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Trio of California connections invited to USA Hockey National Team Development Program Evaluation Camp
March 15th, 2017Former Los Angeles Jr. King Nick Kent was one of 46 of the top American hockey players born in 2001 invited to this year’s USA Hockey National Team Development Program Evaluation Camp. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The camp, which will help select the 2017-18 U.S. National Under-17 Team, will take place from March 24-28 at…
Taking Liberties With… Chase Balisy
March 15th, 2017CHASE BALISY Position: Forward, Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) Hometown: Rancho Santa Margarita Last Amateur Team: Western Michigan University (CCHA/NCHC) Youth Teams: Anaheim Jr. Ducks, South Coast Sabres, Long Beach Jr. Ice Dogs READ OUR LATEST ISSUE California Rubber: What is your favorite hockey memory growing up? Chase Balisy: Winning the Squirt state championship when Konstantin Lodnia…
Patience becoming a virtue for Fontana product Texeira
March 15th, 2017There is much more to Keoni Texeira’s game this season than setting career bests in points and goals two-thirds of the way through the Western Hockey League campaign. Yes, the defenseman from Fontana has become an integral part of the Portland Winterhawks’ lineup. That has happened in large part, he says, because he has found…
From the Trainer’s Room: Take note on how to recover faster for your next game
March 15th, 2017As the hockey season begins to wind down, every game becomes more and more important. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The tail end of the season can include tournaments, showcases and playoffs where teams may have to play multiple games on the same day or weekend. These busy weekends can take a toll on a player’s…
Chalk Talk: Should your child stay home or move to develop?
March 15th, 2017Many parents struggle when presented with the choice of whether to have their child play home or away at young ages. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Sometimes when players are strong at young ages, they are invited to play for other associations that are away from home. This choice should never be made lightly – a…
Tahoe Hockey Academy a well-rounded mix of school, hockey
March 15th, 2017If it’s February, that must mean that youth hockey teams across the country are chasing down playoff spots as their 2016-17 seasons begins to wind down. Similar to many of those teams, the Tahoe Hockey Academy (THA) is gearing up for its big push in the Anaheim Ducks High School Hockey League playoffs, but as…
Las Vegas, USA Hockey host ‘Try Hockey For Free’ event at LVIC
March 13th, 2017Back on Feb. 25, the Vegas Golden Knights and USA Hockey combined to host first-time hockey players at the Las Vegas Ice Center as part of “Try Hockey For Free” Day. The Golden Knights, six months prior to the team’s first season in the league, weren’t part of this action, of course. READ OUR LATEST…
Golden Bears take in Swedish hockey experience, on, off the ice
March 7th, 2017Sweden native and California Golden Bears director of hockey Peter Torsson jumped at the chance to compete in his home country when his Bears’ 14U team was invited to participate in the Gothenburg Ice Hockey Cup. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The Gothenburg Cup takes place over the New Year’s holiday and is the largest youth…
Humble McMahan excelling in USHL, scoops up NCAA D-I offer
March 6th, 2017Shane McMahan has no problem being a role player. Fortunately for him, that role on the Fargo Force of the United States Hockey League has expanded to the point it led to a Division I college commitment to Minnesota State University (WCHA). READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “His opportunities have escalated a lot in the past…
Hockey Humanitarian Award finalist is the real Delia
March 3rd, 2017For a player who has been a brick wall for much of the season’s second half, Merrimack College goaltender Collin Delia would prefer to break down walls. The junior from Rancho Cucamonga has been one of the top goalies in Division I college hockey since he returned from a groin injury he suffered in the…