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Hermosa Beach native, Jr. Kings product Sholl bags monthly CCHA honors
January 4th, 2023The CCHA has announced that Bemidji State sophomore Mattias Sholl is the CCHA Goaltender of the Month. Sholl went 4-1-1 in December with a CCHA-best 2.26 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage. Leading the conference in victories, he made a total of 150 saves across 371:21 of action, with two games of 30 or…
From the Trainer’s Room: Is sport-specific training truth or myth?
January 4th, 2023With sport specialization at a young age becoming the norm, it raises another question: What about sport-specific training? Social media and marketing suggest that all athletes should train specifically for their sport using cool-looking, and often complex, exercises that mimic specific sports. Are these training programs truly helping your athlete or are they making matters…
Half-dozen California products garner monthly awards from USPHL
January 4th, 2023The USPHL has announced that a slew of California natives has earned Player of the Month honors for December. Florida Jr. Blades forward Jacob Gusty (Whittier) is the Florida Elite Division Forward of the Month, Fresno Monsters blueliner Jacob Gagnon (Reedley) is the Pacific Division Defenseman of the Month, Vernal Oilers goalie Antonio Tarantino (Fremont)…
Lomita native, Jr. Kings product Sansbury earns weekly Atlantic Hockey accolades
January 3rd, 2023Atlantic Hockey announced today that Sacred Heart sophomore defenseman Hunter Sansbury is the conference’s Defensive Player of the Week. Sansbury dished out a pair of assists, recorded three shots and was plus-2 as the Pioneers swept away Mercyhurst at home. The Lomita native picked up the primary assist on Neil Shea‘s overtime game-winner on Thursday…
WCRHL rolls out first semester of 2022-23 season with pleasant surprises
January 2nd, 2023The Western Collegiate Roller Hockey League (WCRHL) has logged its first semester and, while the league is somewhat streamlined with a drop to 12 active teams, the early stages of the 2022-23 campaign has produced its share of surprises, particularly at the Division 1 level. “With three games played against Grand Canyon University, I don’t…
California products Buium, Harris, Weiermair tabbed for 2023 BioSteel All-American Game
December 29th, 2022USA Hockey and the United States Hockey League have announced the rosters for the 2023 BioSteel All-American Game, which is scheduled for 4 p.m. EST on Jan. 16 at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Mich. The game, featuring players identified as top prospects for the 2023 NHL Draft, will be broadcast live on NHL Network….
From the Trainer’s Room: It’s never too late
December 28th, 2022I’m not sure you could pay me enough to be a hockey league director anymore. Early in my career, I ran both adult and youth hockey leagues in a small town. Everybody knew each other and it was more of a social gathering than a competition. It was a blast. Now, fast forward about 20…
Fountain Valley native, Jr. Ducks graduate Voyatzis garners weekly USPHL accolades
December 27th, 2022The USPHL has announced that Ogden Mustangs forward Dimitri Voyatzis is the Mountain Division Forward of the Week. Voyatzis came up clutch to help the ‘Stangs earn all four possible points in two matchups with the Utah Outliers last weekend. The Fountain Valley product ran his point streak to five games courtesy of five points…
First-ever USPHL Las Vegas Showcase proves to be major success for league
December 27th, 2022This past week, the inaugural USPHL Las Vegas Showcase took place, running Dec. 19-22 at City National Arena and Lifeguard Arena. This was the first-ever USPHL showcase event west of Minnesota and it featured all seven Premier Pacific Division teams, all five Premier Northwest Division teams, as well as the Provo Predators of the USPHL…
Poway native Herrman graduates college early, signs pro deal with EIHL’s Devils
December 20th, 2022The EIHL’s Cardiff Devils, a team based in the United Kingdom, have signed Rensselaer senior forward Rory Herrman for the rest of the 2022-23 season. Herrman, a native of Poway, played in 33 games last season and 16 so far this season before graduating early and making himself available to sign a professional contract. In…