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New Phoenix Inferno junior hockey franchise joining NA3HL for 2026-27 season

April 16th, 2026

The NA3HL has approved the membership of the Phoenix Inferno for the 2026-27 season. The Inferno will operate out of the brand-new 250,000-square-foot Fire ’N Ice Arena in Phoenix. The facility is currently under construction and is expected to be completed by August. The building will house three ice sheets, with the main arena seating…

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Gilbert native, AHU, DYHA, Jr. Coyotes, Bobcats alum Livanavage signs NHL deal with Penguins, earns All-American honors

April 11th, 2026

North Dakota junior defenseman Jake Livanavage has signed a two-year, entry-level NHL deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The contract will begin in the current 2025-26 campaign and runs through the 2026-27 season. Livanavage will report to Pittsburgh and is expected to make his NHL debut in the near future. In three seasons at North Dakota,…

AHL’s Roadrunners extend Tucson Arena lease through 2027-28 season

April 9th, 2026

The AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners, in conjunction with the City of Tucson and Rio Nuevo, announced today that they have extended their lease in Tucson through the 2027-28 season.   The Roadrunners have called Tucson Arena home since 2016. “We are excited to officially extend our lease with our partners at the City of Tucson, Rio Nuevo…

Mick named first hockey director, head coach, executive director for new Fire ‘N’ Ice Sports Arena

April 7th, 2026

Fire ‘N’ Ice Sports Arena in Phoenix, opening this August, has announced the appointment of Troy Mick as the organization’s first hockey director, head coach and executive director. Mick will oversee all hockey operations at the arena, including player development, coaching leadership, program growth, and the overall direction of the hockey department. A native of…

Scottsdale native, Jr. Coyotes alum Bottrill signs AHL contract with Wild

April 3rd, 2026

The AHL’s Iowa Wild has signed forward Ryan Bottrill to an amateur tryout contract.  Bottrill recorded 36 points (nine goals, 27 assists) with NCAA Division I Clarkson during the 2025-26 season. The Scottsdale native posted 95 points (26 goals, 69 assists) in 137 NCAA games across four seasons with Clarkson (2024-26) and Brown (2022-24).   Back home,…

Jr. Coyotes product, Glendale native Griebel signs first pro contract with ECHL’s Icemen

March 26th, 2026

The ECHL’s Jacksonville Icemen have signed defenseman Trevor Griebel. A Glendale native, Griebel scored his first professional goal in his first game on March 14 against the Florida Everblades. Griebel played NCAA Division I hockey for Merrimack from 2022–25. As a freshman, he appeared in nine games and scored his first collegiate goal against UMass….

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March 14th, 2026

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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…

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