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Jr. Kings alum, Manhattan Beach native Gentzler off to NCAA D-I hockey with Air Force commitment

July 22nd, 2025

The NAHL’s Anchorage Wolverines have announced that forward Duke Gentzler has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for the Air Force Academy (Atlantic Hockey America). The Manhattan Beach native and Los Angeles Jr. Kings alum played 59 games past season with the Wolverines and El Paso Rhinos. In 26 games with the Rhinos, he…

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July 15th, 2025

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California Dreamin’ Summer Scorcher tournament sees eight teams capture division titles

July 9th, 2025

The California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ Summer Scorcher tournament was held over the July 5-7 weekend in Southern California. A total of eight teams brought home championship banners at the end of the exciting weekend. 8U Open: Monarchy Covert defeats Monarchy Force 7-3 (MVP: Dominic Remelius) 10U Open: Monarchy Force beats LBD Summer 4-2 (MVP: Lev)…

Jr. Ducks, Saints product, Los Angeles native McElligott develops in EHL, commits to NCAA D-III West Conn

July 8th, 2025

Quinton McElligott, a defenseman for the EHL’s Express Hockey Club, has committed to NCAA Division III Western Connecticut State for the 2025-26 season. McElligott, an ’04 out of Los Angeles, spent two seasons with the Express. After three points in 21 games in his rookie season, he registered 13 this past year in 42 appearances….

Manhattan Beach native, Jr. Kings product Weber signs with WHL’s expansion Vees

July 7th, 2025

The WHL’s Penticton Vees have announced the signing of 2006-born defenseman Ethan Weber. “Ethan is someone we targeted since the minute we were accepted into the WHL,” said Vees president, GM and head coach Fred Harbinson. “We believe he has the talent to be an immediate impact player on our roster. We are very excited…

Jr. Ducks alum, Newport Beach native Vauhkonen signs deal with WHL’s Royals

July 6th, 2025

The WHL’s Victoria Royals have announced the signing of 2008-born defenseman Odin Vauhkonen. Hailing from Newport Beach, Vauhkonen is coming to Victoria after three years at Shattuck-St. Mary’s in Minnesota. Drafted by the Royals with the 25th overall selection in the second round of the 2023 U.S. Priority Draft, Vauhkonen put up 43 points (seven goals,…

Chino Hills native, Force netminder Perry tabbed USPHL Premier Fans Choice Goaltender of the Year

July 5th, 2025

In a Nevada valley where hoping a great hunch pays off, the Henderson Force raked in the rewards of picking up goaltender Nicholas Perry, a 2005-born second-year USPHL Premier goaltender. Perry’s work in net in one of the most offensive divisions in the USPHL Premier certainly did not go unnoticed, as the USPHL fans voted…

Quartet of California natives selected at 2025 NHL Draft in Los Angeles

June 29th, 2025

Last weekend, the NHL Draft was held at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. At the end of the two-day event, four California natives were chosen by NHL clubs, taking the next step towards the ultimate goal of playing in “The Show” and continuing the trend of players from the Golden State being legitimate…

San Diego native, Jr. Ducks, Fairmont Prep alum Sachs inks NAHL tender with North Iowa

June 29th, 2025

The NAPHL’s T1ER League has announced that Lincoln Stars 18U goaltender Aaron Sachs has signed a NAHL tender agreement for the 2025-26 season with the North Iowa Bulls. Sachs, 18, recently completed his second season in the T1ER league with the Stars, his first year at the 18U level after previously competing at 16U level. Over…

NHL Player Inclusion Coalition presents $20,000 grant to Kings youth development program

June 26th, 2025

Future NHL stars will have their names called at the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft in Los Angeles on Friday. On Wednesday, about 15 miles from the site of this year’s draft, area kids who dream of someday getting to that level got a big boost from the NHL Player Inclusion Coalition. As part of…

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