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Next generation of inline hockey players ready to roll across California

March 3rd, 2020

Inline hockey experienced its first major growth spurt in Southern California in the early 1990s. Fast forward more than 25 years and inline hockey has become a global sport. It spawned a first generation of elite travel teams that, in turn, spawned a series of major regional and national tournaments that continue to be supported…

Jr. Kings graduate, Tustin native Wolf garners WHL Goaltender of the Month honors

March 2nd, 2020

The Western Hockey League (WHL) announced today that Dustin Wolf of the Everett Silvertips has been named the WHL Goaltender of the Month for Feb. 2020. Earning the award for the second time this season, the Calgary Flames prospect posted a 9-1-0-0 record, 1.41 goals-against average, stopped 215 of 229 shots for a .939 save…

Rogers excelling at Tahoe Prep after move from Montana

March 2nd, 2020

For Braylon Rogers, the opportunity to advance his hockey development and challenge himself academically at Tahoe Prep Academy was a no-brainer. A 16-year-old junior who plays goalie for Tahoe Prep’s varsity team, he is in his first year with the academy after relocating from his native Montana and a little more than five months into…

Lady Ducks’ McGarrigle honored with prestigious Joe Burke Award

February 27th, 2020

Kathy McGarrigle has dedicated nearly a quarter-century to helping grow girls hockey in the West. The American Hockey Coaches Association has taken note. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The founder and director of coaches of the Anaheim Lady Ducks recently received the Joe Burke Award, which honors those individuals who have shown great support and dedication…

Sharks, Coyotes go One Step Beyond at Cactus Cup event

February 26th, 2020

For the One Step Sharks and One Step Coyotes special hockey programs, playing one another last month at the Arizona Cactus Cup event was truly a milestone. “We had been waiting for this event for a very long time,” said One Step Beyond special programs developer Jared Woosley. “When the two One Step teams met…

Former Jr. King, SDIA Oiler Buium decides on NCAA D-I Denver

February 25th, 2020

Shai Buium and his current coach, Rich Metro, faced an interesting decision about the defenseman’s destination this season. On the one hand, the 2003 birth year could have made Shattuck-St. Mary’s prep team, but would that have been in his best interest? READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “He could have gone up, but by staying at…

Taking Liberties With… Coto de Caza native, Colorado College goalie Ryan Ruck

February 25th, 2020

RYAN RUCK Position: Goaltender, Colorado College (NCHC, NCAA D-I) Hometown: Coto de Caza California Youth Teams: LA Selects, Orange County Hockey Club READ OUR LATEST ISSUE California Rubber: Do you have a favorite hockey memory from your time playing in California? Ryan Ruck: My 14U year, I was playing with Eric Comrie, Chase DeLeo and…

Jr. Kings alum, Hermosa Beach native Sholl selected NAHL West Division Star of the Week

February 25th, 2020

Fairbanks Ice Dogs goalie Mattias Sholl has been named the NAHL Midwest Division Star of the Week for the week ending Feb. 23, 2020. The Hermosa Beach native and NAHL Top Prospects goalie won both his starts this past weekend as Fairbanks took two of three games in a weekend series in Springfield against the…

Los Angeles native, Jr. Kings graduate Guttman picks up weekly NCHC award

February 25th, 2020

University of Denver sophomore forward Cole Guttman has been named the NCHC Forward of the Week for the week ending Feb. 23, 2020. Guttman paced all conference skaters with six points on three goals and three assists last weekend as the Pioneers swept Miami University. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The Los Angeles native and Tampa…

Jr. Kings alum, Tustin native Wolf garners WHL Goaltender of the Week honors

February 24th, 2020

The Western Hockey League announced today that Everett Silvertips goaltender Dustin Wolf has been named the WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending Feb. 23, 2020. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE A prospect of the Calgary Flames, Wolf posted a 3-0-0-0 record, 1.00 goals-against average, stopped 60 of 63 shots for a .952 save…

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