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The Rinks lead the way, show ‘Hockey Is For Everyone’
February 21st, 2017The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association are celebrating Hockey Is For Everyone month this February. The campaign focuses on the inclusion of players of all ages and abilities from diverse backgrounds in the sport. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “Our clubs, our players and our fans are committed to welcoming everyone…
Wave, Jr. Kings graduate Rivera claims WCHA Rookie of the Week laurels
February 20th, 2017A trio of underclassmen who helped their teams to important league sweeps highlight the men’s WCHA Players of the Week for games of Feb. 17-18, 2017. The honorees include Minnesota State freshman forward Nicholas Rivera (Rookie of the Week). READ OUR LATEST ISSUE WCHA Rookie of the Week Nicholas Rivera, Fr., F, Minnesota State (Pacific…
San Diego native, Jr. Gulls grad Moy chosen ECAC Hockey Player of the Week
February 20th, 2017Harvard University senior Tyler Moy has been selected as the ECAC Hockey Player of the Week for the week ending Feb. 19, 2017. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Moy had a tremendous week for the Crimson, pacing the offense with seven points. The San Diego native dished out a pair of assists, including the primary on…
LAKHSHL crowns champs at ‘Rally in the Valley’ tournament
February 20th, 2017The L.A. Kings High School Hockey League (LAKHSHL) held its first “Rally in the Valley” tournament during the holiday break and by all accounts, the inaugural event was a success. Held Dec. 27-30 at Ice Station Valencia and Iceoplex Simi Valley, the tournament featured 10 teams competing in varsity and junior varsity divisions and offered…
CAHA, NAHA announce boys, girls Select Camp results
February 16th, 2017Congratulations to those selected to the Pacific District Player Development Camps! READ OUR LATEST ISSUE CAHA 2017 Boys Select Camp Results 2000 Forwards Abernathy, Nicholas Bure, Lev Castro, Nick Cox, Hirotaka Easterson, Easton Fishman, Duke Gold, Jonah Harris, Logan Kapusta, Samuel Kohn, Mason MacNicoll, Brett Myers, Sam Park, Preston Puentes, Angel Rashkovsky, Nicholas Rickert, Mitchell…
Improved Avalanche likes chances in WSHL’s tight West
February 15th, 2017Sitting 10 games over .500 with a lineup that features three players in the top 10 in scoring in the Western States Hockey League (WSHL), the Ontario Avalanche may be an unusual pick for a dark horse candidate come playoff time. Such is life in the league’s top division. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Under the…
Taking Liberties With… Chase De Leo
February 14th, 2017CHASE DE LEO Position: Forward, Manitoba Moose (American Hockey League) Hometown: La Mirada Last Amateur Team: Portland Winterhawks (Western Hockey League) Youth Teams: Norwalk Knights, LA Jr. Kings, LA Hockey Club READ OUR LATEST ISSUE California Rubber: What is your favorite hockey memory growing up? Chase De Leo: I enjoyed getting to travel to a…
From the Trainer’s Room: Know the details of the new concussion law in California
February 14th, 2017A new concussion law in California was enacted on Jan. 1, 2017 – an amendment of a previous law that covered high school athletes that now covers all athletes under the age of 18. The purpose is to provide specific safety protocols to protect athletes from injury. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “This bill places California…
Vegas’ Mono taking his game to next level at Curry College
February 13th, 2017When Alec Mono committed to NCAA Division III Curry College last season, he said he chose the school “because of the rich hockey culture it has.” Now in the home stretch of his freshman season, Mono is experiencing that culture firsthand, manning the blue line for the Colonels, part of the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC)….
Chalk Talk: Improving hockey awareness boils down to two questions
February 10th, 2017It’s common to hear coaches, parents, and players all talking about what can be done away from the rink to help player development. We hear all about stickhandling, shooting, sprint/plyo programs, weight lifting, and sometimes we hear about watching video. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE In the NHL today, we are seeing many young players jump…