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Henderson native, Jr. Kings, Capistrano United alum Kichline bags weekly honors from NAHL

February 25th, 2025

The NAHL has announced that the East Division Star of the Week is Rochester Jr. Americans defenseman Dexter Kichline. The second-year blueliner for the Jr. Americans, Kichline had a season-high performance over the weekend against the New Hampshire Mountain Kings. “Since our team’s formation last season, Dexter has played a pivotal role in shaping the…

San Diego native, Jr. Gulls, Jr. Ducks alum Groll brings home weekly CCHA honors

February 25th, 2025

Minnesota State graduate forward Josh Groll has been named the CCHA Forward of the Week. Groll paced all CCHA skaters with five points last week, scoring three goals with two assists and a league-best plus-5 rating. Netting one game-winning goal, he totaled five shots on goal and one block defensively, helping the Mavericks to a…

Garden Grove native, Jr. Kings product Gasseau notches weekly Hockey East accolades

February 25th, 2025

Boston College senior forward Andre Gasseau has been named the Hockey East Co-Player of the Week following his performance for the Eagles this past weekend. Gasseau finished with six points on three goals and three assists in BC’s sweep of Vermont on the road. The Garden Grove native tallied one goal and two assists on…

Quartet of California products take home weekly USPHL accolades

February 22nd, 2025

The USPHL has announced its weekly awards, with a quartet coming from California. The Southeast Premier Division Forward of the Week is Conner Nieto of the Potomac Patriots, teammate Cooper James is the Southeast Premier Defenseman of the Week, Lake Tahoe Lakers blueliner Carver Alford is the Pacific Premier Defenseman of the Week, and Hampton…

Ten teams bring home banners from 2025 California Dreamin’ Presidents Day Open tournament

February 20th, 2025

The California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ Presidents Day Open was held over the Feb. 14-17 weekend in Southern California. A total of 10 teams claimed championship titles at the end of the thrilling weekend. 8U B EastChampion: Empire Hockey ClubRunner-up: Jr. ReignMVP: Bradley BarnesEmpire doubled up the Jr. Reign 8-4 to bring home the championship banner….

Wave, Jr. Kings alum, Valencia native Shadrick signs WHL deal with Rebels

February 19th, 2025

The WHL’s Red Deer Rebels have announced that 16-year-old forward Owen Shadrick has signed a WHL scholarship and development agreement with the team. Shadrick, a Valencia native, is currently playing for the Chicago Mission 16U AAA team and has 24 points (nine goals, 15 assists) in 31 games. He joined the Mission 18U squad for…

Manhattan Beach native, Jr. Ducks, Jr. Kings product Koenig chooses D-III UMass Boston for NCAA destination

February 18th, 2025

Alex Koenig, a goaltender for the EHL’s Express Hockey Club, has committed to UMass Boston for the 2025-26 season. A second year player and All-Star, the Manhattan Beach native has cemented himself as one of the top goaltenders in EHL history. With a league-leading eight shutouts and 18 wins and top-three numbers in save percentage…

Jr. Kings alum, Manhattan Beach native Shane gloves weekly ECAC Hockey accolades

February 18th, 2025

Cornell senior goaltender Ian Shane has been named ECAC Hockey’s Goaltender of the Week. The honor is Shane’s second time being tabbed ECAC Hockey’s top goaltender of the week and is his first time selected since Nov. 4 after he backstopped the Big Red to its sweep of then-No. 6-ranked North Dakota in its season-opening…

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California products Tsoar, Perry collect weekly USPHL accolades

February 14th, 2025

The USPHL has announced its players of the week and two California natives from the Pacific Premier Division earned the honors this week. Ventura Vikings forward Kai Tsoar is the Pacific Division Forward of the Week and Henderson Force goalie Nicholas Perry is the Pacific Division Goaltender of the Week. Tsoar (‘04/Calabasas) was immense with…

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