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Host Jr. Kings impress at 12U AAA Thanksgiving event

December 27th, 2019

Outside of the odd national tournament, it isn’t easy attracting a group of elite-level hockey teams from across North America to play in Southern California. But, over Thanksgiving Weekend, the Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ 12U AAA 2007 squad did just that, welcoming six highly-regarded programs – including three from Canada and one each from Alaska…

‘Tis the season to get ready for THE RINKS’ winter camps

December 26th, 2019

Winters in Southern California are not your typical wintery wonderland as children play and have snowball fights and schools are out for a snow day. Instead, Christmas lights are wrapped around palm trees, Christmas music is on the radios of beachgoers, and the chillingly cold 60-degree weather makes some people put on a light jacket….

Jr. Kings grad, Hermosa Beach native Sholl honored with ECHL Goaltender of the Week award

December 24th, 2019

Former Los Angeles Jr. King and Hermosa Beach native Tomas Sholl has been named the ECHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending Dec. 22, 2019. It’s the third time this season – and the sixth time in his career – he’s received the weekly honor. The six weekly awards are tied for the…

Brisson, Groll represent California, USA in world event

December 23rd, 2019

Neither Brendan Brisson nor Josh Groll will blow you away physically. Neither stands even six feet nor weighs more than a cup of coffee over 180 pounds. Yet put them in skates, and stature goes out the window. Given the starts they’ve had to their junior seasons in the United States Hockey League (USHL) and…

Must-see NCAA series to be played later this month at Great Park Ice

December 17th, 2019

Big-time college hockey is coming to Southern California. Great Park Ice and FivePoint Arena in Irvine will play host to a matchup between Harvard and Arizona State on Saturday, Dec. 28, and Sunday, Dec. 29. The inter-regional matchup will pit two ranked teams (Harvard was No. 12 going into December, while Arizona State was 20th)…

Valencia native, Jr. Kings, Selects, Titans grad Kozlowski picks up weekly NCAA, Atlantic Hockey honors

December 17th, 2019

Army West Point junior Trevin Kozlowski has been named the Atlantic Hockey Goalie of the Week for the week ending Dec. 15, 2019. He was also named the NCAA Third Star of the Week for his play. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The Valencia native continued his strong run in between the pipes for Army, leading…

Los Gatos native, Jr. Sharks product Cooley named NCHC Goaltender of the Week

December 17th, 2019

University of Denver junior Devin Cooley has been named the NCHC Goaltender of the Week for the week ending Dec. 15, 2019. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE In his only start of the weekend, Cooley backstopped Denver to a 3-0 shutout of rival Colorado College last Friday at Magness Arena. He turned aside all 24 shots…

Read Our December Issue!

December 12th, 2019

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Overall development continues to be top priority at Tahoe Prep

December 11th, 2019

If it seems like the 2019-20 academic year and hockey season are already well under way, it may be because the prep and varsity teams at Tahoe Prep Academy look like polished professionals on the ice. In reality, we’re about halfway through the season, and with Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas just around the corner,…

Taking Liberties With… Andrew Oglevie

December 10th, 2019

ANDREW OGLEVIE Position: Forward, Rochester Americans (American Hockey League) Hometown: Fullerton California Youth Teams: Anaheim Jr. Ducks, Beach City Lightning, California Wave, LA Hockey Club/Selects Last Amateur Team: University of Notre Dame (Big Ten, NCAA D-I) READ OUR LATEST ISSUE California Rubber: Do you have a favorite California hockey memory? Andrew Oglevie: Winning back-to-back national…

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