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Pasadena’s Pugliese lands NCAA D-I commitment with Niagara
March 31st, 2020Bouncing from west to east to north and back to east has been no problem for Patrick Pugliese. He recently decided he’ll remain in the east for the next four seasons, having committed to play NCAA Division I hockey at Niagara University (Atlantic Hockey). READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The 1999 birth year and Pasadena native…
Using a total team effort, Tahoe Prep skates to NAPHL prep division title
March 30th, 2020When Tahoe Prep Academy first opened its doors in the fall of 2016, winning championships was likely the farthest thing from the minds of their coaches and staff. While success on the ice would eventually become a primary goal, the academy needed to build a foundation first and focus on developing individual hockey players who…
California leads way in inaugural WHL U.S. Prospects Draft
March 26th, 2020The Western Hockey League (WHL) completed the 2020 WHL U.S. Prospects Draft on Wednesday. WHL member clubs selected 44 2005-born players throughout the two-round draft. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE After obtaining the first-overall selection, the Red Deer Rebels chose forward Gracyn Sawchyn (Minneapolis, Minn./Shattuck-St. Mary’s Sabres 14U). With the second-overall selection, the Tri-City Americans chose…
NCDC Combine in Detroit postponed; Chicago Combine status to be determined
March 25th, 2020The United States Premier Hockey League announced on March 24 that, due to the coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic, the originally scheduled NCDC Combine in Detroit (April 10-11) is postponed to a date to be determined. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The NCDC Combine in Chicago (May 1-2) is currently still on as planned, but the USPHL is monitoring…
AHL approves new franchise for Henderson, Golden Knights’ top affiliate to play at Orleans Arena
March 24th, 2020The American Hockey League announced last month that the AHL Board of Governors has approved the transfer of ownership of the San Antonio Rampage AHL franchise to the Vegas Golden Knights, as well as the relocation of that franchise from San Antonio, Tex., to Henderson/Las Vegas, effective with the 2020-21 season. The Golden Knights’ AHL…
USA Hockey announces revisions to 2020 player development plans
March 21st, 2020USA Hockey announced today the revision of its national player development plans for 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE • USA Hockey has canceled the 2020 Boys Select 15 National Camp (2005 birth year) • USA Hockey has canceled the 2020 Girls 15 National Camp (2005 birth year) • USA…
NHL debut an eye-opening experience for Arcadia native Robertson
March 19th, 2020Jason Robertson didn’t sleep the night before he made his NHL debut with the Dallas Stars. The Arcadia native was called up from the AHL’s Texas Stars on Feb. 12 and played for Dallas the next day in Toronto, a 3-2 win for Dallas over the Maple Leafs. He assisted on Tyler Seguin’s game-winning goal…
Jr. Ducks’ 12U AAA team reaches quarterfinals in Quebec Pee Wee tournament
March 19th, 2020As road trips go, this one was a pretty good one for the Anaheim Jr. Ducks’ 12U AAA team. The team began its trek to the famous Quebec International Pee Wee Tournament last month with an exhibition slate in the Upper Midwest, then defeated a couple of the top-ranked teams in the nation en route…
Casey’s Memorial Cup tentatively set to face off April 11 in Irvine
March 18th, 2020The 2020 Casey’s Memorial Cup three-on-three cross-ice charity ice hockey tournament is scheduled to face off April 11 at 7 a.m. at Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena in Irvine. This will be the second consecutive year the event has been held at the 280,000 square-foot facility. The tournament honors the memory of Casey Strale,…
Taking Liberties With… Vacaville native, University of Massachusetts forward Niko Hildenbrand
March 17th, 2020NIKO HILDENBRAND Position: Forward/captain, University of Massachusetts (Hockey East, NCAA D-I) Youth Teams: Berkeley Bulldogs, Capital Thunder, Santa Clara Blackhawks Hometown: Vacaville READ OUR LATEST ISSUE California Rubber: What is your favorite memory from playing hockey in California? Niko Hildenbrand: My Pee Wee year, when I played for Santa Clara, we won the national Championship….