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Chalk Talk: Stats, science commonplace
December 4th, 2015It’s apparent to me that hockey has become like so many other sports. Computers and statisticians are beginning to control the game. We’ve learned how to track every stat and every aspect of every minute of every game to the point where players can gauge their strengths and deficiencies in pin-pointed detail. Not to mention,…
Give Blood Play Hockey reaches new heights
December 3rd, 2015The largest charity inline tournament in the world, Give Blood Play Hockey (GBPH) rolled out its ninth annual edition from Oct. 22-25 at The Rinks-Irvine Inline. Tournament co-founder Mary Quayle had one word to sum up the weekend: “Amazing.” The festive, family-friendly event featured a sold-out field of 106 teams that competed in divisions ranging…
Canadian group offers ideal spring tourney options
December 3rd, 2015Two of the largest and most well-established youth hockey tournaments in Western Canada are ready for another season, and while they’re still a few months away, organizers of the Alberta Champions Cup and Stampede Challenge are encouraging teams to register soon so they don’t miss out. Kip Reghenas, who heads up the team of veteran…
Parental Guidance: Veteran hockey dad savvy
December 2nd, 2015After many, many years, I think I have this hockey dad thing down pretty good. With only a few good years of senility left, I feel like I should pass this knowledge on to someone. A hockey dad is part general, part philosopher, part psychologist. He has to be patient, caring and strong. It also…
Jr. Sharks giving goaltenders more guidance
December 2nd, 2015The San Jose Jr. Sharks have expanded their network of coaches this season to include some specialized training for the organization’s goaltenders. Former goalies Rick Cazares and Evgeni Nabokov – the latter an ex-San Jose Shark who spent parts of 14 seasons in the NHL – have both been brought on board to help out…
Takings Liberties With… Chad Ruhwedel
December 2nd, 2015Chad Ruhwedel Defenseman, Rochester Americans (American Hockey League) Hometown: Scripps Ranch (San Diego) Last Amateur Team: University of Massachusetts-Lowell (Hockey East) Youth Programs: San Diego Stars, La Jolla Jaguars, San Diego Jr. Gulls, Los Angeles Jr. Kings A switch from forward to defense paid dividends for Chad Ruhwedel when he was a Pee Wee, helping…
Champs crowned at Jr. Kings’ Thanksgiving tourney
December 1st, 2015Fifty-four teams from Northern and Southern California, Nevada and Winnipeg competed in this year’s Los Angeles Jr. Kings-hosted Thanksgiving Extravaganza Tournament, which was showcased from Nov. 26-29 at three Southern California rinks. Champions were crowned in nine divisions: High School (Shaftesbury Titans); Bantam A (Pasadena Maple Leafs); Pee Wee AA (Anaheim Jr. Ducks); Pee Wee…
Industry Profile: Sandra Frame, NOTORIOUS Red
November 26th, 2015Sandra Frame knows the struggle hockey players (and parents) endure when it comes to smelly equipment. As a roller derby competitor for many years, the Los Angeles resident tried endless sprays, solutions and homemade concoctions in an effort to combat the sweat and stink that soaked elbow and knee pads, helmet liners and skates. When…
Golden State Elite boasts electric Bantam line
November 26th, 2015Most teams usually have a go-to top forward line. This season, the Golden State Elite (GSE) Eagles nest one of the most dangerous in all of California’s Bantam AAA ranks. Benjamin Biester, Dalton Garcia and Kaleb Ross have pooled their vastly diverse talents to form a line that rang up 18 goals and 36 points…
Four recognized by NHL Central Scouting
November 25th, 2015Three former Los Angeles Jr. Kings – forwards Keoni Texeira and Evan Weinger and goaltender Evan Sarthou – and former San Jose Jr. Shark Zak Galambos were recognized by NHL Central Scouting on its “Players to Watch” list for 2016 draft-eligibles, which was released today. Texeira and Weinger, both of whom are skating for the…