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California Dreamin’ Memorial Day Showdown crowns 14 champions over May 22-25 weekend

May 27th, 2026

The California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ Memorial Day Showdown tournament was held over the May 22-25 weekend in Southern California. A total of 14 teams brought home championship banners at the end of the exciting weekend. 8U Comp RV: Monarchy Synergy (Jaxon Burke MVP) 8U Comp 1 CB: San Diego Admirals 8U Comp 2 CB: Desert…

GSE alum, Redwood City native Pai commits to NCAA Division III St. Olaf

May 27th, 2026

The NAHL’s New Mexico Ice Wolves have announced that forward Nayan Pai has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for St. Olaf College (MIAC). The native of Redwood City will join the Oles in Northfield, Minn., this fall. Pai, an ‘05 skater, laced up in 51 games during the regular season for the Ice Wolves,…

Yorba Linda native Brey ‘honored and grateful’ to be named new head coach of USHL’s Stars

May 26th, 2026

The USHL’s Lincoln Stars have named Artt Brey as the ninth head coach in team history. Brey has spent the past five seasons behind the bench in Lincoln and was promoted to associate head coach before the 2025-26 season. “I am incredibly honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as head coach of the…

Davis native Hervey tabbed by Richmond Hill in annual GMHL Draft

May 22nd, 2026

The Greater Metro Hockey League held its annual draft on May 20, and one California native was selected. Davis native and forward Owen Hervey went in the third round (39th overall) to the Richmond Hill Rampage. Hervey recorded 10 goals and 29 points in 51 games last season for the Cleveland Barons 16U AAA team….

PWHL expands to San Jose for 2026-27 season with home games to be played at SAP Center

May 19th, 2026

The PWHL today announced expansion to San Jose, rounding out the league’s four-team expansion class set to debut for the 2026-27 season. PWHL San Jose will play its home games at SAP Center and train at Sharks Ice at San Jose, following an expansion bid led by Sharks Sports & Entertainment and the City of…

Sebastopol native, GSE, Jr. Ducks alum Kemps signs with WHL’s Thunderbirds

May 16th, 2026

The Seattle Thunderbirds have signed defenseman Jonas Kemps to a WHL scholarship and development agreement. The Thunderbirds acquired Kemps’ rights last month in a trade with the Tri-City Americans. The 2008-born Kemps spent last season with the USHL’s Chicago Steel and was previously with USA Hockey’s NTDP. In 2024, he represented the United States at…

PWHL announces expansion to Las Vegas for upcoming 2026-27 season

May 16th, 2026

The PWHL has announced expansion to Las Vegas for the 2026-27 season. PWHL Las Vegas will play its home games at T-Mobile Arena. Las Vegas is one of the fastest-growing sports and entertainment destinations in North America and has proven its appetite to embrace both hockey and women’s sports at the highest level. The PWHL’s…

FPHL adds Stockton as new expansion franchise for 2026-27 season

May 16th, 2026

The FPHL has announced the newest expansion team that will begin play in the 2026–27 season at Adventist Health Arena in Stockton. This expansion comes just a week following the FPHL announcements of new expansion teams in Oceanside and Fresno. The league continues to push the boundaries of growth as it works toward its long-term…

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May 15th, 2026

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Torrance native, Jr. Kings alum Fortune earns weekly BCHL honors

May 12th, 2026

The BCHL has announced that its 2nd Star of the Week is Nanaimo Clippers forward Patrick Fortune. Fortune had two goals, two assists and four points in Nanaimo’s two wins over Prince George last week in the Coastal Conference Final. After picking up an assist in Game 3 on Tuesday night, the 2006-born forward from…

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