Category Archives: Junior
Louisville native, Bison, RoughRiders alum Tillinghast finds ‘perfect fit’ in NCAA D-III Lake Forest College
March 17th, 2022Jackson Tillinghast is finishing up his third season of junior hockey and already has a plan in place for next season. The captain this season for the USPHL’s Northern Cyclones, Tillinghast will play NCAA Division III hockey next fall for Lake Forest College, an NCHA school located about 30 miles north of Chicago on Lake…
Denver native DiChiara finds ‘dream school’ with commitment to NCAA Division III Bowdoin
March 11th, 2022Growing up, AJ DiChiara developed his goaltending skills with the Colorado Thunderbirds and at Kent Denver School. This season, the Denver native is wrapping up his junior hockey eligibility with the Maritime Hockey League’s Yarmouth Mariners, a team located in southwestern Nova Scotia. Next season, he’ll be back in the United States after committing to…
Falcon native, Tigers product Buchholz leaving mark with NA3HL’s Bighorns, adds monthly honor to resume
March 9th, 2022Eric Buchholz made the jump from Colorado high school hockey to the EHL’s Walpole Express last season and had an adjustment to junior hockey. He only started one game in goal and was No. 3 on the netminding depth chart for Walpole. All that changed this season when the 2001-born Falcon native, who turns 21…
Colorado youth hockey product Hawks decides on NCAA D-III New England College
March 8th, 2022The USPHL’s Ogden Mustangs have announced the commitment of defenseman Cameron Hawks to NCAA Division III New England College. The Pilgrims play in the NEHC, and the school is located in Henniker, N.H. “New England College’s strong winning tradition, proven track record of player advancement to professional hockey, and scenic location in the rolling hills of America’s…
Fort Collins native, Thunderbirds, RoughRiders alum, Denver commit Thompson bags weekly USHL honors
March 8th, 2022The USHL has announced that Lincoln Stars forward Aidan Thompson is the USHL Forward of the Week. Thompson brought the offense for Lincoln last weekend, picking up seven points (3-4-7) in three games. The University of Denver commit started the three-game slate with a four-point (2-2-4) performance Friday night in an 8-4 win in front…
Colorado Springs native, Rampage alum Sawyer earns weekly USPHL award
March 4th, 2022The USPHL has announced that Richmond Generals forward Austin Sawyer is the USPHL Southeast Division Elite Forward of the Week. Sawyer, a 2002-born Colorado Springs native, posted a goal and four assists during a weekend split with the Hampton Roads Whalers. Sawyer posted a 22-38-60 line in 42 games this season as a newcomer, showing…
Aspen native, Colorado College commit Mbereko cops weekly USHL goaltending honors
March 3rd, 2022The USHL announced Tuesday that Lincoln Stars goalie Kaidan Mbereko is the USHL Goaltender of the Week. Mbereko earned his first goaltender of the week award of his career after winning both of his appearances, including a 29-save shutout. The Colorado College commit opened the weekend in a relief appearance win, stopping nine of the…
Erie native, Colorado youth hockey grad Brett grabs weekly USPHL honors
February 25th, 2022The USPHL has announced that Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings blueliner Colby Brett has been named the Midwest West Division Defenseman of the Week. Brett, a 2001-born Erie native, was all over the ice for the Riverkings as they pushed past the Dells Ducks last weekend. He had six points and was also a plus-6 for the…
Colorado youth hockey alum, Littleton native Miller finds NCAA D-I dream commitment with St. Thomas
February 25th, 2022Coming from a hockey family, Littleton native Cole Miller says the game “has been pretty much all I have ever known.” Miller’s father, Steve Miller, is currently coaching with NCAA Division I Ohio State University and has also been behind the bench at Miami, Denver and Providence, as well as with several United States national…
USPHL NCDC Combines announced for Chicago, Detroit
February 21st, 2022The United States Premier Hockey League, and its tuition-free National Collegiate Development Conference, are proud to announce their 2022 USPHL NCDC Combines, set to take place in Chicago, Ill. (May 7-8) and Detroit, Mich. (May 13-14). Between the NCDC, the USPHL Premier and the USPHL Elite, the USPHL as a League has sent more than…