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Mainland Tournament features unique Canada-USA Showcase
February 10th, 2017The concept went over so well last year that tournament organizers couldn’t possibly not bring it back, and they decided to one-up themselves in 2017 by expanding it to a second division this year. The Canada vs. USA Showcase was the highlight of last year’s Mainland Tournament, and it is expected to be even more…
At midway point, Storm teams displaying daily progress
February 6th, 2017The holidays are past and the second half of the season has begun in earnest for the Nevada Storm program. With 11 youth programs at the AA, AAA and high school levels, many of the Storm’s coaches have reason to be confident moving forward after successful first halves. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “The highlight of…
Whether he’s on the dirt or on the ice, Wolthers excels
February 3rd, 2017Ethan Wolthers isn’t like most young athletes. He retired from his first career (BMX bike racing) at age nine after winning six world and three national championships. Next it was football, which he played until he was 12. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Four years ago, Wolthers knew next to nothing about hockey. Suffice to say,…
Jr. Sharks graduate Acton pins down monthly NAHL laurels
February 3rd, 2017San Jose Jr. Sharks graduate Jake Acton has been named the Vaughn NAHL Goaltender of the Month for January. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE After arriving in the NAHL at the beginning of the New Year, Acton, 18, made the most of his new surroundings with the Minnesota Magicians by putting up some great numbers in…
More honors for Delia as OC, Titans alum chosen Hockey East Goaltender of the Month
February 3rd, 2017On the heels of his being named Hockey East Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season, Merrimack College junior goaltender Collin Delia has been named the Hockey East Stop It Goaltending Goaltender of the Month for January after his stellar month between the pipes. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Delia, a Rancho…
Gulls’ Enroth named AHL Goaltender of the Month for January
February 3rd, 2017The American Hockey League (AHL) announced Thursday that San Diego Gulls goaltender Jhonas Enroth has been selected as the league’s CCM/AHL Goaltender of the Month for January. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Enroth was a perfect 6-0-0 in six appearances during January, sporting a 1.17 goals-against average and a .957 save percentage while allowing just seven…
Inline hockey maneuvers speed bumps, continues to roll forward in California
February 2nd, 2017The potential for the growth of inline hockey appeared limitless at the dawn of the 1990s. Roller Hockey International (RHI), a big-splash professional league, rolled into prime time in 1993. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The North American Roller Hockey Championship tournament series (NARCh) was founded in 1994 and quickly became recognized as the pinnacle of…
Rancho Cucamonga native Delia a finalist for 2017 Hockey Humanitarian Award
February 2nd, 2017Merrimack College junior goaltender Collin Delia has been named one of five finalists for the prestigious 2017 Hockey Humanitarian Award, which is presented annually by the Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation (HHAF) to college hockey’s “finest citizen” for leadership in community service. The HHA is presented annually to a student-athlete who makes significant contributions not only…
Draw of the West, plus style of play draws Cypress’ Demin to Denver
February 2nd, 2017When Slava Demin was considering college choices, he followed one of the primary rules of real estate – location, location, location. So the former Anaheim Jr. Ducks and Wildcats defenseman committed to play NCAA Division I college hockey at the University of Denver (NCHC) shortly before Christmas. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “First off, it’s in…
Jr. Ducks play central role in Choi realizing college dream
February 2nd, 2017Patrick Choi’s season with the Anaheim Jr. Ducks changed the trajectory of his hockey career. Choi, who committed to play NCAA Division I hockey at Bentley University (Atlantic Hockey) on Dec. 19, lived in Seoul, South Korea, until he was 12, then moved to London, Ont., Canada, by himself in search of hockey opportunities. READ…