WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
Bryce Dale Steps Down after 6 Seasons Behind the Bench
Date:03/22/2016 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
To All Monster Fans, It has been both an honor and a privilege to have been the second coach of the Fresno Monsters and to have had the opportunity to coach in the city that call my hometown. For me to write this letter as the second coach of this team means that I have been fortunate to have been part of an amazing experience here in Fresno, and I am extremely humbled and grateful to have been a...
A Message from Fresno Monsters team owner, David White
Date:03/22/2016 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
A Message from Fresno Monsters team owner, David White: To our loyal fans, housing families, sponsors, volunteers, players, and staff: I have been supporting the Monsters program here in Fresno for more years than I have realized have passed. As changes ultimately take place, we have experience good times, challenging times, and sad times. One thing holds true: my family and I strive to pro...
Monsters on the Central Valley Buzz
Date:03/07/2016 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
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Forward Mike Nolan wins 2016 WSHL scoring title
Date:03/07/2016 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
Fresno - Sunday the Monsters completed a series sweep vs the Phoenix Knights winning 11-3 ending the regular season on a high note. With that Mike Nolan passed Viktor Thim winning the WSHL regular season scoring title scoring 5 goals and 2 assist in Sunday's game. Nolan finishes the season with 39 goals and 81 assist finishing the season with a total of 120 points. Mike Nolan po...
GOOD SPORTS: FRESNO MONSTERS HOCKEY
Date:01/07/2016 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
Link to article: ABC30 Good Sports Friday, January 01, 2016 05:16PM FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- For decades hockey players and teams have used video as a resource to train and practice but now a new technology has players seeing the game in a whole new way. "With the STRIVR system, basically you put in on your head and you see more angles from the ice, so it really helps you from a different p...
GOLDEN EAGLE CHARTER CHATS WITH COREY MUNRO
Date:12/17/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
Corey Munro has provided an energetic spark to the 2015-2016 Fresno Monsters. This being his second season on the team, he has picked up a bigger role on and off the ice, which he has stepped into by delivering a greater physical presence. Performing in 26 games thus far, Munro has been a solid forward and a great leader for the younger players. The veteran forward was kind enough to spend twenty ...
GOLDEN EAGLE CHARTER CHATS WITH CARTER DAHL
Date:12/16/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
Carter Dahl has been an integral part of the Fresno Monsters since he first joined in 2012. Headed into the Las Vegas Showcase, Dahl has put up 4 goals and 9 assists during 25 games played. Unfortunately due to a concussion injury he was not able to travel with the team this week, but none the less, The veteran forward was kind enough to spend twenty minutes on the phone with James Karr, and answe...
GOLDEN EAGLE CHARTER CHATS WITH CAMERON SETO
Date:12/16/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
Cameron Seto joined the Fresno Monsters for the 2015-2016 season coming from the Lloydminster Bobcats. Being placed on a new team, he has proved himself to be a fundamental player in the lineup. Headed into the Las Vegas Showcase, Seto has put up 57 points with 19 goals and 38 assists during 25 games played. His hard work and determination on and off the ice will be extremely beneficial during the...
GOLDEN EAGLE CHARTER CHATS WITH BRENNAN KOSLOSKI
Date:12/14/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
Brennan Kosloski joined the Fresno Monsters for the 2015-2016 season coming from the Phoenix Knights. Being placed on a new team, he has proved himself to be a fundamental player in the lineup. Headed into the Las Vegas Showcase, Kosloski has put up 16 points with 4 goals (3 of those being game winning), and 12 assists during 25 games played. His hard work and determination on and off the ice will...
Golden Eagle Charter Chats with Mark Shroyer
Date:12/05/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
Mark Shroyer has been an integral part of the Monsters team since he first joined in 2011. For the 2015-2016 season, Shroyer stepped into the shoes of Michael Freeman and became the Captain. With big shoes to fill, his relentless competitive edge makes him a threat to other teams while wearing black and green. The veteran defenseman was kind enough to spend twenty minutes on the phone with Jenny M...
