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Talented California quartet picks up monthly accolades from USPHL
March 10th, 2023The USPHL has announced that a quartet of California natives have garnered monthly honors for February. Ogden Mustangs forward Jake Meure (Fremont) is the Mountain Division Premier Forward of the Month, Vernal Oilers netminder Antonio Tarantino (Fremont) is the Northwest Division Premier Goaltender of the Month, Palm Beach Typhoon forward Brayden Curry (Torrance) is the…
From the Trainer’s Room: Post-season rest, recovery in hockey
March 9th, 2023As many junior, college and youth hockey seasons come to an end, it’s time to step back and take a look at the year, recover from the harsh demands both physically and mentally, and set goals for the coming offseason. Hopefully, you are playing in the USA Hockey National Championships, NCAA Frozen Four or junior…
From the Trainer’s Room: What is a separated shoulder?
March 2nd, 2023Can you tell me what a “separated shoulder” is? It’s not the same as a dislocated shoulder and you may be surprised to know how many professional players have sustained this injury. In fact, when I recently spoke with Joe Huff, the head athletic trainer for the Anaheim Ducks, he said it may be one…
Jr. Ducks, Jr. Kings alum, Glendale native Ghantous bags monthly CCHA honors
March 2nd, 2023Northern Michigan senior Andre Ghantous has been named the CCHA Forward of the Month. Ghantous led all CCHA skaters with 11 points in eight February contests, scoring a league-best seven goals with four assists, while posting a plus-4 rating. Helping the Wildcats to a 6-2-0 record in the month, the Glendale native had three power-play…
San Ramon native, Tri-Valley, Golden State alum Ivanov earns weekly NA3HL accolades
March 1st, 2023The NA3HL has announced that Texas RoadRunners forward Matvey Ivanov is the South Division Star of the Week. Ivanov put on a show as he totalled 17 points in just two games. The San Ramon native started his weekend with a hat trick and an assist then followed it up with an unbelievable 13-point night…
Jr. Kings product, Lomita native Sansbury garners monthly Atlantic Hockey award
March 1st, 2023Atlantic Hockey has announced that Sacred Heart sophomore defenseman Hunter Sansbury is the Atlantic Hockey Defensive Player of the Month. Sansbury collected six points on three goals and three assists in a 3-5-1 month for SHU. The Lomita native blocked 21 shots, recorded 14 shots of his own and finished the month with a plus/minus…
Jr. Kings alum, Manhattan Beach product Shane takes home weekly ECAC Hockey award
February 27th, 2023ECAC Hockey has announced that Cornell sophomore goaltender Ian Shane has been named ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Week. Shane earned his third conference award of the season after allowing one goal in 120 minutes of action last weekend. His 0.50 goals-against average and .972 save percentage (35 saves on 36 shots) led all ECAC…
Las Vegas native, Jr. Golden Knights alum Nelson grabs weekly USPHL award
February 27th, 2023The USPHL has announced that Las Vegas Thunderbirds blueliner Tristan Nelson is the Pacific Division Defenseman of the Week. Biggest week of the season for Nelson, an ‘03 Las Vegas native. Recording five points with five assists, Nelson helped the T-Birds earn a three-game-sweep over the Long Beach Shredders. Nelson is a three-year USPHL veteran…
California products Bowman, Tarantino, Diaz earn weekly USPHL awards
February 27th, 2023The USPHL has announced its Premier and Elite players of the week, with three California names earning honors. On the Premier side, Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings forward Ian Bowman (Palm Desert) is the Midwest West Division Forward of the Week and Vernal Oilers goalie Antonio Tarantino (Fremont) is the Northwest Division Goaltender of the Week, while…
Valencia native, Jr. Ducks, Tahoe Prep grad McNeil takes home weekly NCDC honors
February 23rd, 2023The USPHL has announced that Jersey Hitmen forward Tyler McNeil is the NCDC South Division Forward of the Week. McNeil, a 2002 birth year out of Valencia, finished his stand at the South Shore Kings Presidents Day Showcase with a line of 3-2-5, extending a point streak to five games at that time. He scored…