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Albuquerque natives, Ice Wolves standouts Hubbard, Wenner make NCAA commitments
April 18th, 2026New Mexico hockey has reached a historic milestone as Albuquerque natives Stanley Hubbard and Jake Wenner have earned NCAA hockey opportunities, marking the continued growth of a complete player development pathway within the state. Both are playing the 2025-26 season for the New Mexico Ice Wolves junior hockey organization and are products of the New…
New Phoenix Inferno junior hockey franchise joining NA3HL for 2026-27 season
April 16th, 2026The NA3HL has approved the membership of the Phoenix Inferno for the 2026-27 season. The Inferno will operate out of the brand-new 250,000-square-foot Fire ’N Ice Arena in Phoenix. The facility is currently under construction and is expected to be completed by August. The building will house three ice sheets, with the main arena seating…
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Gilbert native, AHU, DYHA, Jr. Coyotes, Bobcats alum Livanavage signs NHL deal with Penguins, earns All-American honors
April 11th, 2026North Dakota junior defenseman Jake Livanavage has signed a two-year, entry-level NHL deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The contract will begin in the current 2025-26 campaign and runs through the 2026-27 season. Livanavage will report to Pittsburgh and is expected to make his NHL debut in the near future. In three seasons at North Dakota,…
AHL’s Roadrunners extend Tucson Arena lease through 2027-28 season
April 9th, 2026The AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners, in conjunction with the City of Tucson and Rio Nuevo, announced today that they have extended their lease in Tucson through the 2027-28 season. The Roadrunners have called Tucson Arena home since 2016. “We are excited to officially extend our lease with our partners at the City of Tucson, Rio Nuevo…
Mick named first hockey director, head coach, executive director for new Fire ‘N’ Ice Sports Arena
April 7th, 2026Fire ‘N’ Ice Sports Arena in Phoenix, opening this August, has announced the appointment of Troy Mick as the organization’s first hockey director, head coach and executive director. Mick will oversee all hockey operations at the arena, including player development, coaching leadership, program growth, and the overall direction of the hockey department. A native of…
Scottsdale native, Jr. Coyotes alum Bottrill signs AHL contract with Wild
April 3rd, 2026The AHL’s Iowa Wild has signed forward Ryan Bottrill to an amateur tryout contract. Bottrill recorded 36 points (nine goals, 27 assists) with NCAA Division I Clarkson during the 2025-26 season. The Scottsdale native posted 95 points (26 goals, 69 assists) in 137 NCAA games across four seasons with Clarkson (2024-26) and Brown (2022-24). Back home,…
Jr. Coyotes product, Glendale native Griebel signs first pro contract with ECHL’s Icemen
March 26th, 2026The ECHL’s Jacksonville Icemen have signed defenseman Trevor Griebel. A Glendale native, Griebel scored his first professional goal in his first game on March 14 against the Florida Everblades. Griebel played NCAA Division I hockey for Merrimack from 2022–25. As a freshman, he appeared in nine games and scored his first collegiate goal against UMass….
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Mesa native, AHU, DYHA, Pinnacle alum Schaertel grabs monthly USPHL award
March 7th, 2026The USPHL has announced that Fort Wayne Spacemen goalie Austin Schaertel is the Midwest Elite Division Goaltender of the Month. Schaertel posted one of the strongest goaltending months in the division, finishing February with a .968 save percentage and a 0.94 goals-against average. The Mesa native went 2-1-0 and recorded a shutout. Back home, Schaertel…