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Inland Empire’s Ontario Jr. Reign to provide opportunities for junior players in ’21-22 with new USPHL franchise
May 25th, 2021The United States Premier Hockey League expansion is continuing on the West Coast. Today, the Ontario Jr. Reign has been announced as the newest junior hockey franchise to join the USPHL Premier Division for the upcoming 2021-22 season, combining with the Fresno Monsters, Long Beach Shredders, San Diego Sabers, Lake Tahoe Lakers and Las Vegas…
Former Jr. Duck, Jr. King Kent makes NCAA D-I commitment, decides on Mercyhurst for ’22-23 season
May 24th, 2021The BCHL’s Vernon Vipers have announced that defenseman Nick Kent has committed to NCAA Division I Mercyhurst University (Atlantic Hockey) for the 2022-23 season. “It’s very rewarding to see all Nick’s hard work and dedication pay off after such a hard year with the pandemic,” said Vipers coach-GM Jason McKee. “He’s earned this opportunity and…
Las Vegas product, NA3HL standout Moore inks NAHL tender agreement with Shreveport
May 24th, 2021The NA3HL’s Atlanta Capitals have announced that defenseman Gunner Moore has signed a North American Hockey League tender agreement with the Shreveport Mudbugs of the NAHL’s South Division. Moore, 19, just completed his fourth season playing in the NA3HL, which has all been spent with the Capitals organization. The native of Las Vegas was one…
Coto de Caza native Ruck named to 2020-21 SPHL All-Rookie Team
May 20th, 2021The Southern Professional Hockey League on Tuesday announced its 2020-2021 All-Rookie Team. Macon Mayhem goaltender Ryan Ruck was part of the team. Ruck, a Coto de Caza native, went 15-4-0, finishing second among all SPHL goaltenders in wins and third in goals-against average (2.07) and save percentage (.931). He also ranked fourth in minutes (1,103)…
Rose City Pats growing program in Pasadena, booming with confidence for ’21-22 season
May 20th, 2021The Pasadena Maples Leafs youth hockey organization is the longest standing club in Southern California, having been in existence since 1964. Over the years the club has had some notable alumni like Nick Robertson of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars, Brett Sterling, who played 13 seasons in the NHL, and…
New OneHockey girls hockey director Seiling sees growth potential for game across U.S.
May 20th, 2021As OneHockey, the premier tournament program in North America, gets set to kick off its summer programs, the company is also expanding on the girls hockey side. The recent hiring of former NHL player Ric Seiling will speed that growth in leaps and bounds. “(OneHockey president and CEO) Sebastien Fortier was very open when I…
Handful of California, Nevada talents chosen in 2021 NCDC Entry Draft
May 19th, 2021Back on May 12, the USPHL’s National Collegiate Development Conference held its 2021 Entry Draft, which allowed teams the opportunity to draft 2001- through 2004-born players onto their organizational rosters. A total of 155 players were selected by the 13 NCDC teams in the 12-round draft from countries all over the world, and from dozens…
San Jose native, Jr. Sharks graduate Scott earns weekly player honors from NAHL
May 10th, 2021The North American Hockey League announced today that Amarillo Bulls forward Harrison Scott has been named the South Division Star of the Week. The 20-year-old Scott was a one-man offensive show this past weekend in the Bulls series in Shreveport. The San Jose native and Bentley University recruit had five points, including four goals in…
Long Beach native Etem to run new USPHL Premier franchise in hometown as Shredders joining league for ’21-22
May 8th, 2021The United States Premier Hockey League announced today that the Long Beach Shredders will join the USPHL Premier’s Pacific Division after purchasing the franchise formerly owned by the Anaheim Avalanche. The owners of the Shredders are Emerson and Danette Etem. Emerson, a native of Long Beach, was a first-round selection in the 2010 NHL Draft…
From the Trainer’s Room: Two simple exercises to skate faster
May 7th, 2021Speed on the ice is defined by stride length times stride frequency. To improve your speed, you must improve one of these two factors. Improving strength and power in the lower body will aid in the improvement of frequency and is a particularly important aspect of off-ice training. This improvement, however, may take some time….