Category Archives: Youth
DYHA has Wright stuff with longtime hockey skills coach
October 20th, 2019Jason Wright is one of those people that doesn’t see his hockey job as actual work. As the Desert Youth Hockey Association skills coach, Wright gets to be on the ice regularly with Jr. Sun Devils players, helping them round out their overall game. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “I just love to teach,” Wright said….
CAHA proving to be Valley’s top developmental model, on and off the ice
October 14th, 2019The Coyotes Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) is the only program in the Valley that has house, A, AA, and AAA hockey. The association has also had a great deal of success at all levels getting players to the next level, whether that means moving a player from house to AA or AA to AAA. All…
Jr. Sun Devils bring aboard power skating expert Keil
October 8th, 2019Expect to see an improvement this season in DYHA Jr. Sun Devils players’ skating. And be sure to thank Kristina Keil for that. As the organization’s new director of power skating, Keil is working specifically with the Mites and Lil’ Devils, in addition to those that partake in the Monday night skills sessions. She also…
Hall of Fame an honor worth celebrating for Mission AZ
October 2nd, 2019Hall of Fame night is always an extremely special one for everyone involved with the Mission AZ hockey program, and this year was no different. Mission kicked off its season with an induction ceremony attended by most of the program’s players and their families, and the 2019 ceremony was an especially meaningful one. READ OUR…
AHU introduces three top-notch coaches to Knights family
October 2nd, 2019Arizona Hockey Union is very happy to announce our newest head coaches to the club! Take a minute and get to know a little about each of them. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE 8U Mite White: “Billy” Mulligan 1. Where are you from? Chandler 2. How did you get into coaching youth travel hockey? My son…
Titans roll out new Mites development program for ’19-20
September 23rd, 2019In the organization’s second year, Arizona Titans director Justin Rogers has implemented a new Mites development program open to players ages 4-8 years old. The new program, coached by Jim Rogers, is geared toward providing the game’s youngest players with the opportunity to focus on development and enjoying learning the sport. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE…
Jr. Coyotes’ Doan, Knies make NCAA Division I decisions
August 14th, 2019Josh Doan and Matthew Knies have both been longtime Jr. Coyotes Elite Program standouts and will play junior hockey in the USHL next season before heading off to college hockey down the road. Doan, a forward who will play for the Chicago Steel in 2019-20, recently committed to Arizona State University, while Knies, another forward,…
AHU Knights players making impact away from hockey rink
August 9th, 2019During the hockey season, Arizona Hockey Union teams are going full-steam ahead. After the season ends, many Knights players stay active away from the rink in a variety of activities. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Zac Yurkanin (pictured above) goes to Desert Ridge High School and was a member of the track team. “Because ice time…
Chandler’s Blessing cracks USHL roster, commits to Air Force
July 31st, 2019Guy Blessing honed his game growing up in the Arizona youth ranks and then last year in prep school in the Chicago area. This summer has seen hard work pay off for the 18-year-old Chandler native as the goaltender first signed with the USHL’s Omaha Lancers and then committed to NCAA Division I Air Force….
Year after year, players keep coming back to Mission AZ
July 29th, 2019There is a certain statistic that Mission AZ director of hockey operations Jeremy Goltz and his staff look at more closely than almost any other, but what it is may surprise you. Wins are great, and championship banners and trophies keep players motivated to do their best on the ice. Goals, assists, saves and other…