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One Step Sharks providing opportunities for those with intellectual, physical disabilities
March 19th, 2019The saying “hockey is for everyone” has an emphatic meaning in San Jose these days. The One Step Sharks program, designed for individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities, came to fruition last fall and has taken off in the Bay Area. A similar program – One Step Coyotes – is in its second season in…
Jr. Ducks alum, Anaheim Hills native York tabbed USHL Defenseman of the Week
March 18th, 2019Anaheim Hills native and Anaheim Jr. Ducks graduate Cam York has been named the United States Hockey League (USHL) Defenseman of the Week. York had himself a productive two games over the weekend with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program (NTDP). READ OUR LATEST ISSUE He dished out three assists on Friday before scoring his…
Jr. Kings alum, Arcadia native Robertson cops OHL Player of the Week honors
March 18th, 2019The Ontario Hockey League announced today that Dallas Stars prospect Jason Robertson of the Niagara IceDogs is the OHL Player of the Week for the final week of regular-season action ending March 17 with 11 points in three games, including five goals and six assists with a plus-minus rating of plus-7. Robertson delivered a trio…
From the Trainer’s Room: Looking at MCL injuries in hockey – how to diagnose, how to treat
March 15th, 2019The medial collateral ligament in the knee, or MCL, was the second most common injury in NCAA hockey in 2013, as stated by Grant, Bedi, Kurz, Bancroft & Miller. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The study showed that only concussions had a higher injury rate in male collegiate players. The MCL is one of four ligaments…
Taking Liberties With… Ryan Siroky
March 14th, 2019RYAN SIROKY Position: Forward, Miami University (NCHC, NCAA Division I) Hometown: Manhattan Beach Youth Teams: LA Hockey Club/LA Selects, LA Jr. Kings READ OUR LATEST ISSUE California Rubber: What are some of your favorite hockey memories growing up? Ryan Siroky: The (USA Hockey youth) national championship games with LA Hockey – the double-overtime games we…
Rams captains Saldanha, Brown epitomize true leadership
March 13th, 2019As a first-year program, St. Mary’s High School has turned heads in Stockton and the surrounding areas. And while the vast majority of the school taking the ice falls on the shoulders of the Rams’ coaching staff and school administration, two players have stood out this season as team captains. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Ethan…
Off-Ice Training Center another avenue to excel
March 12th, 2019Since the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers left Toyota Sports Center (TSC) a couple of years ago for their new headquarters at UCLA Health Training Center, the Los Angeles Kings have wasted little time making good use of the extra square footage. During that stretch, the two-time Stanley Cup champions have relocated their entire front and…
Chino Hills’ Estrada ready for next challenge at NCAA D-III Northland
March 12th, 2019Brad Estrada is from Southern California, is playing junior hockey this season in Massachusetts and recently committed to play college hockey in Wisconsin. And he wouldn’t have it any other way. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE A talented forward, Estrada is playing for the Eastern Hockey League’s Valley Jr. Warriors this season and will skate for…
Jr. Kings alum, Hermosa Beach native Sholl picks up weekly NAHL award
March 11th, 2019Former Los Angeles Jr. Kings goaltender Mattias Sholl was named the North American Hockey League’s (NAHL) Midwest Division Star of the Week for the week ending March 10. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE A goaltender with the Fairbanks Ice Dogs, Sholl, 18, helped lead his team to a weekend home sweep of the Minnesota Magicians allowing…
Next stop for San Jose native Vernon: NCAA D-I Colorado College
March 8th, 2019Matt Vernon only lived in San Jose for two years – such is the life of a family in the NHL. Vernon’s father, Mike, won Stanley Cups in 1989 (Calgary) and 1997 (Detroit). The younger Vernon was born in San Jose while Mike was playing for the Sharks. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE This season, Vernon…