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Jr. Ducks boys, Jr. Sharks girls have amazing runs at USA Hockey Youth Nationals

April 29th, 2018

Several California and Nevada youth teams at both the boys and girls levels competed at last month’s USA Hockey Youth Nationals at various sites across the country. The LA Lions were dominant in capturing the Women’s C national championship. More on that incredible run HERE. READ OUR APRIL 2018 ISSUE Boys roundup: Jr. Ducks’ 16U…

Opportunities abound for Jr. Kings’ 18U AAA hopefuls

April 28th, 2018

What’s the rush? With a seemingly endless number of developmental options facing young hockey players these days, those within the Los Angeles Jr. Kings organization are emphasizing to families across Southern California that perhaps the most sensible – specifically at the Midget 18U level – is right in their own backyard. READ OUR APRIL 2018…

St. Mary’s program is NorCal’s newest hockey destination

April 26th, 2018

While much of California’s hockey atmosphere is centered on the programs in Southern California, the St. Mary’s High School program in Stockton is on the path to be Northern California’s newest one-stop shop for everything hockey. St. Mary’s also offers a top-notch Catholic education curriculum that, coupled with the hockey program led by Derek Eisler,…

Galambos’ wild journey will continue at Minnesota State

April 24th, 2018

Over the past four seasons, Zak Galambos has played for five junior hockey teams in three different leagues. Next year, he’ll get some well-earned stability to his credit as the Walnut Creek native and San Jose Jr. Sharks alum will be off to play NCAA Division I hockey for Minnesota State University (WCHA). READ OUR…

Two former Lady Ducks help Clarkson capture NCAA championship

April 23rd, 2018

Clarkson University’s run to a second consecutive women’s NCAA championship last month came with the help of former Anaheim Lady Ducks standouts Tia Stoddard and Katie Beaumier. READ OUR APRIL 2018 ISSUE “The whole experience was phenomenal,” said Stoddard, a freshman who started playing for the Lady Ducks at 10U. “The playoff push was the…

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April 20th, 2018

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Taking Liberties With… Kyle Bigos

April 18th, 2018

KYLE BIGOS Position: Defenseman, Jacksonville IceMen (ECHL) Hometown: Upland Last Amateur Team: Merrimack College (Hockey East) Youth Hockey Teams: Ontario Jets, Ontario Senators, Anaheim Jr. Ducks NHL Draft: Fourth-round pick of the Edmonton Oilers (99th overall) in 2009 READ OUR MARCH 2018 ISSUE California Rubber: You’re back playing this season after taking most of last…

From the Trainer’s Room: Let’s take a look at five important ways to recover faster

April 17th, 2018

This time of year brings on the playoffs for many athletes. The stakes are higher, the games are more intense, and a number of games can be played in a short amount of time. The demands on the athlete’s body become higher with less time to recover. READ OUR MARCH 2018 ISSUE This can lead…

Golden Knights continue record-breaking NHL expansion season

April 15th, 2018

The Vegas Golden Knights shocked the hockey world by setting a seemingly unending list of records in 2017-18 for a National Hockey League expansion team. The Golden Knights, built with NHL retreads, promising young prospects obtained though the NHL Expansion draft and cunning trades by general manager George McPhee, finished with a remarkable 51-24-7 regular…

OneHockey hosting All-American tournaments this summer

April 15th, 2018

Summertime in Southern California, where the living is easy and OneHockey is rocking. The world’s recognized No. 1 hockey tournament group will be celebrating both Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends this year by hosting two spectacular five-game-guaranteed events in its home state. With the abundance of summer fun activities away from the rink…

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