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St. Mary’s freshman trio excited for future of high school program
May 9th, 2019The foundation of a new hockey program, the building blocks if you will, start at the bottom and usually start with youth. The 2018-19 season was the inaugural foray for the Stockton-based St. Mary’s High School program, and the Rams did not disappoint in NAHL Prep League play and in the Anaheim Ducks High School…
Trio of players make impact as Year 3 wraps up at TPHA
May 8th, 2019The 2018-19 hockey season may be behind us, but that only means it’s a great time to look back and reflect as things gear up for next season. Year 3 at Tahoe Prep Hockey Academy represented another building block in establishing the West Coast’s premier program. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Here are three student-athletes who…
Jr. Gulls girls teams finish strong, continue to help grow game in San Diego
May 8th, 2019The 2018-19 season was a record-breaking campaign in many ways for the San Diego Jr. Gulls girls teams. With four teams playing this year, 11 medals were won at girls tournaments, and seven championship banners were raised. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “The incredible growth and success of our girls hockey program is a direct result…
More OHL honors for Chmelevski as Huntington Beach native wins Roger Neilson Memorial Award
May 8th, 2019The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced that Ottawa 67’s forward Sasha Chmelevski of the Ottawa 67’s has won the Roger Neilson Memorial Award as the top post-secondary school student for the 2018-19 season. Chmelevski is currently pursuing courses at Oakland University in Michigan where he achieved over a 96 percent average. While his goals…
Jr. Golden Knights’ 16U AA team brings Vegas USA Hockey national crown
May 7th, 2019While the Vegas Golden Knights came up just short of a Stanley Cup championship last June, they may want to look at the area’s youngsters for motivation this year. Back on April 8 in Plano, Tex., the Jr. Golden Knights’ 16U AA team captured a USA Hockey national championship, winning the 1A division of the…
Huntington Beach native, Sharks prospect Chmelevski tabbed OHL Player of the Week
May 6th, 2019The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced that San Jose Sharks prospect and Huntington Beach native Sasha Chmelevski of the Ottawa 67’s is the OHL ‘On the Run’ Player of the Week for the playoff week ending May 5 with six points in two games, including three goals and three assists and a plus-minus rating…
Fresh off another grand season, Jr. Ducks announce Tier coaches for ’19-20 season
May 4th, 2019The Anaheim Jr. Ducks have announced their Tier I and Tier II coaching lineups for the 2019-20 season. The Jr. Ducks, under the guidance of director of coaches Craig Johnson, qualified a club-record three Tier I teams for the recent USA Hockey National Championships, and have sent 10 teams to Nationals and won 11 CAHA…
San Jose native Vernon chosen NAHL Goaltender of the Year for ’18-19 season
May 1st, 2019San Jose native and Aberdeen Wings goalie Matt Vernon has been tabbed the NAHL’s 2018-19 Vaughn Goaltender of the Year. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The 21-year-old was at or towards the top on almost every goaltending category in 2018-19. He led the NAHL with 40 wins this season, which was two shy of the NAHL…
SMCHS captures second straight national championship
May 1st, 2019Santa Margarita Catholic High School continued its recent run of success at the USA Hockey National Championships, winning its second title in a row and third in six years on April 1 in Cleveland. This one came without the heightened expectations that have followed previous Eagles teams. Their lineup featured a significant amount of turnover…
Laguna Niguel native, Jr. Ducks alum Kerbrat chosen EHL Student-Athlete of the Year
May 1st, 2019The Eastern Hockey League and the Eastern Hockey League Premier announced Wednesday that Wiggle Kerbrat (New Hampshire Avalanche), Colin Philippon (Vermont Lumberjacks), and Andreas Matejka (New England Wolves) have been named the 2018-19 Student-Athletes of the Year. Each player turned heads both on the ice and off the ice, exemplifying the idea of being a…