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Manhattan Beach native, Jr. Kings product Ehrhard collects weekly NAHL honors

March 10th, 2026

The NAHL South Division Star of the Week is Shreveport Mudbugs forward Duke Ehrhard. Spotlighting a dominating performance on home ice, Ehrhard produced a career-first on Friday night. The Manhattan Beach native played a critical role in securing a big win against the Odessa Jackalopes in the first game of the series. Ehrhard first showed…

Selects alum, Newport Beach native McManus cops monthly ECHL award

March 4th, 2026

Adirondack Thunder forward Brannon McManus is the ECHL Plus Performer of the Month for February after leading the league with a plus-minus rating of plus-12 during the month. McManus was even or better in each of his 12 games in February, highlighted by a plus-4 on Feb. 13 at Atlanta and a plus-2 in four other…

Los Angeles native, Jr. Kings product Weiermair signs first NHL contract with Golden Knights

March 4th, 2026

Portland Winterhawks alternate captain Alex Weiermair has put pen to paper on a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights. “It’s unbelievable,” Weiermair said. “If you had told me this almost a year ago, I wouldn’t have believed you. I’m just so thankful to everyone who has helped me along the way. It…

Costa Mesa native, Jr. Ducks alum Roberts earns weekly NAHL accolades

March 2nd, 2026

The NAHL Midwest Division Star of the Week is Fairbanks Ice Dogs goaltender Miles Roberts. Roberts notched two dominant wins over the weekend over the Kenai River Brown Bears. “We’re thrilled to see Miles earn this recognition as Midwest Star of the Week,” said Fairbanks head coach Dakota Bell. “Miles shows up to the rink…

Danville native, Jr. Sharks, Blue Devils alum Neville rounds out game in EHL, commits to NCAA D-III Wentworth

February 28th, 2026

Aidan Neville, forward for the EHL’s Seahawks Hockey Club, has committed to continue his academic and hockey career at NCAA Division III Wentworth Institute of Technology for the 2026-27 season. The Danville native has spent the past two seasons in the EHL, both with the Seahawks, emerging as a key contributor for one of the…

Valencia native, California youth hockey alum Yang bags weekly USPHL award

February 26th, 2026

The USPHL has announced its players of the week with one coming from California as Ventura Vikings forward and Valencia native Ethan Yang is the Pacific Division Forward of the Week. Yang recorded two points (goal, assist) in three games last weekend while logging heavy minutes in all situations for Ventura. Back home, Yang played…

Jr. Kings product, Manhattan Beach native Anderson notches weekly NCHC award

February 24th, 2026

Minnesota Duluth freshman forward Hunter Anderson has been named the NCHC Rookie of the Week after his four-point performance against Miami over the weekend. The Manhattan Beach native led all scorers with four points on two goals and two assists, his first collegiate series with back-to-back multiple-point games. Anderson scored a power-play goal in each…

California Dreamin’ Presidents Day Open crowns 10 champions over Feb. 13-16 weekend

February 20th, 2026

The California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ Presidents Day Open tournament was held over the Feb. 13-16 weekend in Southern California. A total of 10 teams brought home championship banners at the end of the exciting weekend. 18U/Varsity: Jr Ducks beat Trail Wolves 18U 3-0 (Savin Siproseuth MVP) 16U/JV Flight 1: LV Ice Warriors beat Capital Thunder…

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February 20th, 2026

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Las Vegas native, Storm grad Penner takes home weekly EHLP accolades

February 17th, 2026

The EHL has announced that the EHL Premier Northeast Star of the Week is Express Hockey Club forward Brady Penner. The Express snapped their six-game skid in dramatic fashion against the Providence Capitals. Kicking off the scoring and adding an assist was Penner, a Las Vegas native. In their prior two games, Penner recorded an…

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