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Coyotes prospect Dvorak garners weekly OHL, CHL awards
December 14th, 2015The Ontario Hockey League on Monday announced that Arizona Coyotes prospect Christian Dvorak of the London Knights is the Pioneer Energy OHL Player of the Week for the week ending Dec. 13 and then Tuesday, was also awarded the same honor for the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). The CHL encompasses the OHL, Western Hockey League…
VOSHA’s Mite Jamboree gives youngsters chance to learn, play
December 9th, 2015For hundreds of kids, it was their Stanley Cup moment. The Valley of the Sun Hockey Association (VOSHA) hosted its annual Mite Jamboree on Nov. 8 at AZ Ice Arcadia, a five-hour event that saw plenty of memories and laughs. “At that age, they don’t get to travel and go to all of the big…
Jr. Coyotes 16U forward Ormsby signs with WHL’s Thunderbirds
December 5th, 2015The Phoenix Jr. Coyotes announced Dec. 4 that 16U AAA Elite forward Luke Ormsby has signed a standard player contract with the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League. Ormsby has been playing for head coach Shawn McCosh this year and has contributed eight goals and two assists for 10 points in 18 games. “It’s…
Three with Arizona ties named to Team USA Youth Olympic Team
December 3rd, 2015USA Hockey announced on Dec. 3 the 17-player roster for the U.S. Youth Olympic Team that will compete in the 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games from Feb. 12-21, 2016, in Lillehammer, Norway. Created by the International Olympic Committee, the Youth Olympic Games bring youth athletes from around the world together through sports and the Olympic…
Billeting experience a win-win for AHU, Junior A Knights players
December 3rd, 2015It’s not uncommon for junior hockey players to move out of state, maybe even out of the country, and live with a family during their hockey seasons. What’s also not uncommon is that it’s an experience for not only the player, but the family who houses them as well. One of the Phoenix Knights Junior…
Canadian group offers ideal spring tourney options
December 3rd, 2015Two of the largest and most well-established youth hockey tournaments in Western Canada are ready for another season, and while they’re still a few months away, organizers of the Alberta Champions Cup and Stampede Challenge are encouraging teams to register soon so they don’t miss out. Kip Reghenas, who heads up the team of veteran…
Boedker hitting a new NHL stride as wily Coyote veteran
December 2nd, 2015The Arizona Coyotes are in the midst of a rebuilding project, with its centerpiece a group of very young forwards who will learn on the job in the NHL. And when Mikkel Boedker takes the ice with Klas Dalhbeck, Max Domi, Anthony Duclair and Tobias Rieder each night, watching the young Coyotes learn the ropes…
INDUSTRY PROFILE: Leeor Shtrom
December 1st, 2015LEEOR SHTROM Hometown: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Resides: Gilbert Age: 40 Position/Organization: Director of Hockey Operations for AZ Ice (in Peoria, Gilbert and Arcadia). Arizona Rubber: What brought you to the Phoenix area and how long have you lived here? Leeor Shtrom: I moved here in October 2014 with my family. I was in discussions with…
MISSION STATEMENT: Take crucial steps to create leaders, on and off the ice
December 1st, 2015A total of 13 former Mission Arizona players are now in leadership roles at the next levels with Manny Rowe (Syracuse Stampede/North American 3 Eastern Hockey League), Taylor Knight (Aspen Leafs/Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League), Cory Briody (Northern Arizona University ACHA D-II) and the trio of Chris Eades, Steven Taylor and Trey Gonzalez (NAU ACHA…
NAU’s Ice Jacks continue to make national noise
December 1st, 2015There are plenty across North America who are just now, at this moment, hearing the words “college hockey” and “Arizona” in the same sentence. That’s understandable, with the buildup over the past year leading up to Arizona State University’s ascent to the NCAA Division I hockey ranks this season. But as impressive as ASU’s rise…