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Annual EHL Combine Series gives teams opportunities to find next wave of talent
July 10th, 2026The Eastern Hockey League sets aside multiple weekends each spring for teams to check out players that can potentially play in the junior hockey league for the upcoming season. And the EHL Combine Series has delivered the past few seasons as many players that have showcased their talents have found their way onto EHL and…
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Parker native, Colorado youth hockey grad Gomez inks first pro deal with FPHL’s Prowlers
July 7th, 2026The FPHL’s Port Huron Prowlers have signed rookie forward Alex Gomez. Last season was Gomez’s only campaign at NCAA Division III Utica. He registered three assists in 14 games as part of a team that won the UCHC title. “We’re very excited to bring Alex to Port Huron,” said Prowlers associate head coach Chris Paulin….
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‘Such a surreal and humbling experience’ as Englewood native Wilfley drafted by New Jersey
July 3rd, 2026Luke Wilfley sat watching the 2026 NHL Draft last weekend hoping to see players he had played with and against see their NHL dreams get closer. He never thought he would be one of the 224 names called. “I was watching the draft with my family, not expecting anything,” said Wilfley, an Englewood native. “I…
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New NAHL team branded Pueblo Peppers as team eyes ‘an exciting new chapter of hockey’
July 2nd, 2026The new junior hockey franchise in Pueblo, formerly the NCDC’s Pueblo Bulls, has been reintroduced as the Pueblo Peppers, a team that will play in the NAHL starting with the 2026-27 season. A statement from the Pueblo Peppers: We are excited to officially unveil our new team name, identity, and brand: the Pueblo Peppers. This rebrand…
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Denver names longtime assistant coach McMillan Pioneers’ first GM
June 24th, 2026Denver has named Tavis MacMillan the first general manager/assistant coach in program history. MacMillan, 55, just completed his 11th season with Denver in 2025-26 as an assistant coach and helped the Pioneers capture a fourth national championship in that time. In this role, MacMillan will continue to lead DU’s recruiting efforts in North America and abroad while…
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Showcase Series part of growing exposure initiatives for EHL, EHLP in 2026-27
June 22nd, 2026As the Eastern Hockey League continues to thrive and succeed in player development and advancement on a yearly basis, part of that process is the league’s annual Showcase Series, events where some or all teams in the EHL and EHLP come together under one roof and play regular-season games in front of scouts and decision-makers…
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Erie native, former CC, Thunderbirds, Jaguars, LHA standout Slavin lifts Stanley Cup with Hurricanes
June 17th, 2026Former Colorado College and current Carolina defenseman Jaccob Slavin made history Sunday night when the Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. Slavin, who collected the primary assist on Carolina’s first goal in the series-clinching victory, is just the fifth former Tiger to win a Stanley Cup,…
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