Category Archives: Junior
Wenatchee Wild prospect camps coming to Wenatchee, Las Vegas this April, May
January 21st, 2021Who wants to play in the BCHL for the Wenatchee Wild??? Two camps are coming up in the spring. Many of the players who have recently signed with the Wild have participated in these camps in the past. Camps are open to players born between 2003-2006. Camps do have limited spots. Las Vegas camp April…
Thunderbirds product Bottrill tabbed NCDC Forward of the Week
January 21st, 2021The USPHL announced Thursday that Ryan Bottrill of the South Shore Kings has been named the NCDC Forward of the Week for games played Jan. 6-17. The Kings have been one of the hottest teams in the NCDC in any division, going 9-1 in their last 10 games, including a 6-5 overtime win against the league-leading Jersey…
Centennial native, Littleton, RJHS product Ott bags weekly NAHL recognition
January 18th, 2021The NAHL announced today that Janesville Jets forward Shane Ott is the Midwest Division Star of the Week. Ott, 20, had his best weekend of the year thus far in the 2020-21 season, helping his team to a weekend home sweep of the Minnesota Wilderness. The Centennial native had four goals and was a plus-4…
USPHL announces Hub City Tampa All-Star Game schedule, rosters
January 16th, 2021The United States Premier Hockey League is excited to announce its All-Star Game event schedule and rosters for its January All-Star event. All of the USPHL All-Star Games listed below will take place at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel, Fla., on Sunday, Jan. 17, and Monday, Jan. 18. The USPHL anticipates four fast and…
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…