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Colorado players selected in two-phase USHL draft process during 2022 event
June 9th, 2022The USHL held its two-day draft in early May, having its teams select 2006 birth years in Phase I and all other eligible birth years (2002-2006) in Phase II. Many Colorado players and those with ties to the state were taken by USHL clubs. PHASE I 2nd round, 20th overall – Grant Young (Boulder), F,…
Colorado quartet taken in 2022 WHL U.S. Prospects Draft
June 9th, 2022Last month, the WHL held its two-day draft, starting with the 2022 U.S. Prospects Draft and wrapping with the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. Four Colorado natives were selected by WHL teams in the U.S. draft. 1st round, 4th overall – Harrison Boettiger (Wheatridge), G, Lethbridge Hurricanes 1st round, 14th overall – Jeremiah Roberts (Monument), D,…
Denver native, Denver East product Miller uses NA3HL as springboard to NCAA Division III Chatham commitment
June 6th, 2022After three seasons of junior hockey, Denver native Sam Miller will ply his trade in the college ranks next season. Miller, who played for the NA3HL’s Willmar WarHawks in 2021-22, has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Chatham University. Chatham is a UCHC school located in Pittsburgh. “Sam was pursued via trade for…
Colorado native Tracy recognized with USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year honor
June 6th, 2022USA Hockey has announced that Jen Tracy has been named the organization’s Adult Player of the Year. Tracy’s path to hockey began at 37, when she first began playing adult hockey in her home state of Colorado. She was drawn to hockey not only because of the excitement of the game, but also because of…
From the Trainer’s Room: How to work core stability in a standing position
June 2nd, 2022The term “core stability” has been around for decades. There are many different aspects of core stability, but to me, we are speaking about the muscles that allow your trunk to flex, extend, rotate, and side bend. They are also the muscles that resist these movements and the muscles that provide support to the pelvis…
RoughRiders product Frankel concludes junior career with commitment to NCAA D-III Nichols
May 31st, 2022The USPHL’s Minnesota Moose has announced the college advancement of 2001-born forward Isaiah “Ike” Frankel to Nichols College. Nichols is an NCAA Division III program playing in the Commonwealth Coast Conference. “It was a pleasure coaching Ike Frankel for the last three seasons and having him wear a Moose jersey,” said Moose coach-GM Jon Jonasson. “For three years,…
From the Trainer’s Room: Planning with purpose, how to attack the offseason
May 26th, 2022The offseason for a hockey player seems to get shorter and shorter every year. Every athlete I see in our facilities wants to get bigger and stronger or rehabilitate a nagging injury from the previous season. When are we supposed to find the time to achieve these goals when we never stop getting on the…
Westminster product Cesario thrilled with opportunity to advance career with NAHL’s Wilderness
May 25th, 2022Joe Cesario grew up playing for the Hyland Hills Jaguars and then spent the last four seasons playing for the Rocky Mountain RoughRiders. Now, the Westminster native has earned the opportunity to play junior hockey next season after recently signing a tender agreement with the NAHL’s Minnesota Wilderness. “The opportunity to tender with the Wilderness…
After solid season with USPHL’s Generals, Superior native Gorbitz commits to NCAA D-III Neumann
May 25th, 2022For Logan Gorbitz, spending two seasons playing junior hockey propelled his game to catch the eye of college hockey programs. Recently, the Superior native committed to attend and play NCAA Division III hockey next season at Neumann University, a school located in Aston, Pa., that plays in the UCHC. Gorbitz said deciding on Neumann was…
From the Trainer’s Room: How to stay injury-free during summer ice, inline tournaments
May 19th, 2022It is the time of year when hockey tournaments are dominating the schedule. Whether it’s a NARCh event, State Wars, or a fun offseason ice tournament, the hockey athlete still needs to take care of their body. Tournament play brings about several variables that are not considered during a “normal” season where schedules are planned…