Category Archives: Junior
DYHA, Hamilton alum, Chandler native Shafer bags weekly NA3HL award
March 4th, 2026The NA3HL East Division Star of the Week is Long Beach Sharks forward Caden Shafer. Shafer played a key role this week as Long Beach went 2-1-0 over a three-game stretch. “Caden has been a very dynamic player for us since his arrival,” Sharks head coach Jeff Tory said. “He has the ability to impact…
Mesa native, AHU, DYHA, Pinnacle alum Schaertel takes home weekly USPHL accolades
February 26th, 2026The USPHL has announced its players of the week with one coming from Arizona as Fort Wayne Spacemen goalie and Mesa native Austin Schaertel is the Midwest Elite Division Goaltender of the Week. Schaertel posted an 18-save shutout victory last Thursday on the road over the MJDP. Back home, Schaertel played for the Arizona Hockey…
Gilbert native, Jr. Coyotes grad Warshaw nets weekly NCDC honors
February 11th, 2026The NCDC Mountain Division Forward of the Week is the Idaho Falls Spud Kings’ Bookie Warshaw. Warshaw tallied six points in two games as the Gilbert native added a goal and two assists in each showing over the weekend. Back home, Warshaw played for the Jr. Coyotes. Photo/Idaho Falls Spud Kings — NCDC Staff (February 10, 2026)
AHU, DYHA, Pinnacle grad, Mesa native Schaertel picks up monthly USPHL honors
February 6th, 2026The USPHL has announced that Fort Wayne Spacemen goalie Austin Schaertel is the Midwest Elite Division Goaltender of the Month. Schaertel posted a fantastic January for the Spacemen, going 4-0-0 with a .946 save percentage and 1.82 GAA. He was consistently sharp, controlling rebounds and maintaining excellent command of the crease in every appearance. Back…
Jr. Coyotes grad, Phoenix native Vatis picks up weekly award from NAHL
February 3rd, 2026The NAHL has announced that the South Division Star of the Week is Odessa Jackalopes goaltender Ben Vatis. Making a statement in the blue paint against the division leader and former team, Vatis stood tall in the net over the weekend for the Jackalopes. “Ben has been good for us since he came back to…
Phoenix native, Jr. Coyotes, DYHA, AHSHA product Butler garners weekly NA3HL honors
January 26th, 2026The NA3HL has announced that the South Division Star of the Week is New Mexico Ice Wolves forward Calahan Butler. Butler and the Ice Wolves went 2–1 over the weekend against the El Paso Rhinos, securing a spot in this year’s Fraser Cup Playoffs. The second-year New Mexico forward has been a key contributor all…
AHU, DYHA, Pinnacle alum Schaertel claims weekly USPHL honors
January 21st, 2026The USPHL has announced that Fort Wayne Spacemen goalie Austin Schaertel is the Midwest Elite Division Goaltender of the Week. Schaertel earned a win Jan. 17 while stopping 30 of 34 shots against the Chicago T-Rex as Fort Wayne took a 7-4 victory on home ice. Back home, the Mesa native played for the Arizona…
Mesa native, AHU, Jr. Sun Devils, Pinnacle grad Schaertel bags weekly USPHL award
January 14th, 2026Fort Wayne Spacemen goalie Austin Schaertel has been named the USPHL Midwest Elite Division Goaltender of the Week. Schaertel delivered a shutout performance, stopping all 33 shots he faced on Jan. 9 in a 3-0 win over the Metro Jets. Back home, the Mesa native played for the Arizona Hockey Union, DYHA Jr. Sun Devils…