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Team OneHockey squads gearing up for summer tournament events across United States

March 19th, 2021

Summertime is right around the corner, and OneHockey is again offering multiple events for youth players of all ages. Having fun, while staying on track and playing hockey, are just some of the positives the events have yielded over the years. “When we first started OneHockey back in 2004, we used to put together summer…

After two seasons at Colorado College, Erie native Slavin inks NHL contract with Blackhawks

March 18th, 2021

Josiah Slavin came to Colorado College already an NHL prospect after the Chicago Blackhawks selected him in the seventh round (193rd overall) of the 2018 NHL Draft. Earlier this week, the Erie native signed a two-year, entry-level contract with Chicago after his sophomore season and will head to the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs, the Blackhawks’ top…

Littleton native, Team Colorado AAA captain Sanstra staying home for college, commits to CU

March 16th, 2021

This season playing for the Team Colorado AAA 19U team, Jess Sanstra wanted to do all she could to set herself up to play college hockey next season. With her commitment to the University of Colorado, the Littleton native has her college years planned out for her. “Playing for CU has always been in my…

Season with RoughRiders sees Georgia native Davis earn NAHL tender with powerhouse Aberdeen

March 11th, 2021

Joining the Rocky Mountain RoughRiders’ 18U AAA team in November may have given Chase Davis a late start to the team’s season, but he quickly found his role and made his mark on the team. And the NAHL took notice, too. Earlier this week, the Aberdeen Wings announced they signed Davis to a tender for…

RoughRiders graduate Shtrom finding early success, enjoying development with WHL’s Tigers

March 9th, 2021

Like many high-end AAA youth players, Oren Shtrom had a decision to make as a teenager – NCAA or Major Junior hockey. The Arizona native who played the 2019-20 season for the Rocky Mountain RoughRiders’ 16U AAA team decided on the Canadian Hockey League, signing with the WHL’s Medicine Hat Tigers in the summer of…

Parker native, Air Force recruit Schwartz garners weekly recognition from NAHL

March 9th, 2021

The NAHL announced today that Bismarck Bobcats forward Austin Schwartz is the Central Division Star of the Week. Schwartz, the 19-year-old captain of the Bobcats, played a key role this past weekend as the team continued its hot stretch of play with a home sweep of the Minnesota Wilderness. “Austin had a great weekend for…

Niwot’s Herbst rings in 21st birthday with commitment to NCAA Division I Ohio State

March 6th, 2021

Many people want to celebrate their 21st birthday with a huge party. Reilly Herbst went one level past that, deciding on his long-term future and committing to play NCAA Division I hockey for Ohio State University. The Niwot native is enjoying his final season of junior eligibility with the USHL’s Omaha Lancers, a team he…

Colorado Springs product Leifer takes home top weekly honor from EHL Premier

March 3rd, 2021

The EHL Premier announced today that Walpole Express forward Samson Leifer has been named a Top Performer for Week No. 21. Leifer and the Express returned to action and won three of their five total games this past week. After getting shut out by the Boston Jr. Rangers on Wednesday, Leifer helped lead the way…

Lakewood native, former Rampage, Thunderbirds standout Angeli tabbed ECHL Player of the Week

March 2nd, 2021

Darik Angeli of the Kansas City Mavericks has been named the ECHL Player of the Week for Feb. 22-28. Angeli scored one goal, assisted on eight others and was a plus-5 in four games last week. The 30-year-old tallied three assists in a 4-3 overtime loss to Wichita on Tuesday, had a helper in a…

Denver native, Philadelphia Hockey Club captain Dixon commits to NCAA D-III Framingham State

February 26th, 2021

As a 2000 birth year, Devante Dixon wanted to use the 2020-21 season as a steppingstone to play college hockey next season. The Denver native and steady defenseman said he was already in the process of deciding between a few schools when Framingham State University contacted him. “Coach Mike Bailey simply reached out one day,…

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