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Collins fits well with THA as prep team’s assistant coach
November 4th, 2017It takes a special type of person to take on the time commitment and level of dedication that’s required to coach at the Tahoe Hockey Academy, and there’s no doubt that Chris Collins fits the bill. The assistant coach of Tahoe’s prep team, Collins is as passionate about hockey as he is about helping kids….
IHAAZ unveils positive changes to format for upcoming ’17-18 season
November 2nd, 2017Change is coming to IHAAZ this season, and it’s for the good. One of the most notable changes on the horizon is the way the league will be run in the regular season. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The 8U and 10U divisions will remain the same to a degree, but the 12U, 14U and Midget/high…
DYHA, ASU growing the game with flourishing relationship
October 27th, 2017Entering its second season as a full NCAA member, Arizona State hockey is becoming one of the fastest growing programs in the country. Coach Greg Powers has been able to attract young talent from around the nation, helping to build a sturdy early foundation for his young program. And as his team develops, he hopes…
Ice Den Scottsdale unveils new, state-of-the-art video room
October 26th, 2017With technology advancing seemingly daily, the Ice Den Scottsdale is right at the forefront in keeping up with modern trends. Recently, the Ice Den revealed its new high-quality video room, which will be utilized by all the facility’s tenants, including the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes and the booming Jr. Coyotes youth program, in addition to the…
Northstars strive to leave every game with championship mindset
October 25th, 2017Win or lose, the Flagstaff Youth Hockey Association (FYHA) is dedicated to providing every interested Flagstaff youth with an affordable, quality instructional athletic program that focuses on character development, on and off the ice. Their model works to promote teamwork, build self-confidence, develop and encourage sportsmanship, teach fundamental skills and improve the standard of youth…
Bobcats getting valuable exposure at NAHL’s Future Prospects events
October 25th, 2017It may be early in the 2017-18 season, but players from the Arizona Bobcats have already found themselves playing in some big games with plenty of influential eyes on them. That’s because the Bobcats sent their 18U, 16U and 15U squads to Blaine, Minn., from Sept. 21-24 to play regular-season and showcase games in the…
AHU once again hosts successful Ice Breaker Invitational
October 24th, 2017For the last decade, the Arizona Hockey Union (AHU) has hosted the Icebreaker Invitational tournament in the Valley. This year, the tournament took place Oct. 6-9 at AZ Ice Gilbert and Ice Den Scottsdale. A total of 37 teams entered in eight divisions and there was plenty of excitement to fill the weekend. READ OUR…
Mission AZ moving to establish ‘Mission Special Edition’
October 23rd, 2017For the last five years, Brandi Goltz has fostered a dream of starting a hockey program for children with special needs, and after many stops and starts, she believes that “Mission Special Edition” is nearing reality. “I worked in special education earlier in my career, and I realized early on how much these kids were…
Read Our October Issue!
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Taking Liberties With… Clayton Keller
October 18th, 2017CLAYTON KELLER Position: Forward, Arizona Coyotes Hometown: Chesterfield, Mo. Acquired: Coyotes’ first-round pick (seventh overall) in 2016 NHL Draft Last Amateur Team: Boston University (Hockey East) Age: 19 READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Arizona Rubber: What’s your favorite hockey memory growing up? Clayton Keller: Favorite memory was winning the Sliver Sticks when I was 10 years…