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NCDC second among North American junior leagues with 12 players on NHL Central Scouting ‘Players To Watch’ list
January 26th, 2021The United States Premier Hockey League is excited to announce that 12 players who have skated in the Tier II National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) have been listed as “Players To Watch” by NHL Central Scouting in their most recent list, issued January 22. The NCDC is second in North American junior hockey only to…
Fileccia celebrates 25 years since first job at Coyotes with promotion
January 22nd, 2021Simply put, there was only one choice that made sense when Rainy Partners named a new president for Ice Den Scottsdale and Ice Den Chandler. Marcy Fileccia. After starting with the then-Phoenix Coyotes in 1996 as a summer sales associate to sell season tickets, she was hired in a full-time position in Ticket Operations where…
Scottsdale native Turner finding NWHL to be perfect fit after four-year NCAA D-I career
January 22nd, 2021Carlee Turner started playing hockey to emulate her older brother. Several years later, the Scottsdale native has four years of NCAA Division I hockey to her credit and a pro contract in the NWHL. Not too shabby. “I was not sure if I was going to play after college right away, but when I finally…
Wenatchee Wild prospect camps coming to Wenatchee, Las Vegas this April, May
January 21st, 2021Who wants to play in the BCHL for the Wenatchee Wild??? Two camps are coming up in the spring. Many of the players who have recently signed with the Wild have participated in these camps in the past. Camps are open to players born between 2003-2006. Camps do have limited spots. Las Vegas camp April…
Jr. Coyotes product, Scottsdale native Bottrill tabbed NCDC Forward of the Week
January 21st, 2021The USPHL announced Thursday that Ryan Bottrill of the South Shore Kings has been named the NCDC Forward of the Week for games played Jan. 6-17. The Kings have been one of the hottest teams in the NCDC in any division, going 9-1 in their last 10 games, including a 6-5 overtime win against the…
Youth hockey coaches and team managers: “I chose OneHockey tournaments because…”
January 18th, 2021The OneHockey brand has been in existence for several years, and in recent times, the tournament experience that the organization presents keeps improving in leaps and bounds. Recently, we asked several coaches and team managers from across the country why their teams chose OneHockey tournaments. Here are some of the responses we received: “Once we…
USPHL announces Hub City Tampa All-Star Game schedule, rosters
January 16th, 2021The United States Premier Hockey League is excited to announce its All-Star Game event schedule and rosters for its January All-Star event. All of the USPHL All-Star Games listed below will take place at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel, Fla., on Sunday, Jan. 17, and Monday, Jan. 18. The USPHL anticipates four fast and…
Opening up 2021 NHL season, Coyotes ‘created our own breaks,’ but lose in shootout to San Jose
January 15th, 2021If there is one element facing the Arizona Coyotes in the 2021 NHL season, that would be identified as “a sense of urgency.” With a reduced 56-game game schedule and play solely within their own division, the Coyotes face a reduction of 26 contests from a regular NHL 82-game slate. That would mean the difference…
Jr. Coyotes product, Scottsdale native Doan grabs weekly honor from USHL
January 15th, 2021Chicago Steel forward Josh Doan has been named the USHL Forward of the Week for the first time in his USHL career. The Scottsdale native registered nine points (four goals, five assists) over three games against the Team USA Under-17 Team and the Youngstown Phantoms on Jan. 8-10. “It is great to see what we’ve…
Kachinas’ college commitments continue as Benson decides on GCU
January 15th, 2021Riley Benson, who plays for the Arizona Kachinas’ 19U AA Elite team, committed this week to play ACHA Division I college hockey next season for Grand Canyon University. “We are so proud of Riley for her commitment to GCU,” said Kachinas coach Vanessa Maines. “I’ve watched her work incredibly hard the past seven years and…