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Fresno’s Selland Arena to be home of newest FPHL expansion team for 2026-27 season
May 7th, 2026The Federal Prospects Hockey League has announced the newest expansion team that will begin play in the 2026–27 season at Selland Arena in Fresno. This expansion comes just one day after the FPHL revealed plans for another new team in Oceanside. The league continues to push the boundaries of growth as it works toward its…
FPHL announces expansion team in Oceanside for 2026-27 season
May 6th, 2026The Federal Prospects Hockey League has announced the addition of a new expansion team, set to begin play in the 2026–27 season at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside. This expansion marks another important step in the league’s continued commitment to growth, as the FPHL works toward its goal of establishing more than 30 teams across the…
Plethora of California natives taken in annual two-day USHL Draft
May 5th, 2026The USHL held its annual draft this week, with several California natives being selected in the two-day event. USHL Draft, Phase 1 – May 4, 20265th round, 62nd overall – Micah Socha (Newhall), D, Green Bay Gamblers (Buffalo Jr. Sabres 15U) 6th round, 76th overall – Drew McDevitt (Tustin), F, Waterloo Black Hawks (Los Angeles…
Jr. Kings alum, Lawndale native Bourne tabbed AJHL Outstanding Defenseman for ’25-26 season
May 5th, 2026Quentin Bourne of the Whitecourt Wolverines has been named the AJHL’s Outstanding Defenseman and recipient of the W.G. (Bill) Scott Memorial Trophy. The award recognizes the defensive player who demonstrates the greatest all-round ability in the position throughout the season. “After a winding road in his career, Quentin came to us needing a fresh start…
Jr. Kings alum, Los Angeles native, Vegas prospect Weiermair named WHL Scholastic Player of the Year
May 1st, 2026The WHL has announced that Portland Winterhawks forward and Vegas Golden Knights prospect Alex Weiermair has been awarded the Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Memorial Trophy as WHL Scholastic Player of the Year for 2025-26. The 20-year-old Weiermair, who hails from Los Angeles and played for the Los Angeles Jr. Kings, is the second player in…
Annual NA3HL Draft sees California, Nevada natives selected in four-round event
April 30th, 2026The NA3HL held its annual draft today, with several California natives and one from Nevada being selected in the four-round event. CALIFORNIA1st round, 10th overall – Keaton Hodges (Simi Valley), D, Pelham Prowlers (Ohio Blue Jackets 18U) 2nd round, 39th overall – Aidan Yu (Baldwin Park), F, Phoenix Inferno (Wenatchee Wild Hockey Academy 18U) 2nd…
Henderson native, Jr. Kings product Kichline commits to NCAA D-III Amherst
April 22nd, 2026The NAHL’s Rochester Jr. Americans have announced that defenseman Dexter Kichline has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Amherst College in the NESCAC. The third-year Rochester veteran, Kichline will join the Mammoths in the fall. The Henderson native has played 166 games as a Jr. American, skating 31 games during the 2025-26 season and…
Palo Alto native, Blackhawks, Eagles alum Burbank signs NAHL tender with Anchorage
April 22nd, 2026The NAPHL’s T1ER League has announced that CarShield 18U AAA forward Trey Burbank has signed a tender agreement with the NAHL’s Anchorage Wolverines. The agreement will carry through the end of the 2026-27 season. During the 2025-26 NAT1HL season, Burbank was a key piece of an impressive CarShield team that led the league in almost…
Fresh off second national title with Denver, San Diego native Harris returning to Pioneers for 2026-27
April 22nd, 2026Denver forward Sam Harris will return for his senior season with the Pioneers in 2026-27. Harris enters next year as the nation’s active leader in goals as he owns 52 tallies in 128 career games. He has also added 39 assists over the last three seasons with the Pioneers, winning two national championships with the program…