Category Archives: Junior
Chandler native, Air Force recruit Blessing wins weekly NAHL honors
February 2nd, 2021The NAHL announced today that Lone Star Brahmas goaltender Guy Blessing has been named the South Division Star of the Week. Blessing, 19, had an impressive weekend in his return to the NAHL as he helped backstop the Brahmas to two wins in Shreveport against the Mudbugs. “Guy was a goalie I thought very highly…
Registration for 2021 NAHL Combines now open
January 27th, 2021The North American Hockey League (NAHL) has the announced the dates and locations for the 2021 Combines, which are now open for registration. The NAHL Combines are driven by the North American Hockey League and operated by the NAHL’s professional staff in order to serve the most valuable asset to hockey… the players. The goal…
NCDC second among North American junior leagues with 12 players on NHL Central Scouting ‘Players To Watch’ list
January 26th, 2021The United States Premier Hockey League is excited to announce that 12 players who have skated in the Tier II National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) have been listed as “Players To Watch” by NHL Central Scouting in their most recent list, issued January 22. The NCDC is second in North American junior hockey only to…
Wenatchee Wild prospect camps coming to Wenatchee, Las Vegas this April, May
January 21st, 2021Who wants to play in the BCHL for the Wenatchee Wild??? Two camps are coming up in the spring. Many of the players who have recently signed with the Wild have participated in these camps in the past. Camps are open to players born between 2003-2006. Camps do have limited spots. Las Vegas camp April…
Jr. Coyotes product, Scottsdale native Bottrill tabbed NCDC Forward of the Week
January 21st, 2021The USPHL announced Thursday that Ryan Bottrill of the South Shore Kings has been named the NCDC Forward of the Week for games played Jan. 6-17. The Kings have been one of the hottest teams in the NCDC in any division, going 9-1 in their last 10 games, including a 6-5 overtime win against the…
USPHL announces Hub City Tampa All-Star Game schedule, rosters
January 16th, 2021The United States Premier Hockey League is excited to announce its All-Star Game event schedule and rosters for its January All-Star event. All of the USPHL All-Star Games listed below will take place at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel, Fla., on Sunday, Jan. 17, and Monday, Jan. 18. The USPHL anticipates four fast and…
Jr. Coyotes product, Scottsdale native Doan grabs weekly honor from USHL
January 15th, 2021Chicago Steel forward Josh Doan has been named the USHL Forward of the Week for the first time in his USHL career. The Scottsdale native registered nine points (four goals, five assists) over three games against the Team USA Under-17 Team and the Youngstown Phantoms on Jan. 8-10. “It is great to see what we’ve…
Scottsdale’s Middendorf heading back to NCAA ranks with Michigan State commitment
December 31st, 2020Erik Middendorf played the 2018-19 season and part of the 2019-20 season at Colorado College, but decided coming back to junior hockey was the best option last season. Now the captain of the USHL’s Chicago Steel, the 20-year-old Scottsdale native and talented forward will play NCAA Division I hockey once again next fall having committed…
NCAA Division I coaches ‘impressed’ with USPHL Hub City Tampa initiative
December 16th, 2020Just over a week ago, the United States Premier Hockey League announced its revolutionary Hub City Tampa plans. All NCDC teams, plus select USPHL Premier and USPHL Elite teams, will play games in the Tampa area while living all in one location, Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Fla. Health and safety is the top priority…
Scottsdale native, Jr. Coyotes grad Middendorf takes home weekly USHL honors
December 16th, 2020The USHL announced today that Chicago Steel forward Erik Middendorf has been named the Forward of the Week. Middendorf, serving this season as the Steel captain, earned his first player of the week award as he hit the century mark in games played. The Scottsdale native and Jr. Coyotes alum registered seven points (two goals,…