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Coto de Caza native, Jr. Ducks, SMCHS product Selanne tabbed NA3HL South Division Star of the Week

November 28th, 2019

Coto de Caza native and Texas Brahmas forward Leevi Selanne has been named the NA3HL’s South Division Star of the Week for the week ending Dec. 1, 2019. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE After snapping a seven-game point streak on Nov. 24, Selanne responded with six points in a three-game set against the Louisiana Drillers as…

California products, junior hockey veterans Haar, Sholl pick up weekly NAHL awards

November 28th, 2019

Huntington Beach native Cooper Haar and Hermosa Beach native Mattias Sholl earned weekly awards from the North American Hockey League (NAHL) for the week ending Dec. 8. Haar was tabbed the Central Division Star of the Week with the Aberdeen Wings, while Sholl picked up the Midwest Division Star of the Week with the Fairbanks…

Three years in, the West Coast’s first hockey boarding school booming at Tahoe Prep

November 27th, 2019

When taking on a big venture with a ton of moving parts and wading into uncharted territory by pioneering something completely new, it often can be difficult to manage expectations. Of course, the leaders behind the effort have lofty goals, but it isn’t always that easy to see a clear road from idea to execution,…

St. Mary’s graduate, Modesto native Gunnoe gaining valuable experience in EHL

November 26th, 2019

Alex Gunnoe is now the answer to a trivia question that will be talked about years from now. The first St. Mary’s High School alumnus to play junior hockey, the 18-year-old Modesto native and 2019 St. Mary’s graduate has moved on for the 2019-20 season to skate for the New York Apple Core franchise in…

Jr. Ducks, JSerra alum, Orange native Pavlisin cops weekly NAHL award

November 25th, 2019

Kenai River Brown Bears goaltender Landon Pavlisin has been named the NAHL’s Midwest Division Star of the Week for the week ending Nov. 24. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE There may be no hotter team in the NAHL than the Kenai River Brown Bears, who increased their lead atop the Midwest Division thanks to a three-game…

Sharks High School Hockey League trending in positive direction with increased talent, numbers

November 25th, 2019

As the coordinator for the Sharks High School Hockey League, Shane Galaviz “pretty much does everything,” in his own words. And he’s not complaining. He’s loving every minute running the league since he took over the position a little more than three months ago. Last season, he assisted the former coordinator, Amanda Long, with odds…

Jr. Wolf Pack working to grow game in Northern Nevada

November 22nd, 2019

Now in its sixth season as a youth hockey program, the Nevada Jr. Wolf Pack has grown exponentially since 2014. A USA Hockey-sanctioned association, the Jr. Wolf Pack sticks firmly to the American Development Model (ADM), and the results speak for themselves. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “We have grown from just an idea to keep…

Jr. Kings, Lions continue to prosper at 8U level

November 21st, 2019

Keeping the cupboards stocked at the youngest levels is paramount to the sustainability and success of any youth hockey program, and the Los Angeles Jr. Kings hold that reality in high regard. Year after year, the club, thanks in part to the highly-successful learn-to-skate and learn-to-play programs offered at El Segundo’s Toyota Sports Performance Center…

Sunnyvale native Barry cops weekly NA3HL honors after six-point weekend

November 21st, 2019

The North American 3 Hockey League announced today that Texas Brahmas forward Danny Barry is the South Division Star of the Week for the week ending Nov. 17, 2019. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Barry and the Brahmas posted a sweep of their cross-state rival Texas RoadRunners, during which Barry erupted for six points across his…

Jr. Ducks, Lady Ducks host Finland coaches, USA Hockey’s Martel, showcase growing clubs

November 21st, 2019

It turns out the exchange rate with Finland is a positive one. The Anaheim Jr. Ducks and Lady Ducks played host to two regional coaches from the Finland International Hockey Association (FIHA) and Ken Martel, USA Hockey’s technical director for the American Development Model, on Oct. 28-30. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE USA Hockey and FIHA…

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