Category Archives: Inline
Haveman bolsters already-dynamic ASU inline squad
February 9th, 2016And the strong get stronger. The Arizona State University Division I inline team added veteran Jayme Haveman at the semester break and the longtime inline player looks to help strengthen the team that sits in first place in the Western Collegiate Roller Hockey League. Haveman admitted that his maturation process after high school was lackadaisical,…
Record number of 8U teams in 2016 a major boon for IHAAZ
December 28th, 2015Matt Robinson of the Prescott Storm has witnessed firsthand the growth of the 8U programs in the Inline Hockey Association of Arizona (IHAAZ). A total of seven teams in that age group, which is a record by the way, will be competing this season in the IHAAZ festivals. In fact, the Storm will have two…
Jr. Wildcats on road to great success with parental support
November 23rd, 2015There are a lot of reasons a team has success and without question, the Arizona Jr. Wildcats Inline Hockey Club owes a great deal of its success to the parents who provide support in a lot of ways for the club. They have helped lay a solid foundation and Jeremy Hiltabidel, a coach with the…
IHAAZ ‘expecting a fun year’ with growth, new talent
October 24th, 2015The Inline Hockey Association of Arizona (IHAAZ) is expanding this season, another sign that the sport of inline hockey continues to grow in popularity. The Phoenix Knighthawks are the newest organizations to join the league, which now has a total of eight programs involved. The Stealth program, also located in Phoenix, has also shown interest…
Balanced attack leads Outcasts to summer Jr. Olympics crown
September 22nd, 2015Many times, team chemistry is a major contributor to championship-contending teams and can be the difference between first and second place. The Outcasts 23U inline team traveled to The Rinks in Corona, Calif., back on July 9-19 for the Amateur Athletic Union-USA Roller Sports Jr. Olympics and returned home with the top prize – first-place…
Growth, coaching two major reasons for IHAAZ success
September 22nd, 2015The old adage “if you build it, they will come” has never been truer than it is right now in the Valley of the Sun as the new Phoenix Knighthawks inline hockey program is elevating the game’s growth in the area once again. At its peak, Phoenix and the surrounding Valley made up 75 percent…
Tucson’s return adds to inline excitement
November 4th, 2014By Christopher C. Wuensch The Inline Hockey Association of Arizona (IHAAZ) is returning to Southern Arizona this season – and it’s to a familiar location no less. After a lengthy hiatus, the state’s premiere roller hockey league will add two – potentially three – Tucson-based teams for the upcoming season. There’s an air of excitement…