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Mesa native, AHU, DYHA, Pinnacle alum Schaertel grabs monthly USPHL award
March 7th, 2026The USPHL has announced that Fort Wayne Spacemen goalie Austin Schaertel is the Midwest Elite Division Goaltender of the Month. Schaertel posted one of the strongest goaltending months in the division, finishing February with a .968 save percentage and a 0.94 goals-against average. The Mesa native went 2-1-0 and recorded a shutout. Back home, Schaertel…
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NHL’s Avalanche announces New Mexico Goatheads as team’s ECHL affiliate, starting in 2026-27
February 21st, 2026The NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, in conjunction with the ECHL and the AHL’s Colorado Eagles, announced today that the New Mexico Goatheads will serve as the Avalanche’s ECHL affiliate, beginning with the 2026-27 season. The teams agreed on a multi-year agreement. The Goatheads are an expansion franchise and will play at the Rio Rancho Events Center…
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Fountain Hills native, Jr. Coyotes product Morich garners weekly CCHA honors
February 3rd, 2026Minnesota State freshman forward Reid Morich has been named CCHA Rookie of the Week. In a series sweep at Ferris State over the weekend, the Fountain Hills native totaled three goals, eight shots on goal and one blocked shot for the Mavericks. He posted his first career multi-goal game in Friday night’s 6-1 victory. His…
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Scottsdale native, Jr. Coyotes grad, ASU commit Gorzynski tabbed for weekly WHL award
January 26th, 2026The WHL announced today that Prince Albert Raiders forward Brandon Gorzynski has been named WHL Player of the Week. The Dallas Stars prospect netted four goals (including one game winner) and three assists for seven points and a plus-7 rating as the Eastern Conference-leading Raiders went 4-0-0-0 on the week. Gorzynski, who hails from Scottsdale,…
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Arizona youth hockey grad, Gilbert native Livanavage tabbed for monthly NCHC, HCA honors
January 8th, 2026North Dakota junior Jake Livanavage has been named NCHC Defenseman of the Month and Hockey Commissioners Association Defender of the Month after helping lead North Dakota to a perfect 4-0-0 record in December. The Gilbert native paced all NCHC defensemen with five points, 1.25 points per game and a plus-4 rating, as he recorded a…
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Scottsdale native, Bobcats grad Matthews named to 2026 U.S. Men’s Olympic Hockey Team
January 4th, 2026The roster for the 2026 U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Team was announced Friday by USA Hockey live on NBC’s TODAY Show. Among the 25 players named was Scottsdale native and Arizona Bobcats Auston Matthews, currently the captain of the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs. “We’re excited about our team and congratulate everyone named today,” said Bill Guerin,…
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For Flagstaff native Smith, USPHL’s Jets helping move along development process
December 31st, 2025Liam Smith grew up playing for his hometown Flagstaff Northstars organization and Flagstaff Avalanche high school team. Once his youth hockey days ended, Smith wanted to play junior hockey and started looking for the right fit. Enter the Metro Jets. The Jets, based out of the Detroit suburb of Mount Clemens, field three teams at…
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