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Canada native Kenny uses time with Tigers as springboard to junior hockey with NA3HL’s Bighorns
July 27th, 2023Kieran Kenny came all the way from Ardrossan, Alberta, to play for the Colorado Springs Tigers’ 18U AAA team during the 2022-23 season. This coming season, Kenny will stay in the United States after recently signing to play for the NA3HL’s Helena Bighorns. “I am humbled with the opportunity to sign with the Helena Bighorns,”…
Tigers alum Bloom decides on NCAA future with commitment to D-II Saint Michael’s
July 25th, 2023Tyler Bloom rounded out his game the past two seasons with the NA3HL’s Helena Bighorns, playing for his hometown team and wearing the ‘C’ during the 2022-23 campaign. This coming fall, the Colorado Springs Tigers alum will start his college career at NCAA Division II Saint Michael’s College, a school located in Colchester, Vt. “The…
Breckenridge native, Summit, Tigers alum Theriault taking game to junior level with NA3HL’s Bighorns
July 20th, 2023Finn Theriault grew up in the Colorado mountains and advanced his game each season, even coming down to Colorado Springs for a spell. Next season, the Breckenridge native will take the junior hockey route after recently signing an NA3HL tender with the Helena Bighorns. “The opportunity to sign with Helena came during my last year…
Colorado youth hockey graduate Schmidt off to NCAA D-III Aurora for upcoming 2023-24 season
July 20th, 2023Samira Schmidt was born in North Dakota and moved to Colorado in 2016. It was in the seven years since that her game on the ice improved to the point where she recently committed to NCAA Division III Aurora University, a school in Illinois. “Coach Hannah (Westbrook) and I sent film and (Aurora coach) Jackie…
From the Trainer’s Room: Core stability isn’t just sit-ups
July 19th, 2023When most people think about core or abdominal exercises, they think sit-ups and planks. Though these exercises can be effective, can we do it better? Many of the most popular core exercises are performed on the floor. The issue is that most of the sports we play occur standing up. With this in mind, adding…
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USPHL’s National Collegiate Development Conference releases 2023-24 schedule
July 14th, 2023The Tier II National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) has released its 2023-24 schedule, which can be found online at www.usphlncdc.com. For the first time, NCDC teams will play over 50 league games extending into late March, with the playoffs ending with the Dineen Cup Championships in late April with an expanded format that includes best of five…
Tigers grad Coulombe advancing career in NA3HL, signs to play for powerhouse Bighorns in ’23-24
July 11th, 2023Hunter Coulombe grew up learning the game of hockey in New Mexico, but found his career take a positive turn when he joined the Colorado Springs Tigers AAA program. Next season, Coulombe will begin his junior hockey career with the Helena Bighorns, a top team in the NA3HL. “I’ve had the opportunity to skate in…
AHL’s Eagles tab longtime assistant Schneekloth as team’s new head coach
July 10th, 2023A familiar face will be staying behind the Colorado Eagles’ bench for the 2023-24 season as last week, Aaron Schneekloth was named head coach of the Eagles. Schneekloth takes over for Greg Cronin, who was named the new head coach for the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks last month. Schneekloth has spent the last 10 years on…
From the Trainer’s Room: Hypomobility vs. Hypermobility
July 10th, 2023Mobility is often a buzzword that is thrown around in training, rehab, and sports performance settings. Here, we are going to look at what it means when an athlete is hypomobile (less mobility) and what it means when an athlete is hypermobile (more mobility), and if one is better than the other. First, it’s important…