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Austin powers Omaha with clutch, game-winning goals, baby
March 2nd, 2017That Austin Ortega is continuing to score points in bunches for the University of Nebraska-Omaha is no surprise. The senior from Escondido has always had a knack for that, whether in youth hockey for the San Diego Jr. Gulls, Anaheim Jr. Ducks or LA Hockey Club, in junior in the United States Hockey League or…
Jr. Kings’ 04 Major team impresses in Quebec
March 1st, 2017Ask anyone who’s embraced the experience and they’ll tell you advancing to the championship game in any division at the famed Quebec International Pee-Wee Tournament is no easy task. Members of the Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ 2004 Major team, though, can proudly and enthusiastically lay claim to that achievement. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The club…
New Burlingame rink proposal raising eyebrows in Silicon Valley
February 28th, 2017While a passionate group of local citizens continues to fight to re-open a rink in San Mateo that’s been shuttered for three years, support for a new facility in nearby Burlingame is growing stronger. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The Save the Bridgepointe Rink Citizens’ Group has teamed up with the non-profit Mid-Peninsula Ice Rink Foundation…
Two California teams enter running at America’s Showcase
February 27th, 2017The state of California will be well represented at the upcoming America’s Showcase. The annual event – held this year at the Robert Morris University Island Sports Center from April 20-24 in Pittsburgh – features the best high school junior and senior hockey players from around the country, giving them the opportunity to compete against…
Seven teams crowned California Tier I state champions
February 24th, 2017Six teams captured California Amateur Hockey Association Tier I state titles on Feb. 5 at The Rinks-Lakewood ICE, while one other was decided a week prior, also at Lakewood. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE 12U AAA Major – Anaheim Jr. Ducks The Jr. Ducks used a two-goal performance from Joshua Niedermayer to down the Los Angeles…
As Golden State Elite completes fifth season, program continuing to be family-friendly
February 23rd, 2017The trajectory of the Golden State Elite Eagles (GSE) program continues to soar as the Northern California tier program heads for the home stretch in its fifth season. The growth of GSE – a joint venture between the Cupertino Cougars, Redwood City Black Stars, Tri-Valley Blue Devils and Vacaville Jets – is evidenced in several…
First-year Storm 16U AAA team exceeding all expectations
February 22nd, 2017When the Nevada Storm organization hosts the USA Hockey Pacific District Tournament next month for the 15 and 16U AAA levels, the Storm’s own 16U team will get to partake on home ice at the Las Vegas Ice Center. The tournament runs March 9-12 and Micah Sanford, the head coach for the first-year 16U AAA…
Record point streaks boost AHL’s Gulls, Barracuda
February 21st, 2017The push for the Calder Cup playoffs traditionally begins after the American Hockey League’s midseason All-Star Classic. Please forgive the San Diego Gulls and San Jose Barracuda for getting a head start. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The Gulls took a nine-game (8-0-0-1) point streak into the All-Star break and added three more wins to record…
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…