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Parker native, Chaparral, Evolution alum Herz picks up weekly USPHL honors
February 10th, 2022The USPHL has announced that Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights blueliner Simon Herz is the Atlantic West Defenseman of the Week. Herz, a 2001-born Parker native, helped the Knights back into a tie for first place overall with the Metro Jets after they defeated the New York Aviators back-to-back on Feb. 5-6. Hertz registered a power-play goal and…
Regis Jesuit, Littleton alum Ott picks up Atlantic Hockey weekly accolades
February 8th, 2022Niagara University freshman forward Shane Ott has been named Atlantic Hockey Rookie of the Week for the second time this season. Ott scored twice in the Purple Eagles’ win over Bentley Friday night. Ott’s empty-netter with three minutes left in the third proved to be the game-winner over the Falcons. The game was his first…
Colorado natives Clift, Gorbitz, Nieusma, Tillinghast pick up monthly awards from USPHL
February 8th, 2022Several Colorado natives earned monthly honors from the USPHL for the month of January. Richmond Generals goaltender Logan Gorbitz (Superior), Northern Cyclones defenseman Andrew Nieusma (Superior) and Cyclones forward Jackson Tillinghast (Louisville) picked up accolades for the Premier Division, while Charlotte Rush forward Matthew Clift (Broomfield) was honored in the Elite Division. Gorbitz was named…
Denver native, Evolution, Tigers alum Lindberg garners weekly honor from EHLP
February 4th, 2022The EHLP has announced that New Jersey 87’s defenseman Ian Lindberg is a Top Performer for the week ending Jan. 30 Lindberg and the 87’s picked up a win in their lone game of the weekend, knocking off the New Jersey Renegades on Sunday and the Denver native played a role in all three goals that…
From the Trainer’s Room: Long-term athletic development all about following specific guidelines for maximum benefits
February 4th, 2022The implementation of long-term athletic development (LTAD) aims to improve health, physical activity, and performance of all youth. USA Hockey refers to long-term athletic development as the ADM (American Development Model), while Hockey Canada uses the mantra Long Term Player Development. It is important to understand that long-term athletic development is not a rigid model…
Utica women’s captain Brown says youth days in Colorado shaped NCAA college career
February 3rd, 2022Rebecca Brown is enjoying a successful fifth year of NCAA college hockey at Division III Utica College. The Steamboat Springs native has been named a UCHC player of the week the past two weeks and is also serving as the Pioneers’ captain this season. Truth be told, even as Brown started her college career in…
For Wheatridge native Mickel, Niagara commitment the right fit for NCAA Division I future
February 3rd, 2022Cole Mickel had committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for Air Force some two years ago, but after exploring other options for his college career, will now head to Niagara University after committing to the Buffalo-area school last month. A Wheatridge native, Mickel is serving as team captain during his second season skating on…
Former Rampage standout Cosentino tabbed Atlantic Hockey Rookie of the Month
February 2nd, 2022Atlantic Hockey announced today that Air Force freshman forward Clayton Cosentino is the AHA Rookie of the Month for January. Cosentino registered eight points in eight games as he helped lead the Falcons to a 5-3-0 record in January. The San Carlos, Calif., native led the team with 83 faceoff wins, 23 more than any…
Park City native Fisher chosen for NA3HL Top Prospects Tournament
February 1st, 2022The NA3HL has announced the rosters for the 2022 NA3HL Top Prospects Tournament, which will be held from February 7-8, 2022 at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry Township, Pa. The NA3HL Top Prospects Tournament is played in conjunction with the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament. The event is one of the most highly-scouted events…
Rampage alum Cosentino nets weekly honors from Atlantic Hockey
February 1st, 2022Atlantic Hockey announced today that Air Force freshman forward Clayton Cosentino is the AHA Rookie of the Week. Cosentino recorded a career-best three points in the Falcons’ series with Army West Point this past weekend. The San Carlos, Calif., native registered two points on a goal and an assist in Friday’s series opener and picked…