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Santa Ana native, Jr. Ducks grad Zaccari tabbed NCDC Defenseman of the Year for ’24-25

May 8th, 2025

The National Collegiate Development Conference is proud to announce that the South Shore Kings co-captain Jason Zaccari has been named 2024-25 New England Division Defenseman of the Year, as voted in by the division’s coaches.   “It’s a great honor to receive this award and I’m very grateful to all the coaches that voted for me….

Jr. Kings product, Los Angeles native DiDomenicantonio signs with WHL’s Hurricanes

May 6th, 2025

The WHL’s Lethbridge Hurricanes announced Monday the club has signed 2009-born forward Enzo DiDomenicantonio. DiDomenicantonio was selected by the Hurricanes in the first round (13th overall) of the 2024 WHL U.S. Priority Draft and is the first-ever player drafted in the U.S. Priority Draft to sign with the Hurricanes. The Los Angeles product spent the…

California Dreamin’ Easter Eggstravaganza tournament crowns 11 division champions

April 27th, 2025

The California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ Easter Eggstravaganza tournament was held over the April 18-21 weekend in Southern California. A total of 11 teams brought home championship banners at the end of the exciting weekend. 8U OpenMonarchy Force defeats Monarchy Stealth 1-0 10U CompetitiveGreen Knights defeat Mighty Kings 7-5 10U EliteCalifornia Kings defeat SoCal Chargers 9-1…

Vista native Arcibal hired as new head coach, GM for EHL’s Nor’easter franchise

April 26th, 2025

The EHL’s CT Nor’Easter has announced the hiring of Nielsson Arcibal as the program’s new general manager and head coach ahead of the 2025–26 season. Arcibal will also serve as vice president of hockey operations at the International Skating Center of Connecticut, overseeing broader program development and player advancement initiatives. “We’re excited to welcome Nielsson…

Glendale native, Golden Bears, Jr. Ducks, Jr. Kings alum Avakyan commits to NCAA D-I Clarkson

April 24th, 2025

Johnstown Tomahawks goaltender Nick Avakyan has announced his commitment to play NCAA Division I hockey at Clarkson (ECAC Hockey). A native of Glendale, Avakyan has been a key contributor for the Tomahawks since joining the NAHL team in November. The goaltender appeared in 25 games this season, recording a 13-7-3 record with an impressive 2.41…

Pleasanton native, Jr. Sharks, Blue Devils alum Harker inks NAHL tender with North Iowa

April 24th, 2025

The NAPHL’s T1ER League has announced that Lincoln Stars 18U forward Will Harker has signed an NAHL tender agreement for the 2025-26 season with the North Iowa Bulls. Harker just capped off his second season with the Stars organization in the T1ER league, showing serious growth and firepower along the way. After suiting up for…

Winchester native, Jr. Gulls, Ice Dogs, Jr. Ducks alum Schmitz signs NAHL tender with Tomahawks

April 24th, 2025

The NAPHL’s T1ER League has announced that Danbury Hat Tricks 16U forward Riley Schmitz has signed an NAHL tender agreement for the 2025-26 season with the Johnstown Tomahawks. Schmitz is in his first season with the Hat Tricks in the T1ER League. The Winchester native has made an immediate impact, averaging more than a point…

Coto de Caza native, Jr. Ducks alum Burcar, a ‘very talented player,’ signs WHL deal with Spokane

April 18th, 2025

The WHL’s Spokane Chiefs have announced that forward prospect Gavin Burcar has signed with the team. Burcar was selected ninth overall by the Prince Albert Raiders in the 2024 U.S. Priority Draft. Spokane acquired Burcar from Prince Albert earlier this month, in exchange for a third-round pick and a fifth-round pick in 2025, as well…

Anaheim Hills native, Jr. Ducks, Jr. Gulls alum Mayhew tabbed 2024-25 ECHL Defenseman of the Year

April 18th, 2025

The ECHL has announced that Kyle Mayhew of the Fort Wayne Komets is the ECHL Defenseman of the Year for 2024-25 as determined in a vote of ECHL coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors and media members. The award is presented annually to the defensive player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability in…

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