Category Archives: Junior
Jr. Coyotes product Rand earns weekly honors from NCDC
October 6th, 2021The USPHL’s NCDC announced today that Twin City Thunder forward Tristan Rand is the North Division Forward of the Week. Rand, a 2002 birth year from Valencia, Calif., scored three goals at the BJB Shootout. All three came against the Jersey Hitmen, one being a shorthanded goal, helping the Thunder get a victory in a rematch of…
Cave Creek product, Arizona youth hockey grad Hawley takes weekly USPHL accolades
October 5th, 2021The USPHL announced today that Elmira Jr. Enforcers defenseman Logan Hawley is the Atlantic West Division Defenseman of the Week. Hawley, a 2002-born Cave Creek native, had two assists in each of the Jr. Enforcers two games, both wins for the weekend sweep against the Buffalo Stampede. He stands with four assists through his first…
Jr. Coyotes alum, Scottsdale native Bottrill makes NCAA D-I commitment to Brown
October 5th, 2021Maryland Black Bears forward Ryan Bottrill has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for Brown University (ECAC Hockey). Bottrill, a 2002 birth year, is in his second season of playing in the NAHL and third season of junior hockey overall. The Scottsdale native is currently leading Maryland in scoring with 13 points (three goals,…
Chandler native, former Arizona youth standout Manning cops weekly award from USPHL
September 30th, 2021Northern Cyclones goalie Hayden Manning has been named the USPHL Elite North Division Goaltender of the Week. A 2021 USPHL Midget champion with the Maine Moose, the 2002-born Manning (of Chicago by way of Chandler) posted a shutout in his first Elite game. Manning stopped 31 saves in his Elite debut, just over six months…
Mesa native, power-play specialist Thorstad picks up weekly honors from USPHL
September 30th, 2021The USPHL announced today its players of the week for the West Region. Ogden Mustangs forward Tucker Thorstad is the Mountain Division Forward of the Week. The second-year Mustangs veteran and 2003 birth year from Mesa registered three assists in the Mustangs’ 5-2 win against Northern Colorado on Friday. He has also been a big…
Phoenix native, Jr. Coyotes alum Hein garners weekly NA3HL accolades
September 24th, 2021Texas RoadRunners goalie Hunter Hein has been named the NA3HL’s South Division Star of the Week. Hein put up a wall in the RoadRunners’ net last week, winning both of his starts and picking up a shutout as he stopped 46 of 47 total shots. The Phoenix native stopped all 29 pucks that came his…
Bobcats, Firebirds alum Hastings continues junior career, signs with BCHL’s Wild for ’21-22 campaign
September 20th, 2021The BCHL’s Wenatchee Wild are bringing back a familiar face for the 2021-22 season in forward and Scottsdale native Hunter Hastings. During the 2018-19 season, he played a handful of games for the Wild, picking up three assists in 26 games. During the 2019-20 season, he returned to the Wild, grabbing 11 goals and six…
Glendale native, Jr. Coyotes, Bobcats grad Cibrario comes home to play ACHA hockey for Arizona State
September 13th, 2021Glendale native and Jr. Coyotes and Arizona Bobcats grad Arun Cibrario, who wrapped his junior hockey career in the spring with the United States Premier Hockey League’s Hampton Roads Whalers and will play the 2021-22 season for ACHA Division I Arizona State University. SEE MORE: Phoenix youngster Cibrario enjoying USPHL rookie season with Hampton Roads…
Longtime Arizona youth hockey standout Miller off to college, commits to NCAA D-III Salem State
August 27th, 2021Skylar Miller experienced youth hockey in Arizona playing for a multitude of organizations. Three years ago, the Chandler native went east to play junior hockey for the USPHL’s New Jersey Rockets and after a season with the program’s 18U AAA team in 2019-20, went back to junior for this past season. It all paid off…
Scottsdale native, Jr. Coyotes, Bobcats alum Bricker commits to NCAA D-III Bethel for ’21-22 campaign
August 15th, 2021Scottsdale native Adam Bricker has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Bethel University, starting with the upcoming 2021-22 season. Bethel is a private Christian university based in Minnesota. The Royals’ hockey team plays in the MIAC. During the 2020-21 season, the 2000-born Bricker played for the NCDC’s Connecticut Jr. Rangers and PAL Jr….