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Arizona State names experienced NHL, NCAA coach Hakstol new bench boss for Sun Devils
October 15th, 2026Sun Devil Hockey has named Dave Hakstol its head coach, bringing one of college hockey’s most accomplished coaches back to the NCAA ranks. Hakstol comes to ASU following an extensive tenure behind the bench in the National Hockey League. “We welcome Dave Hakstol and his family to Arizona State University. His success building championship-caliber programs,…
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Every Day EHL: Day in the life of East Coast Wizards star Aidan McNeal
October 14th, 2026Aidan McNeal is playing his rookie season of junior hockey in the EHL with the East Coast Wizards, a team based in Bedford, Mass. A native of Arvada, Colo., McNeal is adjusting to his daily routine. NON-GAME DAY 7:15 a.m. – Wake up in my apartment with my three other roommates who are also on…
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EHL, EHLP stage successful early-season Ice Breaker Showcase in Walpole, Mass.
October 6th, 2026All 28 teams, 16 in the EHL and 12 in the EHLP, met up for the first time the very first weekend in October. Helping to kick off the new season, the annual Ice Breaker Showcase took place at the Cadillac of Norwood Ice Arena in Walpole, Mass. Every team played at least three games…
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Jr. Coyotes invited to USA Hockey Development League, to start play with 2027-28 season
October 5th, 2026USA Hockey announced today the programs invited to be a part of the USA Hockey Development League, which will begin play in 2027-28. “The DL is the next evolution of player development in the United States, and we are thrilled to provide another pathway for players to reach the USHL, NAHL, college hockey and the…
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‘We never want these sessions to have to be used:’ AHU’s CPR, AED training comes in handy for Knights coach on hockey trip
September 29th, 2026A little more than a year ago at AZ Ice Gilbert, coaches and staff members from the Arizona Hockey Union were offered CPR, AED and Stop the Bleed training as a service to the program. Josh Duffy, a coach for the Knights, went through the training regimen and put the knowledge gained in the back…
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Mesa native Tran signs 2026-27 contract with BCHL’s River Kings
September 19th, 2026The BCHL’s Powell River Kings have announced the signing of 16-year-old forward Jordan Tran for the upcoming 2026-27 season. A native of Mesa, Tran is a skilled offensive forward known for his playmaking ability, puckhandling, and hockey IQ. Tran, who won a national championship in 2025-26 with the Okanagan Hockey Colorado 16U AAA team, comes…
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Scottsdale native, Ducks star Gauthier cashes in with six-year contract extension
September 16th, 2026Cutter Gauthier signed a six-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 22-year-old forward, who was a restricted free agent, set NHL career highs in goals (41), assists (28) and points (69) in 76 games last season. He led the Ducks in goals, points, power-play goals (11) and power-play points…
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