Category Archives: Junior
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…
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…
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…
Pair of Colorado natives chosen USPHL Players of the Month
February 10th, 2021Two Colorado natives have been named USPHL Players of the Month for January in the league’s Mountain Division. Colby Brett is one of the Defensemen of the Month and is a former Littleton Hawk, Boulder Bison and Colorado Thunderbirds standout. An Erie native, the 2001-born Brett played 10 games in January for the Provo Riverblades,…
RoughRiders alum, Thornton native Decker garners weekly NA3HL honors
February 10th, 2021The NA3HL announced today that El Paso Rhinos forward Noah Decker has been named the South Division Star of the Week. Decker was as consistent as they come during a three-game road trip against the Atlanta Capitals last week, scoring in each tilt and chipping in four assists as well. After posting a shorthanded tally…
NA3HL announces 2021 Fraser Cup, Top Prospects, draft events
February 9th, 2021The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) has announced the dates and location for the 2021 Fraser Cup Playoffs and Championship, the 2021 NA3HL Top Prospects Tournament, and the 2021 NA3HL Draft. The 2021 Fraser Cup Championship, which crowns the national playoff champion of the NA3HL, will take place at the St. Peters Rec Plex…
Thunderbirds grad Bottrill named NCDC Forward of the Month
February 9th, 2021South Shore Kings forward Ryan Bottrill has been named one of three NCDC Forwards of the Month for January. Thirteen games in 26 days. Not only did the Kings survive this busy gauntlet of a Hub City Tampa schedule, but they moved up to become one of the top teams in the NCDC. The Kings went 10-3…
Superior native, longtime Bison blueliner Nieusma takes home monthly recognition from USPHL
February 8th, 2021Northern Cyclones defenseman Andrew Nieusma has been named one of the USPHL Premier Defensemen of the Month for the North Region. The Cyclones were extremely busy in the Hub City from the start, going 8-4-1 in 13 January games, playing almost every other day on average against competition from all over the country. Very few…