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Coppola’s Hollywood-inspired start leading USPHL’s Vengeance
January 10th, 2020The Pittsburgh Vengeance have Disney to thank for one of their most productive forwards. After all, if it hadn’t been for the “Mighty Ducks” franchise of movies, Nicolas Coppola might never have stepped on the ice (or even into a pair of roller blades). The Glendale native credits the films for giving him his early…
Jr. Sun Devils taking huge strides to maximize program’s offerings
January 9th, 2020Brad McCaughey is in his third season as the hockey director and coach-in-chief for the Desert Youth Hockey Association and in that time, has put his own stamp on the program while piggybacking off the initiatives put in place by his predecessor, Sean Whyte. Whyte stepped down to take a role as a regional youth…
Hamilton High grad Murphy succeeding in Maine with USPHL 18U squad
January 9th, 2020There is a world – and possibly many worlds – of difference between Arizona high school hockey and Midget 18U hockey in New England. Chandler native Patrick Murphy is a worldly kind of young man, so he is happy to experience the best of all of these. After a very successful four-year career at Hamilton…
Building off fast start, Coyotes emerging as top team in NHL standings
January 8th, 2020Given the nature of any marathon NHL season, most players tend to view games early as necessary but not terribly demanding and intense. Those encounters are usually reserved for the late season and each shift is magnified. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Over the first third of their current season, the Arizona Coyotes (17-9-4 and in…
Jr. Wildcats a model of consistency within IHAAZ program
January 7th, 2020The AZ Jr. Wildcats in Tucson are poised to thrive in the upcoming IHAAZ season. The Jr. Wildcats have managed to build successful programs from the rec level up to the travel level throughout its time in the league. The presence of the Tucson Indoor Sports Center has been vital in helping young players learn…
NAHL’s Ice Wolves get boost from Colorado native Gomez
January 6th, 2020Getting a call-up to the NAHL’s New Mexico Ice Wolves in mid-November was an opportunity Alex Gomez wanted to make the most of. Mission accomplished. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE After skating for the NAHL’s newest franchise, he was asked by the team staff to be a permanent member of the team for the duration of…
AHU 12U Black team gives back with community outreach
January 3rd, 2020While the Arizona Hockey Union 12U Black team is making an impact on the ice this season, the team recently participated in a community service project with the Gilbert K-9 Unit. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE After the players went to police school, they watched Officer Thomas and K-9 Bono find drugs planted on a GFD…
AZ Ice Arcadia continues adult hockey initiatives for beginners
January 2nd, 2020As hockey in Arizona has continued to grow, much of the focus has remained on youth hockey. When Justin Rogers took over as the adult hockey director at AZ Ice Arcadia nearly four years ago, he became passionate about encouraging the growth of adult hockey specifically. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE He found himself coaching the…
Phoenix native, Jr. Coyotes product Knies tabbed USHL Forward of the Week
December 31st, 2019Phoenix native and Tri-City Storm forward Matthew Knies has been named the USHL Forward of the Week for the week ending Dec. 29, 2019. Knies had a huge weekend for the Storm, picking up a pair of three-point games as the Storm got the best of both sides of a home-and-home with the Sioux City…
Holiday break comes at right time as IceJacks looking to rest, heal for second half
December 30th, 2019After playing only two games in October, November was a huge month for the Northern Arizona University ACHA Division II team as the IceJacks had nine games scheduled in 24 days. After the dust cleared, NAU finished the month 7-2-0. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “The group came together,” said NAU assistant coach Kris Walsh. “Overall,…