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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….
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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…
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…