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Park University Gilbert men’s team to join ACHA ranks in 2023-24

February 23rd, 2023

As hockey at all levels continues to grow in the state of Arizona, that growth recently took a step forward with the announcement of a new men’s ACHA Division 2 program next season at Park University Gilbert. The team will call Mesa’s Coyotes Community Ice Center home with Jeff Zimmel serving as the first head…

Eight teams bring home division titles from IHAAZ Yuma event in early February

February 23rd, 2023

The 2023 IHAAZ season continued over the Feb. 10-12 weekend in Yuma for the second tournament of the season. Eight champions were crowned at the Kennedy Memorial Park as the Yuma Blaze Black won at 8U, Arizona Jr. Wildcats won 10U Gold and Konixx Tritons 10U Silver, Jr. Wildcats Gold at 12U, TPH Knighthawks Green…

From the Trainer’s Room: How do I create a workout program for myself?

February 22nd, 2023

Have you ever wanted to start working out and getting in shape? Once you were motivated, did you have a hard time figuring out what to do for your workouts? Did you ever give up when you were confused? In this article, the goal is to give you a general roadmap to design your own…

Chandler native, Hamilton High, Bobcats alum Manning grabs weekly EHLP honors

February 22nd, 2023

The EHL has announced that Vermont Lumberjacks captain Brendan Manning is a EHL Premier Top Performer for Week No. 22. Manning and the Lumberjacks won three of their four games this past week, sweeping their two-game series with the Seahawks Hockey Club and splitting their set of games with the Adirondack Jr. Thunder. The six-point…

Phoenix native, Jr. Coyotes alum Hein signs NAHL tender with Warriors

February 22nd, 2023

The NA3HL’s Texas RoadRunners have announced that goaltender Hunter Hein has signed an NAHL tender agreement with the Oklahoma Warriors. Hein, 19, has appeared in 20 games with the ‘Runners this season and has posted a top-five league-leading 2.19 goals-against average, a .933 save percentage. and is 13-5-2 on the season. The Phoenix native was…

IHAAZ competition boosting talented players to WCRHL roller hockey game

February 22nd, 2023

Over the years, playing roller hockey for IHAAZ has proven to be a steppingstone for players to move on to college roller hockey in the NCRHA, specifically in the WCRHL. Those that have made the jump say that IHAAZ competition has prepared them for the rigors of the college game. This season, Riley D’Antonio (Prescott…

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February 16th, 2023

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Jr. Coyotes alum Littler collects weekly BCHL honors

February 14th, 2023

The BCHL has announced that Wenatchee Wild forward Cade Littler is the 3rd Star of the Week. Littler netted five points over the weekend after scoring three goals and adding a pair of assists in two games. The 2022 Calgary Flames draft pick had a goal and an assist on Friday night against the Nanaimo…

Gilbert native, Bobcats product Coupe nets weekly NAHL honors

February 14th, 2023

The NAHL has announced that Maine Nordiques forward Aidan Coupe is the NAHL East Division Star of the Week. Coupe, 21, played a big role in helping his team pick up three of a possible four points in a weekend road series against the first-place Maryland Black Bears. The Gilbert native had three points and…

Hockey harmony: The life of a hockey mom

February 14th, 2023

I have been a hockey mom for over 10 years. The beginning is important but not as important as the story.  The story starts with learning to skate, hockey tots and house play, beginning at age five.  It quickly and accidentally turned into travel hockey, known to some as club hockey.  He was eight at…

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