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Jr. Coyotes product, Phoenix native Suter inks ‘dream come true’ deal with WHL’s Blades
May 30th, 2025The WHL’s Saskatoon Blades have announced the signing of 2010-born forward Max Suter. The Phoenix product was drafted by the Blades in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2025 U.S. Priority Draft. “Being signed into the WHL by the Saskatoon Blades is a dream come true,” said Suter. “Hearing my name called is a…
Former Arizona Hockey Union coach, Gilbert native St. Clair tabbed head coach for USHL champion Lumberjacks
May 26th, 2025The USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks have announced that Colten St. Clair is the seventh head coach in franchise history. St. Clair joined the organization in February as an associate head coach, helping the team to its first Clark Cup title last week. A Gilbert native, St. Clair joined the Muskegon coaching staff with 16 games left…
Scottsdale native, Jr. Coyotes product Lipinski commits to NCAA D-I Maine
May 22nd, 2025The WHL’s Vancouver Giants have announced that forward Jaden Lipinski has announced his commitment to NCAA Division I Maine. The 20-year-old will join the Black Bears for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Lipinski played four seasons with the Giants, tallying 68 goals and 124 assists for 192 points in 260 regular-season games. He sits ninth in…
Jr. Coyotes standout, Flagstaff native Smith signs with WHL’s Wild ‘to give it my absolute all’
May 21st, 2025The WHL’s Wenatchee Wild has announced that 2007-born defenseman Drew Smith has signed with the organization. A Flagstaff native, Smith comes to the Wild from the Jr. Coyotes program, playing most recently for the club’s 18U AAA team. “This has been my dream my whole life to play juniors, especially in the WHL,” said Smith….
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Ultimate Goalie Showdown has Arizona hockey family coming together to help one of its own
May 14th, 2025It’s often been said that it’s a small world, and once hockey gets thrown into the mix, that world gets even smaller. In the hockey world, every one is family. And sometimes, that family shows up in ways that go far beyond the rink. Last summer, Valentino “Tino” Beckmann was living every young hockey player’s…
ECHL expansion franchise approved for New Mexico as Rio Rancho club to begin play in 2026-27
May 3rd, 2025The ECHL announced May 1 that the league’s board of governors has approved the expansion application of Rio Rancho, N.M., for admittance into the league. The club will begin play in the 2026-27 season. REV Entertainment’s Sports Management division will oversee all team operations. The Dallas Stars will serve as hockey operations consultants to REV Entertainment…
Jr. Coyotes alum, Scottsdale product Shephard commits to NCAA Division III Lake Forest
April 30th, 2025The NAHL’s Watertown Shamrocks have announced that defenseman Will Shephard has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Lake Forest College (NCHA). The Scottsdale native will be heading to skate with the Foresters this fall. Shepherd is a second-year skater in the NAHL. Last season, he skated with the Anchorage Wolverines in 38 contests. This…
Jr. Coyotes alum, Mesa native Hansen uses EHL play to garner NCAA D-III commitment to UMass Dartmouth
April 24th, 2025Nick Hansen, a goaltender for the EHL’s Providence Capitals, has committed to NCAA Division III UMass Dartmouth. An 04’ out of Mesa, Hansen spent three years in the EHL, the most recent being his best. In 2024-25, Hansen set career highs in wins (16), save percentage (.916), and minutes (1407). He also represented the Capitals…
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