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Jr. Kings graduate, Los Angeles product de Mey bags second straight WCHA weekly award
October 21st, 2019Los Angeles native and Northern Michigan University sophomore Vincent de Mey has been named WCHA Forward of the Week for the second week in a row. de Mey extended his goal and point streaks to four games this past weekend with a team-leading three goals in the Wildcats’ series at Boston University. Spurring an impressive…
National recognition a feather in Lions’ cap
October 21st, 2019For the still-burgeoning LA Lions, earning national recognition at its absolute peak speaks volumes about the five-year-old program’s vision to architect a tried-and-true developmental option for hockey-playing girls on the West Coast. That watermark moment came last month when the club’s top 12U group was billed the top 12U Tier I (AAA) girls team in…
ACHA college programs shine at inaugural California Classic Showcase
October 18th, 2019The inaugural California Classic Showcase, held Oct. 10-13 at The Rinks-Lakewood ICE in Lakewood and Harbor City’s Skating Edge Ice Arena, helped shine the spotlight on five men’s collegiate programs within the Golden State. The four-day event featured highly competitive play overall from the eight participating ACHA Division II teams. The California roll call included…
Read Our October Issue!
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West Coast Hockey Conference continuing to trend upward
October 16th, 2019As it enters its 10th season of existence, there’s no doubt that the West Coast Hockey Conference is thriving. Perhaps the biggest indicator of the conference’s success is that it keeps growing – the WCHC will expand to 10 teams this season when it welcomes UC Irvine and Cal State Bakersfield to the fold. The…
Newcomers to Tahoe Prep look to maximize their opportunity
October 16th, 2019With each new season, Tahoe Prep Academy welcomes a handful of new players to its campus, and each brings with them plenty of talent and promise. Now in its fourth season, the program is attracting players from all over the country and beyond our borders, but there are still plenty of players from California’s top…
From the Trainer’s Room: Looking at different ways to vary your in-season hockey training
October 15th, 2019For most, the hockey season has begun. This means intense practices, private lessons and games. Now, you have to mix in off-ice or dryland training into the equation, but how do you do that? A comprehensive in-season training program must include modifications throughout the season in order to maximize performance while reducing injuries. Different portions…
Los Angeles native, Jr. Kings grad de Mey tabbed WCHA Forward of the Week
October 14th, 2019The WCHA has named Northern Michigan University sophomore forward Vincent de Mey its Forward of the Week. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE de Mey, a Los Angeles native and Jr. Kings alum, recorded two goals and an assist in the Wildcats’ split with visiting Michigan State over the weekend. He lit the lamp on the power…
Golden State Elite program continues to shine, grow in Northern California
October 14th, 2019When Chris Hathaway, Larry Cahn and William Stone first came together to start the Golden State Elite Eagles program back during the 2012-13 season, none of them could have imagined the success it would become. Of course, they put significant planning and forethought into it and set their goals high, but very little was certain….
Taking Liberties With… Robby Jackson
October 11th, 2019ROBBY JACKSON Position: Forward, San Antonio Rampage (AHL) Hometown: Alameda Last Amateur Team: St. Cloud State University (NCHC, NCAA Division I) Youth Teams: Oakland Bears, Berkeley Bulldogs, Santa Clara Blackhawks, LA Selects, LA Jr. Kings READ OUR LATEST ISSUE California Rubber: You made your pro debut with San Antonio in the spring and this summer…