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Arizona State finds NCAA Division I home, will join NCHC for 2024-25 season
July 5th, 2023For the first time since play began in 2013, the NCHC is expanding with the addition of Arizona State University as the ninth member of the conference beginning with the 2024-25 season. Arizona State will join Colorado College, Denver, Miami, Minnesota Duluth, Omaha, North Dakota, St. Cloud State and Western Michigan in composing the NCHC’s…
Jr. Coyotes product, Phoenix native Hein decides on NCAA D-III Cortland for next hockey destination
July 4th, 2023The NA3HL’s Texas Roadrunners have announced that goaltender Hunter Hein has committed to NCAA Division III SUNY Cortland and will continue his education and hockey career this fall for the Red Dragons. Hein, a 20-year-old from Phoenix who was also tendered this season by the NAHL’s Oklahoma Warriors, is a two-time NA3HL Top Prospects goaltender…
Scottsdale native, Jr. Coyotes alum Lipinski selected by Flames in 2023 NHL Draft
July 3rd, 2023Another Arizona native is one step closer to the NHL. Vancouver Giants (WHL) forward Jaden Lipinski was selected by the Calgary Flames in the fourth round (112th overall) of the 2023 NHL Draft on June 29. This past season, the 6-foot-4, 210-pound center finished third on the Giants in scoring with 51 points (19 goals,…
Wildcats adding ACHA Division I women’s hockey for ’24-25 campaign
June 24th, 2023Women’s college hockey is coming to the University of Arizona for the 2024-25 season. In addition, Caitlin Hogan has been named the inaugural head coach for the Wildcats. “I’m excited to have Caitlin be the first head coach of our women’s team,” said Arizona senior director of campus recreation Troy Vaughn. “She brings knowledge, experience,…
From the Trainer’s Room: Running for hockey
June 21st, 2023“But I hate running! Why are we running? I skate, I don’t run!” I hear this from almost every hockey player this time of year. But guess what? We still run as part of our offseason training. There are quite a few variables that go into the prescription of the proper amount of running that…
Jr. Coyotes standout blueliner Peterson signs WHL deal with Prince George
June 21st, 2023The WHL’s Prince George Cougars have signed defenseman Drew Peterson to a WHL scholarship and development agreement. Peterson was the Cougars’ 164th overall selection in the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft. Originally from Milwaukee, Peterson spent the 2022-23 season playing for the Jr. Coyotes’ 16U AAA club. According to the Cougars’ director of scouting Bob Simmonds,…
Chandler native, longtime AHU standout Yubeta earns NCAA D-III college hockey opportunity at Framingham State
June 19th, 2023Luke Yubeta skated two seasons in the EHL and figured he’d be hanging up his skates after the 2022-23 season. Then oportunity came knocking in the form of NCAA Division III Framingham State University, the school the Chandler native will head to in the fall. “I was contacted by coach Mike Bailey kind of unexpectedly,”…
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From the Trainer’s Room: Shoulder injury prevention
June 15th, 2023The shoulder: all sports use them (some more than others), and they tend to be prone to injury. The shoulder is a very mobile joint, and it has the ability to move in multiple directions. While the increased mobility is necessary for the shoulder to function, it comes with a higher injury risk. As the…
Arizona products selected in spring 2023 junior hockey drafts
June 14th, 2023Over the past couple months, junior hockey leagues have held their annual drafts, selecting players from across the Rubber Hockey coverage areas in the process. Below, in bold, are the players chosen with Arizona and New Mexico connections. NA3HL Draft – April 19 1st round, 17th overall, Bryce Bethard, F, Rocky Mountain RoughRiders 18U AAA,…