Category Archives: Junior
Boulder native, Jr. Comets captain Gatewood tabbed NCDC New England Division Defensive Forward of the Year
April 21st, 2024The National Collegiate Development Conference is proud to announce that the Utica Jr. Comets’ Payne Gatewood was named the New England Division 2023-24 Defensive Forward of the Year. Gatewood (‘03/Boulder) joined the Jr. Comets last year out of the Nichols School, and enjoyed a strong introduction to the NCDC, putting up 22 points in 50 games, while…
Jaguars, Gators alum, Thornton native Fricke anxious for return in ’24-25 to USPHL’s Kernels
April 5th, 2024The 2023-24 USPHL season hasn’t even been over for 10 days, but Nate Fricke has already signed to return to the Battle Creek Kernels for his third season with the club. Fricke, a Thornton native, has been with the Michigan-based Kernels since the team started as an expansion franchise with the 2022-23 season. “I actually…
Carbondale native, Leafs, Thunderbirds alum Scott earns weekly USHL accolades
April 2nd, 2024The USHL has announced that Dubuque Fighting Saints blueliner Fisher Scott is the Defenseman of the Week. The 2004-born Carbondale native and Colorado College commit recorded a goal and two assists in two games last week Scott assisted on a Noah Powell goal vs. the USA Hockey NTDP U18s last Friday and then scored the…
Broomfield native Stafford decides on NCAA D-III Wilkes for college hockey destination
April 2nd, 2024Easton Stafford has experienced the USPHL in two very competitive areas, first playing in the New England Division in 2022-23 before transferring over to the Southeast Division and the Charlotte Rush this year. He has been to Nationals (just recently in March) and has also hit the 40-point mark in two straight seasons, showing he…
For Colorado Springs native Barr, NAHL tender opportunity with Anchorage ‘very exciting’
March 23rd, 2024Gavin Barr has had a solid 2023-24 season with the NA3HL’s Helena Bighorns. Recently, the Colorado Springs native earned a shot to play in the NAHL by signing a tender agreement with the Anchorage Wolverines. “My tender opportunity with Anchorage came up after the NA3HL Showcase,” said Barr. “I initially had a conversation with them…
Colorado Springs native, Catamounts, Doherty alum Bogan developing game with NA3HL’s Bighorns
March 17th, 2024When Garrett Bogan wrapped up his high school season in 2021 playing for Doherty, he wondered if he would have a chance to play junior hockey and continue to develop his game. In short, that answer became a resounding “yes” over the summer of 2021. “I went to the Colorado Springs Tigers ID camp and…
Denver native, Thunderbirds alum Michaud earns weekly USHL accolades
February 28th, 2024Madison Capitols blueliner Charlie Michaud has been named the USHL Defenseman of the Week. A 2006-born Denver native and Miami commit, Michaud posted three assists in three games last week for Madison, which went 2-1-0 over that stretch. Michaud assisted on a goal by Andrew Kuzma in last Saturday’s 3-2 win over Dubuque, and then…
Durango native Wentworth nets weekly NA3HL honors
February 27th, 2024The NA3HL has announced that the South Division Star of the Week is New Mexico Ice Wolves forward Zak Wentworth. Wentworth helped the Ice Wolves in staying atop the South Division after totaling five points over three games. The Durango native, who is in his second season with the Ice Wolves, had an assist to…