The top three Arizona Kachinas' 14-and-under, 16-and-under, and 19-and-under hockey teams are moving up to the highest level of competition in youth hockey next season, announced in January of this year. It's been years in the making and is a major step up that raises the bar for girls' hockey development in the region and state.
But first, the three teams have one more tournament to play, another chance to show they belong at the top tier with the nation's best youth teams. All three squads are in West Chester, Pa. for the USA Hockey Nationals Thursday through Sunday.