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Ducks, Kings, Sharks draft for the future in Buffalo
August 3rd, 2016California’s three NHL teams started to build for the future and beyond June 24-25 at the annual NHL Draft, held this year in Buffalo, N.Y. Just the Anaheim Ducks had a first-round pick (two, actually) and came away with London Knights (Ontario Hockey League) forward Max Jones at No. 24 and Regina Pats (Western Hockey…
College Hockey Experience takes players to another level
August 2nd, 2016You’ve got questions? College coaches have answers. The College Hockey Experience, a partnership between Smart Hockey and the Anaheim Jr. Ducks, was held at The Rinks-Anaheim Ice from May 19-22. “It was a great, well-run camp with some of the top programs in the country represented,” said Jr. Ducks director of coaches Craig Johnson. “It…
Several California connections make NHL Draft Futures List
August 1st, 2016Two graduates of the Los Angeles Jr. Kings program – forward Kailer Yamamoto and defenseman Jack St. Ivany – were recognized by NHL Central Scouting on its Futures List for 2017 draft-eligibles, which was released on July 22. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U AAA forward Cooper Haar was also listed, as was Erie Otters (Ontario Hockey…
CAHA endorses time off the ice to explore other sports
August 1st, 2016Every few weeks, USA Hockey sends out an email newsletter to coaches, hockey directors and others involved in youth hockey across the country offering news and insights helpful to those who oversee the development of young players. A recent topic was the importance of using the summer months to get away from hockey and enjoy…
Beau knows Stanley
July 29th, 2016One day with the Stanley Cup could tell you all you need to know about Beau Bennett’s priorities. Bennett became the first California-born and –trained player to be part of a Stanley Cup champion when the Pittsburgh Penguins vanquished the Sharks in Game 6 in San Jose on June 13. He and Stanley started their…
NCAA powerhouses North Dakota, Minnesota to play Orleans Arena in 2018
July 27th, 2016The University of North Dakota will play host to the 2018 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game against the University of Minnesota at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. The announcement was made on Wednesday in Las Vegas by officials representing UND, the Orleans Arena and a special appearance by…
Thousand Oaks native Moore signs NHL deal with Maple Leafs
July 26th, 2016The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Tuesday that the team has signed University of Denver forward and Thousand Oaks native Trevor Moore to a three-year, entry-level contract. Moore, who signed as a free agent, will give up his final year of NCAA eligibility. In 40 games with the Pioneers last season, Moore compiled 44 points (11…
Michigan-bound Slaker finds opportunity, success in USHL
July 26th, 2016When the expansion Bloomington Thunder searched for building blocks, it found an important one in Jake Slaker. The University of Michigan commit emerged as a force up front for the United States Hockey League club, helping it reach the Clark Cup Eastern Conference final in its second season. “We’ve been leaning on Jake to be…
Desert Cup tournament wraps up in Las Vegas
July 25th, 2016Some of North America’s best 2001, 2002 and 2003-born hockey players competed for gold in the 2016 Desert Cup championship games at the Las Vegas Ice Center in Nevada on July 9. The Desert Cup is an elite AAA tournament hosted during the first week of July every year in Las Vegas. With talented players,…
Manhattan Beach native, Lady Ducks grad Drexler named ECAC All-Academic
July 24th, 2016The Yale University women’s hockey team had 19 student-athletes named to the 2015-16 ECAC Hockey All-Academic Team. Among those 19 was sophomore economics major Kara Drexler, a Manhattan Beach native and graduate of the Anaheim Lady Ducks program. Drexler was named to the All-Academic Team for the second time in her collegiate career. Drexler, a…