Category Archives: Nevada
Gauthier making his presence felt with Storm, LVIC
January 21st, 2016Gabe Gauthier had a presence at Las Vegas Ice Center long before Kirk and John Brooks interviewed him for the rink’s hockey director job nearly two years ago. It’s just that the brothers who own and operate the rink didn’t realize it. “It’s one of those things that shows you how small the hockey world…
Flames program rises out of Jr. Wranglers’ ashes
December 17th, 2015For more than a decade, Las Vegas residents enjoyed the excitement of hosting a team in the ECHL, and a side benefit to the presence of the Wranglers in Sin City was the organization’s positive impact on youth hockey. Alas, when the pro Wranglers folded last spring, so too did the Jr. Wranglers. A dedicated…
Revamped UNLV program means business
November 20th, 2015As a former player at Arizona State University (ASU) and current member of its alumni board, Zee Khan has seen the evolution of the Sun Devils’ hockey program up close and personal. Progressing from a pedestrian club team to an American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division I national champion to this season competing in the…
Storm gets behind high school’s popularity
October 18th, 2015High school hockey’s growth and popularity is soaring at a meteoric pace in California, and its neighbors to the east are studying up on its success in an effort to eventually form a league of their own. The Nevada Storm organization has taken the lead on icing the state’s first-ever high school team this season….
Storm’s 16U AA team starts season strong
September 17th, 2015Holding high expectations entering the season, the Nevada Storm’s 16U AA team got its 2015-16 campaign off on the right foot, forging a perfect 5-0 record on its way to its division’s title at this year’s Endless Summer Classic, which was contested over Labor Day Weekend at Ice Station Valencia. “It was a great way…
Is NHL preparing to hedge a bet on Vegas?
February 28th, 2015With the recent talk about the NHL coming to Las Vegas seemingly gaining steam, those involved in the game at the youth level in town feel like it’d be a win-win for the world’s best circuit to set up shop. Whether or not the NHL deems Las Vegas worthy is another story, but those with…
Vegas’ WSHL team brings more opportunity
October 16th, 2014By Matt Mackinder The Las Vegas Storm’s roster for its inaugural season in the Western States Hockey League (WSHL) has a mix of local and overseas talent. That combination should make for an exciting foray into junior hockey in Las Vegas. “I see junior hockey in Las Vegas as being a positive decision for the…
Vegas firefighters, USAH help young players
October 16th, 2014By Matt Mackinder The Las Vegas Firefighter Youth Hockey (LVFFYH) organization recently received a boost from the USA Hockey Foundation in the form of a $10,000 grant to be used for the 2014-15 season. LVFFYH board member Eric Littmann said the grant money “has been the foundation for our success.” “They’ve supported us from the…