Category Archives: Junior
AHU, Bobcats alum, Tempe native Brown commits to NCAA Division III Wentworth Institute of Technology
August 31st, 2026The NAHL’s Elmira Aviators have announced that defenseman Cole Brown has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Wentworth Institute of Technology. The Tempe native wrapped up his age-out season with the Aviators in 2025-26, lacing up in 41 games and recording a goal and an assist. Prior to joining Aviators on a full-time basis,…
Jr. Coyotes alum, Scottsdale native DeAngelis off to NCAA D-III hockey at University of New England
August 27th, 2026The NAHL’s Minnesota Wilderness have announced that defenseman Ryan DeAngelis has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for the University of New England. The Scottsdale native is a second-year veteran of the Wilderness, skating in 117 games in a Minnesota sweater. This past season, the ‘05 recorded 14 points (three goals, 11 assists) in 55…
Mesa native, Jr. Coyotes, Bobcats alum Day takes next step with commitment to NCAA D-III UW-River Falls
July 27th, 2026The NAHL’s Oklahoma Warriors have announced that forward Trace Day has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. A 6-foot-4 forward from Mesa, Day is a third-year veteran of the NAHL and spent this past season splitting time with the Warriors and Austin Bruins. He started his age-out year…
Annual EHL Combine Series gives teams opportunities to find next wave of talent
July 10th, 2026The Eastern Hockey League sets aside multiple weekends each spring for teams to check out players that can potentially play in the junior hockey league for the upcoming season. And the EHL Combine Series has delivered the past few seasons as many players that have showcased their talents have found their way onto EHL and…
USHL announces new franchises set for Phoenix, Prescott Valley
June 24th, 2026Backed by Hockey Hall of Famers Luc Robitaille, Joe Sakic, and Teemu Selanne, the USHL has announced the six West Coast markets targeted to launch teams by the 2027-28 season, along with the accompanying partners committed to expanding access to the Tier I American development path. Owners / Markets “We are excited to have received…
Showcase Series part of growing exposure initiatives for EHL, EHLP in 2026-27
June 22nd, 2026As the Eastern Hockey League continues to thrive and succeed in player development and advancement on a yearly basis, part of that process is the league’s annual Showcase Series, events where some or all teams in the EHL and EHLP come together under one roof and play regular-season games in front of scouts and decision-makers…