

AHU, DYHA, Pinnacle alum Schaertel claims weekly USPHL honors

January 21st, 2026

The USPHL has announced that Fort Wayne Spacemen goalie Austin Schaertel is the Midwest Elite Division Goaltender of the Week. Schaertel earned a win Jan. 17 while stopping 30 of 34 shots against the Chicago T-Rex as Fort Wayne took a 7-4 victory on home ice. Back home, the Mesa native played for the Arizona…

Mesa native, AHU, Jr. Sun Devils, Pinnacle grad Schaertel bags weekly USPHL award

January 14th, 2026

Fort Wayne Spacemen goalie Austin Schaertel has been named the USPHL Midwest Elite Division Goaltender of the Week. Schaertel delivered a shutout performance, stopping all 33 shots he faced on Jan. 9 in a 3-0 win over the Metro Jets. Back home, the Mesa native played for the Arizona Hockey Union, DYHA Jr. Sun Devils…

Mesa native, AHU, DYHA, AHSHA alum Schaertel earns weekly USPHL accolades

January 7th, 2026

Fort Wayne Spacemen goalie Austin Schaertel has been named the USPHL Midwest Elite Division Goaltender of the Week. Schaertel stopped 20 shots in a 5-2 win on Friday against the Florida Jr. Blades, good for a .909 SV%.  Back home, the Mesa native played for the Arizona Hockey Union, DYHA Jr. Sun Devils and Pinnacle…

For Flagstaff native Smith, USPHL’s Jets helping move along development process

December 31st, 2025

Liam Smith grew up playing for his hometown Flagstaff Northstars organization and Flagstaff Avalanche high school team. Once his youth hockey days ended, Smith wanted to play junior hockey and started looking for the right fit. Enter the Metro Jets. The Jets, based out of the Detroit suburb of Mount Clemens, field three teams at…

AHU, DYHA, AHSHA alum, Mesa native Schaertel earns weekly honors from USPHL

December 26th, 2025

The USPHL has announced that Fort Wayne Spacemen goalie Austin Schaertel is the Midwest Elite Division Goaltender of the Week. Schaertel was outstanding in his lone appearance on Dec. 20, making 12 saves in a 17-1 victory over the Chicago T-Rex. Back home, the Mesa native played for the Arizona Hockey Union, DYHA Jr. Sun…

Mesa native, AHU, DYHA, AHSHA alum Schaertel earns weekly honors from USPHL

December 18th, 2025

The USPHL has announced that Austin Schaertel of the Fort Wayne Spacemen is the Midwest Elite Division Goaltender of the Week. Schaertel went 1-0 on the week, stopping all 11 shots he faced Dec. 13 to secure the win against the Chicago Cougars at the USPHL Chicago Showcase. Back home, the Mesa native played for…

Arizona natives Anderson, Grantham recognized with weekly EHL honors

November 12th, 2025

The EHL has announced that a pair of Arizona natives have earned weekly EHLP Star of the Week honors. New Hampshire Avalanche defenseman Curtis Anderson is a Star of the Week for the Northeast Conference, while New Jersey 87’s forward Colin Grantham is a Mid-Atlantic Conference Star of the Week. Anderson has continued to be…

AHU, DYHA, Pinnacle grad, Mesa native Schaertel earns weekly USPHL honors

October 23rd, 2025

Fort Wayne Spacemen goalie Austin Schaertel has been named the USPHL Midwest Elite Goaltender of the Week. Schaertel was great between the pipes as he picked up a win in a 6-1 final over the Chicago Cougars on Oct. 18. The Mesa native turned aside 16 of 17 shots in the road victory. Back home,…

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