Category Archives: Junior
Rampage grad Krizan heading off to ACHA college hockey at Columbia
August 21st, 2026The NA3HL’s Norwich Sea Captains have announced that defenseman Kolin Krizan has committed to play ACHA Division III college hockey for Columbia University. Krizan began his NA3HL career with the Helena Bighorns in the 2024-25 season before joining the Tulsa Jr. Oilers. He then finished out the 2024-25 season with the Sea Captains, where he remained…
Sustainability of EHL due in large part to committed teams with vision for player development
August 2nd, 2026The Eastern Hockey League boasts teams in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States, officially becoming the EHL on June 6, 2013, after the Atlantic Junior Hockey League welcomed six new members from the Eastern Junior Hockey League and the AtJHL re-branded itself under the EHL banner. Over the past 13 seasons, the EHL has not…
Hawks, Thunderbirds alum, Greenwood Village native Rakowski commits to NCAA D-III Gustavus for ’26-27
July 29th, 2026The NAHL’s Bismarck Bobcats have announced that forward Ben Rakowski has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Gustavus Adolphus College. The Greenwood Village native recorded 25 points (12 goals, 13 assists) in 58 games this past season. During the postseason, Rakowski laced up in five playoff games, tallying one goal for Bismarck. “I’m…
Greenwood Village native Gudridge commits to NCAA D-III Gustavus, ‘the place where I’ll continue to grow and develop’
July 27th, 2026The NAHL’s Watertown Shamrocks have announced that defenseman Jordan Gudridge has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Gustavus Adolphus College. “I decided on Gustavus because I believe it’s the place where I’ll continue to grow and develop, both as a player and as a person,” stated Gudridge. Gudridge is a second-year NAHL veteran,…
Jaguars alum, Broomfield native Liebold off to ACHA hockey at Maryville
July 26th, 2026The NA3HL’s Texas Brahmas have announced that defenseman Aidan Liebold has committed to play ACHA Division I college hockey for Maryville University. Liebold spent one season in the NA3HL with the Brahmas, recording 16 points on two goals and 14 assists in 55 games while also serving as an alternate captain for the Brahmas. “Really…
Two-tiered EHL development system a proven benefit to teams, players alike
July 24th, 2026The Eastern Hockey League isn’t your typical junior hockey league. Has it advanced a slew of players to college hockey over the years? Yes, the numbers don’t lie. Has it been a sustainable league even in the wake of changes to junior hockey and college hockey in recent years? Absolutely. Will the league continue to…
Durango native Brock heading back to home state with MSU Denver commitment
July 15th, 2026The NA3HL’s New Mexico Ice Wolves have announced that goaltender Evan Brock has committed to play ACHA Division II college hockey for Metropolitan State University in Denver. The Durango native played in two games for the Ice Wolves during the 2025-26 season, winning both. “We’re excited to see Evan get this opportunity to continue his hockey…
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…