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Crypto.com Arena to host United States-Canada ‘Rivalry Series’ women’s game Nov. 11
October 3rd, 2023The LA Kings and USA Hockey today announced that the ‘Rivalry Series’ – featuring the women’s national teams from the United States and Canada – is returning to Los Angeles next month. On Saturday, Nov. 11, the U.S. Women’s National Team will host Canada at Crypto.com Arena as part of the 2023-24 Rivalry Series. This…
San Diego native, Oilers, Jr. Ducks alum Ivey picks up weekly NAHL honors
October 2nd, 2023The NAHL has announced that Amarillo Wranglers forward Jack Ivey is the South Division Star of the Week. Ivey, 19, had a big weekend as the Wranglers split a home-opening series with the Corpus Christi IceRays. The Army West Point recruit and San Diego native totaled six points on the weekend. “Jack is having a…
From the Trainer’s Room: The two exercises you need to get faster
October 2nd, 2023Let’s face it. Every sport requires an athlete to be fast one way or another. Whether it’s a baseball player trying to change a single to a double, a soccer player going for a goal across the field, or a hockey player skating, all sports require the athlete to be fast. The question often asked…
Las Vegas native, Thunderbirds standout Bonaldi nabs weekly USPHL award
October 2nd, 2023The USPHL has announced that Las Vegas Thunderbirds blueliner Nick Bonaldi is the Pacific Division Premier Defenseman of the Week. Present for the T-Birds since Day 1 of their USPHL lifetime, the fourth-year Premier defenseman and two-time All-Star is up to his old tricks. He has posted a goal and four assists for five points…
San Mateo native, GSE alum Tartaglia notches weekly USPHL honors
October 2nd, 2023The USPHL has announced that Islanders Hockey Club forward Luca Tartaglia is the New England Division Elite Forward of the Week. We’re just one game into the new season, and already Tartaglia is ranked among the league’s assist leaders with three helpers in his junior debut. The ‘05 with a bright future joins the Islanders out…
From the Trainer’s Room: Fueling for success
September 28th, 2023A car needs fuel to run, and the same can be said for the human body. Athletes in particular need to make sure to replenish their energy to get ready for the next training session or competition. An added obstacle is often a busy schedule. Between school, work, training sessions, practices, competitions, and homework, there…
Redlands native, OCHC, Wave alum Kramer named EHLP weekly award winner
September 26th, 2023The EHLP has announced that New England Wolves forward Harrison Kramer is the New England Division Star of the Week. A 2006-born Redlands native, Kramer helped the Wolves to a 3-0-0 week, tallying three goals and two assists in the trio of victoies. After dropping their first game of the season, the Wolves had a…
From the Trainer’s Room: Importance of hip mobility
September 20th, 2023The biggest and most powerful joint in the body is the hip joint. The hip joints not only generate the majority of power in athletic movements, but also are the center of all points of connection and load for the body’s muscle groups. Therefore, when the hip joint becomes compromised in any way, it affects…
Jr. Reign ‘family’ out to make impact in USPHL Premier for ’23-24 season
September 18th, 2023Ontario Jr. Reign coach-GM Jeremy Blumes gets it. He understands that junior hockey is all about development and improvement for the players. If the players buy in to what the coaching staff teaches, then everything else will take care of itself. “Our organization’s objective is player development, both on and off the ice,” said Blumes….
USPHL Premier 2023-24 Division Preview Series: Pacific Division
September 17th, 2023The USPHL Pacific Division has settled in very well to the Premier Conference, and will now enter its fourth campaign. For the first time last year, the Las Vegas Thunderbirds powered their way into the USPHL Nationals following two prior trips by division representatives the Fresno Monsters. There’s every indication that it could be even…