Category Archives: Youth
Eleven youth players with Arizona connections selected in two-day 2021 WHL draft process
December 9th, 2021The Western Hockey League completed the 2021 WHL U.S. Priority Draft Wednesday day with clubs selecting 44 players throughout the two-round draft. With the first-overall pick, the Seattle Thunderbirds selected forward Macklin Celebrini, a North Vancouver, B.C., native who has tallied 42 points (20 goals, 22 assists) in 23 games with Shattuck-St. Mary’s so far…
Bobcats standout Hammett earns chance at next level, signs NAHL tender with Anchorage
December 9th, 2021The Arizona Bobcats have announced that 18U forward Jason Hammett has signed an NAHL tender agreement with the Anchorage Wolverines of the NAHL’s Midwest Division. Hammett, a 17-year-old from Phoenix, is currently leading the Bobcats’ 18U team in scoring so far this season with 18 points (eight goals, 10 assists) in 20 games. “We are…
Trio of Knights chosen for 2012 Western Selects Tryout Camp
December 2nd, 2021The Arizona Hockey Union would like to congratulate and wish the best of luck to three of their very own AHU Knights, as 2012 birth years Henry McDonald (goalie), Liam Mulligan (defenseman) and Adrian Russo (defenseman), have been selected to represent Arizona and attend the 2012 Western Selects Tryout Camp in Irvine, Calif. Tryouts will…
Glendale product, DYHA, Mission, Bobcats alum Craig cracks lineup of USPHL’s Cyclones
September 22nd, 2021Glendale native Spencer Craig has signed with the Northern Cyclones Premier team in the USPHL for the 2021-22 season. A defenseman, Craig played for DYHA, the Arizona Bobcats, and Mission AZ during his youth career. (September 22, 2021)
Scottsdale native, Bobcats, Mission alum Yaro to tend goal for USPHL’s Thunderbirds
September 21st, 2021Scottsdale native Gorial Yaro has signed with the USPHL’s Las Vegas Thunderbirds for the 2021-22 season. During his youth hockey career, the 2004-born goalie played for the Arizona Bobcats and Mission AZ. This past May, Yaro advanced to the USA Hockey Rocky Mountain District camp in Dallas. Photo/Michele Sylvester Photography (September 21, 2021)
After finding youth hockey success in Arizona, Litchfield Park’s Scott looking for more with USPHL’s Mullets
September 17th, 2021Growing up, Brent Scott played for several youth hockey associations in Arizona, making an impact with each one. For the 2021-22 season, the Litchfield Park native will be honing his craft in the junior hockey circuit, playing for the USPHL’s Minnesota Mullets. “The opportunity to play for the Mullets was because my former coach Rob…
Jr. Coyotes grads Boser, Littler sign with BCHL’s Wild for upcoming ’21-22 season
September 16th, 2021The Wenatchee Wild have looked to Arizona for their latest player signings ahead of the 2021-22 BCHL season. This week, the club signed defenseman Brasen Boser and forward Cade Littler, a pair of Jr. Coyotes products. Boser, a Minot, N.D., native is what Wenatchee head coach Chris Clark calls “a skilled offensive defenseman who loves…
Litchfield Park native, longtime Arizona youth hockey standout Ortega off to USPHL’s Mullets
September 15th, 2021Growing up in Arizona, Tyler Ortega spent time playing for a multitude of youth hockey associations, including DYHA, the Jr. Coyotes and the Arizona Bobcats. He also played his senior year of high school at Sandra Day O’Connor. For the upcoming 2021-22 season, the Litchfield Park native is leaving the desert to start his junior…
Mesa native, longtime Arizona youth hockey standout Kuehn off to college hockey at Utah State
September 12th, 2021Mesa native George Kuehn is starting his college hockey career this upcoming season with Utah State University, an ACHA Division 2 school in the Mountain West Collegiate Hockey conference. During his youth hockey career, Kuehn played for the Arizona Hockey Union, DYHA Jr. Sun Devils and the Jr. Coyotes, as well as in AHSHA for…
Jr. Coyotes recognized by USA Hockey with prestigious Model Association designation
September 4th, 2021The Jr. Coyotes have earned designation as a USA Hockey Model Association, becoming the first Model Association from Arizona and the 26th nationally. With the designation, the Jr. Coyotes have committed to fully implementing programming dedicated to age-appropriate, age-specific skill development in accordance with USA Hockey’s American Development Model throughout the 8-and-Under, 10-and-Under, 12-and-Under and…