Category Archives: Junior
Zurbuchen proving to be valuable presence in net for WSHL’s Knights
March 1st, 2017It’s been quite the culture shock for Phoenix Knights goaltender Tim Zurbuchen this season, but his play on the ice hardly reflects it. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE A Switzerland native, Zurbuchen has emerged as the Knights’ No. 1 netminder and “one of our best performers this season,” according to coach-GM Mike Bowman. “I have experienced…
Gilbert native Ploszaj nabs weekly NAHL laurels
February 13th, 2017The North American Hockey League (NAHL) on Monday announced the Divisional Stars of the Week, presented by Bauer Hockey, for the week ending Feb. 12, 2017. The Bauer Hockey Divisional Stars of the Week is a weekly feature during the 2016-17 regular season that honors the top performing players in each of the four NAHL…
Jr. Coyotes product Kastelic makes NHL Central Scouting’s mid-term rankings
January 20th, 2017Earlier this week, NHL Central Scouting released its mid-term rankings for players eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Phoenix native and Jr. Coyotes graduate Mark Kastelic made the cut, ranked in the fifth round (133rd overall). Kastelic, now in his second season as a forward with the Calgary Hitmen of the…
Knights’ Mickelson brings work ethic, leadership to desert
January 19th, 2017A Minnesota native, Jared Mickelson is well immersed into the hockey lifestyle. Now a key cog with the Phoenix Knights, Mickelson has brought that knowledge to the desert and is forging a desirable season with the Western States Hockey League (WSHL) club. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “He’s definitely one of our more talented players and…
Gilbert native Ploszaj named NAHL’s Central Division Star of the Week
January 3rd, 2017The North American Hockey League (NAHL) on Monday announced the Divisional Stars of the Week, presented by Bauer Hockey, for the week ending Jan. 1, 2017. The Bauer Hockey Divisional Stars of the Week is a weekly feature during the 2016-17 regular season that honors the top performing players in each of the four NAHL…
Knights ‘on the right path,’ making strides in WSHL season
December 26th, 2016In junior hockey, progress isn’t always measured on what’s lit up on the scoreboard. For the Phoenix Knights, their Western States Hockey League (WSHL) season has seen the club not play to its full potential over the first half, but coach-GM Mike Bowman knows the team’s best hockey is still ahead. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE…
Knights add NCAA champion, Gilbert native St. Clair to WSHL coaching staff
December 8th, 2016It never hurts to add experience to a coaching staff. The Western States Hockey League’s (WSHL) Phoenix Knights did that recently in hiring Gilbert native Colten St. Clair as an assistant coach with the club to work with coach-GM Mike Bowman. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “We are excited to bring Colten to our coaching staff,”…
Jr. Coyotes grad, ASU commit Castor named USHL Co-Goaltender of the Week
November 14th, 2016The United States Hockey League (USHL) announced its weekly awards for the week ending Nov. 13, 2016, and one Arizona connection picked up one of the honors. CCM Co-Goaltender of the Week Jaxon Castor – Dubuque Fighting Saints 2-0-0-0, 1.00 GAA, .958 SV% Castor won back-to-back starts over the weekend, including a 30-save shutout on…
Knights add European culture with trio of overseas players
November 3rd, 2016For the Phoenix Knights of the Western States Hockey League (WSHL), adding a dash of Europe to the roster this season is a situation the club hopes propels the Knights into the Thorne Cup Playoffs next spring. Goaltenders Marcus Nylander (Finland) and Tim Zurbuchen (Switzerland) join forward Marcel Hack (Austria) in the desert this season….
Phoenix products, ASU commits Walker, Castor nab weekly USHL awards
October 24th, 2016The United States Hockey League (USHL) on Monday announced the CCM Forward, Defenseman and Goaltender of the Week for Week 5 of the 2016-17 season and Arizona State University commits Johnny Walker and Jaxon Castor bagged two of the honors. Forward: Johnny Walker – Chicago Steel 3 GP: 3 goals, 1 assist, +3 rating Walker…