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Saugus native, West Ranch alum Onda chosen winner of weekly NA3HL award
October 13th, 2020The NA3HL announced today that the South Division Star of the Week is Oklahoma City Blazers forward Michael Onda. The Blazers started their NA3HL days off quite well with a a 2-1-0 weekend against the Louisiana Drillers, with Onda leading the way. The 5-foot-8, 160-pound forward and Saugus native was on his game early, logging…
USPHL’s Mullets embracing California talent with ’20-21 signings
October 7th, 2020Not only do the Minnesota Mullets have perhaps the best team name in the USPHL, but the club has also taken note of the talent coming out of California, signing a pair of players with Golden State ties for the 2020-21 season. Forward Scott Manhart (pictured right) and defenseman Ethan Saldanha (pictured top) will play in Minnesota…
Manhattan Beach native, Jr. Kings grad Brisson selected by Vegas in first round of NHL Draft
October 7th, 2020Brendan Brisson, a graduate of the Los Angeles Jr. Kings program, was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round (29th overall) of this year’s NHL Draft, which was conducted today virtually. The 2001-born Brisson, a University of Michigan recruit, completed an outstanding 2019-20 season with the USHL regular-season champion Chicago Steel in…
Los Gatos native, Jr. Sharks grad Cooley signs with NHL’s Predators
September 30th, 2020University of Denver goalie Devin Cooley, who would have been a senior in 2020-21, has signed a two-year, entry-level deal with the NHL’s Nashville Predators. Cooley, a native of Los Gatos, will forgo his final season with the Pioneers. In three seasons at DU, the San Jose Jr. Sharks product went 15-9-4 with a 1.93…
From the Trainer’s Room: Dealing with knee MCL injuries in hockey
September 29th, 2020The medial collateral ligament in the knee or MCL was the second most common injury in NCAA hockey in 2013 as stated by Grant, Bedi, Kurz, Bancroft & Miller. The study showed that only concussions had a higher injury rate in male collegiate players. The MCL is one of four ligaments in the knee and…
PUCK HCKY a one-stop shop for hockey fashion
September 23rd, 2020PUCK HCKY is “the coolest hockey-fashion brand on earth,” according to CEO Matt Marini. “Kidding, but not really,” he added. Based in Royal Oak, Mich., about 10 minutes north of Detroit, PUCK HCKY started in 2015 when Marini decided that the hockey world needed a “cool” fashion brand and his partner, PUCK HCKY president Amy…
NHL’s Kraken announce plans for Palm Springs AHL affiliate in 2022
September 17th, 2020The Seattle Kraken have announced the organization’s plans for a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment arena for Southern California’s Coachella Valley, which will serve as the home of the Kraken’s AHL franchise beginning in 2022. The project includes an adjacent training facility and community gathering spaces and will be privately funded and erected on land owned…
WCHC to host online recruiting camp, ’20-21 season facing uncertainty
September 17th, 2020The West Coast Hockey Conference had to cancel its in-person recruiting camp and college fair in August at Lakewood Ice due to concerns related to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. But the collegiate ice hockey conference has kept the door open to prospective recruits by offering a virtual camp instead. The conference will host an online…
Home means Henderson for AHL’s Silver Knights franchise
September 11th, 2020With two professional hockey franchises that now call Southern Nevada home, Las Vegas has cemented its reputation as a bona fide hockey town. The Vegas Golden Knights made history as the region’s first NHL team in facing off with the 2017-18 season. The Henderson Silver Knights of the AHL were officially branded with a name…
After three national championships, Santa Margarita coach Johnson steps aside, will remain consultant
September 9th, 2020Santa Margarita Catholic High School head coach Craig Johnson has resigned from his position, effective immediately. Johnson said he is currently unable to devote the time needed to coach at SMCHS, but will serve as a consultant for the program during 2020-21 season. Johnson led the Eagles (Anaheim Ducks High School Hockey League) to three…