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Matthews has superb Arizona homecoming with Maple Leafs
February 1st, 2018The smile on Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews’ face was as bright and distinct as any sunset in his home state of Arizona. Midway through the opening period of the Leafs only visit to the desert this season back on Dec. 28, Matthews took a setup from teammate William Nylander and put the puck…
Hockey growth in desert booming at girls, women’s levels
February 1st, 2018There is no mistaking the strides that women’s hockey has made the past few years in Arizona. Last year marked the inaugural season of the Arizona State University women’s team and this year, Grand Canyon University joined their ranks. For the first time in history, there were two collegiate women’s hockey programs in the state….
IHAAZ season in full swing after two events; Yuma next
February 1st, 2018A second IHAAZ festival is in the books and as usual, excitement and competitiveness were not in short supply. The Prescott Storm and Phoenix Knighthawks have gone back and forth in the 8U division in the two festivals that have taken place. The Knighthawks dominated in Peoria, but the Storm made things more interesting this…
Scottsdale native Newkirk named Hockey East women’s co-Player of the Month
February 1st, 2018Three Boston College women’s hockey players earned Hockey East monthly honors for January on Thursday as the league recognized the trio for their stellar play during the last month. Boston College junior forward Makenna Newkirk is the Warrior Hockey East Player of the Month, sharing the honor with Boston University’s Victoria Bach. READ OUR JANUARY…
Albuquerque native King developing at NCAA D-III Chatham
January 31st, 2018Cory King is one of a handful of New Mexico natives skating with NCAA programs this season, playing for the first-year Chatham University team in the Division III United Collegiate Hockey Conference. King, an Albuquerque native, said it’s been nothing but positives thus far at the Pittsburgh-based school, both on and off the ice. READ…
IceJacks’ D-II team gearing up for crucial spring stretch drive
January 31st, 2018The goal is simple for the Northern Arizona University ACHA Division II team: get to the national tournament – and win it. That is obviously easier said than done, but NAU coach Travis Johanson has confidence in his squad. “We had a strong first half, but had a few hiccups – that has to do…
Phoenix native, Bobcats graduate Knies selected NCHC Rookie of the Month
January 31st, 2018Phoenix native and Miami University freshman forward Phil Knies has been named the NCHC Rookie of the Month for Jan. 2018. READ OUR JANUARY 2018 ISSUE Knies doubled his season point total and tripled his goal total in the month of January, recording eight points in six games, which tied for the NCHC lead among…
With Coyotes’ support, AHSHA making jump to next level
January 29th, 2018Admittedly, high school hockey in Arizona is not on the level of the game as it is in traditional markets in Minnesota, Michigan and New England. But is the Arizona High School Hockey Association (AHSHA) on a positive swing upwards with growing numbers and increased competition? Most definitely. READ OUR JANUARY 2018 ISSUE This season,…
DYHA teams prepping for strong finishes to ’17-18 season
January 25th, 2018As the calendar turns to a new year, Desert Youth Hockey Association (DYHA) teams have turned their attention to the final stages of their seasons. For some, like Sean Whyte’s 18U AA Jr. Sun Devils squad, that means Arizona State Playdowns – and a potential berth to USA Hockey Youth Nationals – is fast approaching….
Bobcats gearing up for annual Quebec Pee Wee tournament
January 24th, 2018A group of 12-year-old hockey players from the Arizona Bobcats is just a few weeks away from playing in a tournament that many of them will later look back on as the most memorable of their youth hockey experiences. The Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament, the legendary 59-year old event in the quaint and hockey…