Category Archives: Junior
Arizona players chosen in annual NAHL Draft
June 5th, 2019Five players with Arizona ties were selected in the North American Hockey League Draft, which was conducted on June 4. All five are former or current players with the Jr. Coyotes as well. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Forward Ryan Bottrill (Chandler) went in the third round (75th overall) to the Janesville Jets, while defenseman Jeremy…
Arizona natives selected in NA3HL, USHL, USPHL, WHL drafts
May 23rd, 2019Arizona products were selected in this month’s Western Hockey League (WHL) Bantam Draft, two phases of the United States Hockey League (USHL) Draft and the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) NCDC Draft, in addition to April’s North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) Draft. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE In the May 2 WHL Draft, two…
Scottsdale native, Jr. Coyotes grad Gabriele finds key role for NCDC’s Stars
May 10th, 2019Jeremy Gabriele goes into his final year of junior hockey knowing one thing – he was one of the last Stars. Indeed, the team that the ‘99 from Scottsdale suited up for in 2019-20, the Syracuse Jr. Stars, have moved operations to Utica, N.Y., and will play their forthcoming seasons as the Utica Jr. Comets,…
Four ex-Bobcats win USPHL Premier title with Hampton Roads
April 9th, 2019Who knew there would be such a fruitful player pipeline from Arizona to Hampton Roads, Va.? That is certainly the case, however, evidenced by the quartet of former Arizona Bobcats players who lifted the USPHL Premier championship trophy on March 12 with the repeat champion Hampton Roads Whalers. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “We knew we…
Mesa’s Bjella winning big with USPHL Premier’s Whalers
February 5th, 2019There are a lot of benefits to being in Arizona around the holidays, and Mesa native Blake Bjella takes advantage of all of them. “It’s not snowy, not white, but I’ve gotten used to it not being so cold,” Bjella said. “It’s nice to have Christmas dinner outside and enjoy it with the family.” He…
Scottsdale native, Jr. Coyotes grad Petruzzella chasing NCAA dreams with NCDC’s Bandits
December 31st, 2018When he’s home, and when it’s not 120 degrees in the shade, Scottsdale native Joey Petruzzella often puts a light pack on, ties on his trail-running shoes, and hits the dirt for some serious cardio. His regular off-season training ground? Pinnacle Peak Park in Scottsdale. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “Me and a few of my…
Bobcats alum Zapata claims weekly NAHL honors
October 29th, 2018The North American Hockey League (NAHL) today announced the Divisional Stars of the Week presented by Bauer Hockey for the week ending Oct. 28, 2018. The Divisional Stars of the Week is a weekly feature during the 2018-19 regular season that honors the top performing players in each of the four NAHL divisions. Only players…
Phoenix youngster Cibrario enjoying USPHL rookie season with Hampton Roads
October 15th, 2018Arun Cibrario may have the perfect game plan for young Arizona hockey players looking to some day play the game they love while getting a great post-high school education. The 17-year-old Phoenix native took his act to the opposite side of the country, making his junior hockey debut with the Hampton Roads Whalers out of…
Scottsdale native, Jr. Coyotes grad, ASU commit Strada garners weekly NAHL award
October 9th, 2018The North American Hockey League (NAHL) today announced the Divisional Stars of the Week, presented by Bauer Hockey, for the week ending Oct. 7, 2018. The Divisional Stars of the Week is a weekly feature during the 2018-19 regular season that honors the top performing players in each of the four NAHL divisions. Only players…
Phoenix native Castor named NAHL playoffs MVP, wins title with Mudbugs
July 26th, 2018Jaxon Castor is the type of hockey player that finds positives in the face of adversity. Starting this past season with the USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints, Castor was traded to the NAHL’s Shreveport Mudbugs mid-season and wound up leading the Louisiana-based franchise to the Robertson Cup national championship in just the team’s second season of…