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Alameda native, Jr. Sharks grad Wong-Ramos collects weekly NCHA honors

December 9th, 2022

Trine sophomore goaltender Cristian Wong-Ramos has been named this week’s NCHA Defensive Player of the Week after presiding over a sweep of Marian last weekend. This is the second time this season and during his career that Wong-Ramos has taken home the award. Wong-Ramos finished the weekend with 54 saves against the Sabres, allowing just…

Kings announce historic new ice rink partnership in Mammoth Lakes

December 7th, 2022

The town of Mammoth Lakes, Mammoth Lakes Tourism and Mammoth Lakes Recreation have launched an historic new, community-driven partnership with the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings. As part of the expansive, multiyear partnership, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, the partners have teamed up to launch LA Kings Ice at Mammoth Lakes – the town’s first indoor…

Manhattan Beach native, Jr. Kings alum Shane takes home weekly ECAC Hockey accolades

December 7th, 2022

ECAC Hockey has announced that Cornell sophomore Ian Shane is the ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Week. Shane went back-to-back this past weekend against Harvard and Dartmouth, posting an overtime loss and a win, respectively. On Friday at home, Shane made 21 saves against big-time rivals Harvard, allowing just two goals through three periods and…

San Ramon native, GSE, Tri-Valley alum Love recognized with weekly NA3HL award

December 7th, 2022

The NA3HL has announced that Texas RoadRunners forward Tyler Love is the South Division Star of the Week. Love was red-hot in all three games he appeared in, combining for eight points. In a three-game set with the Mid Cities Stars, Love scored six goals and two assists while maintaining a plus-6 rating. The San…

Santa Clara native, Jr. Sharks alum Hawthorne grabs weekly UCHC award

December 6th, 2022

The UCHC announced today that Utica University junior Angela Hawthorne is the UCHC Women’s Goaltender of the Week. Hawthorne went a perfect 3-0 in net for the Utica this past week with one win over Morrisville and a pair over Alvernia. The Santa Clara native allowed one goal per game while averaging 22.7 saves per…

From the Trainer’s Room: Game-day prep for hockey

December 6th, 2022

Whether they admit it or not, every player has a pre-game routine. All athletes perform their best when they feel their best. Having the good habits to prepare yourself properly prior to your game goes a long way in improving performance and preventing injuries. The sequence and timing of the steps that go into a…

Las Vegas native, Thunderbirds standout Bonaldi nabs monthly USPHL accolades

December 5th, 2022

The USPHL has announced that Las Vegas Thunderbirds’ blueliner Nick Bonaldi is the Pacific Division Defenseman of the Month. Not only did he show stellar defense in the month of November as a plus-9 with 11 blocked shots and five hits, but Bonaldi, a 2003-born Las Vegas native, was also able to show off his…

California natives Tarantino, Voyatzis, Bruno garner monthly awards from USPHL

December 5th, 2022

The USPHL has announced its monthly player awards for November, featuring a handful of California products. At the Premier level, Antonio Tarantino (Vernal Oilers) is the Northwest Division Goaltender of the Month and Dimitri Voyatzis (Ogden Mustangs) is the Mountain Division Forward of the Month, while Josh Bruno (Northern Cyclones) picks up Elite North Division…

Two-time SMCHS national champ, longtime Jr. Ducks standout Williams nabs monthly NAHL honors

December 2nd, 2022

The NAHL has announced that Oklahoma Warriors forward Brendan Williams is the NAHL Forward of the Month. Williams, 20, had a big month of November to help his team move into first place in the South Division. The native of San Juan Capistrano appeared in nine games during November and recorded 14 points (seven goals,…

San Diego native, top scorer Moskal garners monthly honors from FPHL

December 2nd, 2022

The Federal Prospects Hockey League has announced that Elmira Mammoth forward Parker Moskal has been named the Player of the Month for October/November. Moskal played in 13 games for the Mammoth during the first two months and recorded 13 goals with 18 assists for 31 points to lead the league in scoring, putting together a…

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