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Lobos captains the life blood of New Mexico ACHA program
December 22nd, 2017Success for hockey teams often times begins with the talent on the ice. It can also be argued that greater success comes in the form of stellar leadership. For the University of New Mexico ACHA team, head coach Grant Harvey has all that this season, and then some. READ OUR DECEMBER 2017 ISSUE With five…
New Mission Special Edition program progressing rapidly
December 20th, 2017The Mission Special Edition program has finally gotten off the ground, and it is already having a significant impact on special needs children and their families in the Phoenix area. After a number of years in the planning stages, the program took a giant leap forward in early November when director Brandi Goltz and head…
Support initiatives that create a culture of respect, keep hockey fun
December 19th, 2017At times, we need to remind all spectators and parents that they need to respect the game, the coaches and the players, both on and off the ice. Whether it is through the glass or in person, bullying players, parents or coaches is not acceptable and should be grounds for dismissal from any association. READ…
AHU Bantam Purple standout Johnson fighting like a true Knight
December 19th, 2017Youth hockey is supposed to be full of battles, both on and off the ice, but for AHU Bantam Purple player Stormy Johnson, the battle is personal. Stormy, born in Alaska, has been an avid hockey player since he was four years old. He was drawn to hockey because of the team nature. READ OUR…
Vision remains 20/20 with strong Bobcats coaching staff
December 19th, 2017Arizona Bobcats director of hockey Ron Filion knows that putting forth a unified front as a coaching staff is one of the keys to building a successful youth hockey program. That understanding explains why he’s so careful in choosing his coaches, and why he’s constantly watching practices, talking with his coaches daily and sharing ideas…
Pair of DYHA teams find tournament success in recent events
December 18th, 2017Two Desert Youth Hockey Association Jr. Sun Devils teams won tournament championships over Thanksgiving Weekend in November. Those teams weren’t done, however. READ OUR DECEMBER 2017 ISSUE Fast-forward to two weeks later, and the duo of banner-claiming squads teamed up during coinciding trips to Dallas for the Winter Clash Tournament. If great minds think alike,…
Read Our December Issue!
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Taking Liberties With… Christian Dvorak
December 13th, 2017CHRISTIAN DVORAK Position: Forward, Arizona Coyotes Hometown: Palos, Ill. Acquired: Coyotes’ second-round selection (58th overall) in 2014 NHL Draft Last Amateur Team: London Knights (Ontario Hockey League) Age: 21 READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Arizona Rubber: What’s your favorite hockey memory growing up? Christian Dvorak: I would say winning the Memorial Cup (with the OHL’s London…
In A Devilish Mood: Is the NHL making our job tougher at the youth level?
December 12th, 2017As a coach of youth hockey players for the past eight years, I have found myself wondering this exact question. Our kids watch and idolize the professional player, which is exactly how it should be. We want our kids to have hockey role models and to aspire to play at the highest level. So why…
NCHC tabs Phoenix native, Bobcats alum Knies Rookie of the Week
December 11th, 2017The NCHC announced its weekly award winners today and Phoenix native Phil Knies has been named Rookie of the Week. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Knies chipped in two points to help Miami University earn a split, and nearly a sweep, at then-No. 10 Western Michigan last weekend after logging only one point in his previous…