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Chandler native, former Arizona youth standout Manning cops weekly award from USPHL
September 30th, 2021Northern Cyclones goalie Hayden Manning has been named the USPHL Elite North Division Goaltender of the Week. A 2021 USPHL Midget champion with the Maine Moose, the 2002-born Manning (of Chicago by way of Chandler) posted a shutout in his first Elite game. Manning stopped 31 saves in his Elite debut, just over six months…
Mesa native, power-play specialist Thorstad picks up weekly honors from USPHL
September 30th, 2021The USPHL announced today its players of the week for the West Region. Ogden Mustangs forward Tucker Thorstad is the Mountain Division Forward of the Week. The second-year Mustangs veteran and 2003 birth year from Mesa registered three assists in the Mustangs’ 5-2 win against Northern Colorado on Friday. He has also been a big…
Arizona State holds ‘topping out’ ceremony for new arena set to open in late 2022
September 30th, 2021Arizona State University and Sun Devil Athletics, in partnership with Mortenson and Oak View Group, hosted a “topping out” ceremony Tuesday to commemorate the last beam set in place on top of the new multi-purpose arena. Set to open in late 2022, the new arena will host university and community events and serve as the…
Coyotes will be young in ’21-22, but team cautions on rushing too many youngsters to NHL
September 25th, 2021Patience. If there is a single piece of advice to those players navigating through levels of competition, this remains to the ability to persevere. Sure, players at the junior and college level are anxious to showcase their skills, impress coaches and management, and gain the attention of NHL scouts. Such hopefuls may be affected by…
Phoenix native, Jr. Coyotes alum Hein garners weekly NA3HL accolades
September 24th, 2021Texas RoadRunners goalie Hunter Hein has been named the NA3HL’s South Division Star of the Week. Hein put up a wall in the RoadRunners’ net last week, winning both of his starts and picking up a shutout as he stopped 46 of 47 total shots. The Phoenix native stopped all 29 pucks that came his…
Glendale product, DYHA, Mission, Bobcats alum Craig cracks lineup of USPHL’s Cyclones
September 22nd, 2021Glendale native Spencer Craig has signed with the Northern Cyclones Premier team in the USPHL for the 2021-22 season. A defenseman, Craig played for DYHA, the Arizona Bobcats, and Mission AZ during his youth career. (September 22, 2021)
Arizona youth hockey, AHSHA graduate Garnier employs roundabout journey to play for NA3HL’s Capitals
September 22nd, 2021Cole Garnier’s hockey journey is a little different than most. Growing up in the small college town of Brockport, N.Y., outside of Rochester, he and his family would always go to watch the school’s college hockey team play and from there, he fell in love with the game. “I started as a skater when I…
Scottsdale native, Bobcats, Mission alum Yaro to tend goal for USPHL’s Thunderbirds
September 21st, 2021Scottsdale native Gorial Yaro has signed with the USPHL’s Las Vegas Thunderbirds for the 2021-22 season. During his youth hockey career, the 2004-born goalie played for the Arizona Bobcats and Mission AZ. This past May, Yaro advanced to the USA Hockey Rocky Mountain District camp in Dallas. Photo/Michele Sylvester Photography (September 21, 2021)
Bobcats, Firebirds alum Hastings continues junior career, signs with BCHL’s Wild for ’21-22 campaign
September 20th, 2021The BCHL’s Wenatchee Wild are bringing back a familiar face for the 2021-22 season in forward and Scottsdale native Hunter Hastings. During the 2018-19 season, he played a handful of games for the Wild, picking up three assists in 26 games. During the 2019-20 season, he returned to the Wild, grabbing 11 goals and six…
Hamilton, Bobcats graduate Gunnare hoping USPHL’s Mullets are springboard to college hockey
September 17th, 2021Originally from Iowa, Dylan Gunnare hit his stride once he moved to Gilbert and played AAA hockey the past two years for the Arizona Bobcats. Throw in a 2020 AHSHA state championship with Hamilton High School, and Gunnare accomplished a great deal in a relatively small amount of time in the desert. For the 2021-22…