Category Archives: Junior
Arvada product Morelli succeeding between the pipes in NAHL with third-year Black Bears
December 19th, 2020Michael Morelli grew up in Arvada not realizing all that time goofing around with his older brother would lead to a promising hockey career. After a solid first part of the season with the NAHL’s Maryland Black Bears, Morelli is working his way to an NCAA college opportunity. “I’ve been a big Avs fan since…
For Erie native Hays, first-year NA3HL Tradesmen proving to be perfect fit for final junior season
December 13th, 2020Devin Hays started the 2020-21 playing for the same NA3HL team he did last season, the Rochester Grizzlies, and was traded to the Oregon Tradesmen about a month into the new season. The fresh start in Wisconsin has done wonders for the 2000-born Erie native. “The team atmosphere in Oregon is tremendous, as well as…
NCAA Division I coaches ‘impressed’ with USPHL Hub City Tampa initiative
December 12th, 2020Just over a week ago, the United States Premier Hockey League announced its revolutionary Hub City Tampa plans. All NCDC teams, plus select USPHL Premier and USPHL Elite teams, will play games in the Tampa area while living all in one location, Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Fla. Health and safety is the top priority…
Regis Jesuit, Littleton grad Ott finds ‘outstanding’ NCAA Division I opportunity with Niagara
December 4th, 2020After three seasons of junior hockey, Shane Ott will be off to play NCAA Division I next season. Recently, the 2000-born Centennial native and Janesville Jets (NAHL) forward committed to Niagara University, a small school outside of Buffalo that plays in Atlantic Hockey. Needless to say, Ott is pumped for the situation. “I got this…
Lafayette native Creger donning ‘C’ with USPHL’s Riverkings for 2020-21 campaign
December 4th, 2020Cole Creger left home in 2017 to play junior hockey with the USPHL’s Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings. Now three years later, Creger hopes to close out his junior career with a national championship and a plan for the future. “After playing for Marty Quarters for the three years prior, I built a relationship with him and…
USPHL announces hub city concept in Tampa, set to launch in January
December 3rd, 2020The United States Premier Hockey League is proud to announce its plans to bring teams from across its coast-to-coast footprint – the largest in all of North American Junior Hockey – to Tampa, Florida, for a Hub City concept with the health and wellness of players and staff as a top priority. The USPHL is…
Former WHL player Lockner finds new home in USPHL with Northern Colorado
December 1st, 2020Having an opportunity to play for your hometown team is something that young players yearn for. Junior hockey organizations develop players and help prepare them for the next level. For Bryan Lockner and the Northern Colorado Eagles, it’s a match made in heaven. “There’s a good program in my backyard. I left home at 15, it’s good to be back,”…
RoughRiders alum, Erie native Hays picks up weekly honors from NA3HL
December 1st, 2020The NA3HL announced today that Oregon Tradesmen forward Devin Hays is the Central Division Star of the Week. Hays and the Wisconsin-based Tradesmen saw limited action last week, but the 2000-born native of Erie made his mark with four points in Saturday’s win over Wausau. Notching assists on three goals during the first two periods,…
Arvada native, RoughRiders alum Morelli chosen for weekly NAHL award
December 1st, 2020Maryland Black Bears goalie Michael Morelli has been named the NAHL’s East Division Star of the Week. Morelli, a 19-year-old Arvada native, started and won both games this past weekend as the Black Bears picked up a weekend home sweep of the Johnstown Tomahawks. “Michael has a track record of success wherever he has played…
RoughRiders alum, Aurora product Purcell makes NCAA D-I American International next destination
November 25th, 2020For Aurora native Zach Purcell, the allure of playing college hockey and getting a degree at the same time was always the dream. Now, that dream is one step closer after the 2000 birth year and first-year Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL) forward committed last week to NCAA Division I American International College for the 2020-21…