Golden Eagle Charter Chats with Conner Osborne
Date:12/05/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
Conner Osborne has been with the Monsters since their 3rd season in 2011. Since then, he has become Assistant Captain for the 2015-16 season, posting 4 goals and 10 assist this season. The veteran forward was kind enough to spend twenty minutes on the phone with Allyson Potts, and answered some of our questions. What is your favorite NHL player/team? I’m a Kings fan. Tyler Toffoli...
Golden Eagle Charter Chats with Mike Nolan
Date:12/04/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
Mike Nolan has been a dominate power with the Monsters since being recruited during the Fresno Monsters 5th season in 2013. Since then, he has become Assistant Captain for the 2015-16 season, posting 14 goals and 38 assist. He leads the league in points this season with 52 and was awarded by the WSHL last season with most assist coming in at 58. The veteran forward was kind enough to spend twenty ...
Fresno Monsters’ Captain Mark Shroyer talks hockey…and more hockey
Date:11/24/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
The holiday season is here and with it comes food, family and…hockey. Fresno Monsters hockey to be exact. Picking up where the Falcons left off, the team’s seventh season in the Valley is just getting started. Leading the Monster’s this year is team captain, Mark Shroyer. How a boy from Fresno came to love the game of hockey might seem like a mystery at first, but the ori...
Charter Chats with Brantt Heble
Date:11/20/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
Charter Chats presented by Golden Eagle Charter Brantt Heble was recruited during the Fresno Monsters 6th season in 2014. Since then, he has become Assistant Captain for the 2015-16 season, posting 7 goals and 8 assist. The veteran forward was kind enough to spend twenty minutes on the phone with James Karr, while on the charter bus traveling to tonight's game in Ontario, an...
Monsters Acquire Jacob Rudloff from Butte
Date:11/04/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
For Immediate Release (Fresno, California) - The Fresno Monsters are proud to announce the acquiring of forward Jacob Rudloff from the Butte Cobras for the remainder of the 2015-2016 season. He will face his first games as a Monster against the Ogden Mustangs this weekend. Rudloff (DePere, Wisconsin) is looking to continue his success as a top forward in the Western States Hockey...
Small Talk with Cameron Seto
Date:10/18/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
This week, we caught up with past Monster Player of the Week, Cameron Seto. He scored two goals against the Valencia Flyers in their first series of games making a great start for the Monsters this season. This week we met with the man who wears jersey number 81. Forward Cameron Seto traveled from Surrey, British Colombia to play with the Monsters here in Fresno, CA. He started skating at ...
New Faces - Cameron Seto makes a big impression
Date:10/02/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
The Fresno Monsters added many new faces to the lineup this season and one that is already standing out is forward Cameron Seto. In last night’s season opener against the Valencia Flyers, Seto potted a pair in his first game as a Monster. Seto scored the first goal of the game with a 1:04 on the clock in the first, assisted by Mike Nolan. During the second period he scored once again assiste...
Insider - Defenseman Richesin on last night OT loss
Date:10/02/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
With the loss, Monsters fell to the Flyers in Overtime last night. Niklas Giers scored the overtime winning goal, to lead the Valencia Flyers to a 5-4 regular season victory against the Fresno Monsters at Ice Station Valencia on Thursday. We talked with defenseman Luke Richesin about the first game of the season and how the team feels going into tonight’s game. First game of the regu...
Monsters Open Up 2015-2016 Season vs. Flyers
Date:09/30/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
After three weeks of practice from the coaching staff and training with Head Strength Coach Steve Sobonya, Fresno will head into arch rival Valencia for a three game series to start the 2015-2016 season. The rivalry between Fresno and Valencia is one that has grown over the past couple of seasons as the Monsters were required to defeat the Flyers for two of their three divisional championshi...
Training to be a Monster
Date:09/29/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
As Tier II hockey players, fitness is a way of life for the Monsters hockey team. A key component for the players to get in game ready shape is through training with the team’s Strength and Conditioning Coach, Steve Sobonya. Steve has been a Strength and Conditioning coach for 26 years. He completed his undergraduate schooling at Montana State where he received a BS...
