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CPHL another worthy high school option
July 23rd, 2015Since its inception in 2013, the Colorado Prep Hockey League (CPHL) continues to reach new heights. The USA Hockey-sanctioned circuit began with six teams – Cherry Creek, Cheyenne Mountain, Columbine, Heritage, Regis Jesuit and Resurrection Christian – and was launched in an effort to organize fall high school teams. There were a few high school…
Thriving HPHL continues to gain popularity
July 23rd, 2015The High Plains Hockey League (HPHL) has been around for over 15 years, but only in the past few has the spring high school league blossomed to unprecedented levels. When Ralph Bammert took over as president of the circuit eight years ago, never would he have imagined the marked progress the league would make in…
Coaching consistency fuels ‘Riders’ success
July 23rd, 2015Consistency is paramount within the Rocky Mountain RoughRiders organization, and it’s none more pronounced that within the AAA program’s coaching ranks. All of last season’s head coaches will return for 2015-16, save for a change within the club’s 16U National team. Sergey Krivokrasov, who coached the RoughRiders’ 14U team last season, will now serve as…
Pro, NCAA commits add up for WSHL’s Mustangs
July 23rd, 2015Five players from the 2014-15 Ogden Mustangs team that won the Western States Hockey League’s Mountain Division will either play professional hockey or NCAA Division III next season, with three more advancements pending. Goaltender Troy Turpin (Becker College), defenseman Jakob Engvall (Plattsburgh State University) and forward Andreas Zollner (New England College) are campus-bound, while defenseman…
Thunderbirds’ Gerlach decides on Medicine Hat
July 23rd, 2015Max Gerlach, who played for the Colorado Thunderbirds’ 16U AAA National team last season, will suit up for the Medicine Hat Tigers in 2015-16. Originally committed to play his NCAA Division I hockey at the University of North Dakota, the 17-year-old forward was a sixth-round Bantam Draft pick of the Western Hockey League club in…
Zahn excited to return to Eagles lineup
July 23rd, 2015Teigan Zahn provided plenty of grit for the Colorado Eagles last season, and enjoyed his time in Loveland so much that he’s already signed on the dotted line for the 2015-16 campaign. Zahn, a 25-year-old product of Bethune, Saskatchewan, scored three goals among 20 points and also added 298 penalty minutes – second most in…
Branham’s efforts keep Grizz moving forward
July 23rd, 2015The Utah Grizzlies are busily preparing for the 2015-16 ECHL season, and for head coach and general manager Tim Branham, that primarily means recruiting. Utah advanced to the second round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs in May, losing to the Ontario Reign in five games after bouncing the Pacific Division champion Idaho Steelheads in the…
Parker’s Fiegl making the grade at Cornell
July 22nd, 2015As someone who’s worked his way up from playing Squirt A with the Arapahoe Warriors to becoming a NCAA Division I player and a NHL draft pick, Jared Fiegl admits it’s been a storybook journey. “It’s a lot to take in,” said Feigl, who will begin his sophomore season at Cornell University this fall. After…
Assistants add muscle to Renegades program
July 22nd, 2015A strong group of assistant coaches, along with an engaged support staff, is critical to the success of any youth hockey program, and the West Coast Renegades are confident they have all the pieces in place. Renegades director of hockey operations and 16U Tier I coach Adam Bartholomay is nothing but excited with the new…
Carlo a ‘Bear Essential’ in Boston’s draft plans
July 21st, 2015Ask most prospects pegged to go in the first couple rounds of the NHL Entry Draft and safe bet they’ll tell you it’s an exciting – but nerve-wracking – weekend. Brandon Carlo knows the feeling. A highly touted defenseman from Colorado Springs, he wanted nothing more than to be chosen in the first round during…