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From the Trainer’s Room: Don’t let a muscle strain keep you on the bench
October 10th, 2023With the beginning of a new season comes the excitement of getting back out on the playing surface and competing for the win. Sometimes this can lead to overexertion and muscle pulls right from the first whistle. A common muscle strain I see right out of training camp is the adductor, or groin pull. We’ve…
EHL announces 2023 All-Star teams to play upcoming NCAA Division III matchups
October 10th, 2023The Eastern Hockey League (EHL) is pleased to announce the rosters for the 2023 EHL All-Star College Series, which is set to run next week from October 16th through the 21st. This season marks the 6th time that the EHL will be facing-off against an NCAA opponent, as the #EShow is the only junior league in the…
Colorado natives Sinclair, Stolz earn weekly USPHL awards
October 9th, 2023The USPHL has announced that a pair of Colorado natives have earned weekly honors. Pueblo Bulls defenseman Will Sinclair is the NCDC Mountain Division Defenseman of the Week, while Charlotte Rush goalie Rocco Stolz is the Southeast Premier Goaltender of the Week. An NCDC veteran and native Coloradoan, Sinclair, an ’03 from Erie, was one…
Reunion native, Colorado youth hockey grad Templeton finding early success with USPHL’s Cherokee
October 5th, 2023Through six games this season, Roman Templeton has tallied five goals and 10 points for the Toledo Cherokee. Not bad numbers playing for a team that is a perennial powerhouse on the USPHL junior hockey circuit. “It’s definitely appealing to be playing in this league knowing how many players have moved on to college,” said…
From the Trainer’s Room: The two exercises you need to get faster
October 2nd, 2023Let’s face it. Every sport requires an athlete to be fast one way or another. Whether it’s a baseball player trying to change a single to a double, a soccer player going for a goal across the field, or a hockey player skating, all sports require the athlete to be fast. The question often asked…
Fairplay native, Tigers alum Edstrom collects weekly USPHL accolades
October 2nd, 2023The USPHL has announced that Lake Tahoe Lakers goalie Kaeden Edstrom is the Pacific Division Premier Goaltender of the Week. Another Premier veteran, Edstrom, a 2004-born Fairplay native, had an outstanding start to his second season in the league and first with the Lakers. Over two starts, he’s made 85 saves on 88 shots for…
From the Trainer’s Room: Fueling for success
September 28th, 2023A car needs fuel to run, and the same can be said for the human body. Athletes in particular need to make sure to replenish their energy to get ready for the next training session or competition. An added obstacle is often a busy schedule. Between school, work, training sessions, practices, competitions, and homework, there…
Littleton native, LHA grad Nuanes off to Cincinnati for junior hockey with USPHL’s Jr. Cyclones
September 27th, 2023Dominic Nuanes played the 2022-23 season with the Littleton Hockey Association’s 18U team, his second season with the Hawks. That season earned him notice from junior hockey teams, and the Littleton native will play the 2023-24 season with the USPHL’s Cincinnati Jr. Cyclones. “An old coach reached out who is now with the Cincinnati Cyclones’…
For Lakewood native, Team USA standout Hensley, new PWHL women’s pro league a thrilling opportunity
September 25th, 2023Since graduating college in 2016, Lakewood native Nicole Hensley has found her way on to many USA Hockey women’s national teams and playing in women’s professional leagues. Now, she’ll be a part of the new PWHL Minnesota franchise after being selected Sept. 18 in the second round (12th overall) of the inaugural PWHL Draft. “The…
From the Trainer’s Room: Importance of hip mobility
September 20th, 2023The biggest and most powerful joint in the body is the hip joint. The hip joints not only generate the majority of power in athletic movements, but also are the center of all points of connection and load for the body’s muscle groups. Therefore, when the hip joint becomes compromised in any way, it affects…