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Bobcats alum, Flagstaff native Kuche picks up weekly NA3HL accolades

October 27th, 2021

The NA3HL has announced that Gillette Wild forward Carson Kuche is the Frontier Division Star of the Week. Kuche lit up the scoresheet for Gillette last week, notching back-to-back multi-goal games. The native of Flagstaff posted a pair of goals and another pair of assists on Friday, then bagged two more goals on Saturday for…

Mesa product, Jr. Coyotes graduate Wright grabs weekly award from USHL

October 27th, 2021

The USHL has announced that Omaha Lancers forward Garrett Wright is the league’s Forward of the Week. The Lancers swept a home weekend over the defending Western Conference champion Fargo Force thanks in part to a great offensive output from Wright. Friday night saw a pair of goals from the Mesa native as Wright had…

Jr. Coyotes alum, Scottsdale native Savage earns weekly accolades from NCHC

October 26th, 2021

The NCHC announced today that Miami University freshman forward Red Savage is the Rookie of the Week. Savage had a breakthrough weekend against Bowling Green, recording the first three points of his collegiate career. On Friday, the Detroit Red Wings draft pick notched his first point, a primary assist, on Miami’s second goal of an…

EHL season moving into high gear with pair of games vs. NCAA teams this weekend

October 19th, 2021

As the Eastern Hockey League season enters its second month, the USA Hockey-sanctioned junior league continues to provide exposure opportunities for its member clubs with two exhibition games this week against NCAA Division III schools. The EHL team skating against Curry College (Friday at 6:50 p.m. EST) and UMass Boston (Saturday at 4 p.m. EST)…

Lobos off to hot start in ACHA play, jump out with 10 straight wins to begin ’21-22 season

October 15th, 2021

The University of New Mexico hockey team has swept its first five opponents this season, leading the Lobos to a sparkling 10-0-0 record in the early going of the 2021-22 ACHA campaign. Lobos head coach Grant Harvey said the first portion of the season has gone as planned. “I scheduled the hardest first third I…

Scottsdale native, Bobcats graduate Matthews chosen for 2022 U.S. Olympic hockey team

October 7th, 2021

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews has been named one of the first three players of the 2022 U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team. “It’s no secret we’re excited about the prospects of our team for the 2022 games,” said Stan Bowman, general manager of the team. “Patrick (Kane), Auston and Seth (Jones) reflect the high…

Jr. Coyotes product Rand earns weekly honors from NCDC

October 6th, 2021

The USPHL’s NCDC announced today that Twin City Thunder forward Tristan Rand is the North Division Forward of the Week. Rand, a 2002 birth year from Valencia, Calif., scored three goals at the BJB Shootout. All three came against the Jersey Hitmen, one being a shorthanded goal, helping the Thunder get a victory in a rematch of…

Ice Wolves name Bentley, Holt team captains, Becker, Dulak alternates for ’21-22 NAHL season

October 6th, 2021

The NAHL’s New Mexico Ice Wolves today announced team captains and alternate captains for the 2021-22 season. Forward Dillan Bentley and defenseman Brandon Holt were named team captains while defenseman Mitch Becker and forward Nikolai Dulak were named alternate captains. Bentley (pictured right) joined the Ice Wolves for a single game in the inaugural 2019-20…

Cave Creek product, Arizona youth hockey grad Hawley takes weekly USPHL accolades

October 5th, 2021

The USPHL announced today that Elmira Jr. Enforcers defenseman Logan Hawley is the Atlantic West Division Defenseman of the Week. Hawley, a 2002-born Cave Creek native, had two assists in each of the Jr. Enforcers two games, both wins for the weekend sweep against the Buffalo Stampede. He stands with four assists through his first…

Jr. Coyotes alum, Scottsdale native Bottrill makes NCAA D-I commitment to Brown

October 5th, 2021

Maryland Black Bears forward Ryan Bottrill has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for Brown University (ECAC Hockey). Bottrill, a 2002 birth year, is in his second season of playing in the NAHL and third season of junior hockey overall. The Scottsdale native is currently leading Maryland in scoring with 13 points (three goals,…

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