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Camaraderie, passion help Californians excel in overlooked minor-league markets
January 2nd, 2018Once hockey grabs ahold of you, there is no telling where it might take you. Players from California are no different than anywhere else – everyone would love to play at the highest level possible. There isn’t one template for that, but there are patterns – play AAA hockey and then juniors. For some, the…
El Segundo’s Orgel makes mid-season move from NAHL to NCAA champs
December 28th, 2017Ryan Orgel has always excelled in the transition game, but the defenseman from El Segundo has embarked upon his biggest transition yet. When an opportunity knocked to jump from the North American Hockey League into Division I hockey, the 1997 birth year did just that, joining defending national champion Denver the week of Thanksgiving. The…
UNLV on track for strong run in second half of first ACHA D-I season
December 27th, 2017For UNLV, making the move this season to the ACHA Division I ranks has meant increased competition and increased preparation. The Rebels have not missed a beat in adjusting nicely to new opponents and new road rinks. READ OUR DECEMBER 2017 ISSUE “I like that we’re progressing up,” said UNLV head coach Anthony Vignieri-Greener. “We’re…
Gulls’ Schultz, Heat’s Goloubef named to Team Canada roster for Spengler Cup
December 26th, 2017San Diego Gulls defenseman Jeff Schultz and Stockton Heat defenseman Cody Goloubef are among four current American Hockey League (AHL) players who have been named to Team Canada’s 20-man roster that will compete in the 91st annual Spengler Cup tournament Dec. 26-31 in Davos, Switzerland. The Spengler Cup is the oldest club tournament in the…
Jr. Ducks’ 16U AAA team making tracks to top of CAHA, Tier 1 Elite League
December 21st, 2017Championships aren’t won in December, but the Anaheim Jr. Ducks’ 16U AAA team has put itself squarely on the national radar with a start that didn’t include a regulation loss in nearly 30 games. The Jr. Ducks soared to the top ranking by myhockeyrankings.com in early December with just two losses – one in overtime…
THE RINKS-Poway ICE celebrates grand re-opening to rave reviews
December 20th, 2017The San Diego Gulls and the Anaheim Ducks introduced a familiar facility with a brand-new name as on Sept. 1, the Ducks announced the addition of THE RINKS-Poway ICE to the association’s development program. Formerly known as Poway Ice Arena, Poway ICE is the official practice facility of the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Gulls and…
Jr. Sharks’ strength and conditioning program molds the complete athlete
December 19th, 2017The San Jose Jr. Sharks have a staff of five trainers that oversee and work with all the program’s players on a full-time basis. Head strength coach Jay Thomas has been working with the Jr. Sharks for nearly 10 years and has seen his job evolve with the times. In fact, a personal injury of…
Cunningham named new Jr. Reign Carlsbad program director
December 19th, 2017Every once in a while, the stars align just right in life. For Matt Cunningham, it happened when his wife landed a good job in the San Diego suburb of Carlsbad and less than a year later, he was hired to run the Ontario Jr. Reign’s program there. READ OUR DECEMBER 2017 ISSUE The manager…
Jr. Kings celebrate pair of NHL Youth Cup championships
December 18th, 2017It might still be in its infancy, but the NHL Youth Cup tournament has wasted little time solidifying its footing on the national stage. What started five years ago as an eight-organization, eastern-based event has since evolved into a nationwide festival with a number NHL-affiliated youth hockey programs competing against each other at the Squirt…
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