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Concussion ends Edson’s on-ice career, but California native still contributing at Air Force
December 30th, 2016Post-concussion symptoms have kept Max Edson from taking a regular shift for four years, but they haven’t prevented him from contributing to a successful college hockey program. The 24-year-old, once a highly-recruited forward prospect from Hermosa Beach, has displayed a rare perseverance while carving out an important niche as a video coordinator for the Air…
Patrick Henry newest member of CIF-Metro Conference inline league
December 29th, 2016Patrick Henry High School played its inaugural CIF-Metro Conference roller hockey game Nov. 30 against the defending Kiwanis Cup champion Westview Wolverines. The fledgling Patriots came up short by a score of 13-1, but head coach Chuck Russell felt his team still came out winners. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “It is amazing how strong the…
Tahoe Hockey Academy boasts solid marks at halfway point
December 28th, 2016As 2016 draws to a close, the leadership at Tahoe Hockey Academy is taking some time to reflect on the trials and tribulations of starting a hockey academy from the ground up, and the many successes they’ve encountered since opening their doors to their first class of student-athletes on Sept. 12. “Our goal from Day…
Russell’s hockey journeys lead him to NCAA D-I RedHawks
December 27th, 2016One hour of public skating changed everything for young Rourke Russell. Encouraged by his best friend, Hunter, and Hunter’s mom to try out for the Jr. Ice Dogs in the early 2000s, the Long Beach native first had to figure out to skate. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “I was only 4 or 5, and I’d…
Stockton turning up the Heat as AHL season grinds on
December 26th, 2016One-third of the way into the 2016-17 American Hockey League (AHL) season, the Stockton Heat has undergone a major turnaround in the Pacific Division standings. The Heat, the AHL affiliate of the NHL’s Calgary Flames, finished 32-32-2-2 in the division’s inaugural 2015-16 season. The team’s .500 finish was not high enough to qualify for the…
Arrival of Vegas Golden Knights signals positive trend for Nevada hockey growth
December 21st, 2016Those who think that Las Vegas and professional hockey make an odd pairing must not have been paying attention for the last 25 years. The sport and Sin City have long been dancing partners, and it seemed only a matter of time before something big would happen there. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE That time has…
The Rinks: A breeding ground for future hockey stars
December 21st, 2016Fridays at The Rinks-Huntington Beach Inline are often filled with familiar faces and their happy smiles as the Top Flight Street Hockey League takes center stage. Of these faces is the one of Peter Yencso, a 17-year-old boy hailing from Fountain Valley. He has a love for the sport of hockey that is undeniable. He…
Jr. Sharks’ Pee Wee AAAs amped for upcoming Quebec trip
December 20th, 2016Curtis Brown had only heard about the experiences previous San Jose Jr. Sharks teams had playing in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. As prestigious an event there is at the Pee Wee level, and it’s been going on nearly 60 years, Brown will get the chance to now tell of his experiences as he’ll…
Jr. Ducks, Lady Ducks relish giving back to local communities
December 20th, 2016The spirit of giving isn’t just a once-a-year, holiday feeling for the Anaheim Jr. Ducks and Lady Ducks. Throughout the year, the clubs and The Rinks are committed to contributing to the community at large as well as those in need in their own circles. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The Lady Ducks recent undertook a…
Armstrong relishing role as LAKHSHL’s coaching director
December 19th, 2016During his 14-year NHL career with the Islanders, Senators, Rangers, Kings and Blues, Derek Armstrong was known as one of the most passionate players in the league, playing with an exuberance that showed every time he stepped on the ice. The former standout center is bringing that same love for the game to his new…