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From the Trainer’s Room: Concussion discussions, diagnosing the concussed athlete
November 2nd, 2022If you have been involved in athletics over the past decade, then it is likely you have heard the debate surrounding concussions. Due to recent events in professional sports, concussions have once again become a hot topic for media, parents, teams, and athletes. While it is never a positive thing for any athlete to suffer…
EHL All-Stars knock off Nazareth in College Series upset
October 30th, 2022One of the most exciting things about college sports is an upset, and the Eastern Hockey League (EHL) All-Stars did that Oct. 21 as they defeated Nazareth College 4-3 in a shootout. It was the second time an EHL All-Star team defeated an NCAA Division III program and was the highlight for the league between…
Final junior season with USPHL’s Bulls propels point producer Dicker to NCAA D-III Arcadia
October 28th, 2022Brendan Dicker spent his last season of junior hockey with the USPHL’s Pueblo Bulls during the 2021-22 season. This past summer, the Michigan native checked one big item off his to-do list by committing to play NCAA Division III for second-year Arcadia University. Dicker said the Bulls had a lot to do with the opportunity….
Bailey native, LHA, Rampage alum Smith takes home weekly USPHL honors
October 27th, 2022The USPHL has announced that Decatur Blaze captain Walker Smith is the Midwest East Division Forward of the Week. The veteran Smith, a 2002 birth year from Bailey, has been the brightest and most powerful flame on his Blaze team thus far this season. Smith came alive last weekend, scoring six goals and adding two…
After productive youth hockey career in Colorado, Bailey’s Smith adjusting to USPHL’s Blaze for ’22-23 campaign
October 26th, 2022This season, Fischer Smith is enjoying his first season of junior hockey with the USPHL’s Decatur Blaze. Smith knows a bit about the Blaze organization as his older brother Walker is now in his third season in Decatur and serving as captain this year. Needless to say, it’s been a transition with few issues so…
From the Trainer’s Room: Concussion discussions, managing the concussed athlete
October 25th, 2022In the previous article of our concussion discussion, we covered some myths regarding the diagnosis of a concussion. Today, we will look at some misconceptions regarding how concussions are managed. The roadmap to managing a concussion is complex, and nuanced, and has many different paths. Navigating it can become confusing and weeding out the good…
Rampage grad, Monument product Vanderbeck takes home weekly CCHA award
October 25th, 2022The CCHA has announced that Northern Michigan senior AJ Vanderbeck is the CCHA Forward of the Week. Vanderbeck led the Wildcats to a split with Alaska Anchorage last week, recording a CCHA-best four points on two goals and two assists. He scored two goals, including a power-play tally with two helpers in a 9-1 victory…
Littleton native, Colorado youth hockey alum Stern nails down weekly USPHL award
October 21st, 2022The USPHL has announced that Provo Predators netminder Bryson Stern is the Mountain Division Goaltender of the Week. Stern, a 2003-born Littleton native, started back-to-back games for the first time this year and rewarded his coach’s confidence. He finished the weekend 1-1-0, stopped 64 of 67 shots in two games, and pitched a 30-save shutout…
Boulder native, Colorado youth hockey grad Blackburn enjoying final junior season with USPHL’s Sabers
October 20th, 2022Ethan Blackburn spent the 2021-22 season with a pair of USPHL teams, the Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings and Decatur Blaze. This season, the 20-year-old Boulder native is making an impact on the West Coast manning the crease for the San Diego Sabers. He’s been the top goalie for the Sabers and has already taken home two…
Thunderbirds alum Lackas named weekly EHL Top Performer
October 19th, 2022The EHL has announced that New England Wolves forward A.J. Lackas is one of the league’s Top Performers for Week No. 5. Lackas and the Wolves keep chugging along as they picked up a pair of wins this past week over the New Hampshire Avalanche and the Railers Jr. Hockey Club, improving their overall record up to…