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Jr. Kings alum, Los Angeles native Sorensen signs with WHL’s Rockets for ’26-27 season
July 2nd, 2026The Kelowna Rockets have signed defenseman Dane Sorensen to a WHL contract. Earlier this offseason, the Rockets acquired Sorensen’s rights from the Victoria Royals. The Los Angeles native spent the 2025-26 season split between the USHL’s Sioux Falls Stampede and BCHL’s Brooks Bandits. “Dane is the type of defenceman that makes your team harder to…
Garden Grove native, Jr. Kings grad Gasseau returning to California with Sharks NHL deal
July 2nd, 2026The NHL’s San Jose Sharks have announced that the club has signed forward Andre Gasseau to a two-year, two-way, entry-level contract. Gasseau recently completed his senior season at NCAA Division I Boston College, where he finished fourth on the team in scoring, posting 23 points (six goals, 17 assists) in 23 games and served as team captain. Originally selected by Boston in the…
Orange native, Jr. Kings alum McGrew returning to Tahoe for third season with ECHL’s Knight Monsters
June 29th, 2026The Tahoe Knight Monsters, ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights and the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights, have announced that defenseman Jake McGrew has re-signed with the team for his third season in Tahoe. An Orange native, McGrew has recorded 78 points (41 goals, 37 assists) in 132 games over the previous two…
California connections see dreams get closer with selections at 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo
June 28th, 2026The 2026 NHL Draft was held June 26-27 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y., and in what has been the case in recent years, several players with ties to California were selected. Of the nine drafted, seven played for the Los Angeles Jr. Kings during youth hockey. TIMOFEI RUNTSO2nd round, 57th overall, Montreal Canadiens Montreal…
USHL announces new franchises in NorCal, Orange County, San Diego, Simi Valley
June 24th, 2026Backed by Hockey Hall of Famers Luc Robitaille, Joe Sakic, and Teemu Selanne, the USHL has announced the six West Coast markets targeted to launch teams by the 2027-28 season, along with the accompanying partners committed to expanding access to the Tier I American development path. Owners / Markets “We are excited to have received…
Henderson native Brill off to college hockey in fall of 2026 with ACHA’s Ducks
June 24th, 2026Coming off a career season offensively, Creston Valley Thunder Cats defenseman Sidney Brill has committed to play for the University of Oregon in the ACHA next fall. The Henderson native had five goals and 15 points in 42 games for the Thunder Cats this season. In 115 career regular-season games, Brill scored 11 goals and…
Showcase Series part of growing exposure initiatives for EHL, EHLP in 2026-27
June 22nd, 2026As the Eastern Hockey League continues to thrive and succeed in player development and advancement on a yearly basis, part of that process is the league’s annual Showcase Series, events where some or all teams in the EHL and EHLP come together under one roof and play regular-season games in front of scouts and decision-makers…
Saints alum, Fallbrook native Vaculik commits to NCAA Division III Albright for inaugural ’26-27 season
June 22nd, 2026The NA3HL’s Willmar WarHawks have announced that defenseman Timothy Vaculik has committed to play NCAA Division III college hockey for Albright College. Vaculik spent two seasons with the WarHawks, scoring four goals and 15 assists for 19 total points this season. He was traded near the end of the season for the playoff run with…
Seal Beach native, Jr. Kings, Goldrush alum Gill signs with WHL’s Blazers
June 16th, 2026The WHL’s Kamloops Blazers have signed 2010-born defenseman Chase Gill. Gill was selected by the Blazers in the second round (33rd overall) of the 2025 WHL U.S. Prospects Draft. The Seal Beach native played last season with Los Angeles Jr. Kings 15U AAA team. In 54 games, he led his team in defensemen scoring with…