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Outlaws double dip, capture both LAKHSHL, CAHA titles
May 1st, 2018When the 2017-18 season began, East County Outlaws head coach Scott Jones identified one key goal for his team – get to the STAPLES Center. There was no further explanation needed, as the players all knew that the championship game for the L.A. Kings High School Hockey League would be played in March on the…
Heat up your training with THE RINKS 2018 summer camps
April 30th, 2018As youth travel leagues begin to wrap up the 2017-18 season, now is the perfect time to start planning how you are going to prepare for next season. While the summer months have usually been reserved for days at the beach, family vacations, or bonfires at night, hockey players know that the summer offseason is…
Jr. Ducks boys, Jr. Sharks girls have amazing runs at USA Hockey Youth Nationals
April 29th, 2018Several 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, 2018What’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, 2018While 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, 2018Over 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, 2018Clarkson 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…
Read Our April Issue!
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Taking Liberties With… Kyle Bigos
April 18th, 2018KYLE 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, 2018This 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…