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San Diego native, Jr. Gulls alum Garvey off to NCAA hockey with D-III St. Norbert
June 21st, 2023The NAHL’s Bismarck Bobcats have announced that goaltender Hunter Garvey has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for St. Norbert College. Garvey, 21, just completed his third and final season playing junior hockey in the NAHL. The native of San Diego split time during the 2022-23 season between Bismarck and the El Paso Rhinos….
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Fremont native, Jr. Sharks, GSE alum Tarantino commits to NCAA D-III UMass Boston
June 15th, 2023Making the jump to a relatively new team in your final season of junior hockey carries with it a share of challenges and new territory to conquer. Vernal Oilers goaltender Antonio Tarantino, a second-year USPHL Premier goaltender, certainly conquered a whole lot. First of all, he was the only Northwest Division goaltender to win Goaltender…
From the Trainer’s Room: Shoulder injury prevention
June 15th, 2023The shoulder: all sports use them (some more than others), and they tend to be prone to injury. The shoulder is a very mobile joint, and it has the ability to move in multiple directions. While the increased mobility is necessary for the shoulder to function, it comes with a higher injury risk. As the…
Golden Knights win Stanley Cup in sixth NHL season with Game 5 victory over Panthers
June 15th, 2023LAS VEGAS — Vegas, baby, Vegas. The Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup for the first time, defeating the Florida Panthers 9-3 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday. Vegas won the Cup in its sixth season, becoming the second-fastest team to a championship in the expansion era…
California products selected in 2023 junior hockey drafts
June 15th, 2023Over the past couple months, junior hockey leagues have held their annual drafts, selecting players from across the Rubber Hockey coverage areas in the process. Below, in bold, are the players chosen with California and Nevada connections. NA3HL Draft – April 19 1st round, 17th overall, Bryce Bethard, F, Rocky Mountain RoughRiders 18U AAA, Butte…
IE Tournament Series ends 2022-23 season with 14 teams winning divisions at Memorial Day Showdown
June 9th, 2023The Inland Empire Tournament Series, created and hosted by the Jr. Reign, wrapped up its 2022-23 season May 26-29 with the Memorial Day Showdown at LA Kings Icetown, Icetown Carlsbad, San Diego Ice Arena, Toyota Arena, and Ontario Center Ice Arena. The event proved to be the largest spring tournament in Southern California. A total…
From the Trainer’s Room: The Bauer Bump
June 7th, 2023If you play hockey, you’ve probably heard the term “Bauer Bump” at some point, which refers to a bony prominence that can form at the back of a player’s heel. But what exactly is that? Is it a problem? How do you get rid of it? The clinical term for the condition is Haglund’s Deformity,…
Castro Valley native, Blackhawks, Jr. Sharks alum McManus commits to NCAA D-III Suffolk
June 5th, 2023Scott McManus, a forward for the EHL’s Seahawks Hockey Club, has committed to NCAA Division III Suffolk University for the fall of 2023. The 2002-born native of Castro Valley recently finished up his third and final season with the Seahawks. McManus joined the program towards the end of the 2020-21 campaign, and over the course…
Jr. Ducks, OCHC grad, Orange County native Gilman makes NCAA D-III commitment to St. Norbert
June 5th, 2023The NAHL’s Austin Bruins have announced that Top Prospects defenseman Bryan Gilman has announced his commitment to NCAA Division III at St. Norbert College. “I’m excited to announce my commitment to St. Norbert College,” stated Gilman. “Thanks to my family, teammates, coaches, and everyone who helped along the way.” A native of Orange County, Gilman…