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How NHL players train & why they choose HockeyShot
October 9th, 2018Nobody knows how to keep their game sharp like an All-Star NHL hockey player. HockeyShot has a longstanding relationship with some of the best of the best in the NHL. We’ve gathered some of our favorite NHL hockey players to give us their thoughts on the HockeyShot Product Lineup. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE If you…
Newport Beach native McManus named Big Ten Second Star of the Week
October 9th, 2018Newport Beach native and University of Minnesota sophomore forward Brannon McManus has been named the Big Ten’s Second Star of the Week for the week ending Oct. 7. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE • Netted the first two goals of Sunday’s game 7:17 and 10:45 into the first period of Minnesota’s 7-4 victory against then-No. 1…
Traditions taking hold at Tahoe Prep Hockey Academy
October 9th, 2018The new hockey season has barely begun, but it’s already obvious to everyone at Tahoe Prep Hockey Academy that things are different on the mountainside campus this year. As Tahoe sets sail on its third year of existence, the academy is finding that traditions are taking hold, camaraderie is prevalent and the student-athletes are forming…
Give Blood Play Hockey: A million reasons to celebrate
October 6th, 2018The Give Blood Play Hockey charity inline hockey tournament celebrated a milestone in 2016 with its 10th anniversary event. The organization is poised to reach a perhaps more meaningful milestone with this year’s tournament, which is scheduled Oct. 18-21 at The Rinks-Irvine Inline. If all goes well, this year’s donation total to Children’s Hospital of…
From the Trainer’s Room: Looking at the current concussion law here in California
October 4th, 2018The current concussion law in California was enacted on Jan. 1, 2017. It is an amendment of a previous law that covered high school athletes that now covers all athletes under the age of 18. Its purpose is to provide specific safety protocols in order to protect athletes from injury. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “This…
Barnes, Petrie leading the way for California’s new wave of girls hockey stars
October 3rd, 2018That California would have women make two different U.S. Women’s Select teams is impressive enough. Factor in that these two were selected the captains for USA Hockey’s Under-18 and Under-22 teams tells us that not only is the state producing high-caliber players, but its programs also are helping develop some of the top players in…
Chalk Talk: Let’s encourage – not discourage – today’s hockey youth
October 2nd, 2018There is a famous story about a young man that travels to California during the Gold Rush to dig for gold and spends considerable effort and time digging, to finally give up and move on. Later, he finds out that when he quit, he was actually only three feet from a substantial gold source. He…
San Diego Lady Oilers made up of big smiles, pony tails
October 2nd, 2018You have to begin somewhere. The San Diego Ice Arena has begun a grassroots program of forming all-girl hockey teams – the Lady Oilers. We have always encouraged girls to play hockey, but the numbers of girl players have started to rise. Historically, SDIA has had a sprinkle of one or two girls on a…
San Diego hockey icon O’Ree’s pioneering legacy now includes Hockey Hall of Fame induction
September 29th, 2018When the San Diego Gulls released their 2018-19 American Hockey League (AHL) promotional schedule, one date immediately stood out from the rest. The Gulls are hosting Willie O’Ree Night on Nov. 16. O’Ree, who will turn 83 on Oct. 15, has been an icon in the San Diego hockey community for decades after suiting up…
Poway product Herrman decides on NCAA Division I Rensselaer
September 28th, 2018When one door closes, another one opens. Rory Herrman has seen this happen firsthand. Originally committed to Arizona State University, the Poway native decommitted from the Sun Devils earlier this year and reopened his recruitment. Enter the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “The assistant coach at RPI, Dan Jewell, called me and expressed…