Category Archives: Pro
Sharks star, Jr. Sharks grad Celebrini accepts ‘huge honor,’ tabbed new captain for NHL club
September 26th, 2026Macklin Celebrini has had quite an offseason. The 20-year-old was named captain of the San Jose Sharks on September 25, less than two months after signing a five-year, $94 million contract (average annual value of $18.8 million). He became the youngest current captain in the NHL, and the youngest captain in Sharks history. San Jose had…
Chino native Sneath returns to FPHL’s Rockers in search of team’s all-time top scorer mark
September 11th, 2026The FPHL’s Motor City Rockers have traded forward Daniil Nikiforov for forward TJ Sneath. Sneath, who played for the Rockers from 2023-25, brings veteran leadership to the locker room. In two seasons, Sneath tallied 76 points in 70 games, adding eight points in six playoff games with Motor City. The Chino native returns to the…
Manhattan Beach native, Jr. Kings product Shane back with ECHL’s Royals for 2026-27 season
September 11th, 2026The ECHL’s Reading Royals have announced that goaltender Ian Shane has re-signed with the club for the 2026-27 season. Shane is entering his second full professional season following a rookie season split between the Kansas City Mavericks, where he posted a 2-4-1 record, 2.51 GAA and .892 SV% across eight game appearances and seven starts, and Reading, where…
Valencia native, pro hockey veteran Harper signs ’26-27 contract with ECHL’s Thunder
September 10th, 2026The ECHL’s Adirondack Thunder has announced that the club has signed veteran forward Shane Harper to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Harper, 37, played three games with the Thunder last season, recording two assists and a game-winning goal against Wheeling on Dec. 13. Harper recorded 56 points (19 goals, 37 assists) during the 2023-24…
NHL’s Canucks sign San Diego native, Jr. Kings, SDIA alum Buium to massive eight-year contract extension
September 6th, 2026The NHL’s Vancouver Canucks have announced that the club has agreed to terms with defenseman Zeev Buium on an eight-year contract extension with a $9.38 million AAV. “Zeev has settled in nicely with our organization since his trade to Vancouver last season, and we are extremely happy to see him make this long-term commitment to the…
Manhattan Beach native, Jr. Kings grad Brisson signs NHL contract with Maple Leafs
September 5th, 2026The NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Brendan Brisson to a one-year contract. Brisson, 24, played 66 games with the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack in 2025-26, ranking second on the team in both goals (19) and points (37). He was Hartford’s representative at the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic and also recorded one assist in three…
Jr. Kings product, Torrance native Colten returning to FPHL’s Rockers for 2026-27 season
September 3rd, 2026Earlier this summer, seven players had their rights returned to the FPHL’s Motor City Rockers as a part of their return-to-active status in the league. One of the seven names returning is the Rockers’ all-time leader in games played, defenseman Josh Colten, a Torrance native who was a member of the Rockers for the entirety…
Newport Beach native, Jr. Kings alum Wiesner continuing pro career in ’26-27 with SPHL’s Bulls
September 3rd, 2026The SPHL’s Birmingham Bulls have announced the signing of forward Matt Wiesner for the 2026-27 season. Wiesner returns to where he played from 2022-24, collecting 24 goals and 56 points over 105 games in the regular season for the Bulls. A native of Newport Beach, Wiesner recorded 20 points (six goals, 14 assists) in 55…