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Season with RoughRiders sees Georgia native Davis earn NAHL tender with powerhouse Aberdeen
March 11th, 2021Joining the Rocky Mountain RoughRiders’ 18U AAA team in November may have given Chase Davis a late start to the team’s season, but he quickly found his role and made his mark on the team. And the NAHL took notice, too. Earlier this week, the Aberdeen Wings announced they signed Davis to a tender for…
RoughRiders graduate Shtrom finding early success, enjoying development with WHL’s Tigers
March 9th, 2021Like many high-end AAA youth players, Oren Shtrom had a decision to make as a teenager – NCAA or Major Junior hockey. The Arizona native who played the 2019-20 season for the Rocky Mountain RoughRiders’ 16U AAA team decided on the Canadian Hockey League, signing with the WHL’s Medicine Hat Tigers in the summer of…
Parker native, Air Force recruit Schwartz garners weekly recognition from NAHL
March 9th, 2021The NAHL announced today that Bismarck Bobcats forward Austin Schwartz is the Central Division Star of the Week. Schwartz, the 19-year-old captain of the Bobcats, played a key role this past weekend as the team continued its hot stretch of play with a home sweep of the Minnesota Wilderness. “Austin had a great weekend for…
Niwot’s Herbst rings in 21st birthday with commitment to NCAA Division I Ohio State
March 6th, 2021Many people want to celebrate their 21st birthday with a huge party. Reilly Herbst went one level past that, deciding on his long-term future and committing to play NCAA Division I hockey for Ohio State University. The Niwot native is enjoying his final season of junior eligibility with the USHL’s Omaha Lancers, a team he…
Colorado Springs product Leifer takes home top weekly honor from EHL Premier
March 3rd, 2021The EHL Premier announced today that Walpole Express forward Samson Leifer has been named a Top Performer for Week No. 21. Leifer and the Express returned to action and won three of their five total games this past week. After getting shut out by the Boston Jr. Rangers on Wednesday, Leifer helped lead the way…
Lakewood native, former Rampage, Thunderbirds standout Angeli tabbed ECHL Player of the Week
March 2nd, 2021Darik Angeli of the Kansas City Mavericks has been named the ECHL Player of the Week for Feb. 22-28. Angeli scored one goal, assisted on eight others and was a plus-5 in four games last week. The 30-year-old tallied three assists in a 4-3 overtime loss to Wichita on Tuesday, had a helper in a…
Denver native, Philadelphia Hockey Club captain Dixon commits to NCAA D-III Framingham State
February 26th, 2021As a 2000 birth year, Devante Dixon wanted to use the 2020-21 season as a steppingstone to play college hockey next season. The Denver native and steady defenseman said he was already in the process of deciding between a few schools when Framingham State University contacted him. “Coach Mike Bailey simply reached out one day,…
RoughRiders alum, Parker native Kambeitz tabbed new captain for WHL’s Hurricanes
February 26th, 2021With the WHL set to get underway this weekend, teams have been getting their ducks in a row, so to speak. Last week, the Lethbridge Hurricanes announced that Parker native Dino Kambeitz will wear the ‘C’ for the club this season. Kambeitz, who played for the Rocky Mountain RoughRiders prior to the WHL, is the…
Colorado products Hendrick, Ranone selected USPHL Players of the Week
February 23rd, 2021Two Colorado natives were named USPHL Elite Players of the Week for the South Region for games played Feb. 11-18. In the Florida Division, the Atlanta Mad Hatters’ Dawson Hendrick was named a Forward of the Week. Hendrick, a 2003 birth year from Warm Springs, helped the Mad Hatters grab a win in the finale…
Steamboat Springs native Coon returning to Colorado with NCAA D-I Air Force commitment
February 20th, 2021Lucas Coon said early talks about playing hockey at Air Force were “nothing serious.” Spring ahead a couple years and the Steamboat Springs native will officially enroll at the Colorado Springs-based academy this coming fall. “I originally started talking to Air Force my sophomore year of high school, and they just contacted me after I…