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Selects grad, Newport Beach native McManus one of 15 candidates for 2021 NCAA Senior CLASS Award
February 13th, 2021Fifteen NCAA Division I hockey players who excel both on and off the ice have been selected as candidates for the 2020-21 Senior CLASS Award. One of the 15 is Newport Beach native Brannon McManus, an LA Selects grad and University of Minnesota forward. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified…
Poway native, longtime California youth star Herrman joins new college hockey equality initiative
February 12th, 2021Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) student-athlete Rory Herrman has been selected to represent ECAC Hockey as part of the NCAA Division I College Hockey for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee, a new initiative that is designed to create positive cultural change in the sport through communication, education, allyship, and advocacy. A sophomore, Herrman is one of…
Rapid Athlete Development the best option for elite-level hockey players
February 12th, 2021Admittedly, Brett Beebe says there are many hockey camps for parents and players to choose from, but he always noticed that there were some major details missing when it came to camps for high-end players. So the Redondo Beach native decided to take the bull by the horns and create his own entity – Rapid…
Eight USPHL alumni named as Hobey Baker Award nominees for 2020-21 college hockey season
February 11th, 2021The United States Premier Hockey League has announced that eight of its league alumni have been named as Hobey Baker Award nominees for the 2020-21 season. The Hobey Baker Award, currently celebrating its 41st year, is given each year to the top player in NCAA Division I hockey. It is traditionally awarded on the day…
NAHL graduates up for 2021 Hobey Baker Award, Mike Richter Award in NCAA D-I hockey
February 10th, 2021The nominees for the 2021 Hobey Baker Memorial Award have been announced. The award recognizes the top NCAA men’s ice hockey player in the nation. Nominations were given by the athletic departments from Division I schools. Of the 60-plus players nominated, 20 are alumni that previously played in the NAHL before moving onto play in…
OneHockey spring, summer showcases a springboard to junior, college hockey opportunities
February 10th, 2021For more than 16 years, OneHockey has provided a unique tournament format that has had teams, associations, parents and coaches all raving about the entire experience. Once the spring and summer arrives, OneHockey kicks it into another gear with its showcase events. “Since 2004, we have helped hundreds of players move to all junior leagues…
January award winners for USPHL include California, Nevada players
February 10th, 2021The United States Premier Hockey League announced its Premier Division Players of the Month for the West Region this week and several players from the Mountain and Pacific Divisions have California and Nevada ties. Deven Boldway from the Ogden Mustangs is one of the Mountain Division Defensemen of the Month. Boldway, a 2002-born Napa native,…
From the Trainer’s Room: Building a stronger, more stable hockey player
February 10th, 2021We often see social media posts of athletes lifting massive weights in an attempt to get bigger muscles. Many young hockey players see these posts and want to do the same – get huge muscles because they think it will make them better hockey players. Well, unfortunately, that’s not necessarily true. Today’s hockey player needs…
NA3HL announces 2021 Fraser Cup, Top Prospects, draft events
February 9th, 2021The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) has announced the dates and location for the 2021 Fraser Cup Playoffs and Championship, the 2021 NA3HL Top Prospects Tournament, and the 2021 NA3HL Draft. The 2021 Fraser Cup Championship, which crowns the national playoff champion of the NA3HL, will take place at the St. Peters Rec Plex…
Second series Of NCDC All-Star Games set for Feb. 8 in Hub City Tampa
February 8th, 2021The United States Premier Hockey League has announced its second All-Star Game series schedule for its February All-Star event. The NCDC All-Star Games will take place at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel, Fla., on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. The USPHL anticipates more fast and exciting action after the January All-Star event featured four outstanding…