Category Archives: Nevada
Vegas native Gartzke fine-tuning game with USPHL’s Blaze
January 1st, 2020Choosing to play in the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) the past two seasons has done wonders for Ty Gartzke. A 2000-born defenseman from Las Vegas, Gartzke is emerging as a top player for the Decatur Blaze, an organization based in Decatur, Ill., that is now in its fifth season in the USPHL. Gartzke…
Jr. Wolf Pack working to grow game in Northern Nevada
November 22nd, 2019Now in its sixth season as a youth hockey program, the Nevada Jr. Wolf Pack has grown exponentially since 2014. A USA Hockey-sanctioned association, the Jr. Wolf Pack sticks firmly to the American Development Model (ADM), and the results speak for themselves. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “We have grown from just an idea to keep…
Jr. Golden Knights grad Ramos loving NA3HL experience
November 1st, 2019Last year, Las Vegas native Danny Ramos left the bright lights for the town of Gillette, Wyo., to play junior hockey in the NA3HL. Now in his second season with the Gillette Wild, the 19-year-old defenseman is enamored with the junior hockey experience provided by the program. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “Two years ago, I…
Las Vegas native Moore picks up NA3HL Defenseman of the Month laurels
November 1st, 2019The North American 3 Hockey League announced today that Las Vegas native Gunner Moore is the Bauer Hockey NA3HL Defenseman of the Month for October. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Moore and the Atlanta Capitals saw home ice just once in nine games during October, but the blueliner’s offensive talent shone through just the same. Opening…
WSHL’s Thunderbirds bringing local talent to Vegas for inaugural ’19-20 season
September 30th, 2019When the Las Vegas Thunderbirds take the ice this fall for their inaugural season in the Western States Hockey League (WSHL), the team will do so with a number of local players on the roster. Entering September, the Thunderbirds had signed forwards Darion Conaway, Caleb Day and Joe Terrana and J.J. Williamson, defensemen Sean Kedra,…
Jr. Golden Knights’ Kline earns inaugural Mark Workman Scholarship
August 29th, 2019Emily Kline is the first recipient of the Mark Workman Scholarship, which is presented by the Vegas Golden Knights. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Kline recently graduated from Odyssey Charter High School in Las Vegas and has played 14 years of hockey in Minnesota and Nevada. The Princeton, Minn., native played for the Vegas Jr. Golden…
Golden Knights to build brand-new rink in Henderson, will open in 2020
August 13th, 2019This time next year, a new rink will be up and running in Henderson. Earlier this summer, Henderson mayor Debra March and the city council unanimously approved a lease agreement with the Vegas Golden Knights to build and operate an indoor hockey facility in the downtown area. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The Henderson hockey facility…
Las Vegas product Carlo commits to NCAA D-II Franklin Pierce
May 30th, 2019Vito Carlo left his Las Vegas home at the age of 17 to play junior hockey for the NA3HL’s Atlanta Capitals. Three years later, Carlo will be embracing a new home once again, having committed to play NCAA Division II hockey next season for Franklin Pierce University. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Franklin Pierce is located…
WSHL’s Thunderbirds hit ground running to prep for ’19-20 season
May 27th, 2019When the Western States Hockey League (WSHL) approved the expansion Las Vegas Thunderbirds for the 2019-20 season in February, the new team has been very active in the months since the initial announcement. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The team subsequently named Dave Hyrsky its first head coach and then signed its first player in Wisconsin…
Jr. Golden Knights’ 16U AA team brings Vegas USA Hockey national crown
May 7th, 2019While the Vegas Golden Knights came up just short of a Stanley Cup championship last June, they may want to look at the area’s youngsters for motivation this year. Back on April 8 in Plano, Tex., the Jr. Golden Knights’ 16U AA team captured a USA Hockey national championship, winning the 1A division of the…