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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…
Taking Liberties With… Valencia native, Jr. Ducks, Jr. Kings alum Ethan Wolthers
September 1st, 2020ETHAN WOLTHERS Position: Forward, Wenatchee Wild (BCHL) Hometown: Valencia California Youth Teams: Anaheim Jr. Ducks, LA Jr. Kings, West Ranch High School Age: 19 California Rubber: What’s your favorite hockey memory growing up? Ethan Wolthers: My favorite hockey memory growing up was being able to play in the Quebec Pee Wee tournament. Playing in that…
From the Trainer’s Room: Limiting injuries when returning to organized sports
August 30th, 2020After spending time away from organized activities, there will be an understood eagerness to quickly return to previous levels of practice and competition. That being said, young athletes and performers are best protected by realizing that starting with too many or too intense of practices, too, can be a recipe for bone and soft tissue…