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Jr. Kings alum Yu, Jr. Reign grad Croteau earn weekly NCAA conference honors
March 5th, 2025A pair of California connections have picked up weekly NCAA conference honors. Baldwin Park native and Los Angeles Jr. Kings alum Anthony Yu is the Atlantic Hockey America Rookie of the Week, while Jr. Reign grad Emmett Croteau is the ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Week. Yu, an Air Force freshman, was the hero of Saturday’s…
California products Sellwood, Passaro garner weekly USPHL accolades
March 3rd, 2025The USPHL has handed out its weekly awards, with a pair from California earning the honors. Ventura Vikings goalie Ethan Sellwood is the Pacific Premier Division Goaltender of the Week and Tampa Bay Juniors netminder Shane Passaro is the Florida Elite Division Goaltender of the Week. Sellwood (‘05/Laguna Beach) stopped 37 of 38 shots to…
Jr. Ducks product, San Diego native Ivey garners monthly Atlantic Hockey America accolades
March 1st, 2025Army West Point freshman forward Jack Ivey has earned Atlantic Hockey America Rookie of the Month honors for February. Ivey led Army with four goals and nine points in the month as he recorded a point in five of seven games for the Black Knights, including all three wins and both shootout victories. The San…
Henderson native, Jr. Kings, Capistrano United alum Kichline bags weekly honors from NAHL
February 25th, 2025The NAHL has announced that the East Division Star of the Week is Rochester Jr. Americans defenseman Dexter Kichline. The second-year blueliner for the Jr. Americans, Kichline had a season-high performance over the weekend against the New Hampshire Mountain Kings. “Since our team’s formation last season, Dexter has played a pivotal role in shaping the…
San Diego native, Jr. Gulls, Jr. Ducks alum Groll brings home weekly CCHA honors
February 25th, 2025Minnesota State graduate forward Josh Groll has been named the CCHA Forward of the Week. Groll paced all CCHA skaters with five points last week, scoring three goals with two assists and a league-best plus-5 rating. Netting one game-winning goal, he totaled five shots on goal and one block defensively, helping the Mavericks to a…
Garden Grove native, Jr. Kings product Gasseau notches weekly Hockey East accolades
February 25th, 2025Boston College senior forward Andre Gasseau has been named the Hockey East Co-Player of the Week following his performance for the Eagles this past weekend. Gasseau finished with six points on three goals and three assists in BC’s sweep of Vermont on the road. The Garden Grove native tallied one goal and two assists on…
Quartet of California products take home weekly USPHL accolades
February 22nd, 2025The USPHL has announced its weekly awards, with a quartet coming from California. The Southeast Premier Division Forward of the Week is Conner Nieto of the Potomac Patriots, teammate Cooper James is the Southeast Premier Defenseman of the Week, Lake Tahoe Lakers blueliner Carver Alford is the Pacific Premier Defenseman of the Week, and Hampton…
Ten teams bring home banners from 2025 California Dreamin’ Presidents Day Open tournament
February 20th, 2025The California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ Presidents Day Open was held over the Feb. 14-17 weekend in Southern California. A total of 10 teams claimed championship titles at the end of the thrilling weekend. 8U B EastChampion: Empire Hockey ClubRunner-up: Jr. ReignMVP: Bradley BarnesEmpire doubled up the Jr. Reign 8-4 to bring home the championship banner….
Wave, Jr. Kings alum, Valencia native Shadrick signs WHL deal with Rebels
February 19th, 2025The WHL’s Red Deer Rebels have announced that 16-year-old forward Owen Shadrick has signed a WHL scholarship and development agreement with the team. Shadrick, a Valencia native, is currently playing for the Chicago Mission 16U AAA team and has 24 points (nine goals, 15 assists) in 31 games. He joined the Mission 18U squad for…
Manhattan Beach native, Jr. Ducks, Jr. Kings product Koenig chooses D-III UMass Boston for NCAA destination
February 18th, 2025Alex Koenig, a goaltender for the EHL’s Express Hockey Club, has committed to UMass Boston for the 2025-26 season. A second year player and All-Star, the Manhattan Beach native has cemented himself as one of the top goaltenders in EHL history. With a league-leading eight shutouts and 18 wins and top-three numbers in save percentage…