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Skrzypek father-son combo embracing sled hockey venture
February 12th, 2016It was always a dream of Eric Skrzypek to play hockey with his son. Growing up and constantly being involved in sports, it just became an accepted fact that if he was fortunate to have a son, they would bond together through that avenue. Eric was indeed fortunate and had a son, Luke. He hoped…
Coming down the Pike: Utah native off to NAHL TPT event
February 12th, 2016At a very young age, Jared Pike was introduced to the game of hockey and like most, the love affair started then and continues to this day. Now 20 and playing in his second season for the Bismarck Bobcats of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), Pike was recently named to the NAHL’s Top Prospects…
Eagles proving to be ‘a great fit’ for ECHL vet Boe
February 9th, 2016An injury suffered last season started Channing Boe’s ECHL season with the Colorado Eagles later than normal this year, but he’s now 100 percent and ready to help the Eagles make a second-half run to the Kelly Cup Playoffs. Boe, a 29-year-old forward from Bemidji, Minn., skated the past two seasons with the Utah Grizzlies…
Select alum Jasper tabbed CHA Player of the Week
February 9th, 2016College Hockey America has named Aurora native and Colorado Select alum Shara Jasper its Player of the Week. A senior forward for Lindenwood University, Jasper tallied four points over a two-game stretch last weekend vs. RIT. On Friday evening, Jasper recorded assists on both Lindenwood goals, bringing her season assist total to 11. The following…
Final-year Mustangs reflect on time in Ogden
February 4th, 2016As the home stretch of the 2015-16 Western States Hockey League (WSHL) season is fast approaching, players are actively seeking lateral moves for next season. That is especially true for players born in 1995, playing out their final months of junior hockey eligibility. Eight 20-year-olds with the WSHL’s Ogden Mustangs wrap their junior careers in…
Falcons’ Starrett cops AHC Goalie of the Month award
February 4th, 2016Air Force freshman Shane Starrett has been named the Atlantic Hockey Goalie of the Month as he helped lead Air Force to a 7-1-2 record in the month of January. In nine games last month, the native of Bellingham, Mass., posted a .947 save percentage and a 1.21 goals-against average. In eight starts, he allowed…
Evolution Elite Hockey Academy fast making name for itself
February 2nd, 2016In just six short years, the Evolution Elite Hockey Academy (EEHA) has gone from a small organization with three teams to a program with 13 teams, learn to skate options and a Junior A team in the Western States Hockey League (WSHL). Not too shabby for something that was originally created to simply provide an…
Silverthorne hosting Colorado Pond Hockey Tournament
January 30th, 2016The town of Silverthorne will host the Pabst Blue Ribbon Colorado Pond Hockey Tournament from Feb. 12-14, bringing more to the majestic Colorado town than just ice skates and hockey jerseys. While raising money for First Descents, participants, friends, families and spectators can catch some great hockey at the North Pond Park, ranging from ex-NHL…
Second-year pro Higby embracing role with Grizzlies
January 29th, 2016Erik Higby joined the Utah Grizzlies this season not knowing how he would fit in with the ECHL franchise. Those uncertainties were snuffed out rather quickly and the second-year pro out of New Braunfels, Tex., is reaping the rewards playing for the Grizzlies and “the unreal facilities” at the Maverik Center. “I think the season…
Former Rampage star makes ‘Strong’ NCAA commitment
January 28th, 2016The Topeka RoadRunners of the North American Hockey League have announced that forward Cam Strong has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey at Dartmouth College (ECAC) in Hanover, N.H. Strong skated for the Colorado Rampage 18U AAA team from 2012-14, scoring 41 points in 76 games and making a trip to the USA Hockey…