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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…
Jr. Coyotes grad Littler named BCHL 1st Star of the Week
December 21st, 2021Wenatchee Wild forward Cade Littler has been named the BCHL 1st Star of the Week. Littler was on fire in Wenatchee’s three-game home set against the Merritt Centennials last week, collecting nine points in three games to lead all BCHL scorers. His four goals on the week were also the most in the league, while…
From the Trainer’s Room: Recovering faster for the next hockey game
December 17th, 2021As the hockey season begins to wear on, every game becomes more and more important. The tail end of the season can include tournaments, showcases and playoffs where teams may have to play multiple games on the same day or weekend. These busy weekends can take a toll on a player’s body, causing fatigue and…
Jr. Coyotes grads Savage, Knies named to 2022 United States National Junior Team
December 16th, 2021USA Hockey has named the 25 players to the 2022 U.S. National Junior Team set to compete in the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship from Dec. 26, 2021 to Jan. 5, 2022 in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta. “We have had a long process evaluating this team dating back to the summer showcase and scouting…
BCHL’s Wenatchee Wild announce spring prospect camps, with goalie component for 2022
December 15th, 2021The Wenatchee Wild have announced their 2022 Spring Prospect Camp dates and format. The 2022 Prospect Evaluation Camps will be held in Las Vegas, Nev., and Wenatchee, Wash. For the first time ever, the Wild will be conducting a Goaltender Evaluation Camp prior to the Prospect Camps, and goaltenders selected from the Evaluation Camp will…
Gilbert native, Jr. Coyotes, AHU, Bobcats, DYHA alum Livanavage chosen as weekly USHL award winner
December 14th, 2021The USHL announced today that Chicago Steel blueliner Jake Livanavage is the USHL Defenseman of the Week. The defending Clark Cup champions completed a weekend sweep with a pair of 6-4 wins thanks in part to a strong four-point weekend from one of their returning defensemen. Livanavage was a huge contributor in Friday night’s win…
Eleven youth players with Arizona connections selected in two-day 2021 WHL draft process
December 9th, 2021The Western Hockey League completed the 2021 WHL U.S. Priority Draft Wednesday day with clubs selecting 44 players throughout the two-round draft. With the first-overall pick, the Seattle Thunderbirds selected forward Macklin Celebrini, a North Vancouver, B.C., native who has tallied 42 points (20 goals, 22 assists) in 23 games with Shattuck-St. Mary’s so far…
Bobcats standout Hammett earns chance at next level, signs NAHL tender with Anchorage
December 9th, 2021The Arizona Bobcats have announced that 18U forward Jason Hammett has signed an NAHL tender agreement with the Anchorage Wolverines of the NAHL’s Midwest Division. Hammett, a 17-year-old from Phoenix, is currently leading the Bobcats’ 18U team in scoring so far this season with 18 points (eight goals, 10 assists) in 20 games. “We are…
Paradise Valley native, Jr. Coyotes, Bobcats alum Roswell named candidate for 2021-22 Senior CLASS Award
December 9th, 2021Bentley University’s Ethan Roswell has been named one of just 20 candidates for the 2021-22 Men’s Hockey Senior CLASS Award. To be eligible for the award in men’s hockey, a student-athlete must be classified as a NCAA Division I senior or graduate student and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: community, classroom, character,…
Trio of Knights chosen for 2012 Western Selects Tryout Camp
December 2nd, 2021The Arizona Hockey Union would like to congratulate and wish the best of luck to three of their very own AHU Knights, as 2012 birth years Henry McDonald (goalie), Liam Mulligan (defenseman) and Adrian Russo (defenseman), have been selected to represent Arizona and attend the 2012 Western Selects Tryout Camp in Irvine, Calif. Tryouts will…