Category Archives: Junior
Fort Collins native, Thunderbirds, RoughRiders alum, Denver commit Thompson bags weekly USHL honors
March 8th, 2022The USHL has announced that Lincoln Stars forward Aidan Thompson is the USHL Forward of the Week. Thompson brought the offense for Lincoln last weekend, picking up seven points (3-4-7) in three games. The University of Denver commit started the three-game slate with a four-point (2-2-4) performance Friday night in an 8-4 win in front…
Colorado Springs native, Rampage alum Sawyer earns weekly USPHL award
March 4th, 2022The USPHL has announced that Richmond Generals forward Austin Sawyer is the USPHL Southeast Division Elite Forward of the Week. Sawyer, a 2002-born Colorado Springs native, posted a goal and four assists during a weekend split with the Hampton Roads Whalers. Sawyer posted a 22-38-60 line in 42 games this season as a newcomer, showing…
Aspen native, Colorado College commit Mbereko cops weekly USHL goaltending honors
March 3rd, 2022The USHL announced Tuesday that Lincoln Stars goalie Kaidan Mbereko is the USHL Goaltender of the Week. Mbereko earned his first goaltender of the week award of his career after winning both of his appearances, including a 29-save shutout. The Colorado College commit opened the weekend in a relief appearance win, stopping nine of the…
Erie native, Colorado youth hockey grad Brett grabs weekly USPHL honors
February 25th, 2022The USPHL has announced that Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings blueliner Colby Brett has been named the Midwest West Division Defenseman of the Week. Brett, a 2001-born Erie native, was all over the ice for the Riverkings as they pushed past the Dells Ducks last weekend. He had six points and was also a plus-6 for the…
Colorado youth hockey alum, Littleton native Miller finds NCAA D-I dream commitment with St. Thomas
February 25th, 2022Coming from a hockey family, Littleton native Cole Miller says the game “has been pretty much all I have ever known.” Miller’s father, Steve Miller, is currently coaching with NCAA Division I Ohio State University and has also been behind the bench at Miami, Denver and Providence, as well as with several United States national…
USPHL NCDC Combines announced for Chicago, Detroit
February 21st, 2022The United States Premier Hockey League, and its tuition-free National Collegiate Development Conference, are proud to announce their 2022 USPHL NCDC Combines, set to take place in Chicago, Ill. (May 7-8) and Detroit, Mich. (May 13-14). Between the NCDC, the USPHL Premier and the USPHL Elite, the USPHL as a League has sent more than…
Colorado natives Allen, Howe garner weekly accolades from USPHL
February 18th, 2022A pair of Colorado products have picked up weekly honors from the USPHL. Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings goalie Riley Allen is the Midwest West Division Goaltender of the Week, while Florida Eels defenseman Hunter Howe has been tabbed the Florida Division Defenseman of the Week. Allen, an ’01 out of Lakewood, made 34 saves in each…
NCDC Young Guns All-Star Game rosters announced for upcoming 2022 event
February 17th, 2022The United States Premier Hockey League is proud to announce the team rosters for the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) Young Guns All-Star Game, which will be held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. The NCDC Young Guns Game is part of a two-game NCDC All-Star event on Feb. 22 at Foxboro (Mass.)…
Tigers, RoughRiders graduate Keefer sets future, on and off the ice, with Army West Point commitment
February 10th, 2022Representing your country and playing college hockey seems like a dream, right? Brent Keefer agrees with that notion and will be doing both next season after the Northeast Generals and NAHL standout recently committed to Army West Point, a school that plays in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Hockey conference. “This opportunity came about with…
USPHL to feature two NCDC All-Star Games on Feb. 22 in Foxboro, Mass.
February 10th, 2022The United States Premier Hockey League is proud to announce that the league will present two USPHL All-Star Games at Foxboro Sports Center in Foxboro, Mass., on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. The exciting format of the first (12 p.m.) game features the top young talent in the NCDC and USPHL Midget Divisions, with player birth…