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Long Beach’s Barahona seeking USPHL success in Atlanta
June 8th, 2016As a player, Ralph Barahona played hockey in non-traditional markets and helped the game make its mark on the West Coast. Now as the head coach of the Atlanta Jr. Knights of the United States Premier Hockey League’s (USPHL) Elite Division, the Long Beach native has aspirations to build a strong, competitive program in the…
Six with California ties taken in annual NAHL Draft
June 7th, 2016A half dozen players with connections to California were selected in the annual North American Hockey League Draft, which was conducted on June 7, including two that were taken in the first round. Devin Cooley (Los Gatos), G – Springfield Jr. Blues (1st round, 12th overall) – Jr. Sharks alum Shane McMahan (Irvine), F –…
Tahoe Hockey Academy set to bring new model to Western U.S.
June 3rd, 2016If starting a boarding school for hockey players from the ground up seems like a daunting prospect, consider just how much more difficult it might be to do so in an area of the country where it has never been done before and the concept is a foreign one to most of the hockey community….
America’s Showcase turns rivalries to ‘band of brothers’
June 2nd, 2016The moment that a kid laces up their skates for the first time, they have started down a path toward personal milestones. From Squirt to Pee Wee and from Bantam to Midget, each level serves as a graduation – a sign that the player has chosen to stick with the sport and has fulfilled all…
Champions crowned at Carmen Starr Classic
June 1st, 2016A record-high 79 teams from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon, Texas, Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, Canada, as well as Russia, converged on three Southern California rinks last weekend to compete in the seventh annual Los Angeles Jr. Kings-hosted Carmen Starr Memorial Day Classic, which ran from May 27-30. Champions were crowned in 12 divisions:…
Going out on top: San Jose’s Alonzo part of FHL champs
June 1st, 2016If ever there was a way to finish a professional hockey career, winning a championship is the ultimate way to go out. Justin Alonzo played three seasons of pro hockey and won titles the past two seasons with Federal Hockey League (FHL) clubs, including last month with the first-year Port Huron (Mich.) Prowlers. He captained…
From The Trainer’s Room: Single-leg exercises can be used to improve performance
June 1st, 2016For ages, the squat was the most widely used exercise to improve lower body strength. As the strength and conditioning profession has evolved, the emphasis has switched to single-leg exercises to improve strength, power, stability and performance. Single-leg strengthening will improve strength in the hips more effectively and this increase in stability will help prevent…
Timing right for new CAHA president Hancock
May 31st, 2016The California Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) has a familiar face moving into the organization’s top role. Tom Hancock, who was previously involved with the CAHA executive committee as first vice president, takes over from outgoing president Steve Laing, who has moved on to serve in a director’s position with USA Hockey’s Pacific District. With Laing’s…
Supporters take next step in fight for San Mateo arena
May 31st, 2016Chalk up another win for a group fighting to reopen a popular rink in San Mateo. On Apr. 18, San Mateo City Council formally rejected a developer’s proposal to turn the ice rink at the Bridgepointe Ice Center into retail stores. The vote is the culmination of a fight that has stretched on for over…
Jr. Sharks’ revamped girls program provides more choices
May 31st, 2016The San Jose Jr. Sharks are making changes to the structure of their girls program with a focus on streamlining the older age groups. Beginning in the fall, the Jr. Sharks will launch a 17U AAA team, but because USA Hockey doesn’t have a 17U AAA classification, that team will declare as a 19U AA…