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Flagstaff native, Bobcats alum Kuche picks up weekly award from NA3HL
March 31st, 2021The NA3HL announced today that Gillette Wild forward Carson Kuche is the Frontier Division Star of the Week. Kuche, a Flagstaff native, led the Wild to a pair of wins over the Bozeman Icedogs with three goals and eight points in two games last week. The 2001-born forward and Arizona Bobcats graduate put up back-to-back…
Ice Den 50+ Adult Open Hockey keeps players’ passion for the game strong
March 31st, 2021If you are over the age of 50 and looking for a fun and relaxed atmosphere to play hockey and get some exercise, then check out the 50+ Adult Open Hockey sessions at the Ice Den Scottsdale. These sessions are held exclusively for seasoned hockey players and all participants must be born before or on…
NAHL’s Ice Wolves sign Minnesota high school standout Keller to tender for ’21-22 season
March 26th, 2021The New Mexico Ice Wolves announced the team has signed forward Jake Keller to an NAHL tender agreement for the 2021-22 season. Keller is a native of Swansea, Ill., and has spent the past two seasons playing at Wayzata High School in Plymouth, Minn. Currently, Keller is second on his team in points with 26…
Reflections on Shewolves, girls hockey history in the Arizona desert
March 19th, 2021Growing up, I longed to play hockey. There weren’t options for girls back then and my dad wouldn’t let me play with the boys. I went to the library in third grade and checked out every book about hockey and learned all the rules and how to take stats. My brother played hockey and I…
AZHockey34 aiming to bring forward power skating lessons for all of Arizona
March 18th, 2021Dennison Stewart is the founder and director of AZHockey34, LLC, a new program in Arizona that specializes in power skating. He said he created the entity for two reasons, and both are coming to fruition. “First, I have seen and heard way too many times in the past about how coaches and trainers want to…
Jr. Coyotes, Bobcats graduate Shtrom finding early success, enjoying development with WHL’s Tigers
March 9th, 2021Like many high-end AAA youth players, Oren Shtrom had a decision to make as a teenager – NCAA or Major Junior hockey. The Gilbert native ultimately decided on the Canadian Hockey League, signing with the WHL’s Medicine Hat Tigers in the summer of 2019 after being a third-round choice (57th overall) of the team in…
Jr. Coyotes gearing up to host Rocky Mountain Districts March 4-7
March 1st, 2021The Ice Dens had everything in place last March to host the Rocky Mountain District event. Then the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, and cancellations became the norm, including districts. This year, the Ice Den gets another shot to host the event, which runs March 4-7 at both locations in Scottsdale and Chandler. “The Jr. Coyotes…
Jr. Coyotes, Bobcats grad Bonaldi garners weekly honors from USPHL
February 23rd, 2021Las Vegas Thunderbirds goalie Anthony Bonaldi has been named a USPHL Premier Player of the Week for the West Region for games played Feb. 11-18. Over in the Pacific Division, Bonaldi earned recognition as Goaltender of the Week. Bonaldi, a 2001 birth year out of Las Vegas who played youth hockey for the Jr. Coyotes…
2021 USPHL NCDC Combines announced for Detroit, Chicago
February 19th, 2021The United States Premier Hockey League in 2020-21: ● 12 NCDC players on NHL Central Scouting “Players To Watch” List – Led All North American Tier II junior leagues. ● 50+ NCAA Division I commitments ● 400+ players advanced to college hockey from 2019-20 season ● Nearly 400 players earned awards in NCAA hockey The…
Eight USPHL alumni named as Hobey Baker Award nominees for 2020-21 college hockey season
February 11th, 2021The United States Premier Hockey League has announced that eight of its league alumni have been named as Hobey Baker Award nominees for the 2020-21 season. The Hobey Baker Award, currently celebrating its 41st year, is given each year to the top player in NCAA Division I hockey. It is traditionally awarded on the day…