Category Archives: Junior
Arizona players, connections selected during 2022 NCDC Entry Draft
June 9th, 2022The USPHL held its annual NCDC Entry Draft last month as member teams selected players from the 2005 and 2006 birth years. Many Arizona players and those with ties to the state were taken by NCDC clubs. 2nd round – Alex Hebblethwaite (Canada native, Jr. Coyotes), F, Boston Advantage 2nd round – Joey Melo (Canada…
Arizona players, connections selected in two-phase USHL draft process during 2022 event
June 9th, 2022The USHL held its two-day draft in early May, having its teams select 2006 birth years in Phase I and all other eligible birth years (2002-2006) in Phase II. A handful of Arizona players and those with ties to the state were taken by USHL clubs. PHASE I 4th round, 52nd overall – Jack Lackas…
Trio of Scottsdale products taken in 2022 WHL U.S. Prospects Draft
June 9th, 2022Last month, the WHL held its two-day draft, starting with the 2022 U.S. Prospects Draft and wrapping with the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. Three Arizona natives were selected by WHL teams in the U.S. draft. 1st round, 9th overall – Brady Turner (Scottsdale), F, Tri-City Americans 1st round, 15th overall – Brandon Gorzynski (Scottsdale), F,…
Bobcats alum Sodoma awarded NA3HL academic achievement award for 2021-22 season
April 27th, 2022The NA3HL today announced its season-ending awards for the 2021-22 season. The Apex Learning Virtual School Academic Achievement Award has been given to Texas RoadRunners defenseman Ethan Sodoma. Sodoma, 18, finished high school with a 4.2 GPA, while also playing 44 games this season for the RoadRunners. The Las Vegas native and NAPHL (Arizona Bobcats)…
Bobcats alum, Las Vegas goaltender Bonaldi tabbed 2021-22 USPHL all-star
April 27th, 2022The USPHL has announced its Premier Division all-stars for the 2021-22 season. One player with connections to Arizona made the cut as Las Vegas Thunderbirds goalie Anthony Bonaldi was named to the Pacific Division squad. During his youth career, Bonaldi spent time with the Arizona Bobcats. (April 27, 2022)
Hains notches shutout, 87’s top Express for 2022 EHL title
April 7th, 2022The New Jersey 87’s won their first-ever Eastern Hockey League (EHL) championship with a 2-0 victory over the Walpole Express. It only took 44 seconds for the 87’s to jump ahead in the second period with goals from Jason Atkinson and Everest Schneider. The defense and goaltending took care of the rest, killing off a…
Boschetto scores in OT as Jr. Rangers, Chandler native Yubeta top Avalanche for 2022 EHLP title
April 7th, 2022The 2022 Eastern Hockey League Premier (EHLP) championship game needed more than 60 minutes to determine a winner. Mike Boschetto made sure it wouldn’t require another 20 as he buried the overtime winner 1:10 into the extra session, securing the Boston Jr. Rangers a 4-3 win over the New Hampshire Avalanche and their third EHLP…
Chandler native, NA3HL veteran Robertson heading home with commitment to ACHA D-I Grand Canyon University
April 5th, 2022The NA3HL’s Oregon Tradesmen have announced that defenseman Marcus (Drew) Robertson has committed to play ACHA Division I hockey for Grand Canyon University. Robertson, 21, just completed his third and final season of playing junior hockey in the NA3HL, which has been spent with the Tradesmen/Chill organization. The Chandler native appeared in 47 games during…
USPHL NCDC Combines announced for Chicago, Detroit
February 21st, 2022The United States Premier Hockey League, and its tuition-free National Collegiate Development Conference, are proud to announce their 2022 USPHL NCDC Combines, set to take place in Chicago, Ill. (May 7-8) and Detroit, Mich. (May 13-14). Between the NCDC, the USPHL Premier and the USPHL Elite, the USPHL as a League has sent more than…
NCDC Young Guns All-Star Game rosters announced for upcoming 2022 event
February 17th, 2022The United States Premier Hockey League is proud to announce the team rosters for the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) Young Guns All-Star Game, which will be held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. The NCDC Young Guns Game is part of a two-game NCDC All-Star event on Feb. 22 at Foxboro (Mass.)…