Category Archives: NHL Pro
Benjamin off to new challenges at NCAA D-III Norwich as Surprise native knows ‘college hockey is on a different level’
August 31st, 2025Niko Benjamin left his mark on the NCDC and now the Surprise native is looking to do the same in college at NCAA Division III Norwich. On Feb. 23, Benjamin set the all-time regular season games played record for the NCDC, marking his 185th regular-season game. This broke the previous record of 184 games played…
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From Mites to Midgets, AHU standout Couch looking to finish Knights’ career on high note in 2025-26
August 12th, 2025Jack Couch has been the ultimate epitome of what the Arizona Hockey Union is all about, both on and off the ice. The Chandler native is also the truest definition of what loyalty means, starting with AHU as an 8U Mite player and prepping for his final youth hockey season in 2025-26 with the Union’s…
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After two seasons with USPHL’s Jets, Chandler native Lewis commits to NCAA D-III Anna Maria
July 9th, 2025River Lewis played his youth hockey in his home state of Arizona before a season at the renowned Shattuck-St. Mary’s prep school in Minnesota. The past two seasons, the Chandler native has developed his game with the USPHL’s Metro Jets organization to be ready for the grind of college hockey. Last week, Lewis took another…
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Pair of Scottsdale natives, Jr. Coyotes grads selected in 2025 NHL Draft
June 29th, 2025Last weekend, the NHL Draft was held at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. At the end of the two-day event, two Scottsdale natives and Jr. Coyotes alums were chosen by NHL clubs, taking the next step towards the ultimate goal of playing in “The Show” and continuing the trend of players from the…
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Slew of Arizona products selected in 2025 junior hockey drafts
June 12th, 2025Starting in April with the NA3HL Draft and concluding in June with the two NAHL drafts, Arizona hockey players were selected in several junior hockey drafts this year. USHL Draft (Phase I) – May 5 5th round, 72nd overall – Trevin Vargo, F, Gilbert, Anaheim Jr. Ducks 15U, Waterloo Black Hawks12th round, 171st overall –…
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Jr. Coyotes product, Phoenix native Suter inks ‘dream come true’ deal with WHL’s Blades
May 30th, 2025The WHL’s Saskatoon Blades have announced the signing of 2010-born forward Max Suter. The Phoenix product was drafted by the Blades in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2025 U.S. Priority Draft. “Being signed into the WHL by the Saskatoon Blades is a dream come true,” said Suter. “Hearing my name called is a…
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Former Arizona Hockey Union coach, Gilbert native St. Clair tabbed head coach for USHL champion Lumberjacks
May 26th, 2025The USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks have announced that Colten St. Clair is the seventh head coach in franchise history. St. Clair joined the organization in February as an associate head coach, helping the team to its first Clark Cup title last week. A Gilbert native, St. Clair joined the Muskegon coaching staff with 16 games left…
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