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Jr. Kings’ BB2 squad wins Cal State Games title
February 17th, 2016The Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ Squirt BB2 team celebrated the championship in its division at this year’s California State Games, which were showcased last weekend in the San Diego area. The Jr. Kings ran the table with a perfect 4-0 record at the event, including victories over the San Diego Jr. Gulls (3-2), San Jose…
Jr. Kings’ Squirt BB1 team wins in Vegas
February 17th, 2016The Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ Squirt BB1 team took home the top prize in its division at this year’s Las Vegas Ice Center Presidents’ Day Tournament, which was contested last weekend. The Jr. Kings forged a perfect 5-0 record at the event, including a 5-2 triumph over the Nevada Storm in the championship game. L.A….
Casey’s Cup returns to the ice to benefit cancer research
February 16th, 2016The second annual Casey’s Cup Iceman Charity Hockey Tournament is scheduled for April 9 at The Rinks-Anaheim Ice. The event benefits cancer research and celebrates the life of a truly extraordinary individual for whom the tournament is named: Casey Strale. Strale was an avid hockey player – both ice and inline – and battled a…
Storm development sees 16U program moving to Tier I
February 15th, 2016The Nevada Storm and the Las Vegas community have seen an amazing resurgence in youth hockey over the past two years and that will take a giant leap next season. Starting with the 2016-17 campaign, the Storm’s 16U team is moving to the Tier I level, marking a return to the AAA ranks for the…
Wildcats gearing up for upcoming holiday tournaments
February 12th, 2016With state tournaments underway and regionals and nationals right around the corner, the youth hockey season in many ways is winding down. But that doesn’t mean programs around the country aren’t still geared up for the many tournaments they’re hosting over the next few months. The Wildcats are focused heavily on their upcoming Presidents’ Day…
Santa Clara’s Vallis wins weekly WCHA award
February 9th, 2016Max Vallis tied for the NCAA lead with three goals and led all Division I players with two game-winning markers, leading No. 14 Michigan Tech University to a sweep of Lake Superior State University and its 45th Winter Carnival championship last weekend. The senior from Santa Clara scored the Huskies’ first two goals in a…
Jr. Kings’ Pee Wees sweep Tier I states
February 9th, 2016At this year’s California Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) Tier I state championships, which were contested last weekend (Feb. 5-7), the Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ Pee Wee Major 03 and Minor 04 teams celebrated titles in their respective divisions. The Major 03 team, led by head coach Jeff Turcotte, cruised to a perfect 3-0 record at…
Sharks prospect Labanc tabbed OHL Player of the Month
February 4th, 2016The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) announced the Top OHL Performers of the Month for January 2016, and Barrie Colts standout and San Jose Sharks prospect Kevin Labanc is the league’s Player of the Month. Labanc recorded 12 goals, 18 assists and 30 points in 13 games, along with a plus/minus rating of plus-20 for the…
Los Angeles chosen to host 2017 NHL All-Star Game
February 2nd, 2016The National Hockey League announced over the weekend the selection of the Los Angeles Kings, Staples Center and the city of Los Angeles as hosts of the 2017 NHL All-Star celebration. The league’s mid-season showcase will take place Saturday, Jan. 28 and Sunday, Jan. 29 and will include the NHL All-Star Skills Competition and the…
From The Trainer’s Room: Know, recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion
February 1st, 2016Over the last 10 years, concussions have become a hot topic in youth and professional sports and for just cause. The media is constantly showing violent hits in sports and the injuries have sparked medical research and education into concussions and the long-term effects they may cause. Many changes in the way concussions are handled…