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USPHL Las Vegas Showcase kicks off Dec. 17 featuring Premier action at America First Center

December 17th, 2024

The USPHL Premier’s Pacific and Northwest Divisions will make up a large portion of the competitors at this week’s USPHL Las Vegas Showcase, an always exciting event that puts a spotlight on the westernmost teams in the league. All 15 Pacific and Northwest Division teams will be featured, along with three teams from the Premier’s…

California natives Kopfstein, Tsoar, Kennedy bag weekly USPHL awards

December 16th, 2024

The USPHL has announced its weekly awards, with several Califiornia players taking home the honors. Connecticut Jr. Rangers blueliner Jack Kopfstein is the Atlantic Premier Division Defenseman of the Week, Ventura Vikings forward Kai Tsoar is the Pacific Premier Forward of the Week, and Hammton Roads Whalers goalie Janic Kennedy is the Southeast Elite Goaltender…

Santa Ana native, Jr. Ducks alum Zaccari makes commitment to NCAA Division III Trinity

December 15th, 2024

The NCDC’s defending Dineen Cup South Shore Kings have been the perfect spot for defenseman Jason Zaccari to develop as a player – and to obviously win big! He has won big again, as all his hard work over the course of the last two seasons has helped him earn an NCAA Division III commitment to Trinity…

Jr. Kings, Jr. Ducks alum, Manhattan Beach product Koenig racks up weekly EHL accolades

December 12th, 2024

The EHL has announced that Express Hockey Club goaltender Alex Koenig is the East Division Star of the Week. Koenig, an ’04 native of Manhattan Beach, had two spectacular outings in net over the past two weeks. The first was a big 4-1 win over the East Coast Wizards where he allowed one goal and…

Bakersfield native, Jr. Ducks alum Moxham garners weekly NAHL honors

December 10th, 2024

The NAHL has announced that the Central Division Star of the Week is Aberdeen Wings forward Cade Moxham. Moxham played a crucial role in Aberdeen’s Friday night victory against the North Iowa Bulls. The Wings entered the third period ahead of the Bulls 3-2. However, with two back-to-back goals in the first 10 minutes of…

Five California natives garner monthly honors from USPHL

December 9th, 2024

The USPHL has announced its monthly awards for November, with several California natives taking home the honors. Northern Cyclones forward Justin Scarbrough is the New England Premier Forward of the Month, while San Diego Sabers forward Sam Bailey is the Pacific Premier Forward of the Month, Potomac Patriots forward Yovanni Flores is the Southeast Premier…

Total of 18 squads bring home banners from 2024 IE Fall Classic tournament

December 8th, 2024

The Inland Empire Tournament Series’ Fall Classic was held over the Nov. 29-Dec. 1 weekend at four rinks in Southern California. A total of 18 teams brought home banners at the conclusion of the exciting weekend. Lake Forest Ice Palace 8U B GoldJr. Reign Carlsbad beat SC Flyers 4-1MVP: Reed 8U B SilverSC Flyers beat…

Lomita native, Jr. Kings product Sansbury earns monthly Atlantic Hockey America honors 

December 4th, 2024

Sacred Heart senior defenseman Hunter Sansbury has been named Atlantic Hockey America Defenseman of the Month for the month of November. It is Sansbury’s fourth career selection as the league’s Defenseman of the Month. The Lomita native played in all 10 November games as the Pioneers went 5-4-1 in the second month of the season,…

Quartet of California natives bag weekly awards from NCDC, USPHL

December 2nd, 2024

The USPHL has announced its weekly awards, with a handful of California natives earning the honors. Casper Warbirds forward Brayden Boucher is the NCDC Mountain Division Rookie of the Week, while Potomac Patriots forward Yovanni Flores is the Southeast Premier Forward of the Week, Northern Cyclones goalie Olivier Caballero is the New England Elite Goaltender…

Saints alum, Escondido native, Sabers standout Bailey garners weekly USPHL honors

November 22nd, 2024

The USPHL has announced that San Diego Sabers forward Sam Bailey is the Pacific Premier Division Forward of the Week. Bailey (‘05/Escondido) put up the game-winning goal and added three assists for four points when the Sabers defeated the Henderson Force on Nov. 16. The Sabers are now on a five-game winning streak and have…

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