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Season with Tigers leads Stone to junior hockey opportunity with USPHL’s Generals in ’22-23
June 28th, 2022Ryland Stone’s hockey journey has certainly been unique. Born in Kazakhstan, Stone was adopted when he was five years old and moved to Texas. He started his hockey career in the Dallas area, but his family later moved to Tampa, Fla., when he was 10 and that’s where he calls home now. Last season, Stone…
After pair of USPHL seasons with Chicago, Lakewood’s Young off to Trine for college hockey
June 28th, 2022Ian Young moved to Chicago prior to the 2020-21 season to play for the USPHL’s Chicago Cougars. Two years later, the Lakewood native is on the move again, heading to Angola, Ind., to play college hockey for Trine University. Young, a goaltender, said it was all about connections and word of mouth in getting acclimated…
USPHL’s NCDC expands west in 2023-24 with creation of new Western Division
June 28th, 2022The United States Premier Hockey League is pleased to announce that the National Collegiate Development Conference, its Tuition-Free Tier-II Junior Division, will welcome six new members for the 2023-24 season, expanding to a national footprint by adding the Utah Outliers, Ogden Mustangs, Pueblo Bulls, Provo Predators (formerly the Provo Riverblades), Northern Colorado Eagles and Idaho…
After stellar junior career, Falcon native, Tigers alum Buchholz off to NCAA D-III Buffalo State
June 23rd, 2022Eric Buchholz joined the NA3HL’s Helena Bighorns this year to finish out his junior hockey career with a slew of his former Colorado Springs Tigers teammates. After helping the Bighorns to the Fraser Cup national tournament, the Falcon native used his strong 2021-22 season to advance his game to the college level, recently committing to…
Avalanche blueliner Makar named Norris Trophy winner for 2021-22 season
June 22nd, 2022Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche is the 2021-22 recipient of the James Norris Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Makar is the first Norris Trophy winner in franchise history, following top-three finishes by Rob Blake (3rd in 2001-02), Ray Bourque (2nd…
From the Trainer’s Room: Availability – the best attribute for an athlete
June 22nd, 2022When we look at what makes an athlete superior, we look at speed, strength, and power. Some will look at how the athlete performs under pressure like scoring an overtime goal or striking out a batter with the bases loaded. Others may look at winning such as an elite player who makes teammates better around…
Pair of Colorado products selected during 2022 NAHL Entry Draft
June 15th, 2022The NAHL held its annual entry draft June 15 as member teams selected players to bolster rosters for the 2022-23 season. A pair of Colorado players were taken by NAHL clubs. 2nd round (31st overall) – Colby Browne (Highlands Ranch), F, Bismarck Bobcats 6th round (154th overall) – Devin Nabozny (Colorado Springs), D, Wisconsin Windigo…
Fresh off national championship, Denver East captain Hasse moving on to USPHL’s Kernels
June 15th, 2022Connor Hasse had the season many hockey players dream about in 2021-22. Wearing the ‘C’ for Denver East High School, Hasse and his teammates won both a state championship and a national championship this past year, capping an incredible run for the team. Recently, the Denver native earned an opportunity to advance his career by…
From the Trainer’s Room: Getting stronger, not bigger
June 13th, 2022All the hype on social media today stresses how cool it is to be huge and lift heavy weights. You can’t look at Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok without seeing some pro athlete or someone trying to be a pro athlete lifting an outrageous amount of weight one time and showing how big or “jacked” they…
Colorado players, connections selected during 2022 NCDC Entry Draft
June 9th, 2022The USPHL held its annual NCDC Entry Draft last month as member teams selected players from the 2005 and 2006 birth years. Several Colorado players and those with ties to the state were taken by NCDC clubs. 4th round – Quinn Metzger (Lone Tree), F, Northern Cyclones 19th round – Kolby Gapter (Arvada), D, Rockets…