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USPHL Premier 2024-25 Division Previews: Pacific Division

August 28th, 2024

The United States Premier Hockey League is previewing each Premier Division ahead of their start dates in the 2024-25 season. Order is 2023-24 Regular Season Finish Fresno Monsters Season Opener: Oct. 3 at Long Beach Bombers The Monsters definitely set the bar for the Pacific Division, which is now in its fifth season, by winning…

Los Angeles native, Jr. Kings product Hovsepyan takes next step, commits to NCAA Division III Salve Regina

August 20th, 2024

The NAHL’s Anchorage Wolverines have announced that forward Arvega Hovsepyan has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Salve Regina University (NEHC). Hovsepyan played his final season of junior hockey with the Wolverines in 2023-24, appearing in 30 games, including nine Robertson Cup Playoff games.  The Los Angeles native was over a point-per-game player,…

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August 15th, 2024

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Join the Ice Realm Community: Gear Up and Get On the Ice!

August 13th, 2024

Ice Realm is excited to offer its new lineup of programming. Hockey Gear Drive Got extra gear lying around? Donate it to our Hockey Gear Drive! We’re collecting gently used equipment to help aspiring players who need a little extra support to get started. It’s a great way to give back to the community and…

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July 17th, 2024

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Half-dozen teams crowned champions at IE Tournament Series’ SoCal Meltdown event

July 12th, 2024

The Inland Empire Tournament Series’ SoCal Meltdown was held over the July 5-7 weekend at LA Kings Icetown. A total of six teams brought home banners at the conclusion of the exciting, competitive weekend. 10U Open Champion: Monarchy Stealth Runner-up: Monarchy Synergy In this battle of Monarchy teams, the Stealth topped the Synergy 7-4 to…

California products represented during 2024 junior hockey drafts

July 9th, 2024

Junior hockey drafts have been held this offseason, with several California and Nevada names selected. NA3HL Draft – April 241st round, 14th overall, Trevor Stones, F, Tahoe Prep, Gillette Wild1st round, 26th overall, Marcus Vargas, F, California Wave 18U, Yellowstone Quake3rd round, 70th overall, Luke Gustafson, F, San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U, Tulsa Jr. Oilers3rd…

Jr. Sharks alum, Hobey Baker winner Celebrini comes full circle, signs first NHL contract with Sharks

July 6th, 2024

The San Jose Sharks announced today that the club has signed center Macklin Celebrini, the Sharks’ first-overall selection in the 2024 NHL Draft, to a standard, entry-level contract. “Macklin is not only a special player on the ice, but he is a poised, confident and intelligent young man off of it,” said San Jose GM Mike…

El Segundo’s Rivas-Bryant named U.S. winner of NHL’s 2024 Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award

July 1st, 2024

El Segundo’s Estela Rivas-Bryant is the winner of the NHL’s annual Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award, presented by Discover. The award is given to an individual who – through the sport of hockey – has positively impacted their community, culture, or society. Rivas-Bryant is the founder of The Empowerment Effect, a nonprofit organization for young…

Talented California products see NHL dreams get closer to reality at 2024 draft in Las Vegas

July 1st, 2024

The 2024 NHL Draft was held over the June 28-29 weekend at Sphere in Las Vegas, and several players with California ties heard their names called to become property of NHL clubs. And it didn’t take long for the first players with ties to California. The San Jose Sharks kicked off the draft taking Boston…

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