Category Archives: New Mexico
New Mexico native Gretz finding positives in Flint’s OHL season
February 25th, 2019Even though a shoulder injury has him sidelined him for the remainder of current 2018-19 season, Marcus Gretz is still working. A second-year defenseman for the Ontario Hockey League’s Flint Firebirds, the 17-year-old Albuquerque native has been out since late November, but is still finding ways to be involved with the club. READ OUR LATEST…
Revamped RGHSHL helping high school game grow in New Mexico
February 6th, 2019When the New Mexico Interscholastic Ice Hockey League was renamed the Rio Grande High School Hockey League (RGHSHL) this season to also include teams from Colorado and Texas, it was but another step in growing the game of hockey in a non-traditional area. RGHSHL commissioner Kevin Brake said the league is immensely underrated. READ OUR…
While ‘doing things the right way,’ Mustangs added to Jr. NWHL
February 4th, 2019Hockey just keeps growing in New Mexico. And now, it’s going national. Last month, the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) announced that the Albuquerque-based New Mexico Mustangs have been added to the Jr. NWHL. The Mustangs are the 88th program to join the Jr. NWHL’s ranks. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “It is always an honor…
Renamed RGHSHL now represents schools in New Mexico, Texas, Colorado
January 8th, 2019Known for years as the New Mexico Interscholastic Ice Hockey League, the NMIIHL has grown to incorporate more than just schools in the Land of Enchantment. Starting with the 2018-19 season, the league is now known as the Rio Grande High School Hockey League (RGHSHL). READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “With more than half of our…
Ice Wolves trending upward with coaching changes, rink ownership
December 26th, 2018The New Mexico Ice Wolves youth hockey program (NMICE) is recognizing that change is good. For the current 2018-19 season, the Ice Wolves made some wholesale changes to the club’s travel coaching staff – just one such tweak that has proven to be a positive for the Albuquerque-based association. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “Our Squirt,…
Rio Rancho native, Warriors grad Weaver named EHLP Forward of the Month
December 7th, 2018The EHL Premier League has announced its TSR Hockey Stars of the Month for November, and one New Mexico native earned one of the awards. NICK WEAVER Forward of the Month Boston Jr. Rangers Rio Rancho, N.M. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Weaver and the Rangers posted a record of 7-0-1 in eight games during the…
Ice Wolves’ Bantams off to positive start, win tourney in Aspen
November 30th, 2018Phil Fox is a Minnesota native now living in New Mexico and coaching the New Mexico Ice Wolves’ Bantam team. Needless to say, the former Northern Michigan University NCAA Division I standout knows hockey. And he’s passing on that knowledge to the Ice Wolves – and succeeding. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Last month, his Bantam…
Lobos finding early-season success with tough games on tap
November 20th, 2018For the University of New Mexico, a new season means new beginnings. What hasn’t changed, however, is the Lobos’ confidence, night in and night out, even with roster changes, additions and subtractions. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “The departure of three of my four starting defensemen has given the chance for others to step up and…
Former collegiate star Plews takes reins of Mustangs’ new 14U development team
November 14th, 2018Julia Plews moved to Albuquerque from Illinois to grow girls hockey in New Mexico. And so far, she’s loving every bit of it. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE This season, Plews is coaching the New Mexico Mustangs’ new 14U development team, a huge sign that the game is progressing in the state. “It also means girls…
Warriors grad, Rio Rancho native Weaver picks up weekly EHL Premier honors
November 13th, 2018The EHL Premier has announced that Boston Jr. Rangers forward Nick Weaver has been named the TSR Hockey Forward of the Week. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Weaver and the Jr. Rangers won all three of their games this past weekend, improving their record to 16-2-2 on the season. The Rio Rancho native and New Mexico…