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Arizona nets approval as new territory for BCHL’s Wenatchee Wild
March 2nd, 2018The Wenatchee Wild has long been a franchise in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) that has been heavy on American-born players. Located in the state of Washington, the Wild is the lone BCHL team situated south of the border. Per BCHL rules, Wenatchee has to build its roster with a minimum of 15 players…
Bird-Coppola-Steele line thriving for Mission 18U squad
March 2nd, 2018Jeremy Goltz described it as some of the most fun he’s ever had in a hockey rink. The players make it sound just as electric. A new first-line offense has emerged for Mission AZ’s 18U team this season and according to Goltz, the director of hockey operations for Mission AZ, it has quickly become of…
Shop Talk: Behind The Mask will soon be expanding with The Vault
March 1st, 2018If you follow us on social media, you have probably seen our posts about “The Vault” and might be curious as to what we are talking about. At BTM each day, we strive to better service our customers, enhance the retail shopping experience at our stores and to help promote and grow hockey throughout Arizona….
Jr. Coyotes sweep to four Tier I state championships
February 27th, 2018Early February kicked off the Arizona Amateur Hockey Association state championships and the Jr. Coyotes brought home all four Tier I titles this year. READ OUR FEBRUARY 2018 ISSUE 18U: The Jr. Coyotes swept this series in two straight over the Bobcats, culminating in a 4-2 win on Feb. 3 at AZ Ice Arcadia. In…
AHL’s Roadrunners racing toward Calder Cup playoffs berth
February 27th, 2018The Tucson Roadrunners continue to rack up precious standings points through the mid-winter grind as the second-year American Hockey League (AHL) club quests toward what could be a history-making appearance in the upcoming Calder Cup championship playoffs. The Roadrunners picked up a valuable three of four standings points in a two-game weekend home set against…
IHAAZ season rolling on as second half of season on tap
February 26th, 2018The IHAAZ season has reached the midway point of the season and each division has its share of interesting storylines. The 8U division is owned by the Knighthawks, at least for the time being. They have won all three festivals to date, but the Prescott Storm has used the festivals as learning experiences. At the…
Assistant coaches a vital element to Coyotes’ operations
February 26th, 2018During a game in late January, the Arizona Coyotes trailed the Columbus Blue Jackets by one goal. With 39 seconds left in the contest, the Coyotes called a time out and plotted strategy. READ OUR FEBRUARY 2018 ISSUE After goalie Antti Raanta was pulled, the six attackers skated over the bench for instructions. Head coach…
Olympic Fever putting ice skating events at Ice Den forefront
February 23rd, 2018Ice skating is taking center stage at both the Ice Den Scottsdale and Ice Den Chandler this month as the facilities showcase their Olympic Fever program. And they’re doing it in style with the recent announcement that two-time U.S. champion and 2014 Olympian Gracie Gold has joined the professional figure skating coaching staff. READ OUR…
Quartet of high school state champions crowned at Ice Den Scottsdale
February 22nd, 2018The first weekend in February saw four state championship games contested at the Ice Den Scottsdale and four teams skate away with Arizona High School Hockey Association (AHSHA) hardware as the best in the state in their division. Pinnacle (Division 1, pictured top), Centennial (Division 2), Corona (Division 3) and Flagstaff (JV) were crowned champions,…
Jr. Sun Devils teams looking to shine in AZYHL playoffs
February 20th, 2018As the temperatures begin to warm around the Valley, so, too, does the intensity of Arizona’s youth hockey season. The Arizona Amateur Hockey Association has completed the Tier I state playoffs, with the Tier II games fast approaching. Both decide state champions and award USA Hockey Youth Nationals tournament berths. But postseason glory doesn’t end…