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From the Trainer’s Room: Dealing with groin injuries in hockey
January 7th, 2022Groin strains are common injuries in the game of ice hockey. Previous reports in the NHL have shown than up to 10 percent of all injuries sustained have been due to strains of the groin or adductor muscle group. In today’s NHL, it is a little tougher to note since these injuries are now classified…
Jr. Coyotes, Bobcats alum Bonaldi takes home monthly USPHL accolades
January 7th, 2022The USPHL has announced that Las Vegas Thunderbirds goalie Anthony Bonaldi is a Pacific Division Goaltender of the Month for December. Bonaldi, a 2001-born Las Vegas native, ended up putting together the best performance in December for any Pacific goalie facing at least 100 shots. And, boy, did he face shots. He made 132 stops…
EHLP announces rosters for inaugural 2022 All-Star Game
January 6th, 2022The Eastern Hockey League Premier (EHLP) is pleased to announce the names of the 42 players that will be participating in the 1st Annual EHLP All-Star Game on Saturday, January 15 at The Rinks at Exeter in Exeter, N.H. The first installment of the league’s brand-new event will feature a total of 24 forwards, 12…
Bobcats grad, Scottsdale native Matthews tabbed NHL’s First Star for month of December
January 3rd, 2022The NHL has announced that Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews has been named the First Star for the month of December. Matthews found the scoresheet in all seven of his December appearances, sharing the league lead with 10 goals while averaging 2.00 points per game (10-4—14) to guide the Maple Leafs (21-8-2, 44 points)…
Jr. Coyotes grad Rand chosen NCDC Forward of the Month after seven points in six games for Twin City
January 2nd, 2022The USPHL announced today that Twin City Thunder forward Tristan Rand is a NCDC North Division Forward of the Month. Rand, a 2002 birth year out of Valencia, Calif., has picked up serious steam since mid-November, scoring 11 of his 18 total points in his last 10 games, missing the scoresheet just once in that…
Coyotes to host Matt Shott’s celebration of life Jan. 5 at Gila River Arena
December 30th, 2021The Arizona Coyotes announced today that the club will be hosting a celebration of life for the team’s vice president of hockey development, Matt Shott, who passed away on December 19 after a courageous battle with cancer. The event will take place on Jan. 5 from 3-5 p.m. at Gila River Arena. “Matt was an…
From the Trainer’s Room: Utilizing foot speed to your advantage on the ice
December 29th, 2021Quickness and foot speed are two major criteria that truly separate the better players from the rest of the pack when it comes to skating. The players who possess quickness and foot speed outshine their opponents at all levels of play. So what do you think “foot speed” means? Many coaches talk about “foot speed”…
Arizona natives Livanavage, Gauthier selected for 2022 BioSteel All-American Game
December 28th, 2021USA Hockey announced this week the 44 players who will compete in the 2022 BioSteel All-American Game next month at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Mich. The game, which will feature top prospects eligible for the 2022 NHL Draft, will be played Monday, January 17, with opening faceoff set for 4 p.m. ET. The game…
From the Trainer’s Room: Keeping fit during the holidays
December 23rd, 2021During this time of year, we find that life becomes even more hectic with holiday shopping, parties, and gatherings with family. All of these activities can disrupt our exercise habits and lead to a health decline that can include increased body weight and decreased fitness. At this busy time of year, it is still super…
Glendale native, Mission AZ product Coppola decides on NCAA D-III Westfield State for ’22-23
December 21st, 2021New Hampshire Avalanche forward Nicolas Coppola has committed to NCAA Division III Westfield State University for the fall of 2022. The 2001-born native of Glendale chose to come to the Avalanche for the final season of his junior hockey career, and in 21 total EHL games to date, Coppola has four goals and six assists…