Category Archives: Junior
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…
Colorado natives Allen, Howe garner weekly accolades from USPHL
February 18th, 2022A pair of Colorado products have picked up weekly honors from the USPHL. Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings goalie Riley Allen is the Midwest West Division Goaltender of the Week, while Florida Eels defenseman Hunter Howe has been tabbed the Florida Division Defenseman of the Week. Allen, an ’01 out of Lakewood, made 34 saves in each…
NCDC Young Guns All-Star Game rosters announced for upcoming 2022 event
February 17th, 2022The United States Premier Hockey League is proud to announce the team rosters for the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) Young Guns All-Star Game, which will be held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. The NCDC Young Guns Game is part of a two-game NCDC All-Star event on Feb. 22 at Foxboro (Mass.)…
Tigers, RoughRiders graduate Keefer sets future, on and off the ice, with Army West Point commitment
February 10th, 2022Representing your country and playing college hockey seems like a dream, right? Brent Keefer agrees with that notion and will be doing both next season after the Northeast Generals and NAHL standout recently committed to Army West Point, a school that plays in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Hockey conference. “This opportunity came about with…
USPHL to feature two NCDC All-Star Games on Feb. 22 in Foxboro, Mass.
February 10th, 2022The United States Premier Hockey League is proud to announce that the league will present two USPHL All-Star Games at Foxboro Sports Center in Foxboro, Mass., on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. The exciting format of the first (12 p.m.) game features the top young talent in the NCDC and USPHL Midget Divisions, with player birth…
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…
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…
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…