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Phoenix Inferno Tender Josh Hyvarinen — Defenseman Joins NA3HL Roster

Local Arizona talent from Anthem joins the Phoenix Inferno, bringing strong defensive play and discipline to the NA3HL program at Fire 'n' Ice Arena.

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* The SSS Phoenix Hockey Academy program's application for membership is pending and will be considered at the June 2026 AAHA Board meeting.

Josh Hyvarinen — Phoenix Inferno #23 Defenseman
Josh Hyvarinen — #23 Defenseman, Phoenix Inferno (NA3HL).
Josh Hyvarinen headshot — from Anthem, Arizona
Josh Hyvarinen — Anthem, Arizona native.

PHOENIX, Arizona — The Phoenix Inferno are excited to announce the tender of Josh Hyvarinen. Josh brings strong defensive play, discipline, and local Arizona experience to the program.

A product of the Arizona Bobcats 18U program, Hyvarinen is a defenseman from Anthem, Arizona who has developed his game through the local Arizona hockey pipeline. His addition to the Phoenix Inferno roster represents the continued growth of junior hockey development at Fire 'n' Ice Arena.

"We look forward to Josh's impact on and off the ice. He brings the kind of defensive discipline and competitive fire that fits perfectly with what we're building here at the Inferno."

— Phoenix Inferno Hockey Operations

Player Profile

🏈 Player Details

  • Name: Josh Hyvarinen
  • Position: Defenseman
  • Number: #23
  • Hometown: Anthem, Arizona
  • Previous Team: Arizona Bobcats 18U
  • League: NA3HL (North American 3 Hockey League)

🎯 What He Brings

  • Strong defensive play
  • Discipline and composure under pressure
  • Local Arizona hockey experience
  • Competitive fire and work ethic
  • Impact on and off the ice
  • Part of the growing Phoenix hockey pipeline

Announcement Video

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Announcement Gallery

About the Phoenix Inferno and Fire 'n' Ice Arena

About the Phoenix Inferno

The Phoenix Inferno compete in the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL), a Tier III junior hockey league sanctioned by USA Hockey. Based at Fire 'n' Ice Arena in North Phoenix, the Inferno provide a development pathway for young players aspiring to advance through the junior hockey ranks to collegiate and professional levels.

About Fire 'n' Ice Arena

Located in North Phoenix, the new Fire 'n' Ice Arena facility will be a premier 250,000 square foot multi-sport destination featuring two NHL-size ice rinks, five multi-sport courts, elite training facilities, dining, wellness, entertainment, and the home of SSS Phoenix Hockey Academy and the Phoenix Inferno. Opening August 2026, the facility is set to become one of Arizona's top destinations for youth sports and family entertainment.

For more information, visit www.firenicearena.com

Media Contact

📞 Press Contact

Troy Mick
Hockey Director
SSS Phoenix Hockey Academy
tmick@firenicearena.com

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