Where are they now? feat. Nicholas McKee
Date:09/23/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
Nicholas McKee played for the Fresno Monsters from 2010 to 2013. During his time with the Monsters, McKee had 77 goals and 92 assists. After skating three seasons with the Monsters McKee was offered to play for Becker College in Massachusetts. Becker College is Division III of NCAA. He is currently a sophomore and majoring in Computer Information Systems with an emphasis in informati...
Monsters Grab an Ace in the Hohl
Date:08/28/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
For Immediate Release (Fresno, California) - Your Fresno Monsters are proud to announce the signing of forward Grayden Hohl for the 2015-2016 hockey season. Hohl (Victoria, British Columbia, Canada) comes to the Monsters after a campaign with the Peninsula Panthers of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League in 2014-2015. Monsters fans will recognize the name as Grayden is t...
Monsters Return Richesin & Goodwin to Blue Line
Date:08/25/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
Your Fresno Monsters are proud to announce the signing of local rookie defensemen Luke Richesin and Daniel Goodwin to their sophomore seasons in 2015-2016. Both defensemen are local Fresno products for the Monsters and look to build on their successful rookie seasons and build on the Monsters defense. The two will be a part of a veteran defensive corps that is retuning Mark Shroyer, Mi...
2015 Monster Classic Golf Tournament
Date:08/24/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
For Immediate Release (Fresno, California) - Your Fresno Monsters are proud to announce the 4th annual Monster Classic Golf Tournament will take place at Dragonfly Golf Club on Friday, September 25th with a shotgun start at 11:30 A.M. Participants are encouraged to sign up quickly in order to guarantee their spot as last season's golf tournament filled up quickly. Th...
"Deke's Stick to Fitness" school program launches today
Date:08/20/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
For Immediate Release (Fresno,California) - Your Fresno Monsters launch their "Deke's Stick to Fitness" program which is the first healthy lifestyle initiative in the Western States Hockey League. The program utilizes hockey to promote fitness at local schools in the valley. The way it works is the Monsters provide a fun, free assembly and Mo...
Monsters Add Swede to Net
Date:08/18/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
For Immediate Release - Your Fresno Monsters are proud to announce the signing of goaltender Eric Ahlberg from Sweden. Ahlberg spent the 2014-2015 season between the pipes for Nacka HK J20 in Sweden’s J20Elit league. Last season in Sweden, Ahlberg earned a 3.87 is 7 games played while posting a strong 90% save percentage for Nacka HK. Ahlberg gained notoriety with...
Monsters Build on Strong Blue Line
Date:08/18/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
For Immediate Release (Fresno, California) - Your Fresno Monsters are proud to announce the signing of defensemen Josh Rieberger (Crossfield, Alberta, Canada) and Patrick Trinker (Villach, Austria) for the 2015-2016 season. Rieberger and Trinker will patrol the blue line for the Monsters this year and look to build on a stingy Monsters defense that is returning a solid corps from 2015-2016. ...
Monsters Sign Journeyman Kosloski for 2015-2016
Date:08/18/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
For Immediate Release (Fresno, California) - Your Fresno Monsters are proud to announce the signing of forward Brennan Kosloski from Regina, Saskatchewan. Kosloski spent the 2014-2015 season with the Phoenix Knights and looks to finish his final year of his junior career in Fresno. Kosloski will join returning veterans Brantt Heble, Mike Nolan, and company as the Monsters start their de...
Monsters Partner With STRIVR Labs to Develop Virtual Reality Hockey Training Platform
Date:08/12/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
Fresno, California - The Fresno Monsters of the Western States Hockey League recently partnered up with STRIVR Labs and it’s virtual reality training system this summer the develop SRTIVR's virtual reality hockey platform. STRIVR traveled down to Fresno to work with Head Coach Bryce Dale and several Monster players to film different game scenarios to present to various teams i...
Monsters Return Leading Scorer Nolan & Power Forward Heble
Date:08/11/2015 Source:WSHL Fresno Monsters Hockey Team
For Immediate Release (Fresno, California) - Your Fresno Monsters are proud to announce the signing of top veteran forwards Mike Nolan and Brantt Heble for the 2015-2016 season. Nolan and Heble will play their final seasons of junior hockey for the Monsters this year as they will be working to earn an opportunity to play in the NCAA. Both forwards are dynamic, exciting players that pla...
