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Castle Rock’s Saenger, Parker’s Herz tabbed weekly USPHL honorees
January 14th, 2022Two Colorado natives have been recognized with weekly awards from the USPHL. Long Beach Shredders forward Jacob Saenger is the Pacific Division Forward of the Week while Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights blueliner Simon Herz is the Atlantic West Division Defenseman of the Week. Making the 3,000-plus mile trek to Marlborough, Mass., for the USPHL Winter Showcase, Saenger, a…
Denver native, former Littleton, Thunderbirds, DU standout Shore named to 2022 U.S. Olympic Team
January 14th, 2022USA Hockey announced tonight the final roster for its 2022 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team, a group that includes a Colorado connection. Sibir Novosibirsk (KHL) forward Nick Shore, a Denver native and Colorado Thunderbirds, Littleton Hawks and University of Denver alum, was named to the team. “We’re excited about the roster we’ve put together,”…
Denver product, Colorado youth hockey grad Stevens making his mark in Lake Tahoe, USPHL
January 13th, 2022For Luke Stevens, growing up in the Denver area exposed him to great hockey during his youth. Now in his first season of junior hockey with the USPHL’s Lake Tahoe Lakers, Stevens has been on a mission this season on the Lakers’ back end, claiming numerous weekly awards from the league and amassing 31 goals…
From the Trainer’s Room: Using virtual reality as a training platform
January 12th, 2022As I have watched the game of hockey has evolve over the course of my career, I, too, have had to evolve as well. There are all kinds of new methodologies and platforms to train hockey athletes that were never available just a couple of years ago. NHL franchises have gone out and sought out…
Thunderbirds, Evolution alum Gretz taking game to next level after signing pro deal to play in Germany
January 7th, 2022After spending his junior hockey days in the Ontario Hockey League, Marcus Gretz is moving overseas to play pro hockey in Germany. Gretz had been with the Flint Firebirds since being selected by the club in the second round (23rd overall) of the 2017 OHL Priority Selection. He spent time in Germany last season with…
From the Trainer’s Room: Dealing with groin injuries in hockey
January 7th, 2022Groin strains are common injuries in the game of ice hockey. Previous reports in the NHL have shown than up to 10 percent of all injuries sustained have been due to strains of the groin or adductor muscle group. In today’s NHL, it is a little tougher to note since these injuries are now classified…
Five Colorado products take home monthly honors from USPHL
January 7th, 2022The USPHL has announced its monthly award winners for December and five Colorado natives took home honors for their on-ice performances last month. Jersey Hitmen forward Kayden Dormer is a Forward of the Month in the Atlantic East Division, while Northern Cyclones forward Jackson Tillinghast earned the same honors in the New England Division, Cyclones…
EHLP announces rosters for inaugural 2022 All-Star Game
January 6th, 2022The Eastern Hockey League Premier (EHLP) is pleased to announce the names of the 42 players that will be participating in the 1st Annual EHLP All-Star Game on Saturday, January 15 at The Rinks at Exeter in Exeter, N.H. The first installment of the league’s brand-new event will feature a total of 24 forwards, 12…
Former Thunderbirds standout Saville brings home another NCHC weekly award
January 4th, 2022The NCHC announced today that Omaha goalie Isaiah Saville is the Co-Goaltender of the Week. Saville backstopped Omaha to a split at St. Lawrence over the weekend, allowing only three goals in the series and only one even strength. On Friday, the Vegas Golden Knights draft pick made 26 saves in a 3-2 defeat, with…
Wheatridge native, Colorado youth hockey grad Mickel wins weekly honors from NAHL
January 4th, 2022The NAHL announced today that Minot Minotauros defenseman and captain Cole Mickel is the Central Division Star of the Week. Mickel, 19, had a big weekend to help the Minotauros pick up a sweep of the Bismarck Bobcats in a home-and-home series and take over sole possession of first place in the Central Division. The…