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Savage named to U.S. Under-17 Select Team for Five Nations event
July 15th, 2016USA Hockey today announced the 20-man roster for the U.S. Under-17 Select Team that will compete at the Under-17 Five Nations Tournament at the Dr Pepper StarCenter Arena Frisco from Aug. 9-13 in Frisco, Tex. All 20 players participated in USA Hockey’s Boys Select 16 Player Development Camp, which took place July 8-14 in Williamsville,…
Taking Liberties With… Anthony Duclair
July 6th, 2016ANTHONY DUCLAIR Position: Left Wing, Arizona Coyotes Acquired: From New York Rangers on March 1, 2015, with John Moore, second-round draft choice in 2015 and first-round draft choice in 2016 in exchange for Keith Yandle, Chris Summers and a fourth-round draft choice in 2016 Hometown: Pointe-Claire, Quebec Last Amateur Team: Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) Age: 20…
Konixx Outcasts post landmark showing at NARCh West Coast Finals
July 1st, 2016The Konixx Outcasts, Arizona’s longest-running inline hockey travel team program, sent a whopping 13 teams to do battle at this year’s NARCh West Coast Finals and skated home with four coveted medals. The tournament took place June 16-26 on three rinks at the Huntington Beach Inline complex in Southern California. The Outcasts “hit” for the…
Scottsdale’s Gittings stars at AAU West Coast Nationals
July 1st, 2016Arizona continues to produce outstanding talent in amateur inline hockey on a yearly basis, and this season is no different. Scottsdale’s Aaron Gittings captured top goaltender honors in two divisions at the 2016 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) West Coast Nationals held over Memorial Day Weekend at The Rinks-Corona Inline in Corona, Calif. This tournament attracted…
IceJacks prepping for return to ACHA D-II national stage
June 28th, 2016After a heartbreaking end to last season, Northern Arizona University’s ACHA Division II team is reloading with an eye towards returning to the national tournament. NAU coach Travis Johanson said he’s excited about the IceJacks’ recruiting class and about the returning players filling the big holes left by about 24 graduates in the last two…
Scottsdale native Matthews drafted first overall by Maple Leafs
June 28th, 2016As expected, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Scottsdale native Auston Matthews with the top overall pick Friday night at the NHL Draft in Buffalo. Matthews, a former Arizona Bobcats standout, was all smiles at the First Niagara Center. “Well, I know everybody (in Toronto) is extremely passionate,” Matthews said. “They obviously love the Leafs. It’s…
Matthews culminates years of hype, goes No. 1 overall in NHL Draft
June 25th, 2016The fact that eight TV cameras were in Toronto on July 4 to cover Auston Matthews should tell you something about the 18-year-old from Scottsdale. Add to the event that is was simply Toronto Maple Leafs prospects running drills (Matthews did four) and it’s clear Matthews is being groomed as a top NHL player, maybe…
Maple Leafs hold No. 1 pick – Matthews Toronto-bound?
June 20th, 2016For the past couple years, it’s pretty much been a forgone conclusion that Auston Matthews would be the top overall pick at the 2016 NHL Draft. Now that the draft is coming up this weekend in Buffalo, N.Y., all the focus has been on what team would wind up with the No. 1 pick to…
All eyes with Bobcats on Matthews as NHL Draft on tap
June 20th, 2016This Friday night, when Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello strides to the podium inside the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, N.Y., to announce the first selection in the 2016 NHL Draft, there’s a strong likelihood that he’ll utter the name “Auston Matthews.” Even if the Leafs go in another direction, there’s little doubt…
Strong coaching proving to be backbone of Jr. Coyotes
June 19th, 2016With more than 50 coaches committed for the 2016-17 season, the Coyotes Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) youth program has grown exponentially in recent years. Now with teams competing at the AA and AAA levels at both the Ice Den Scottsdale and Ice Den Chandler, the Jr. Coyotes have discovered that having the right coaches in…