Category Archives: Pro
Bobcats alum, Scottsdale product Matthews tabbed NHL’s First Star after nine points over three games with Toronto
October 13th, 2026Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews has been named the NHL’s First Star for the week ending October 11, 2026. Matthews led the NHL with three goals and six assists for nine points in three contests, bookended by a pair of four-point performances, to power the Maple Leafs to five out of a possible six…
Phoenix native, Jr. Coyotes alum Knies traded to Columbus in blockbuster NHL trade
September 28th, 2026The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired left wing Matthew Knies, defenseman Emil Andrae, center Steven Lorentz and a conditional second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for right wing Kirill Marchenko, goaltender Elvis Merzlikins and left wing Miles Wood. Knies, 23, recorded 67 goals and 93 assists for…
FPHL’s Prowlers re-sign Phoenix native, Jr. Coyotes alum Morich for 2026-27 season
September 26th, 2026The FPHL’s Port Huron Prowlers have announced the return of Brett Morich, who will enter training camp as a defenseman after transitioning from forward. “We’re excited to have ‘Mo’ back for this season as he transitions from playing forward to defense this year,” said Prowlers assistant general manager Alex Johnson. “Mo is one of the…
Former Bobcats star Dorsey continuing pro journey, signs for ’26-27 with SPHL’s Ice Bears
September 10th, 2026The SPHL’s Knoxville Ice Bears have signed forward Matt Dorsey for the 2026-27 season. Dorsey enters his fourth pro season—all in the SPHL—and has 141 career games in the league to his name. An Arizona Bobcats alum, Dorsey joined the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs last offseason, appearing in 30 games while scoring a career-high 11…
Scottsdale native, Jr. Coyotes alum Burke continuing pro career, signs with ECHL’s Cyclones
August 29th, 2026The ECHL’s Cincinnati Cyclones have announced that forward Nathan Burke has signed with the team for the 2026-27 season. Burke, 27, will join the Cyclones after spending last season with Pioneers Vorarlberg of the ICEHL. During his 2025-26 campaign, he recorded 10 points (six goals, four assists) over the span of 19 games. Before he…
Roadrunners to host Southwest Showdown AHL preseason event Sept. 25-26 at Tucson Arena
August 24th, 2026The Tucson Roadrunners will host the inaugural Southwest Showdown, an AHL preseason event featuring the Roadrunners, Colorado Eagles, Henderson Silver Knights and Texas Stars. Each team will play a pair of preseason games. “Our organization is excited to welcome hockey fans from across the Southwest for a unique weekend that celebrates the start of a new…
Scottsdale native Samuelsson retires, takes job as assistant coach for AHL’s Americans
August 21st, 2026Philip Samuelsson has been named an assistant coach for the AHL’s Rochester Americans, joining the staff of head coach Michael Leone. Samuelsson rounds out a coaching staff that also includes new incoming assistant coach Scott Moser and goaltending coach Neil Conway, who joined the organization last month. Samuelsson, 35, recently concluded a 15-year playing career as a defenseman, playing nearly…
FPHL’s Prowlers bring back Phoenix native, O’Connor grad Brockway for ’26-27 season
August 21st, 2026The FPHL’s Port Huron Prowlers have re-signed a piece of their leadership group for the 2026-27 season in defenseman Ben Brockway. The 25-year-old was named an alternate captain prior to last season. “Bringing Ben Brockway back was important for us,” said Prowlers assistant general manager Alex Johnson. “He understands what it means to be a…
Firebirds, Bobcats alum Durflinger re-signs with ECHL’s Knight Monsters for ’26-27 season
July 11th, 2026The ECHL’s Tahoe Knight Monsters have announced the signing of forward Jake Durflinger for the 2026-27 season. Durflinger put up 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 58 games for Tahoe last season, while also adding 102 penalty minutes, which ranked second on the team. Durflinger, who played youth hockey for the Phoenix Firebirds and…