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NAHL announces rescheduled dates for 2020 NAHL Combines
April 28th, 2020The North American Hockey League (NAHL) is pleased to announce the rescheduled dates for the 2020 Combines, which are now open for registration. The NAHL Combines are driven by the North American Hockey League and operated by the NAHL’s professional staff in order to serve the most valuable asset to hockey… the players. READ OUR…
Tempe native Hedquist commits to NCAA Division III Gustavus Adolphus
April 26th, 2020Hampton Roads Whalers forward Kohl Hedquist has committed to NCAA Division III Gustavus Adolphus College. Gustavus Adolphus is located in St. Peter, Minn., and competes in the MIAC. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Hedquist, in his second season with the USPHL’s Whalers, posted 16 points in 43 games on nine goals and seven assists, while also…
USPHL’s financial strength underwrites unique cradle to college hockey model
April 23rd, 2020The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) will approach its eighth season of operations with the same mission as when it opened play in 2013: to provide the best hockey development model within a framework that maximizes exposure to college hockey coaches. The USPHL will continue its player development success long after the present-day coronavirus/COVID-19…
After Tucson festival, IHAZZ now in a holding pattern
April 22nd, 2020Creative planning and scheduling, along with putting a wide range of precautionary measures in place, helped IHAAZ navigate its way through a challenging time to put on its festival in Tucson last month. With the COVID-19 pandemic only beginning to take shape at the time, but nowhere near at the level it is today, the…
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USPHL adds nine new West Coast member organizations for 2020-21 season
April 17th, 2020The United States Premier Hockey League will span the entire continental United States in 2020-21. The USPHL is welcoming the Fresno Monsters, San Diego Sabers, Anaheim Avalanche, Utah Outliers, Southern Oregon Spartans, Las Vegas Thunderbirds, Pueblo Bulls, Ogden Mustangs and Northern Colorado Eagles. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The new teams give the USPHL Premier Division…
Taking Liberties With… Arizona Coyotes rookie forward Barrett Hayton
April 15th, 2020BARRETT HAYTON Position: Forward, Arizona Coyotes Hometown: Peterborough, Ont., Canada NHL Draft: Selected by Coyotes in first round (fifth overall) of 2018 NHL Draft Last Amateur Team: Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL) Age: 19 READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Arizona Rubber: What’s your favorite hockey memory growing up? Barrett Hayton: Watching the Vancouver Olympics (in 2010)….
Jr. Coyotes, Bobcats alum Masella completes WHL run, commits to Canadian university Carleton
April 14th, 2020After five seasons in the Western Hockey League (WHL), Phoenix native Jeremy Masella is moving on to Canadian university hockey. The Jr. Coyotes and Arizona Bobcats graduate committed recently to play for Carleton University, a USports school located in Ottawa, Ont. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Masella will join the Ravens after time in the WHL…
First-year RGHSHL commish Ensign seeing league evolve, grow, with heavy presence in New Mexico
April 14th, 2020Having just completed his first year as commissioner of the Rio Grande High School Hockey League (RGHSHL), Brian Ensign is already looking forward to his second season in 2020-21. Ensign volunteered for the position after Kevin Brake stepped down and then the league coaches, which includes three from New Mexico (Albuquerque Bears, Los Alamos Hilltoppers,…
IHAAZ welcoming new independent teams ‘with open arms’
April 10th, 2020Independent teams are establishing more of a presence in IHAAZ and this season, there are more than there have been in quite some time. The league features six independent teams this year, including five new ones. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The HC Legion 12U team is coached by Casey Sherstobitoff and is made up of…