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AHU, Bobcats alum, Tempe native Brown commits to NCAA Division III Wentworth Institute of Technology

August 31st, 2026

The 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, 2026

The 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…

Every Day EHL: Day in the life of New Jersey Bears star Oliver Bunjer

August 12th, 2026

Oliver Bunjer played his rookie season in the EHL during the 2025-26 season, lacing up for the New Jersey Bears. Putting up 13 goals and 35 assists for 48 points over 49 games with the Bears, it was a season the native of Centennial, Colo., can build on for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Away from…

Arizona trio leaves mark on EHL during 2025-26 season as Hickey, Anderson, Grantham thrive, develop

August 4th, 2026

During the 2025-26 season and 2026 offseason, three Arizona natives found themselves in the headlines for the Eastern Hockey League. First, Thomas Hickey, a forward for the EHL’s Pennsylvania Huntsmen, committed to NCAA Division III Worcester State University for the 2026-27 season. Hickey, an ‘05 out of Tempe, led the Huntsmen in points this year…

Sustainability of EHL due in large part to committed teams with vision for player development

August 2nd, 2026

The Eastern Hockey League boasts teams in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States, officially becoming the EHL on June 6, 2013, after the Atlantic Junior Hockey League welcomed six new members from the Eastern Junior Hockey League and the AtJHL re-branded itself under the EHL banner. Over the past 13 seasons, the EHL has not…

Mesa native, Jr. Coyotes, Bobcats alum Day takes next step with commitment to NCAA D-III UW-River Falls

July 27th, 2026

The 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…

Two-tiered EHL development system a proven benefit to teams, players alike

July 24th, 2026

The Eastern Hockey League isn’t your typical junior hockey league. Has it advanced a slew of players to college hockey over the years? Yes, the numbers don’t lie. Has it been a sustainable league even in the wake of changes to junior hockey and college hockey in recent years? Absolutely. Will the league continue to…

Annual EHL Combine Series gives teams opportunities to find next wave of talent

July 10th, 2026

The 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, 2026

Backed 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, 2026

As 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…

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