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2023-24 EHL, EHLP Season Preview

September 14th, 2023

The long, scorching summer is finally coming to a close, which means hockey season is fast approaching. Starting on Sept. 14, the Eastern Hockey League and its Premier Division will begin the 2023-24 campaign, marking the league’s 11th season of operation. With 39 teams in the mix, there are plenty of storylines to watch out…

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September 14th, 2023

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Skill set, faith lead Littleton native Carter to roster spot on inaugural Grit NAHL team

September 13th, 2023

Christian Carter won’t need to leave his home state for junior hockey as the Littleton native has cracked the roster of the Colorado Grit, a first-year NAHL franchise playing out of the Greeley Ice Haus. Through four games this season, Carter had picked up one assist for the Grit. “I got the opportunity to go…

Monument Hockey Academy grad Evans moving up ladder, signs with USPHL’s Spacemen for ’23-24 season

September 8th, 2023

Trevor Evans was born in Southern California, but since 2019 has honed his game in Colorado with the Monument Hockey Academy. For the upcoming 2023-24 season, Evans has signed to play junior hockey for the USPHL’s Fort Wayne Spacemen. “I got the opportunity to sign with Fort Wayne because one of my best friends, Noah…

From the Trainer’s Room: Three key areas to increase performance during the school year

September 7th, 2023

As athletes begin the school year, a very hectic schedule begins to build. As the school year unfolds and homework loads, along with activities and sports practices beginning to increase, it is easy for an athlete to get caught up in the craziness of the year. This leads to less sleep, less hydration, and greater…

After two seasons as volunteer assistant at Denver, Littleton’s Massa promoted to assistant coach for Pioneers

September 7th, 2023

It’s onward and upward for Littleton native Ryan Massa, who has been named an assistant coach for the University of Denver. The 33-year-old Massa first joined Denver’s staff on Aug. 1, 2021 as a volunteer assistant where he worked with the team’s goaltenders, assisted in on-ice skill development and provided scouting reports for the student-athletes….

Westminster native Mastay named captain of USPHL powerhouse Jets team ahead of upcoming 2023-24 season

September 2nd, 2023

As a rookie in 2021-22, Devon Mastay and the Metro Jets went to the USPHL national championship game. Two years later, Mastay is a veteran defenseman with the Jets and will wear the ‘C’ for the team after recently being named captain for the Detroit-area club. “I want to thank God and the coaching staff…

From the Trainer’s Room: Groin injuries in hockey

August 30th, 2023

Groin strains are common injuries in the game of ice hockey. Previous reports in the NHL have shown than up to 10 percent of all injuries sustained have been due to strains of the groin or adductor muscle group. In today’s NHL, it is a little tougher to note since these injuries are now classified…

From the Trainer’s Room: Let’s go camping

August 24th, 2023

No, I don’t mean it’s time for a trip out into the woods! I’m talking about the upcoming training camps that will officially start the new hockey season. These final weeks of the summer will also bring about a batch of tournaments. Are you prepared to perform at your best? The offseason for a hockey…

After pro season in Switzerland, Select grad Wuthrich taking year off to coach with 14ers in ’23-24

August 22nd, 2023

Emma Wuthrich has quite literally traveled the world to play hockey. An Alaska native, Wuthrich moved to Colorado when she was 14 and later called Vermont and Massachusetts home for various levels of the game. Last year, she played her first professional season in Switzerland and will sit out the 2023-24 season as she coaches…

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