Category Archives: Pro
FPHL’s Prowlers bring back Phoenix native, O’Connor grad Brockway for ’26-27 season
August 21st, 2026The FPHL’s Port Huron Prowlers have re-signed a piece of their leadership group for the 2026-27 season in defenseman Ben Brockway. The 25-year-old was named an alternate captain prior to last season. “Bringing Ben Brockway back was important for us,” said Prowlers assistant general manager Alex Johnson. “He understands what it means to be a…
AHL’s Roadrunners extend Tucson Arena lease through 2027-28 season
April 9th, 2026The AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners, in conjunction with the City of Tucson and Rio Nuevo, announced today that they have extended their lease in Tucson through the 2027-28 season. The Roadrunners have called Tucson Arena home since 2016. “We are excited to officially extend our lease with our partners at the City of Tucson, Rio Nuevo…
Bobcats product, Scottsdale native Matthews garners weekly NHL honors
January 6th, 2026The NHL announced Monday that Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is the Third Star of the Week. Matthews overtook Mats Sundin as Toronto’s all-time leading goal-scorer, sharing the League lead with five tallies in two games (5-1—6) as the Maple Leafs (19-15-7, 45 points) posted a 2-0-1 week. He missed a 4-0 victory against the New Jersey…
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,…
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…
AHL’s Roadrunners to continue calling Tucson home, will play all home games in ’24-25 at Tucson Convention Center Arena
June 24th, 2024The Tucson Roadrunners announced today that all 36 of their home games during the 2024-25 AHL season will be played at the Tucson Convention Center in downtown Tucson. The decision to play all 36 home games at Tucson Arena came after the last week’s decision by the Arizona State Land Department to cancel their June 27…
Board approves establishment of new franchise in Utah, future reactivation of Arizona franchise
April 18th, 2024The National Hockey League’s Board of Governors today approved the establishment of a franchise beginning with the 2024-25 season in Utah, that will be owned and controlled by Smith Entertainment Group, which is led by Ryan and Ashley Smith. In addition, the Board approved a plan that renders the Arizona Coyotes franchise inactive, with a…