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Oregon’s Faceoff Circle: Winning Key Draws in Close Games

A close hockey game can turn on a single puck drop. With two minutes remaining, a clean win in the offensive zone may create the shot that decides the result;…

From NA3HL ice to NCAA Division I

A Tradesmen’s alumni success story from NA3HL to NCAA Division I is rarely a straight line from junior hockey to college hockey. It is built through thousands…

Where Oregon’s forward ranks among NA3HL snipers

Ranking the NA3HL’s top five snipers means deciding where Oregon’s forward lands, and that answer depends on more than a goals column. In the North American 3…

How Oregon’s goalie handles the pressure of a back-to-back series

A back-to-back series gives an ice hockey goalie two chances to influence a result, yet the second game rarely feels like a repeat of the first. Sleep has been…

Oregon Tradesmen Announce Free Skate Days With Local Rink Partner

The Oregon Tradesmen have confirmed a new community initiative with a local ice rink, opening the doors for a series of free skate days running through the…

Oregon Tradesmen defensive pairings and chemistry built in preseason

The Oregon Tradesmen have wrapped up another productive preseason, and the focus inside the locker room has been firmly on building defensive pairings that can…

Tradesmen Post 2-1 Road Record and Climb the NA3HL Standings

The Oregon Tradesmen returned home from a three-game Midwest road trip with two victories and a stronger grip on the North American 3 Hockey League standings.…

Oregon’s Power Play Setup: Zone Entries and Net-Front Presence Explained

A productive power play is built long before the puck reaches the attacking end. For the Oregon Tradesmen, it begins with a controlled zone entry, continues…

Tradesmen’s strength and conditioning program for a stronger off-season

An effective off-season gives junior hockey players the physical base required for a demanding NA3HL schedule. For the Oregon Tradesmen, that means developing…

Oregon Tradesmen Make Their Mark At The NA3HL Showcase

The NA3HL Showcase is one of the most useful weekends on the junior hockey calendar. With several games compressed into a short window, players have repeated…