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Firebirds, Bobcats alum Durflinger re-signs with ECHL’s Knight Monsters for ’26-27 season
July 11th, 2026The ECHL’s Tahoe Knight Monsters have announced the signing of forward Jake Durflinger for the 2026-27 season. Durflinger put up 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 58 games for Tahoe last season, while also adding 102 penalty minutes, which ranked second on the team. Durflinger, who played youth hockey for the Phoenix Firebirds and…
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ECHL’s Goatheads announce Stortini as first coach, Ahcan as first player signing
July 11th, 2026The ECHL’s New Mexico Goatheads have announced the team’s first head coach and first player signing. First, back on June 20, the organization announced that Zack Stortini has been named head coach ahead of the team’s inaugural 2026–27 season at the Rio Rancho Events Center. Stortini becomes the first coach tasked with leading the return…
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Annual EHL Combine Series gives teams opportunities to find next wave of talent
July 10th, 2026The Eastern Hockey League sets aside multiple weekends each spring for teams to check out players that can potentially play in the junior hockey league for the upcoming season. And the EHL Combine Series has delivered the past few seasons as many players that have showcased their talents have found their way onto EHL and…
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Showcase Series part of growing exposure initiatives for EHL, EHLP in 2026-27
June 22nd, 2026As the Eastern Hockey League continues to thrive and succeed in player development and advancement on a yearly basis, part of that process is the league’s annual Showcase Series, events where some or all teams in the EHL and EHLP come together under one roof and play regular-season games in front of scouts and decision-makers…
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Arizona natives selected in two-day NAHL Draft; Ice Wolves make picks to fill out roster
June 10th, 2026This week, the NAHL held a two-day draft for teams to fill out rosters for the 2026-27 season and in future seasons. NAHL Futures Draft – June 9, 2026 ARIZONA2nd round, 57th overall – Elias McLean (Gilbert), F, Fairbanks Ice Dogs (Victory Honda 15U) NEW MEXICO ICE WOLVES1st round, 26th overall – John Myers, F,…
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Bobcats grad, San Tan Valley native Bryant selected by Brighton in annual GMHL Draft
May 22nd, 2026The Greater Metro Hockey League held its annual draft on May 20, and one Arizona native was selected. San Tan Valley native and forward Mason Bryant went in the eighth round (143rd overall) to the Brighton Vikings. An Arizona Bobcats alum, Bryant put up three goals and seven points in 44 games last season for…
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Jr. Coyotes teammates Grabner, Malinski chosen in annual WHL Prospects Draft
May 8th, 2026The WHL held its annual draft this week, with a pair of Arizona natives being selected in the two-day event. WHL Prospects Draft – May 6-7, 20265th round, 101st overall – Aidan Grabner (Scottsdale), F, Wenatchee Wild (Jr. Coyotes 14U) 8th round, 170th overall – Peyton Malinski (Chandler), F, Victoria Royals (Jr. Coyotes 14U) —…
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Arizona natives Zimont, Brown selected by Muskegon in annual two-day USHL Draft
May 5th, 2026The USHL held its annual draft this week, with a pair of Arizona natives being selected in the two-day event. USHL Draft, Phase 1 – May 4, 202614th round, 197th overall – Jett Zimont (Scottsdale), F, Muskegon Lumberjacks (Mount St. Charles Academy 15U) USHL Draft, Phase 2 – May 5, 202611th round, 173rd overall –…
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