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Jr. Kings alum, Irvine native Davidson inks WHL contract with Tigers

June 21st, 2025

The WHL’s Medicine Hat Tigers have announced the signing of forward Noah Davidson. Davidson, an Irvine native, played last season with the Shattuck-St. Mary’s 18U Prep team as the program claimed the USA Hockey Tier I 18U national championship for the fourth consecutive season. The 2008-born Davidson was originally drafted 31st overall by the Tigers…

San Clemente native, Jr. Kings grad Burick signs WHL deal with expansion Vees

June 21st, 2025

The WHL’s Penticton Vees have announced the signing of 2008-born defenseman Sean Burick. “Sean has enormous potential and embodies the attitude we’re looking for as we build our WHL program,” said Vees president, general manager and head coach Fred Harbinson. “His size and skill on the back end will be a tremendous asset.” Burick, who goes 6-foot-7…

El Segundo native, Jr. Kings product Brockman off to college hockey with NCAA D-III Aurora

June 18th, 2025

The NAHL’s Maryland Black Bears have announced that defenseman Sebastien Brockman has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Aurora. The El Segundo native is a third-year skater of the Black Bears. This past year, the alternate captain hit the ice for 58 games and found the back of the net four times while producing…

Saint Mary’s grad, Stockton native Alvarado commits to NCAA D-III Plymouth State

June 18th, 2025

Utica Jr. Comets forward Anthony Alvarado has announced his NCAA Division III commitment to Plymouth State University for the 2025-26 season after a tremendous season in the NCDC. Alvarado, who hails from Stockton, ended up with the Jr. Comets at the end of the 2023-24 season, joining from the Mercer Chiefs and playing in nine…

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June 18th, 2025

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California, Nevada players chosen in slew of 2025 junior hockey drafts

June 12th, 2025

Starting in April with the NA3HL Draft and concluding in June with the two NAHL drafts, California and Nevada hockey players were selected in several junior hockey drafts this year. NA3HL Entry Draft – April 30 CA2nd round, 46th overall – Ben Dickson, F, Golden State Elite Eagles 18U, Long Beach Sharks2nd round, 48th overall…

California Dreamin’ Memorial Day Showdown tournament crowns 18 division champions

June 11th, 2025

The California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ Memorial Day Showdown tournament was held over the May 23-26 weekend in Southern California at IceTown Riverside and Ice Realm Carlsbad. A total of 18 teams brought home championship banners at the end of the exciting weekend. North (IceTown Riverside) 8U B North: Ducks beat Canadiens 3-2 (Logan Hurtado MVP)…

Mission Viejo’s Devlin, ‘one of the premier defensemen in junior hockey,’ named top NAHL blueliner

June 7th, 2025

Anchorage Wolverines blueliner Brock Devlin has been named the NAHL Defenseman of the Year. Devlin, a Mission Viejo native and two-year Wolverines veteran, dominated from the blue line and led all defensemen with 67 total points during the regular season. Devlin led all skaters in the regular season with 55 assists and found the back…

Bakersfield native, Jr. Kings alum Jones inks WHL contract with Moose Jaw

June 6th, 2025

The WHL’s Moose Jaw Warriors have announced that goaltender Kyle Jones has signed with the organization.  “We are excited to sign Kyle for the upcoming season,” said GM Jason Ripplinger.  Jones, a product of Bakersfield, was drafted 40th overall by the Warriors at the 2022 U.S. Priority Draft.  Last season with the NAHL’s Oklahoma Warriors,…

Jr. Sharks alum, San Jose native Castro signs NAHL tender agreement with North Iowa

May 30th, 2025

The NAPHL’s T1ER League has announced that the Lincoln Stars 18U defenseman Isaiah Castro has signed a NAHL tender agreement for the 2025-26 season with the North Iowa Bulls. Castro is in his second season with the Stars organization as a T1ER player, competing at both the 16U and 18U levels. The ‘07 blueliner has appeared…

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