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Jr. Kings, Jr. Ducks alum, Azusa native Kim signs WHL contract with Kamloops

September 4th, 2025

The WHL’s Kamloops Blazers have signed 2010-born forward Collin Kim. Kim was selected by the Blazers in the first round (15th overall) in the 2025 WHL U.S. Priority Draft. The Azusa native played the 2024-25 season with the Anaheim Jr. Ducks 14U AAA team where he was the top scorer with 31 goals and 27…

Los Angeles native, Jr. Kings, Jr. Ducks alum Kapen inks deal with WHL’s Hurricanes

September 4th, 2025

The WHL’s Lethbridge Hurricanes have announced the signing of 2009-born forward Hunter Kapen. Kapen, 15, was listed by the Hurricanes in 2025 after going undrafted in the U.S. Priority Draft and the WHL Prospects Draft. The Los Angeles product recorded a whopping 104 points (49 goals, 55 assists) along with 10 penalty minutes in 83…

Eleven teams claim championship banners at California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ Labor Day Festival

September 3rd, 2025

The California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ Labor Day Festival tournament was held over the Aug. 29-Sept. 1 weekend in Southern California. A total of 11 teams brought home championship banners at the end of the thrilling weekend. 8U B: Aliso Viejo Avalanche beat Mavericks 2-0 (Dominic Dolphin MVP) 8U A: Jr. Reign beat Mavericks 4-3 (Dominic…

Costa Mesa native, Jr. Ducks grad Enck signs to play between the pipes for WHL’s Silvertips

September 3rd, 2025

The WHL’s Everett Silvertips have signed goaltender Evan Enck. “I’m super excited to be a part of this awesome organization and city,” said Enck. “The fans and the atmosphere here are always awesome. I’m looking forward to playing in Everett and getting to work with my teammates.” Enck, an ’09-born Costa Mesa native, backstopped the…

Jr. Ducks alum Belanger signs with WHL’s Hitmen, ‘has strong leadership potential’

September 3rd, 2025

The WHL’s Calgary Hitmen have signed 2010-born forward Gabriel Belanger. Calgary drafted Belanger with their first pick (21st overall) in the 2025 WHL U.S. Priority Draft. A product of Wasilla, Alaska, Belanger finished the 2024-25 season with Detroit Little Caesars, registering over a point per game with 109 points (51 goals, 58 assists) in 82…

Jr. Kings alum, Manhattan Beach native Thue commits to NCAA Division III Hamilton

August 28th, 2025

The NAHL’s Minot Minotauros have announced that defenseman Connor Thue has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Hamilton College. The Manhattan Beach native played 57 games last year for Minot, scoring three goals and seven assists for 10 points. “We are proud of Connor and his commitment to Hamilton,” said Minotauros head coach Cody…

Los Angeles native, former Jr. Kings coach Graham added to staff of USHL’s Fighting Saints

August 28th, 2025

The USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints have added Sam Graham to their coaching staff as an assistant coach.  Graham brings a wealth of experience, especially in player development. Most recently, Graham served for two seasons on the coaching staff of the NAHL’s Anchorage Wolverines.  “We are thrilled to add Sam to our coaching staff,” said Fighting…

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Lodi native, GSE, St. Mary’s alum Hayes moving on to NCAA Division III St. Olaf

July 30th, 2025

The NAHL’s Wisconsin Windigo has announced that forward Hunter Hayes has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for St. Olaf. A Lodi native, Hayes started the 2024-25 season with the Minnesota Mallards, lacing up for 38 games and collecting 13 goals and 10 assists for 23 points. for the team. His dominance on the…

NCAA Division III Wilkes the next stop for Stevenson Ranch native Mech

July 25th, 2025

The NAHL’s Oklahoma Warriors have announced that forward Caiden Mech has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Wilkes. The Stevenson Ranch native picked up four goals and five assists for nine points in 46 games for the Warriors during the 2024-25 season. “We are very happy for Caiden on his commitment to play NCAA hockey,”…

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