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La Mirada’s De Leo basking in Southern California homecoming
November 9th, 2018La Mirada’s Chase De Leo grew up as an avid fan of the Anaheim Ducks. He’s now an actual Duck after joining the NHL team in an offseason trade. Understandably, De Leo called his Southern California homecoming a “dream come true.” READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “Obviously it’s every kid’s dream to grow up and play…
Golden Knights broadcaster Gismondi pulling double duty coaching in Colorado
November 8th, 2018This season, you’ll see Nick Gismondi on Vegas Golden Knights broadcasts. You’ll also see him on the ice helping coach the Colorado Thunderbirds’ 15U AAA team. As the suburban Detroit native puts it, “hockey has always been a huge part of my life, arguably the biggest part.” READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Gismondi filled in a…
California natives Jackson, Newell looking to carry St. Cloud State during senior seasons
November 7th, 2018When you first talk with Robby Jackson and Patrick Newell, they seem like unlikely candidates to be roommates, much less best friends. Yet that is exactly what the St. Cloud State University senior forwards are. The loquacious Jackson, who is from Alameda, regularly displays every bit of the broadcast communication major that he is. For…
Walnut Creek product Khodorenko nabs Big Ten First Star of the Week honors
November 7th, 2018Michigan State junior Patrick Khodorenko has been named the Big Ten First Star of the Week. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Khodorenko recorded his first career hat trick and added an assist in the Spartans’ 5-3 win over Ferris State last weekend. It was the first four-point game of his career and the hat trick was…
Golden Knights sign key cogs Tuch, Schmidt to long-term contracts
November 7th, 2018Over a five-day period last month, the Vegas Golden Knights locked up a pair of talented players for the foreseeable future in forward Alex Tuch and defenseman Nate Schmidt. On Oct. 19, the 22-year-old Tuch signed a seven-year contract extension through the 2025-26 season and then on Oct. 24, Vegas signed Schmidt to a six-year…
TPHA building a foundation for elite development in the Sierra Nevada
November 5th, 2018Early into the third year of its young life, the Tahoe Prep Hockey Academy in South Lake Tahoe is taking all the right steps to build a foundation for a long-lasting future. Things are rounding into shape nicely as the academy continues to provide unparalleled hockey development, a rigorous academic structure and a campus environment…
Pair of Rams standout defensemen find balancing act at St. Mary’s
November 2nd, 2018Anthony Alvarado and Alex Gunnoe are key cogs in the first-ever program at St. Mary’s High School this season in Stockton. Alvarado, a freshman defenseman, and Gunnoe, a senior blueliner, are excited to see what the 2018-19 season brings, both on and off the ice. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “We are playing high-quality 18U AAA…
Jr. Golden Knights grad, Vegas native Day makes jump to NA3HL’s Wild
November 1st, 2018Caleb Day admits his path to the NA3HL’s Gillette Wild was unconventional. Equally unique is the story of how the 18-year-old Las Vegas native chose hockey as his sport of choice. At the end of the day, though, Day said he wouldn’t have his story written any other way. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “This is…
Pair of former Jr. Ducks make the grade with NHL Central Scouting
October 30th, 2018Less than four months after having a product of the Anaheim Jr. Ducks selected in the NHL Draft, the program has two more strong candidates for the same honor in 2019, according NHL Central Scouting’s recently-released Players to Watch list. Former Jr. Ducks defensemen Cam York and Ryan Johnson appeared on the watch list. York…
Eastvale native, longtime California youth star Barnes wins women’s Hockey East weekly award
October 30th, 2018Boston College defenseman Cayla Barnes has been tabbed the Hockey East Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Week. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Barnes led Hockey East rookies and was tied for fourth nationally in freshman scoring after registering one goal and two assists in BC’s two-win weekend. She also led all conference blueliners in shots on…