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NHL dreams one step closer after Ottawa selects Burgess
August 3rd, 2016Todd Burgess admitted he had pre-NHL Draft conversations with several NHL teams, but wasn’t sure what would come of it once the draft commenced June 24-25 in Buffalo, N.Y. Ranked No. 185 in NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings, the 20-year-old Phoenix native didn’t attend the draft at the First Niagara Center, but was selected none…
CDP program a vital cog in Jr. Coyotes’ development path
August 3rd, 2016Even the best of the best have to start at the beginning. That much is true with the Coyotes Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA). The Coyotes Development Program (CDP) is a house-level initiative that features multi-faceted programming including a full 44-session fall/winter season, 3-on-3 and 4-on-4 sessions in the spring and summer, and the important entry…
Complete team effort keeps Lady Coyotes moving forward
August 2nd, 2016The mission of the AZ Lady Coyotes hasn’t changed since its inception back in 2013. In fact, the mission and vision statements have not changed at all since Day 1. “We are committed to provide girls within AZ and the Rocky Mountain District region with a safe, competitive environment while promoting the enjoyment, appreciation and…
Top picks Keller, Chychrun highlight Coyotes’ draft haul
August 1st, 2016Clayton Keller went into the NHL Draft ranked No. 9 by NHL Central Scouting. When the Arizona Coyotes stepped to the podium June 24 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, N.Y., they grabbed the U.S. National Team Development Program forward with the seventh overall pick. Where Keller plays next season may be a tug…
Staff of Jr. Sun Devils coaches ready for 2016-17 season
July 27th, 2016While the calendar shows the dog days of summer are here and will be for a while, the Desert Youth Hockey Association (DYHA) is already preparing to get back on Oceanside Ice Arena ice for the upcoming 2016-17 season. The teams have not been 100 percent finalized, but the coaching staffs are in place. DYHA…
Arizona hockey pioneer Chipperfield passes away at 59
July 26th, 2016Mark Chipperfield had just celebrated his 59th birthday when he passed away on July 15 in Peoria due to a heart attack. He had preexisting medical conditions, but his son, Korey Chipperfield, said his passing still came as a complete shock. Growing hockey in the state of Arizona has been a long and sometimes tiring…
Tucson’s new AHL team coined ‘Roadrunners’ in fan vote
July 26th, 2016Even though the Tucson Roadrunners will be new to the American Hockey League (AHL) and to the city this fall, the team’s nickname comes with a near 50-year tradition in the state. The Roadrunners will play at the Tucson Convention Center, the site where the name and logo were revealed by Arizona Coyotes president and…
Prescott Valley Event Center to host 2016 Desert Hockey Classic
July 20th, 2016Arizona State University has announced the 2nd Annual Desert Hockey Classic will be hosted at the Prescott Valley Event Center on Dec. 30-31, 2016. The four-team tournament will include the University of Connecticut, Brown University and St. Cloud State. The Sun Devils will play Brown for their first game of the tournament on Friday, Dec….
New Knights coach Bowman brings winning attitude to club
July 20th, 2016When the Phoenix Knights hired Mike Bowman to be the program’s new head coach at the start of this offseason, excitement elevated in town for the Western States Hockey League (WSHL) club. Now with tryouts upcoming, Bowman will be looking for a well-rounded roster to compete with the rest of the WSHL talent pool during…
New initiative has goalie culture a priority in Arizona
July 19th, 2016“51 in 30” is the battle cry behind the new USA Hockey American Development Model (ADM) goaltending initiative where the goal is to have 51 percent of NHL and National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) goaltenders to be American-born by 2030. Introduced this last May at the Warren Strelow Goaltending Camp in Plymouth, Mich., the program…