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Coyotes’ Tocchet adapting to new ways of coaching at NHL level
January 3rd, 2019Like players in development and transitioning through competitive levels, coaches traverse through a similar journey. From many who touch youth hockey through those who seek jobs at the highest NHL level, there remains a learning curve and an education which continues to drive instruction. Success means the ability to adapt to changes in the game,…
Scottsdale native, Jr. Coyotes grad Petruzzella chasing NCAA dreams with NCDC’s Bandits
December 31st, 2018When he’s home, and when it’s not 120 degrees in the shade, Scottsdale native Joey Petruzzella often puts a light pack on, ties on his trail-running shoes, and hits the dirt for some serious cardio. His regular off-season training ground? Pinnacle Peak Park in Scottsdale. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “Me and a few of my…
Little Titans program providing stress-free development
December 28th, 2018When the Arizona Titans program was formed this past summer, Justin Rogers had no idea it would take off at such a fast pace. It took off so quickly that Rogers, the Titans program director, helped form the Little Titans – a program at AZ Ice Arcadia for beginner hockey players 3-15 years old. READ…
Overcoming adversity, NAU D-II team finding ways to pick up wins
December 27th, 2018It’s inevitable. Every hockey team has to battle adversity in one way, shape or form over the course of the long season. Whether it’s bad bounces in games, injuries or any other reason, good teams find ways to overcome these obstacles. That’s been the story so far this season for the Northern Arizona University ACHA…
Ice Wolves trending upward with coaching changes, rink ownership
December 26th, 2018The New Mexico Ice Wolves youth hockey program (NMICE) is recognizing that change is good. For the current 2018-19 season, the Ice Wolves made some wholesale changes to the club’s travel coaching staff – just one such tweak that has proven to be a positive for the Albuquerque-based association. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “Our Squirt,…
Stenholm family utilizing hockey to overcome tragedy
December 24th, 2018Ten years ago, the Stenholm family experienced a terrible tragedy – and then a generous donation – that changed their lives forever. Jim Stenholm, an officer with the Phoenix Police Department for over 13 years and center of calming strength in the family, passed away suddenly, leaving behind a wife and two young children. His…
Tucson event kick-starts ‘really exciting’ IHAAZ festival season
December 21st, 2018The IHAAZ festival season kicked off over the Dec. 7-9 weekend, with the Jr. Wildcats playing host to the event in Tucson. A total of 26 teams from around the state participated in the event. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “The Jr. Wildcats are great IHAAZ hosts, and they go out of their way to make…
Coppola lighting it up for Mission AZ 18U Red squad
December 20th, 2018Nicolas Coppola has been skating with the Mission AZ youth hockey program outside Phoenix since he was a Pee Wee, and as he approaches the end of his run with Mission, he’s in position to leave the program as one of its best players ever. Coppola, a 17-year-old forward on Mission’s 18U AA Red team…
FYHA coaches a positive mix of knowledge, patience, attitude
December 20th, 2018As the coaching coordinator for the Flagstaff Youth Hockey Association, Travis Johanson has an enjoyable role when it comes to the Northstars coaches. Johanson said it’s a position that takes a lot of time but is well worth it for the good of the FYHA players. “A lot of our coaches have ties to FYHA…
Scottsdale native Newkirk chosen seventh overall in NWHL Draft
December 19th, 2018Scottsdale native Makenna Newkirk was selected seventh overall by the Connecticut Whale in today’s NWHL Draft. A former Hockey East Rookie of the Year, Newkirk has racked up 170 points so far in her career at Boston College. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “Makenna is a premier player on one of the premier teams in the…