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Jr. Kings’ fundraising success reaches new levels
October 27th, 2015Fundraising in an effort to make the game more affordable for their families has always been at the forefront of the Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ mission. Recently, the club has gained some serious traction in that department thanks to the generosity of a couple of high-profile, locally-based businesses, as well as added assistance from the…
Industry Profile: Robert Heller, H-Box Hockey
October 27th, 2015In a day and age when video games seem to have cornered the market on entertainment for kids, it might seem surprising to discover the same excitement and action in a game with no buttons, flashing lights, batteries or power cord. The H-Box Pro Portable Hockey Box has bucked the couch potato trend and is…
Della Maggorie, Russell cop NAHL weekly awards
October 26th, 2015Two California natives – Niko Della Maggorie (Gilroy) and Rourke Russell (Long Beach) – were recognized with North American Hockey League Star of the Week honors for the week ending Oct. 25. Della Maggorie, a goaltender for the Springfield Jr. Blues, was named the Midwest Division Star of the Week. With their home sweep of…
San Jose weekend sparks NCAA women’s interest
October 22nd, 2015What does the head coach of the women’s hockey program at Providence College think about the viability of NCAA Division I puck in California? The same thing as many influential hockey minds, as it turns out. “It’s just a matter of time,” Bob Deraney said following a weekend series between his Friars and the University…
Parental Guidance: Time machines are sacred
October 21st, 2015I picked up my son’s old stick the other day – the one I keep safely tucked away in his bedroom closet. It’s survived all the de-cluttering phases and changes of address our family has experienced. It waits there with its red, spongy slip-on handle and matching red tape still wrapped on the blade looking…
CSUN raises bar with first-class amenities
October 20th, 2015Club sports are organizations created by students for the benefit of students. They’re a source of pride for the student body; they symbolize an assumption of ownership by a group of their own. At Cal State Northridge, the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division II team has been making waves with the amount of investment being put forth…
Orange Lutheran poised for more promise
October 20th, 2015Last year sparked magic for Orange Lutheran High School’s hockey program. An Anaheim Ducks High School Hockey League (ADHSHL) title and a California Amateur Hockey Association state championship will earn that descriptor – and the Lancers are looking for more. Orange Lutheran kicked off this season by winning its division at the International Hockey Events…
Editor’s Column: Recent rink openings a score
October 20th, 2015As hockey’s popularity continues to surge at all levels across California, ice constraints have become a growing concern. Rink openings this month in Poway and Goleta are certainly a breath of fresh air for skaters in the San Diego and Santa Barbara regions. Poway Ice Arena houses one NHL-sized ice sheet and serves as the…
NCRHA honors plenty of WCRHL standouts
October 20th, 2015The Western Collegiate Roller Hockey League (WCRHL) turned in a highly productive showing at the 2014-15 National Collegiate Roller Hockey Association (NCRHA) National Championships in Independence, Mo. Though no WCRHL team skated home with a coveted national championship trophy, four teams did advance to the Final Four in their respective divisions. All eyes will be…
Expectations high for Lady Ducks’ 14U teams
October 18th, 2015While every team within the Anaheim Lady Ducks program traditionally holds lofty expectations, both its 14U AAA and AA clubs are particularly excited about what they believe they can accomplish this season. The two squads got their seasons off to excellent starts, winning their respective divisions at last month’s Jr. Ducks-hosted Early Bird Tournament. Kathy…