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Long Beach starts WSHL season strong
November 24th, 2015It’d be difficult to find a more diverse locker room in all of hockey than that of the Long Beach Bombers. And with seven wins in their first 10 games to start the Western States Hockey League (WSHL) season, it’s an exciting time for head coach Chris White as he guides his own version of…
Sommer right at home with AHL’s Barracuda
November 23rd, 2015Have you heard the one about…? Roy Sommer has. In fact, if the Oakland native hasn’t lived or told the hockey tale, it’s probably not worth telling. The coach of the San Jose Sharks’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate has begun his 20th year with the organization and 18th as their AHL coach in locations as varied…
Jr. Sharks’ 16U AAA girls work towards goal
November 21st, 2015Head coach Bobby Long and his San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U AAA girls squad will certainly be familiar with airports by the time this season is over. With a full slate of tournaments across the country, combined with a local schedule that’s a mix of games against teams ranging from Bantam AA, A and B…
Revamped UNLV program means business
November 20th, 2015As a former player at Arizona State University (ASU) and current member of its alumni board, Zee Khan has seen the evolution of the Sun Devils’ hockey program up close and personal. Progressing from a pedestrian club team to an American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division I national champion to this season competing in the…
Jr. Kings’ Bantams gets behind cancer fight
November 18th, 2015The Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ Bantam AA1 team scored big in the fight against cancer recently, raising over $1,500 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation of Los Angeles. As part of a “Pucks for Bucks” fundraiser, each family on the club pledged a specific dollar amount per goal scored – ranging from $1…
Cal another worthy college hockey alternative
November 18th, 2015When people think of the University of California, Berkeley, the first thing that usually comes to mind is its exceptional academic standards. It’s certainly not hockey. But when Nic Kawasaki started applying to colleges across the country, he took notice that one of the institutions he was thinking about spending the next four years at…
Fullerton off to fast start in WCRHL
November 18th, 2015Cal State University-Fullerton and the University of San Diego got a jump on the rest of the Division II teams in the Western Collegiate Roller Hockey League (WCRHL) this season by playing a two-game series on Oct. 17 at The Rinks-Irvine Inline. Fullerton won both contests – 3-1 and 12-5 – to open the season…
CAHA stands firm on SafeSport protocols
November 18th, 2015The California Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) isn’t solely focused on the training and development of its players on the ice; off-ice safety is also a high priority. SafeSport is a program designed to look out for players by implementing child protection safeguards within both CAHA and USA Hockey. Ensuring the safety of hockey players off…
West Ranch High developing tight-knit chemistry
November 17th, 2015Young hockey players across the state had conditioned themselves to believe that their best chance to continue their playing careers was to make a move to the East Coast or Midwest. Then, organizations like the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings stepped up to provide aspiring youth the opportunity to play for their school. Many…
Editor’s Column: Try Hockey Day a winner
November 17th, 2015Naturally, growing the game is a nationwide mission for USA Hockey, and California has always been at the forefront in helping champion the cause. Look no further than the healthy 11 facilities and partner associations that participated in this month’s Try Hockey For Free Day – an initiative designed to provide a national platform for…