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Mission AZ 18U team ‘going full throttle in fifth gear’
January 23rd, 2020The 2018-19 season was a truly special one for the Mission AZ hockey program, especially for its 18U Red team. For the first time in the program’s nearly two-decade history, one of their teams advanced to a national championship game. While Mission 18U came up short in its final game, the entire season was a…
Graziano becomes Ice Wolves’ first-ever NCAA D-I commitment as goaltender joins Union College
January 22nd, 2020A strong first half of the 2019-20 NAHL season had top NCAA Division I schools taking notice of New Mexico Ice Wolves goalie Josh Graziano. In late November, the Buffalo, N.Y., native committed to Union College, a school just four hours from Buffalo, and joined the Dutchmen in December, becoming the first player in Ice…
Former NHLer Norton now behind bench with Jr. Sun Devils
January 22nd, 2020All it took was a chance conversation with a connection from the hockey world to get Brad Norton coaching with the DYHA Jr. Sun Devils. A former NHL defenseman from the Boston area, Norton is the head coach of the DYHA 16U team this season – and loving every minute of it. READ OUR LATEST…
New Mustangs’ 19U Tier II team exceeding expectations in first season
January 21st, 2020The New Mexico Mustangs’ 19U Tier II team is breaking down barriers on the way to providing a major boost to the game in the state. In its first season as a Tier II team, the Mustangs’ 19U team is playing with confidence and, more importantly, as a team. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “The best…
Upcoming AHSHA playoffs ‘anyone’s championship to win’
January 21st, 2020Hard to believe, but the 2020 AHSHA playoffs are right around the corner. Games will begin the weekend of Jan. 25-26, with semifinals for Division 1 and Division 2 and quarterfinals for Division 3 and JV on Feb. 1, with championship weekend scheduled for Feb. 8-9. All games will be played at Ice Den Scottsdale….
Read Our January Issue!
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Tahoe Prep players finding success, on and off the ice, as 2020 calendar year begins
January 15th, 2020With the new year here, we’re also moving into the thick of hockey season. And at Tahoe Prep Academy, this time of year often brings with it a turning point for the young hockey players and students living away from home in the mountains. First-year players start to feel at home, and players who are…
Phoenix native, Arizona State standout Walker selected NCAA Third Star of the Week
January 14th, 2020Arizona State junior forward Johnny Walker has been named the NCAA Third Star of the Week after his two-goal, two-assist weekend at Brown. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The Phoenix native netted two goals, including the game-tying goal, on Sunday at Brown as the Sun Devils rallied from a 3-0 hole to win 4-3 in overtime….
Taking Liberties With… Seth Payson
January 14th, 2020SETH PAYSON Position: Forward, Texas RoadRunners (NA3HL) Hometown: Albuquerque New Mexico Youth Teams: New Mexico Ice Wolves, Taos Roadrunners, La Cueva High School Age: 18 READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Arizona Rubber: What’s your favorite hockey memory growing up? Seth Payson: My favorite memory definitely has to be from our Silver Stick trip to Toronto my…
AHU Coach’s Corner: Advice for athletes with dreams of college, pro sports
January 13th, 2020In looking at great advice for young athletes who dream of playing college sports, or perhaps even making it to the pros, the short version is found in these three sentences: — One hundred percent want to be successful. — Ten percent take the time to form a good plan. — One percent are willing…