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Anaheim Hills’ York motivated to be first-round NHL pick
June 19th, 2019The Western United States is quickly becoming a hotbed for producing high-end hockey players. And not just any old hockey players, but bona fide NHL prospects. This weekend in Vancouver, B.C., three California natives look to be taken in the NHL Draft in Anaheim Hills’ Cam York, Tustin’s Dustin Wolf and Irvine’s Ryan Johnson. READ…
Tahoe Prep taps Collins as head coach for ‘19-20 season
June 19th, 2019Since it first opened its doors along the shores of majestic Lake Tahoe in 2016, Tahoe Prep Academy has grown to sign its first international player and join two new leagues. Next season, the academy will again have two independent teams at the prep and varsity levels. To ensure that the academy’s growth is supported…
After breakout ECHL season, Hermosa Beach’s Sholl signs AHL deal with Stars
June 18th, 2019Idaho Steelheads goaltender Tomas Sholl has signed an AHL contract with the Texas Stars for the 2019-20 season. Sholl, 24, completed his first full season with the Steelheads in 2018-19, posting a 26-12-1 record with a 2.25 goals-against average and a .928 save percentage with three shutouts through 39 games. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The…
All in the family: Jr. Gulls more than a youth hockey organization
June 18th, 2019For Phil and Val Makrogiannis, having their three children in the San Diego Jr. Gulls youth program has been a home away from home, as well as a second family. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The oldest, Niko, has been playing ice hockey for seven years, starting in the Learn to Skate program and progressing to…
Jr. Kings alum Bagwell commits to NCAA D-III Wisconsin-River Falls
June 18th, 2019The NAHL’s Amarillo Bulls announced Monday that forward Trey Bagwell has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls (WIAC) for the 2019-20 season. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Bagwell, an Arizona native and former Los Angeles Jr. King, was originally acquired from the Aberdeen Wings in January of the 2017-18…
San Diego’s Moskal overcomes odds in rookie pro season
June 17th, 2019Talent has a way of somehow finding its way to the top. In the case of San Diego native Parker Moskal, the path to success was long and circuitous, involving stints with eight teams in six leagues while interrupted by numerous setbacks due to injury. Moskal had played for four teams in as many leagues…
Cypress native, Jr. Kings grad Christy commits to NCAA Division III University of New England
June 14th, 2019The Austin Bruins of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are pleased to announce that Top Prospects forward Jared Christy has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for the University of New England. Christy, 21, spent the better part of two seasons in the NAHL playing 79 total regular-season games between the Odessa Jackalopes…
California talents drafted by NA3HL, NAHL, USHL, USPHL NCDC, WHL teams
June 11th, 2019The months of April and May signal the end of junior hockey seasons, but the beginning of the next as several leagues hold their annual drafts in those months and into June. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE In the North American 3 Hockey League Draft on April 18, Tahoe Prep Hockey Academy forward Keith Kaczmarek went…
Casey Strale continues to inspire local California hockey community
June 11th, 2019Casey Strale lost his battle with adrenal cortical carcinoma, a rare form of cancer that affects only one or two individuals out of 1.7 million, at the age of 16 in June 2013. An avid ice and roller youth roller hockey player whose incredible work ethic and sportsmanship placed him above his peers, Casey lived…
Jr. Ducks alum York chosen California Rubber Magazine’s Junior Player of the Year
June 7th, 2019The needle continues to point up for Cam York. A defenseman for the U.S. National Team Development Program, the Anaheim Hills native and longtime Anaheim Jr. Ducks player put together a season for the ages. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE York amassed an eye-popping 109 points between his games for the NTDP and Team USA in…