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AHU Coach’s Corner: There are no shortcuts when using the hockey pyramid
September 5th, 2018The idea of building “from the ground up” is not new. Ice hockey, for some reason, has not yet reached out to the potentially huge numbers of children who have never played our game. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Street and floor and roller hockey are inexpensive ways to develop hockey skills without ever stepping on…
Shop Talk: BTM Goalie School still going strong after 32 years
September 2nd, 2018From July 2-6, the 32nd Annual BTM Goalie School was held at the Ice Den in Scottsdale. On Monday, the 40-plus goalies arrived in waves for check-in, handing out of the school jersey and some swag. Goalies and parents attended a meeting outlining the program and expectations. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The goalies left the…
‘Hockey nerd’ Keller a major player in Coyotes’ rebuild
August 30th, 2018Perhaps it’s time for the rest of the hockey world to discover diminutive forward Clayton Keller of the Arizona Coyotes. Fans in Arizona already to know of Keller’s exploits and his ability to bring a crowd to its feet. Rewarded for a stellar first season, Keller was nominated this season for the Calder Memorial Trophy….
Start-up Small Frys program providing major boost to girls hockey in Arizona
August 28th, 2018Sometimes, you just have to go with your instinct and put a sure thing on hold. Lyndsey Fry grew up in Chandler and wound up playing NCAA Division I hockey for Harvard University as well as for the United States in the 2014 Winter Olympics. When she graduated in 2015, she knew she could have…
No player left behind with Flagstaff Youth Hockey Association
August 22nd, 2018The Flagstaff Youth Hockey Association operates in a town with a population one-third the size of Chandler. Fielding one team is a feat, but this grassroots hockey organization is continuing to grow with two full rosters at 12U, and one full roster and a development squad at 10U. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “Several factors contribute…
Are you a ‘get’ or ‘give’ type of hockey player?
August 17th, 2018The past number of months, I have worked with many teams helping to get everyone on the same page, working to establish an agreed-upon culture and help to identify any issues that could be preventing the team from maximizing individual abilities. A major part of this is the attitude of the player and how well…
New Mexico girls star Hartinger moves up to St. Louis AAA club
August 16th, 2018Taylor Hartinger is living proof that talent exists in the New Mexico girls ranks. And for the 2018-19 season, the St. Louis hockey community will learn that as well as Hartinger will be playing for the St. Louis Lady Blues 14U AAA team. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “This is very exciting for our family,” said…
Tahoe Prep Hockey Academy graduates first senior class, Year 3 on tap
August 15th, 2018The summer months may be a time for young hockey players to get away from the ice, enjoy some other sports or activities and relish the freedom of being out of school, but for coaches and administrators, it’s time to grind. Without daily practices and games to occupy their attention, they look at these months…
IHAAZ standouts stay rolling at summertime California NARCh event
August 13th, 2018Although the IHAAZ season wrapped up in May at the state finals, that didn’t mark the end of the year for many players from the league. Several teams from the popular roller hockey league had players competing in the NARCh West Coast Nationals in California earlier this summer. The tournament took place June 21-July 1…
New Mexico product Gretz reflects on rookie season with OHL’s Firebirds
August 9th, 2018Marcus Gretz came to the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Flint Firebirds as a rookie defenseman last season with high expectations. Suffice to say, he succeeded playing on the Major Junior stage, and the Albuquerque native still has room to keep growing. READ OUR SUMMER 2018 ISSUE “I think this season was huge for our team,”…