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Jr. Gulls product, San Diego native Garvey collects weekly recognition from NAHL

November 16th, 2021

The NAHL announced today that North Iowa Bulls goaltender Hunter Garvey is the Central Division Star of the Week. Garvey, 19, led his team to a weekend home-and-home sweep of the Austin Bruins to move into first place in the Central Division. The San Diego native stopped 64 of 69 shots in the two wins….

Jr. Reign rookie Tanton finding role, collecting points as USPHL season rolls along

November 10th, 2021

Gabe Tanton is one of the younger players in the USPHL this season, but the 2004-born native of Camrose, Alb., is emerging as a top player for the first-year Ontario Jr. Reign. Through 15 games, Tanton has recorded five goals and five assists for 10 points. “On a personal level, I feel I got off…

Jr. Kings graduate, Manhattan Beach native Karpman decides on NCAA Division I UConn

November 5th, 2021

The NAHL’s Minot Minotauros have announced that forward Huston Karpman has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for the University of Connecticut (Hockey East). Karpman becomes the 72nd NCAA D-I commit in the history of the Tauros program, the first to commit to UConn, and the first under coach-GM Cody Campbell. Overall on the season,…

Trio of California products selected USPHL award winners for October

November 5th, 2021

A trio of California natives have been named monthly award winners for the USPHL’s Pacific Division. Jett Arminen and Ari Rossi, both of the Lake Tahoe Lakers, are Forwards of the Month, while San Diego Sabers netminder Justin Lakin is the Goaltender of the Month. Arminen, a 2001 birth year from San Diego, certainly enjoyed…

Torrance product, Wave grad Heskett collects monthly USPHL recognition

November 4th, 2021

The USPHL has announced that Atlanta MadHatters blueliner Ryder Heskett is one of the Florida Elite Division’s Defensemen of the Month for October. A 2003-born native of Torrance, Heskett has been a leader all season for the MadHatters, not only leading the Atlanta defense in scoring, but also ranking fourth overall in team scoring. A…

Four California connections part of player roster for inaugural EHL All-Star Classic

November 4th, 2021

The Eastern Hockey League (EHL) has announced the names of the 68 players that will be participating in the 1st Annual EHL All-Star Classic on November 21-22 at the Ice Den Arena in Hooksett, N.H. The first installment of the league’s brand-new event will feature a total of 36 forwards, 24 defensemen and eight goaltenders,…

Manhattan Beach product, Jr. Kings graduate Karpman gains monthly award from NAHL

November 3rd, 2021

Minot Minotauros forward Huston Karpman has been selected the Bauer Hockey NAHL Forward of the Month. Karpman, 20, had his best month in an NAHL uniform in October as he tied for the league lead in points during the month. The Manhattan Beach native had 16 points (eight goals, eight assists) in nine games in…

Jr. Ducks alum, Corona del Mar native Malzahn takes home weekly honors from EHL

November 3rd, 2021

The EHL has announced that Boston Jr. Rangers forward Victor Malzahn is one of the league’s the Top Performers for Week No. 7. Malzahn is tied with forward Will Halecki at the top of the Rangers’ scoring charts. As for the performance put on this past week by the 2002-born native of Corona del Mar,…

EHL players shine in All-Star series vs. NCAA D-III teams Curry, UMass Boston

October 28th, 2021

It was back to school for a handful of players across the Eastern Hockey League, as the All-Star team completed its collegiate showcase over the weekend with games against Curry College and UMass Boston. While the score sheet showed two losses for the EHL All Stars, a 5-2 defeat to Curry and 6-1 loss against…

Jr. Ducks alum Wright grabs weekly honors from USHL

October 27th, 2021

The USHL has announced that Omaha Lancers forward Garrett Wright is the league’s Forward of the Week. The Lancers swept a home weekend over the defending Western Conference champion Fargo Force thanks in part to a great offensive output from Wright. Friday night saw a pair of goals from the Mesa, Ariz., native as Wright had the…

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