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Strong finish to ’21-22 in Ogden leads to Littleton native Hirschfield returning to USPHL’s Mustangs in ’22-23
August 24th, 2022Trey Hirschfield joined the Ogden Mustangs at the tail-end of the 2021-22 USPHL season and put up solid numbers. The Littleton native played three games for the Mustangs, including one in the playoffs, after playing the prior 2020-21 season with the NA3HL’s Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks. Now, he’s all set to hit the ground running…
After leading Denver to 2022 national championship, Carle signs contract extension through 2026-27 season
August 23rd, 2022David Carle is staying behind the University of Denver bench a while. The Pioneers announced last week that Carle has agreed to a multi-year contract extension through the 2026-27 season to remain DU’s head coach. In his four seasons as head coach, Carle has guided the Pioneers to an 86-43-13 overall record, two Frozen Four…
From the Trainer’s Room: Final phase of the hockey offseason
August 23rd, 2022The beginning of the hockey season is just weeks away. There are many camps going on and the demands for the players to be on the ice are increasing. So, too, must the work we do in the gym change as we enter this final phase of the offseason. To recap, the first phase of…
From the Trainer’s Room: Four ways to fight fatigue, boost recovery
August 19th, 2022With fall sports coming back into season, training intensity and frequency will ramp up for many teams, making recovery a prominent aspect of the game. As physical stress on athletes increases, their bodies are sure to feel the effects. Fatigue, muscle soreness, and dehydration are some major effects that can hinder an athlete’s performance if…
USPHL’s Predators next stop for Littleton native, Colorado youth hockey alum Stern in ’22-23
August 11th, 2022Bryson Stern played four years of AAA hockey and has utilized those experiences and development platforms to take his game to junior hockey. Next season, the Littleton product will be between the pipes for the USPHL’s Provo Predators after playing the 2021-22 season for the Colorado Springs Tigers. “The opportunity arose in Provo through head…
Boulder native Zis staying out east after inking with EHL’s Chiefs ahead of 2022-23 campaign
August 11th, 2022Sam Zis left his Boulder home last season to play a season of 18U AAA hockey for the Connecticut Chiefs. For the 2022-23 season, Zis will be staying with the Chiefs after signing with their Eastern Hockey League club for his first season of junior hockey. “While having a very successful year playing 18U AAA…
Heading to USPHL’s Generals means Littleton native Dolph ready to ‘continue the grind’
August 11th, 2022Cael Dolph has spent time out east at prep school and skating for the Colorado Thunderbirds developing his game for the junior hockey ranks. This coming season, the Littleton native will suit up for the USPHL’s Richmond Generals. “I went to a showcase for Air Force and shortly after the camp, I got a text…
New video program helping make memories for young Colorado puck stars
August 10th, 2022As the game of hockey continues to grow in Colorado, so, too, does programs and businesses that aim to help with that growth. Recently, SportsKast came on to the market, something its president and founder Pat Wilde calls “the most exciting product for athletes that has ever been offered.” “It’s the most spectacular sports product or memory…
Castle Rock’s Gauerke parlays Littleton, TPH years into junior opportunity with USPHL’s Predators
August 9th, 2022Originally born in Minnesota, Levi Gauerke found his formative years playing hockey in Colorado for the Littleton Hawks and Total Package Hockey. Next season, Gauerke will head to the junior hockey ranks in nearby Utah after recently signing with the USPHL’s Provo Predators. “While on the Littleton Hawks 18U team, we were in California for…
From the Trainer’s Room: Off-ice training to prepare for the season
August 8th, 2022Just like that, the summer offseason for hockey is almost over. I hope everyone spent some quality time off their skates to recover and rehab from last season. In a previous column, I spoke of using the early offseason to build strength in the gym while reducing the amount of time on ice to avoid…