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ECHL expansion franchise approved for New Mexico as Rio Rancho club to begin play in 2026-27

May 3rd, 2025

The ECHL announced May 1 that the league’s board of governors has approved the expansion application of Rio Rancho, N.M., for admittance into the league. The club will begin play in the 2026-27 season. REV Entertainment’s Sports Management division will oversee all team operations. The Dallas Stars will serve as hockey operations consultants to REV Entertainment…

Jr. Coyotes alum, Scottsdale product Shephard commits to NCAA Division III Lake Forest

April 30th, 2025

The NAHL’s Watertown Shamrocks have announced that defenseman Will Shephard has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Lake Forest College (NCHA).  The Scottsdale native will be heading to skate with the Foresters this fall. Shepherd is a second-year skater in the NAHL. Last season, he skated with the Anchorage Wolverines in 38 contests. This…

Jr. Coyotes alum, Mesa native Hansen uses EHL play to garner NCAA D-III commitment to UMass Dartmouth

April 24th, 2025

Nick Hansen, a goaltender for the EHL’s Providence Capitals, has committed to NCAA Division III UMass Dartmouth. An 04’ out of Mesa, Hansen spent three years in the EHL, the most recent being his best. In 2024-25, Hansen set career highs in wins (16), save percentage (.916), and minutes (1407). He also represented the Capitals…

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April 18th, 2025

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Caravella chosen head coach of AHU 16U AA team, bringing back passion, love for game of hockey

April 18th, 2025

The list of coaches that were nominated for the second annual Arizona Hockey Union Coach of the Year was impressive and made for a tough decision in the end. Once the votes were tabulated by the AHU Board of Directors, one name stood tallest in the end – 16U White coach Mike Caravella. Next season,…

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March 18th, 2025

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Mesa native, Jr. Coyotes alum Hansen gloves weekly EHL accolades

March 12th, 2025

The EHL has announced goaltender Nick Hansen of the Providence Capitals as a Mid-Atlantic Division Showcase Star. The ’04 native of Mesa played two games in the showcase, stopping all 28 shots in the Capitals win over the East Coast Wizards and 31 of 33 shots in the 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Hockey Club….

Surprise native, Jr. Coyotes grad Benjamin collects weekly NCDC award

March 11th, 2025

Utica Jr. Comets forward Niko Benjamin has been named the NCDC New England Division Forward of the Week. Benjamin (‘04/Surprise) scored two goals and three assists for five points, which helped him pass the 100-point mark on March 1. The all-time NCDC games played leader has played in 188 games since first joining the Jr….

Jr. Coyotes grad Melo earns weekly BCHL honors

March 10th, 2025

Blackfalds Bulldogs forward Joey Melo has been named the BCHL’s 1st Star of the Week. Melo led the BCHL in points last week with six in two games, piling up two goals and four assists in a pair of Blackfalds wins. On Friday night, the Alaska Anchorage commit collected a pair of assists in his…

Surprise native, Jr. Coyotes grad Benjamin sets mark as NCDC all-time games played leader

March 10th, 2025

On Feb. 23, Niko Benjamin set the all-time regular season games played record for the National Collegiate Development Conference, marking his 185th regular season game. This broke the previous record of 184 games played by former Rockets Hockey Club and Jersey Hitmen standout Michael DiPietra, now playing at Trine University.  “It’s been an honor to…

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