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Colorado Springs native, Tigers alum Bland tabbed with weekly NA3HL recognition
January 4th, 2022The NA3HL announced today that Helena Bighorns forward Liam Bland is the Frontier Division Star of the Week. Bland compiled six points in two games against the Badlands Sabres last weekend. In a 6-3 victory for the Bighorns, Bland netted two goals. In the second game against the Sabres, the Colorado Springs native recorded four…
Lakewood native, Select grad Hensley, who won gold in 2018, named to 2022 U.S. women’s Olympic hockey team
January 2nd, 2022USA Hockey has announced the final roster for its 2022 U.S. Olympic Women’s Hockey Team that will compete in February at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing, China. Of the 23 players on the roster, 15 have prior Olympic experience, including Lakewood native Nicole Hensley, who won gold in 2018. “Naming an Olympic team is…
AHL’s Phantoms add Salt Lake City native, Rampage alum Metcalf to roster on professional tryout deal
December 30th, 2021The AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms announced today that they have signed goalie Garrett Metcalf to a PTO (professional tryout). Metcalf, 25, arrives from the Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL where he has played in five games this season, going 2-2-1, with a 1.84 GAA and a .932 save percentage. He played for three NCAA Division I…
Larkspur native, Tigers product Fletemeyer finding ‘steady road’ in ’21-22 with NAHL’s Steel
December 29th, 2021Marc Fletemeyer played his formative youth hockey years with the Colorado Springs Tigers, rounding out his game to get noticed by junior hockey teams. The NAHL’s Chippewa Steel was one of those clubs and decided to take Fletemeyer in the second round (41st overall) of the 2021 NAHL Entry Draft this past July. Fletemeyer made…
From the Trainer’s Room: Utilizing foot speed to your advantage on the ice
December 29th, 2021Quickness and foot speed are two major criteria that truly separate the better players from the rest of the pack when it comes to skating. The players who possess quickness and foot speed outshine their opponents at all levels of play. So what do you think “foot speed” means? Many coaches talk about “foot speed”…
Parker native, Thunderbirds grad Hejduk named to 2022 BioSteel All-American Game
December 28th, 2021USA Hockey announced this week the 44 players who will compete in the 2022 BioSteel All-American Game next month at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Mich. The game, which will feature top prospects eligible for the 2022 NHL Draft, will be played Monday, January 17, with opening faceoff set for 4 p.m. ET. The game…
From Aspen to Michigan to Nebraska, and back to Colorado, Mbereko living the hockey dream
December 24th, 2021Kaidan Mbereko is currently in Western Canada with the United States National Junior Team, representing his country at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship. And while he’s one of the top junior hockey goaltenders in the U.S. right now, it’s imperative to realize that his journey started in Aspen, then took him across the country…
Superior’s Nieusma, Littleton’s Flageolle collect USPHL weekly honors
December 23rd, 2021The USPHL has announced that Northern Cyclones defenseman Andrew Nieusma is the New England Division Defenseman of the Week, while Hampton Roads Whalers goalie Kannon Flageolle is the Southeast Division Goaltender of the Week. A second-year Cyclone, Nieusma, a 2001-born Superior native, posted two goals and one assist in two wins, over which the Cyclones…
Parker native, Colorado youth hockey grad Gomez excited with commitment to NCAA D-I Alaska Anchorage
December 23rd, 2021Currently in his third and final season playing junior hockey for the NAHL’s New Mexico Ice Wolves, Alex Gomez recently secured his plans for the next four years by committing to NCAA Division I Alaska Anchorage. Last season and this season, UAA didn’t play due to various reasons, but the Seawolves are gearing up to…
From the Trainer’s Room: Keeping fit during the holidays
December 23rd, 2021During this time of year, we find that life becomes even more hectic with holiday shopping, parties, and gatherings with family. All of these activities can disrupt our exercise habits and lead to a health decline that can include increased body weight and decreased fitness. At this busy time of year, it is still super…