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Kings, ASEC seal partnership with Pickwick Ice

January 22nd, 2019

The Los Angeles Kings made yet another commitment to nurturing the continued growth and success of the local amateur hockey scene recently – this time turning their attention towards Burbank. The two-time Stanley Cup champions, along with American Sports Entertainment Company (ASEC), announced last month the acquisition of Pickwick Ice facility operations and a long-term…

Jr. Golden Knights’ 12U AA team makes history at Silver Sticks

January 21st, 2019

Last month, the Vegas Jr. Golden Knights’ 12U AA team etched its name in the history books by becoming the first Pee Wee team from the program to win an International Silver Stick regional championship. And the Jr. Golden Knights did it in their home state, capturing the title at the Las Vegas Ice Center….

Anaheim Hills native, Jr. Ducks alum York cops USHL Defenseman of the Week honors

January 21st, 2019

The USHL announced its weekly award winners Monday and Anaheim Hills native and Anaheim Jr. Ducks graduate Cam York picked up Defenseman of the Week honors. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE York had himself a historic night last Tuesday as he recorded a hat trick and added four assists for a seven-point night in Team USA’s…

Read Our January Issue!

January 17th, 2019

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6 Helpful Ways to Conquer Your Hockey Fears

January 16th, 2019

Let’s talk about some ways you can address your fears. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Here are a few simple recommendations that we might use with a player that might help you deal with fear and put it in perspective: 1. Address your fears directly. What are you afraid of and what might be the reasons?…

Daily improvement the name of the game at Tahoe Prep Hockey Academy

January 15th, 2019

With the holidays suddenly past and the hockey season well into the second half, the teams at Tahoe Prep Hockey Academy are hitting their stride. The school’s prep team was off to a 6-2-0 start in the NAHL Prep division, and the varsity squad was 3-1-0-2 competing in the Anaheim Ducks High School Hockey League….

Los Angeles native, Jr. Kings product Guttman tabbed NCHC Rookie of the Week

January 15th, 2019

Los Angeles native and University of Denver freshman forward Cole Guttman has been named the NCHC Rookie of the Week. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Guttman played a key role in helping Denver sweep Omaha as he had a hand in both game-winning goals in a pair of one-goal victories to push DU’s win streak to…

Taking Liberties with … Collin Delia

January 14th, 2019

COLLIN DELIA Position: Goaltender, Chicago Blackhawks(NHL)/Rockford IceHogs (American Hockey League) Youth Hockey Teams: Anaheim Jr. Ducks, California Stars, California Titans, California Wave, Inland Valley Wild, Orange County Hockey Club Last Amateur Team: Merrimack College (Hockey East, NCAA D-I) READ OUR LATEST ISSUE California Rubber: You have some interesting hobbies, leatherworking for one? Collin Delia: I’ve…

From the Trainer’s Room: What to look for in growth spurts with our athletic children

January 12th, 2019

As we watch our kids grow up, we see varying stages of their development that excites us. We see them get taller, their feet and hands grow, and they get stronger. With this development, we as parents expect more from our kids. What we tend to forget is that as they physically grow, it takes…

After ACHA stint, West Covina’s Barriga earns NCAA D-I spot with AIC

January 10th, 2019

Elijiah Barriga didn’t let an unscheduled detour knock him off his goal of playing NCAA Division I hockey. Still, the path the West Covina native took to American International College, a rapidly improving program in Atlantic Hockey, is rare. After playing youth hockey primarily in Orange County, Barriga enjoyed seasons of 40 and then 57…

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