Category Archives: Junior
RoughRiders alum, Thornton native Decker garners weekly NA3HL honors
February 10th, 2021The NA3HL announced today that El Paso Rhinos forward Noah Decker has been named the South Division Star of the Week. Decker was as consistent as they come during a three-game road trip against the Atlanta Capitals last week, scoring in each tilt and chipping in four assists as well. After posting a shorthanded tally…
NA3HL announces 2021 Fraser Cup, Top Prospects, draft events
February 9th, 2021The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) has announced the dates and location for the 2021 Fraser Cup Playoffs and Championship, the 2021 NA3HL Top Prospects Tournament, and the 2021 NA3HL Draft. The 2021 Fraser Cup Championship, which crowns the national playoff champion of the NA3HL, will take place at the St. Peters Rec Plex…
Thunderbirds grad Bottrill named NCDC Forward of the Month
February 9th, 2021South Shore Kings forward Ryan Bottrill has been named one of three NCDC Forwards of the Month for January. Thirteen games in 26 days. Not only did the Kings survive this busy gauntlet of a Hub City Tampa schedule, but they moved up to become one of the top teams in the NCDC. The Kings went 10-3…
Superior native, longtime Bison blueliner Nieusma takes home monthly recognition from USPHL
February 8th, 2021Northern Cyclones defenseman Andrew Nieusma has been named one of the USPHL Premier Defensemen of the Month for the North Region. The Cyclones were extremely busy in the Hub City from the start, going 8-4-1 in 13 January games, playing almost every other day on average against competition from all over the country. Very few…
Second series Of NCDC All-Star Games set for Feb. 8 in Hub City Tampa
February 8th, 2021The United States Premier Hockey League has announced its second All-Star Game series schedule for its February All-Star event. The NCDC All-Star Games will take place at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel, Fla., on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. The USPHL anticipates more fast and exciting action after the January All-Star event featured four outstanding…
Regis Jesuit grad, Bulls USPHL standout Lone to join first-ever NCAA class at D-III Arcadia next fall
February 5th, 2021Kale Lone spent the first 10 years of his life in Madison, Wis., before moving to Aurora and playing for the Arapahoe Warriors and Regis Jesuit High School. After graduating in 2019, Lone suited up for the Pueblo Bulls junior team, a franchise playing in the USPHL this season. Recently, Lone’s play this season earned…
Tigers graduate French makes NCAA D-III Northland college destination for ’21-22 season
February 5th, 2021Brice French has seen much of the United States through hockey. French is from Alaska, played youth hockey in Colorado, junior hockey in Texas and Michigan, and with his recent college commitment, will play NCAA hockey in Wisconsin. Playing this season for the NA3HL’s Texas RoadRunners, French recently committed to play NCAA Division III hockey…
Parker native, Chaparral High graduate Herz selected NA3HL Defenseman of the Month
February 4th, 2021Sheridan Hawks blueliner Simon Herz has been named the NA3HL Defenseman of the Month. Herz now sits atop the NA3HL defensemen scoring ranks after a stellar January. The 2001-born Parker native paced all blueliners with four goals and 13 points in 10 games in January, inflating his league-leading scoring totals to nine goals and 38…
Registration for 2021 NAHL Combines now open
January 27th, 2021The North American Hockey League (NAHL) has the announced the dates and locations for the 2021 Combines, which are now open for registration. The NAHL Combines are driven by the North American Hockey League and operated by the NAHL’s professional staff in order to serve the most valuable asset to hockey… the players. The goal…
Highlands Ranch native, Mullen grad Hertlein gaining valuable experience with USPHL’s Cougars
January 27th, 2021The Chicago Cougars were always Alex Hertlein’s first choice for junior hockey. He just wasn’t sure if he’d get the chance with the COVID-19 pandemic changing regulations across the country. Things worked out, though, and the 2001-born Highlands Ranch native is enjoying his rookie season in the USPHL. “The opportunity arose during the first couple…