Category Archives: Youth
Jr. Coyotes grads Boser, Littler sign with BCHL’s Wild for upcoming ’21-22 season
September 16th, 2021The Wenatchee Wild have looked to Arizona for their latest player signings ahead of the 2021-22 BCHL season. This week, the club signed defenseman Brasen Boser and forward Cade Littler, a pair of Jr. Coyotes products. Boser, a Minot, N.D., native is what Wenatchee head coach Chris Clark calls “a skilled offensive defenseman who loves…
Litchfield Park native, longtime Arizona youth hockey standout Ortega off to USPHL’s Mullets
September 15th, 2021Growing up in Arizona, Tyler Ortega spent time playing for a multitude of youth hockey associations, including DYHA, the Jr. Coyotes and the Arizona Bobcats. He also played his senior year of high school at Sandra Day O’Connor. For the upcoming 2021-22 season, the Litchfield Park native is leaving the desert to start his junior…
Mesa native, longtime Arizona youth hockey standout Kuehn off to college hockey at Utah State
September 12th, 2021Mesa native George Kuehn is starting his college hockey career this upcoming season with Utah State University, an ACHA Division 2 school in the Mountain West Collegiate Hockey conference. During his youth hockey career, Kuehn played for the Arizona Hockey Union, DYHA Jr. Sun Devils and the Jr. Coyotes, as well as in AHSHA for…
Jr. Coyotes recognized by USA Hockey with prestigious Model Association designation
September 4th, 2021The Jr. Coyotes have earned designation as a USA Hockey Model Association, becoming the first Model Association from Arizona and the 26th nationally. With the designation, the Jr. Coyotes have committed to fully implementing programming dedicated to age-appropriate, age-specific skill development in accordance with USA Hockey’s American Development Model throughout the 8-and-Under, 10-and-Under, 12-and-Under and…
Chandler native Yubeta spreads wings, leaves desert for junior hockey opportunity in Boston
August 27th, 2021Luke Yubeta has excelled on the ice and on the roller hockey floor in his home state of Arizona. He’s hoping that success travels with him as the 2002-born Chandler native will play junior hockey during the 2021-22 season with the Eastern Hockey League’s Boston Jr. Rangers. “Towards the end of last season, I was…
Recent golf tournament recognizes legacy of Jim Rogers
August 27th, 2021The First Annual Jim Rogers Memorial Golf Tournament was held on back on May 2, 2021 at Stonecreek Golf Club in Phoenix. The tournament was held in honor of Jim Rogers, who passed away in October 2020. Rogers was the owner of AZ Ice Arcadia and was dedicated to Arizona youth hockey for over three…
Jr. Coyotes, Bobcats, Hamilton High grad Newlin off to NCDC’s Philadelphia Hockey Club in ’21-22
August 15th, 2021Carter Newlin, who averaged better than a point per game last season with the Jr. Coyotes’ 18U AAA team, has signed with the NCDC’s Philadelphia Hockey Club for the 2021-22 season. A 2002 birth year, Newlin was the championship game MVP for Hamilton when the Huskies captured the 2020 AHSHA state high school championship. Last…
Chandler native, Bobcats product Gordon chooses OHL route, inks contract with Steelheads
July 16th, 2021The Ontario Hockey League’s Mississauga Steelheads announced today that defenseman Dylan Gordon has signed a standard player agreement with the club. Originally from Chandler, Gordon moved to the Detroit area several years back and was taken by Mississauga in the seventh round (127th overall) in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection. “We are pleased to add…
Jr. Coyotes, DYHA alum Albrecht signs to play ’21-22 season for NA3HL’s Rhinos
July 12th, 2021Gilbert native Landon Albrecht has signed an NA3HL tender to play for the El Paso Rhinos for the 2021-22 season. Albrecht, a 2004-born defenseman, compiled seven goals and 29 points in 59 games last season for the DYHA Jr. Sun Devils’ 16U team. From 2017-19, Albrecht skated for the Jr. Coyotes’ 13U and 14U teams….
Jr. Coyotes standout Boser, alum Deckhut chosen in NAHL Supplemental Draft
June 3rd, 2021The North American Hockey League held its supplemental draft Tuesday, and two players with Arizona ties were chosen. With their third pick (67th overall), the Minot Minotauros selected Brasen Boser, a defenseman who played for the Jr. Coyotes’ 16U AAA team in 2020-21. Boser is also a Minot, N.D., native. In addition, California native and…