Category Archives: Nevada
UNLV’s Vignieri-Greener tabbed ACHA M1 Coach of the Year for ’24-25 season
April 7th, 2025The American Collegiate Hockey Association announced today that University of Nevada-Las Vegas Head Coach Anthony Vignieri-Greener has been named the 2025 Men’s Division I Coach of the Year, as selected by ACHA Men’s Division I head coaches. Vignieri-Greener becomes the first University of Nevada-Las Vegas coach to win the award and the 10th former ACHA…
UNLV captures first ACHA national championship with dominant win over Adrian
March 22nd, 2025For the first time in program history, the UNLV Skatin’ Rebels are national champions. In a dominant 7-3 victory over Adrian College in the ACHA Division I national championship game, UNLV cemented its place at the top of collegiate club hockey, capturing its first national title since joining ACHA Division I in 2017. The championship…
Henderson native, Jr. Kings, Capistrano United alum Kichline bags weekly honors from NAHL
February 25th, 2025The NAHL has announced that the East Division Star of the Week is Rochester Jr. Americans defenseman Dexter Kichline. The second-year blueliner for the Jr. Americans, Kichline had a season-high performance over the weekend against the New Hampshire Mountain Kings. “Since our team’s formation last season, Dexter has played a pivotal role in shaping the…
Jr. Golden Knights grad, Las Vegas native Brumm takes home weekly USPHL honors
February 12th, 2025Henderson Force goalie Jacob Brumm has been named the USPHL Pacific Premier Goaltender of the Week. Brumm (‘07/Las Vegas) stopped all 27 shots he faced from Long Beach on Feb. 2 for his first USPHL shutout. That pushed his season record to 5-3-0-0 with a .914 save percentage. Back home, Brumm played for the Vegas…
Las Vegas native, Jr. Golden Knights alum Brumm earns weekly USPHL honors with Force
January 24th, 2025The USPHL has announced that Henderson Force goalie Jacob Brumm is the Pacific Premier Division Goaltender of the Week. The newcomer Brumm (‘07/Las Vegas) made 34 saves on 35 shots as the Force defeated the Long Beach Bombers for his fourth win in six starts going back to joining the team in November. Back home,…
USPHL Las Vegas Showcase kicks off Dec. 17 featuring Premier action at America First Center
December 17th, 2024The USPHL Premier’s Pacific and Northwest Divisions will make up a large portion of the competitors at this week’s USPHL Las Vegas Showcase, an always exciting event that puts a spotlight on the westernmost teams in the league. All 15 Pacific and Northwest Division teams will be featured, along with three teams from the Premier’s…
Las Vegas’ Sphere to host 2024 NHL Draft June 28-29 ‘in an innovative and exhilarating setting’
May 9th, 2024The 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held at Sphere in Las Vegas on Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29, the National Hockey League and Sphere jointly announced May 7, marking the first time the event will be held in Las Vegas. Additionally, the 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be the first event televised…
Las Vegas product Lackas decides on future, commits to NCAA Division III Albertus Magnus
April 10th, 2024A.J. Lackas, a forward for the New England Wolves, has committed to Albertus Magnus College for the fall of 2024. The ’03 native of Las Vegas just completed his third season with the Wolves at the EHL level. He was an immediate impact player with 28 points in his first year. However, this past year…
Stellar goaltending duo leads Vegas Jr. Golden Knights to girls Tier II 14U 1A national title
April 9th, 2024SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — In a game in which they struggled to sustain offense, the Vegas Junior Golden Knights (NV) needed just one big shot to bask in championship glory. Lizabeth Smith broke loose and began the celebration for the Knights. With 10:32 remaining in overtime of the 1A title game, the eighth grade forward dashed…
Second annual USPHL Las Vegas Showcase returning to City National Arena starting Dec. 17
December 12th, 2023The United States Premier Hockey League in partnership with the Las Vegas Thunderbirds are excited to welcome fans, families and college and pro coaches and scouts to the second annual USPHL Las Vegas Showcase, to be held Sunday, Dec. 17 through Thursday, Dec. 21, entirely at City National Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. This will be the…