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Eastvale native, California youth hockey grad Barnes earns monthly Hockey East accolades
February 6th, 2023Boston College women’s hockey senior Cayla Barnes has been named the Hockey East Defender of the Month. Barnes totaled six points in the month of January, scoring two goals and adding four assists, while blocking 12 shots, recording 25 shots on goal and putting up a plus-7 rating. Barnes finished second among defenders in scoring…
Firebirds beaming with confidence, dazzling on, off ice in first AHL season
February 2nd, 2023With half of their inaugural AHL season put to bed, it would seem that the first-year Coachella Valley Firebirds are very much for real. The expansion franchise, the top affiliate of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, is not only a legitimate contender to capture a Calder Cup playoff berth, but perhaps even a division championship ……
Las Vegas native, Jr. Golden Knights alum Mensch tabbed EHL Star of the Month
February 2nd, 2023The EHL has announced that New England Wolves forward Heath Mensch is one of the January Stars of the Month. Mensch and the Wolves returned well-rested from the holiday break, posting a record of 5-1-2 over the course of their eight games throughout the month of January. The 12 total points helped them maintain their…
From the Trainer’s Room: Knee MCL injuries in hockey
February 1st, 2023The medial collateral ligament in the knee, or MCL, was the second-most common injury in NCAA hockey in 2013 as stated by Grant, Bedi, Kurz, Bancroft & Miller. The study showed that only concussions had a higher injury rate in male collegiate players. The MCL is one of four ligaments in the knee and is…
Lomita native, Jr. Kings product Sansbury garners Atlantic Hockey weekly honors
January 31st, 2023Atlantic Hockey has announced that Sacred Heart sophomore defenseman Hunter Sansbury is the Atlantic Hockey Defensive Player of the Week. Sansbury tallied two points on a goal and an assist and blocked seven shots as the Pioneers split a pair on the way to a third-place finish at the Connecticut Ice tournament over the weekend….
Jr. Sharks grad, Sunnyvale native Dysart pegged with weekly NAHL award
January 31st, 2023The NAHL has announced that St. Cloud Norsemen forward Tyler Dysart is the Central Division Star of the Week. The Norsemen and Dysart extended their winning streak to five straight games thanks to a three-game weekend sweep of the North Iowa Bulls this past weekend. The 18-year-old native of Sunnyvale was a factor in all…
Huntington Beach native Zapata picks up weekly honors from UCHC
January 31st, 2023The UCHC has announced that Utica senior forward Dante Zapata is the UCHC Co-Men’s Player of the Week. A native of Huntington Beach, Zapata played a major role in No. 1 Utica’s weekend sweep over Nazareth, totaling five points while winning 23 of 36 faceoff attempts over the course of the weekend. In Friday’s 6-1 win, Zapata…
Cerritos native, Jr. Kings, GSE grad Panwar nabs weekly OHL honors
January 31st, 2023Hamilton Bulldogs forward Sahil Panwar has been named the OHL Player of the Week, recording four goals, five assists and nine points in three games along with a plus/minus rating of plus-3. After getting his week started with an assist in a 5-1 Thursday night loss to the Flint Firebirds, Panwar returned to the scoresheet…
From the Trainer’s Room: Why choose Compete Sports Performance and Rehab?
January 26th, 2023You have so many choices in Orange County to send your athletes for sports performance training and injuries. So why choose Compete Sports Performance and Rehab? Simply put, Compete has a track record of success that you can trust. Our staff is highly qualified with experience at the highest levels, and we utilize evidence-based practices…
Dozen teams bring home championship banners from Inland Empire Tournament Series’ 2023 MLK Challenge
January 26th, 2023The Inland Empire Tournament Series, created and hosted by the Jr. Reign, continued its 2022-23 season Jan. 13-16 with the MLK Challenge at Icetown Carlsbad, Icetown Riverside, Ontario Center Ice, and Toyota Arena. A total of 12 teams brought home championship banners at the conclusion of the thrilling weekend that featured 48 teams from Southern…