Category Archives: New Mexico
Lobos’ national tourney run yields momentum for ’18-19
April 28th, 2018University of New Mexico coach Grant Harvey said this past season was 10 years in the making. The Lobos dominated during the regular season and qualified for the ACHA Division III national tournament last month in Columbus, Ohio. And while UNM didn’t advance past pool play at Nationals, the successful season has done wonders for…
Cibola claims ‘intense’ 2017-18 NMIIHL state championship
April 3rd, 2018The New Mexico Interscholastic Ice Hockey League (NMIIHL) season came to a close March 9 as the Cibola Cougars edged the Big Texan Bulls 3-2 in the state championship game at the McDermott Athletic Center in Rio Rancho. Jaden Schroeder tallied the game-winning goal for the Cougars in the first minute of the third period…
Warriors alum Martin having success in Idaho with WSHL’s IceCats
March 27th, 2018Quinn Martin was a rare commodity last season in the Western Hockey League (WHL) – a New Mexico native playing Major Junior hockey. This season, the 19-year-old Santa Fe native is again the lone player from New Mexico, now playing in the Western States Hockey League (WSHL) for the Idaho IceCats. READ OUR MARCH 2018…
Albuquerque native King developing at NCAA D-III Chatham
January 31st, 2018Cory King is one of a handful of New Mexico natives skating with NCAA programs this season, playing for the first-year Chatham University team in the Division III United Collegiate Hockey Conference. King, an Albuquerque native, said it’s been nothing but positives thus far at the Pittsburgh-based school, both on and off the ice. READ…
Lobos captains the life blood of New Mexico ACHA program
December 22nd, 2017Success for hockey teams often times begins with the talent on the ice. It can also be argued that greater success comes in the form of stellar leadership. For the University of New Mexico ACHA team, head coach Grant Harvey has all that this season, and then some. READ OUR DECEMBER 2017 ISSUE With five…
Albuquerque product Gretz a key component of Flint’s OHL future
November 10th, 2017Just seven months ago, Marcus Gretz was weighing his options – Major Junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) or keeping his NCAA Division I commitment to Ohio State University. Once the decision was made to report to the OHL’s Flint Firebirds, the team that selected the Albuquerque native in the second round of…
Mustangs use summer activities to build momentum for ’17-18
November 10th, 2017After a busy summer, the New Mexico Mustangs girls program is primed for a successful 2017-18 season. Mustangs president Jeff Schultz is elated with how the growth and progression of the game is coming along in the state. “There is a lot going on, and we’re happy to be a part of it,” said Schultz….
Lobos out to make an impact as 2017-18 ACHA campaign arrives
October 11th, 2017Last season saw two unprecedented things happen for the University of New Mexico. First, the Lobos went on a 10-0 tear and then following that up with an 0-8 record. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE UNM coach Grant Harvey is hoping for more winning streaks as the ACHA season is right around the corner. “I have…
From Santa Fe to Sacred Heart: Barliant’s hockey journey
June 20th, 2017When scouring college hockey rosters, one will see that the majority of players hail from hockey hotbeds of Michigan, Minnesota and New England. Take a look at the NCAA Division I roster for Sacred Heart University and one player’s vitals stand out. Jackson Barliant – Hometown, Santa Fe, N.M. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Not too…
New Mexico product Gretz weighs options, decides on OHL
April 27th, 2017Marcus Gretz has lofty aspirations in hockey. “My ultimate goal is the NHL and I’m going to do everything it takes to get there,” said Gretz, an Albuquerque native who has played the past three seasons in the Detroit area for the Belle Tire AAA program. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Gretz, a steady defenseman who…