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Mesa native, AHU, DYHA, Pinnacle alum Schaertel grabs monthly USPHL award

March 7th, 2026

The USPHL has announced that Fort Wayne Spacemen goalie Austin Schaertel is the Midwest Elite Division Goaltender of the Month. Schaertel posted one of the strongest goaltending months in the division, finishing February with a .968 save percentage and a 0.94 goals-against average. The Mesa native went 2-1-0 and recorded a shutout. Back home, Schaertel…

DYHA, Hamilton alum, Chandler native Shafer bags weekly NA3HL award

March 4th, 2026

The NA3HL East Division Star of the Week is Long Beach Sharks forward Caden Shafer. Shafer played a key role this week as Long Beach went 2-1-0 over a three-game stretch.  “Caden has been a very dynamic player for us since his arrival,” Sharks head coach Jeff Tory said. “He has the ability to impact…

Mesa native, AHU, DYHA, Pinnacle alum Schaertel takes home weekly USPHL accolades

February 26th, 2026

The USPHL has announced its players of the week with one coming from Arizona as Fort Wayne Spacemen goalie and Mesa native Austin Schaertel is the Midwest Elite Division Goaltender of the Week. Schaertel posted an 18-save shutout victory last Thursday on the road over the MJDP. Back home, Schaertel played for the Arizona Hockey…

NHL’s Avalanche announces New Mexico Goatheads as team’s ECHL affiliate, starting in 2026-27

February 21st, 2026

The NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, in conjunction with the ECHL and the AHL’s Colorado Eagles, announced today that the New Mexico Goatheads will serve as the Avalanche’s ECHL affiliate, beginning with the 2026-27 season. The teams agreed on a multi-year agreement. The Goatheads are an expansion franchise and will play at the Rio Rancho Events Center…

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February 20th, 2026

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Gilbert native, Jr. Coyotes grad Warshaw nets weekly NCDC honors

February 11th, 2026

The NCDC Mountain Division Forward of the Week is the Idaho Falls Spud Kings’ Bookie Warshaw. Warshaw tallied six points in two games as the Gilbert native added a goal and two assists in each showing over the weekend. Back home, Warshaw played for the Jr. Coyotes. Photo/Idaho Falls Spud Kings — NCDC Staff (February 10, 2026)

AHU, DYHA, Pinnacle grad, Mesa native Schaertel picks up monthly USPHL honors

February 6th, 2026

The USPHL has announced that Fort Wayne Spacemen goalie Austin Schaertel is the Midwest Elite Division Goaltender of the Month. Schaertel posted a fantastic January for the Spacemen, going 4-0-0 with a .946 save percentage and 1.82 GAA. He was consistently sharp, controlling rebounds and maintaining excellent command of the crease in every appearance. Back…

Fountain Hills native, Jr. Coyotes product Morich garners weekly CCHA honors

February 3rd, 2026

Minnesota State freshman forward Reid Morich has been named CCHA Rookie of the Week. In a series sweep at Ferris State over the weekend, the Fountain Hills native totaled three goals, eight shots on goal and one blocked shot for the Mavericks. He posted his first career multi-goal game in Friday night’s 6-1 victory. His…

Jr. Coyotes grad, Phoenix native Vatis picks up weekly award from NAHL

February 3rd, 2026

The NAHL has announced that the South Division Star of the Week is Odessa Jackalopes goaltender Ben Vatis. Making a statement in the blue paint against the division leader and former team, Vatis stood tall in the net over the weekend for the Jackalopes. “Ben has been good for us since he came back to…

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,…

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