Category Archives: Junior
Scottsdale native, Jr. Coyotes product Lipinski commits to NCAA D-I Maine
May 22nd, 2025The WHL’s Vancouver Giants have announced that forward Jaden Lipinski has announced his commitment to NCAA Division I Maine. The 20-year-old will join the Black Bears for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Lipinski played four seasons with the Giants, tallying 68 goals and 124 assists for 192 points in 260 regular-season games. He sits ninth in…
Jr. Coyotes alum, Scottsdale product Shephard commits to NCAA Division III Lake Forest
April 30th, 2025The NAHL’s Watertown Shamrocks have announced that defenseman Will Shephard has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Lake Forest College (NCHA). The Scottsdale native will be heading to skate with the Foresters this fall. Shepherd is a second-year skater in the NAHL. Last season, he skated with the Anchorage Wolverines in 38 contests. This…
Jr. Coyotes alum, Mesa native Hansen uses EHL play to garner NCAA D-III commitment to UMass Dartmouth
April 24th, 2025Nick Hansen, a goaltender for the EHL’s Providence Capitals, has committed to NCAA Division III UMass Dartmouth. An 04’ out of Mesa, Hansen spent three years in the EHL, the most recent being his best. In 2024-25, Hansen set career highs in wins (16), save percentage (.916), and minutes (1407). He also represented the Capitals…
Mesa native, Jr. Coyotes alum Hansen gloves weekly EHL accolades
March 12th, 2025The EHL has announced goaltender Nick Hansen of the Providence Capitals as a Mid-Atlantic Division Showcase Star. The ’04 native of Mesa played two games in the showcase, stopping all 28 shots in the Capitals win over the East Coast Wizards and 31 of 33 shots in the 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Hockey Club….
Surprise native, Jr. Coyotes grad Benjamin collects weekly NCDC award
March 11th, 2025Utica Jr. Comets forward Niko Benjamin has been named the NCDC New England Division Forward of the Week. Benjamin (‘04/Surprise) scored two goals and three assists for five points, which helped him pass the 100-point mark on March 1. The all-time NCDC games played leader has played in 188 games since first joining the Jr….
Jr. Coyotes grad Melo earns weekly BCHL honors
March 10th, 2025Blackfalds Bulldogs forward Joey Melo has been named the BCHL’s 1st Star of the Week. Melo led the BCHL in points last week with six in two games, piling up two goals and four assists in a pair of Blackfalds wins. On Friday night, the Alaska Anchorage commit collected a pair of assists in his…