Category Archives: Junior
Centennial’s Conn moving up hockey ladder, makes commitment to NCAA D-I New Hampshire
August 2nd, 2023Reid Conn has played junior hockey in the NAHL and USHL the past two seasons. After one more USHL campaign in 2023-24, the Centennial native will head to NCAA Division I hockey after recently committing to the University of New Hampshire. “I went on a visit (to New Hampshire) and it checked the boxes for…
Tigers alum Bloom decides on NCAA future with commitment to D-II Saint Michael’s
July 25th, 2023Tyler Bloom rounded out his game the past two seasons with the NA3HL’s Helena Bighorns, playing for his hometown team and wearing the ‘C’ during the 2022-23 campaign. This coming fall, the Colorado Springs Tigers alum will start his college career at NCAA Division II Saint Michael’s College, a school located in Colchester, Vt. “The…
USPHL’s National Collegiate Development Conference releases 2023-24 schedule
July 14th, 2023The Tier II National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) has released its 2023-24 schedule, which can be found online at www.usphlncdc.com. For the first time, NCDC teams will play over 50 league games extending into late March, with the playoffs ending with the Dineen Cup Championships in late April with an expanded format that includes best of five…
EHL, EHLP release 2023-24 regular-season schedules that include showcases, all-star events
July 6th, 2023The Eastern Hockey League (EHL) and Eastern Hockey League Premier (EHLP) have announced the regular-season schedules for the upcoming 2023-24 season. The 11th year of the EHL will kick-off on Thursday, Sept. 14 when the Boston Jr. Rangers take on the Seacoast Spartans in Tewksbury, Mass., and the Connecticut RoughRiders play host to the Connecticut…
Denver product, Thunderbirds, Flyers grad Klee sees NHL dreams get closer, chosen by San Jose in 2023 NHL Draft
July 5th, 2023David Klee spent the 2022-23 season playing his rookie season in the USHL for the Waterloo Black Hawks. That season saw NHL clubs take notice, with the San Jose Sharks being impressed enough to take the Denver native in the seventh round (196th overall) of the NHL Draft June 29 in Nashville. “I found out…
Tigers grad French finds success with NA3HL’s Bighorns, commits to NCAA D-III Wisconsin-Eau Claire
June 20th, 2023Earlier this offseason, Keaton French was named the NA3HL Goaltender of the Year. French recently added to his accolades by committing to NCAA Division III University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. “I actually reached out to Coach (Matt) Loen this past spring and he responded saying that they were possibly in the market for a goaltender,” explained…
Colorado products selected in 2023 junior hockey drafts
June 15th, 2023Over the past couple months, junior hockey leagues have held their annual drafts, selecting players from across the Rubber Hockey coverage areas in the process. Below, in bold, are the players chosen with Colorado and Utah connections. NA3HL Draft – April 19 1st round, 17th overall, Bryce Bethard, F, Rocky Mountain RoughRiders 18U AAA, Butte…
After two USPHL seasons with Moose, Glenwood Springs native Knott staying in Minnesota with NCAA D-III Saint John’s commitment
June 1st, 2023Cooper Knott came to the USPHL’s Minnesota Moose for the 2021-22 season and returned this past season for his last year of junior hockey. Those two seasons helped develop his game to be ready for the college ranks, and the Glenwood Springs native recently committed to Saint John’s University, an NCAA Division III school in…
Lakewood native Friedrichs finds balanced fit for hockey, academics with NCAA D-III Anna Maria commitment
May 23rd, 2023Mason Friedrichs played for six junior hockey teams over his three-year career, but the Lakewood native saw that as a positive to his development. Next season, Friedrichs will head to college after his recent commitment to NCAA Division III Anna Maria College, a school in Paxton, Mass. “Right before Christmas, I reached out and expressed…
Tigers grad French makes last junior season count, tabbed NA3HL Goaltender of Year
May 11th, 2023The NA3HL has announced that Helena Bighorns netminder Keaton French has been named the True Hockey Goaltender of the Year for the 2022-23 season. French, 21, began the season with the Minnesota Loons and was traded to Helena in late January. The Alaska native ended up with a 13-13-0 record in 27 games played during…