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RoughRiders alum, Parker native Kambeitz tabbed new captain for WHL’s Hurricanes
February 26th, 2021With the WHL set to get underway this weekend, teams have been getting their ducks in a row, so to speak. Last week, the Lethbridge Hurricanes announced that Parker native Dino Kambeitz will wear the ‘C’ for the club this season. Kambeitz, who played for the Rocky Mountain RoughRiders prior to the WHL, is the…
Colorado products Hendrick, Ranone selected USPHL Players of the Week
February 23rd, 2021Two Colorado natives were named USPHL Elite Players of the Week for the South Region for games played Feb. 11-18. In the Florida Division, the Atlanta Mad Hatters’ Dawson Hendrick was named a Forward of the Week. Hendrick, a 2003 birth year from Warm Springs, helped the Mad Hatters grab a win in the finale…
Steamboat Springs native Coon returning to Colorado with NCAA D-I Air Force commitment
February 20th, 2021Lucas Coon said early talks about playing hockey at Air Force were “nothing serious.” Spring ahead a couple years and the Steamboat Springs native will officially enroll at the Colorado Springs-based academy this coming fall. “I originally started talking to Air Force my sophomore year of high school, and they just contacted me after I…
Longtime Eagles coach, GM Stewart calls it a career after 37 years in game of hockey
February 19th, 2021It was simply the right time for Chris Stewart. The Colorado Eagles president and general manager officially announced his retirement last week after nearly 20 years with the organization and 37 years overall in hockey coaching and management. Stewart was the Eagles’ first head coach (2003-08) in team history, leading the Eagles to two Central…
2021 USPHL NCDC Combines announced for Detroit, Chicago
February 19th, 2021The United States Premier Hockey League in 2020-21:● 12 NCDC players on NHL Central Scouting “Players To Watch” List – Led All North American Tier II junior leagues.● 50+ NCAA Division I commitments● 400+ players advanced to college hockey from 2019-20 season● Nearly 400 players earned awards in NCAA hockey The USPHL, and its tuition-free…
Louisville native, Bison, RoughRiders alum Tillinghast picks up weekly USPHL laurels
February 13th, 2021Northern Cyclones forward Jackson Tillinghast has been named a USPHL Premier Forward of the Week for the New England Division in the North Region. In an up-and-down recent stretch for the Cyclones (third in the New England Division), Tillinghast has continued to produce with team-leading offense. He had a goal and an assist in a…
Eagles team founder, former Denver coach Backstrom passes away at 83
February 11th, 2021Colorado Eagles team founder Ralph Backstrom passed away Feb. 7, 2021 at the age of 83. Backstrom founded the Eagles in 2002 and served as team president from 2003-07. He played on six Stanley Cup-winning teams with the Montreal Canadiens and was a fifteen-year coach at the NCAA and professional level. Backstrom was elected to…
Eight USPHL alumni named as Hobey Baker Award nominees for 2020-21 college hockey season
February 11th, 2021The United States Premier Hockey League has announced that eight of its league alumni have been named as Hobey Baker Award nominees for the 2020-21 season. The Hobey Baker Award, currently celebrating its 41st year, is given each year to the top player in NCAA Division I hockey. It is traditionally awarded on the day…
NAHL graduates up for 2021 Hobey Baker Award, Mike Richter Award in NCAA D-I hockey
February 10th, 2021The nominees for the 2021 Hobey Baker Memorial Award have been announced. The award recognizes the top NCAA men’s ice hockey player in the nation. Nominations were given by the athletic departments from Division I schools. Of the 60-plus players nominated, 20 are alumni that previously played in the NAHL before moving onto play in…
OneHockey spring, summer showcases a springboard to junior, college hockey opportunities
February 10th, 2021For more than 16 years, OneHockey has provided a unique tournament format that has had teams, associations, parents and coaches all raving about the entire experience. Once the spring and summer arrives, OneHockey kicks it into another gear with its showcase events. “Since 2004, we have helped hundreds of players move to all junior leagues…