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Gilbert native, Jr. Coyotes grad Warshaw nets weekly NCDC honors

February 11th, 2026

The 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, 2026

The 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, 2026

The 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…

Scottsdale native, Jr. Coyotes grad, ASU commit Gorzynski tabbed for weekly WHL award

January 26th, 2026

The WHL announced today that Prince Albert Raiders forward Brandon Gorzynski has been named WHL Player of the Week. The Dallas Stars prospect netted four goals (including one game winner) and three assists for seven points and a plus-7 rating as the Eastern Conference-leading Raiders went 4-0-0-0 on the week. Gorzynski, who hails from Scottsdale,…

Phoenix native, Jr. Coyotes, DYHA, AHSHA product Butler garners weekly NA3HL honors

January 26th, 2026

The 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, 2026

The 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, 2026

Fort 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…

Mesa native, AHU, DYHA, AHSHA alum Schaertel earns weekly USPHL accolades

January 7th, 2026

Fort Wayne Spacemen goalie Austin Schaertel has been named the USPHL Midwest Elite Division Goaltender of the Week. Schaertel stopped 20 shots in a 5-2 win on Friday against the Florida Jr. Blades, good for a .909 SV%.  Back home, the Mesa native played for the Arizona Hockey Union, DYHA Jr. Sun Devils and Pinnacle…

For Flagstaff native Smith, USPHL’s Jets helping move along development process

December 31st, 2025

Liam Smith grew up playing for his hometown Flagstaff Northstars organization and Flagstaff Avalanche high school team. Once his youth hockey days ended, Smith wanted to play junior hockey and started looking for the right fit. Enter the Metro Jets. The Jets, based out of the Detroit suburb of Mount Clemens, field three teams at…

AHU, DYHA, AHSHA alum, Mesa native Schaertel earns weekly honors from USPHL

December 26th, 2025

The USPHL has announced that Fort Wayne Spacemen goalie Austin Schaertel is the Midwest Elite Division Goaltender of the Week. Schaertel was outstanding in his lone appearance on Dec. 20, making 12 saves in a 17-1 victory over the Chicago T-Rex. Back home, the Mesa native played for the Arizona Hockey Union, DYHA Jr. Sun…

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