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September 14th, 2023

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Fifteen teams claim championships at IE Sun and Surf Labor Day Tournament

September 11th, 2023

The Inland Empire Tournament Series kicked off the 2023-24 season Sept. 1-4 with 70 teams competing at the Sun and Surf Labor Day Tournament at Ontario Center Ice. A total of 15 teams brought home championship banners at the conclusion of the exciting weekend. 8U AChampion: Goldrush A1Runner-up: Anaheim Jr. Ducks AThe Goldrush team brought…

From the Trainer’s Room: Three key areas to increase performance during the school year

September 7th, 2023

As athletes begin the school year, a very hectic schedule begins to build. As the school year unfolds and homework loads, along with activities and sports practices beginning to increase, it is easy for an athlete to get caught up in the craziness of the year. This leads to less sleep, less hydration, and greater…

Fairfield native, Jr. Kings, GSE alum Kevan commits to NCAA Division I Arizona State

September 7th, 2023

Ben Kevan, a 2023 USHL Phase I draft pick of the Des Moines Buccaneers, has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey at Arizona State University. Kevan is a 2007-born forward and native of Fairfield. Last season with the Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ 15U AAA team, Kevan tallied 58 goals and 105 points over 71…

From the Trainer’s Room: Groin injuries in hockey

August 30th, 2023

Groin strains are common injuries in the game of ice hockey. Previous reports in the NHL have shown than up to 10 percent of all injuries sustained have been due to strains of the groin or adductor muscle group. In today’s NHL, it is a little tougher to note since these injuries are now classified…

From the Trainer’s Room: Let’s go camping

August 24th, 2023

No, I don’t mean it’s time for a trip out into the woods! I’m talking about the upcoming training camps that will officially start the new hockey season. These final weeks of the summer will also bring about a batch of tournaments. Are you prepared to perform at your best? The offseason for a hockey…

ACHA training camps ready to face off upcoming 2023-24 season

August 17th, 2023

The 2023-24 American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) season is a month away, and coaches have obviously been working hard over the off-season putting together training camp rosters. San Diego State University has scheduled tryouts Aug. 26-29 at the Kroc Center Ice Arena. Aztec head coach Phil Bateman is hoping his team’s second season at the…

From the Trainer’s Room: Heat illness

August 15th, 2023

With the new fall sports season just around the corner, we want to discuss the important topic of heat illness, or Exertional Heat Illnesses (EHIs). EHIs can be a very serious medical emergency that can cause serious damage to your body and even lead to death. The risk of EHIs are ever present during exercise…

Read Our August Issue!

August 15th, 2023

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Bakersfield All-Star forward, future Jr. King Benoit commits to NCAA Division I Omaha

August 8th, 2023

All it took was one year of junior hockey for 2007-born Robin Benoit to prove he could play with anyone, at any age. That one year of junior hockey took place in Bakersfield, as Benoit signed on with the 2022-23 USPHL Premier expansion team, the Bakersfield Roughnecks. The youngest player in the USPHL Premier last…

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