Category Archives: College
Scottsdale native, Jr. Coyotes graduate Savage cops NCHC Rookie of the Month honors
December 4th, 2019After a seven-point November, Miami University freshman forward Ryan Savage has been named the NCHC Rookie of the Month. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE After posting just one point in seven October games, the Scottsdale native led all NCHC skaters with seven points on two goals and five assists in Miami’s eight-game slate. He began the…
Scottsdale native, Jr. Coyotes alum Savage named NCHC Rookie of the Week
November 25th, 2019Miami University freshman forward and Scottsdale native Ryan Savage has been named the NCHC Rookie of the Week for the week ending Nov. 24. Savage had a breakout weekend, racking up four points to more than double his season total and help Miami earn five points at Omaha for its first road NCHC series win…
Despite setbacks, NAU D-II squad looking for strong second half
November 21st, 2019Northern Arizona University’s ACHA Division II team had high expectations heading into the 2019-20 season. And even with recent injuries to three players that will see each one miss the remainder of the season, those expectations have not changed one bit, according to IceJacks head coach Travis Johanson. A slew of other players have also…
New NAU coach Haar sees gig as ‘opportunity of a lifetime’
October 22nd, 2019Ryan Haar is the new head coach of Northern Arizona University’s ACHA Division III team, but he’s hardly new to the program. A 2017 graduate of NAU and former player for the IceJacks, Haar said once he realized his NHL dreams were dashed, coaching was the next best thing. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “I have…
West Coast Hockey Conference continuing to trend upward
October 16th, 2019As it enters its 10th season of existence, there’s no doubt that the West Coast Hockey Conference is thriving. Perhaps the biggest indicator of the conference’s success is that it keeps growing – the WCHC will expand to 10 teams this season when it welcomes UC Irvine and Cal State Bakersfield to the fold. The…
IceJacks’ D-II team opens new season with new faces, optimism
September 24th, 2019College hockey continues to grow in Flagstaff. The Northern Arizona University ACHA program, which fields teams at the Division II and Division III levels, has been gaining steam – and substantial interest from players – over the past few years. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE That was clearly evident as the IceJacks held tryouts at the…
Paradise Valley native Roswell enjoying NCAA D-I career at Bentley
September 4th, 2019The name certainly gives pause when you see it. Really, who would want to leave a place called Paradise Valley? That is the suburb of Phoenix from which Ethan Roswell hails, and while he loves his hometown, he also has a soft spot for New England winters. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “I actually love the…
Sun Devils capture Fu Xing tournament championship in China
August 19th, 2019Arizona State made history once again on Aug. 7, winning the Fu Xing Cup for their first international tournament championship and adding another trophy to their case. Junior forward, 2018-19 NCAA leading goal scorer and Phoenix native Johnny Walker netted a natural hat trick for seven goals in five games while graduate transfer goaltender Max…
Glendale native Mobley named new assistant coach at Holy Cross
August 18th, 2019Not only are Arizona natives excelling on the ice in the college ranks, but they are also making waves behind the bench. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Holy Cross announced earlier this summer that Glendale native and former Phoenix Polar Bears standout Max Mobley has been hired as a new assistant coach for the NCAA Division…
ASU to play games in China this summer, will make NCAA history
June 24th, 2019Arizona State will travel to China in July, becoming the first-ever NCAA hockey program to visit the country. The Sun Devils will play several games, experience Chinese culture and landmarks, visit the American Embassy and ASU alumni in Beijing, and trek to Shanghai over the course of two weeks. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “Our goal…