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California youth hockey grads Kopfstein, Jacobs collect weekly awards from USPHL

December 26th, 2023

The USPHL has announced its latest players of the week, with two California connections being honored. Dells Ducks blueliner Jack Kopfstein is the Midwest West Premier Division Defenseman of the Week, while PAL Jr. Islanders goalie Perry Jacobs is the Atlantic Premier Division Goaltender of the Week. Kopfstein, an ‘05 out of Newport Beach, continues…

Jr. Kings grad, Cypress native Minnehan commits to NCAA Division I Sacred Heart

December 26th, 2023

Des Moines Buccaneers forward Paul Minnehan has made his NCAA Division I commitment to NCAA Division I Sacred Heart University (Atlantic Hockey). Minnehan is a 2003-born forward from Cypress and is in his first season with the USHL’s Buccaneers after playing in the NAHL for the last three seasons, primarily with the Northeast Generals, where…

NCDC releases 2024 All-Star Game rosters For Jan. 15 main event in Boston

December 23rd, 2023

The nominations came in, the league’s coaches voted and the All-Star team coaches have selected their rosters for the 2024 NCDC All-Star Game event to be held at 2:40 p.m. at Boston University’s Agganis Arena, on Jan. 15, 2024 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day). Below is a listing of each player, with their current NCDC…

San Francisco native, Jr. Sharks grad Malin picks up weekly honors from AJHL

December 19th, 2023

Canmore Eagles goaltender Matthew Malin has been named the AJHL Defensive Player of the Week after leading his team to three consecutive wins and a shutout. Malin, a 2003-born San Francisco native, allowed just two goals against last week as the Eagles hosted three AJHL opponents on home ice. The week opened with a 4-1…

Santa Barbara native Stachowiak garners weekly award from NAHL

December 19th, 2023

The NAHL has announced that Minot Minotauros forward Trevor Stachowiak is the Central Division Star of the Week. Stachowiak, 20, had a big weekend as the Minotauros widened their lead atop the Central Division thanks to a weekend home sweep of the North Iowa Bulls. The Minot captain and native of Santa Barbara had six…

Hermosa Beach native, Jr. Kings grad Sholl earns CCHA weekly honors

December 18th, 2023

The CCHA has announced that Bemidji State goalie Mattias Sholl is the Goaltender of the Week. Sholl went 2-0-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage in helping Bemidji State to a home sweep of Bowling Green last weekend. Returning from injury for his first action since late October, the Hermosa Beach…

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December 18th, 2023

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California natives Rangel, Alford pick up weekly awards from USPHL

December 17th, 2023

The USPHL has announced that California natives John Rangel and Carver Alford have earned weekly player awards. Rangel is the Southeast Premier Division Defenseman of the Week with the Hampton Roads Whalers, while Alford is the Pacific Premier Division Defenseman of the Week with the Lake Tahoe Lakers. A co-captain for the Whalers, Rangel, an…

Jr. Kings alum, Manhattan Beach native Shane cops monthly ECAC Hockey accolades

December 14th, 2023

For the second consecutive month, Cornell junior goaltender Ian Shane has been named the ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Month. Over his six appearances in November, Shane posted a 3-1-1 record with a 2.10 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage. Shane ended up stopping 108 of the 119 shots he faced in the month….

Second annual USPHL Las Vegas Showcase returning to City National Arena starting Dec. 17

December 12th, 2023

The United States Premier Hockey League in partnership with the Las Vegas Thunderbirds are excited to welcome fans, families and college and pro coaches and scouts to the second annual USPHL Las Vegas Showcase, to be held Sunday, Dec. 17 through Thursday, Dec. 21, entirely at City National Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.  This will be the…

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