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From the Trainer’s Room: Simple to complex – Building a program from the ground up
March 15th, 2023When building a sports performance program, rehab protocol, or even a sports practice, there has to be a start and finish. Where does it start? How does it progress? What are the goals? These are only a few questions that need to be answered when establishing proper protocols. Compete Sports Performance and Rehab has always…
Utah youth hockey alum Bisson earns monthly USPHL honors
March 10th, 2023The USPHL has announced that Vernal Oilers blueliner Cole Bisson is the Northwest Division Defenseman of the Month. Bisson found his true groove in Vernal, and that continued with a 4-10-14 line in 11 contests in February. The Vermont native was plus-15 (best among Northwest defensemen) over the course of the month and the Oilers…
From the Trainer’s Room: Post-season rest, recovery in hockey
March 9th, 2023As many junior, college and youth hockey seasons come to an end, it’s time to step back and take a look at the year, recover from the harsh demands both physically and mentally, and set goals for the coming offseason. Hopefully, you are playing in the USA Hockey National Championships, NCAA Frozen Four or junior…
Team Colorado AAA standout Waugaman takes next step, commits to NCAA D-III Lebanon Valley for ’23-24
March 9th, 2023Ava Waugaman is from Utah but has seen her game take off playing across state lines for the Team Colorado AAA program. Recently, Waugaman committed to play NCAA Division III hockey next season for Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pa., a situation that presented itself nearly a year ago. “I got the opportunity to commit…
Windsor native, RoughRiders grad Gordon using NAHL success to make NCAA Division I Arizona State commitment
March 7th, 2023Cole Gordon has had a sucecssful NAHL career with the Minnesota Wilderness, and NCAA teams have taken notice. Earlier this week, the 20-year-old Windsor native announced his commitment to NCAA Division I Arizona State, where he’ll skate for the Sun Devils starting with the 2023-24 season. “I’m proud to announce my commitment to play Division…
Highlands Ranch product Feinberg takes home another weekly NA3HL honor
March 7th, 2023The NA3HL has announced that Northeast Generals forward Phil Feinberg is the East Division Star of the Week for the third week in a row. Feinberg totalled five points in two games, scoring a goal in each appearance and adding three assists. The Highlands Ranch native has appeared in 13 games this season in the…
Tigers alum French chosen NA3HL Goaltender of the Month
March 3rd, 2023The NA3HL has announced that Helena Bighorns netminder Keaton French is the NA3HL Goaltender of the Month. French was fantastic in net during the month of February with a 4-1 record. The Alaska native turned away 142 of the 146 shots he faced over the course of five games. Overall, French combined for a .670…
From the Trainer’s Room: What is a separated shoulder?
March 2nd, 2023Can you tell me what a “separated shoulder” is? It’s not the same as a dislocated shoulder and you may be surprised to know how many professional players have sustained this injury. In fact, when I recently spoke with Joe Huff, the head athletic trainer for the Anaheim Ducks, he said it may be one…
Highlands Ranch native Feinberg grabs weekly NA3HL award for second straight week
March 1st, 2023The NA3HL has announced that Northeast Generals forward Phil Feinberg is the East Division Star of the Week. Feinberg recorded six points in three games to earn back-to-back East Division Star of the Week honors. The Highlands Ranch native scored four goals and dished out two helpers to help the Generals to another perfect weekend….
Northglenn native, Team Colorado AAA star Paswaters advances career with NCAA D-III SUNY Canton commitment
February 28th, 2023Izzy Paswaters has played the vast majority of her youth hockey career in Colorado, but starting next season, she’ll be enjoying a new venture playing NCAA Division III college hockey in New York for SUNY Canton. According to the Northglenn native, committing to the school was a privilege. “It was my first tournament this season…