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From the Trainer’s Room: Simple to complex – Building a program from the ground up
March 15th, 2023When building a sports performance program, rehab protocol, or even a sports practice, there has to be a start and finish. Where does it start? How does it progress? What are the goals? These are only a few questions that need to be answered when establishing proper protocols. Compete Sports Performance and Rehab has always…
Jr. Kings, GSE alum, Cerritos product Panwar earns weekly OHL award
March 13th, 2023For the second time this season, Sahil Panwar of the Hamilton Bulldogs is the OHL Player of the Week, recording three goals, four assists and seven points in three games along with a plus-minus rating of plus-4. Helping guide the Bulldogs to a 3-0 showing last week, the overage forward got things started with an…
San Jose native, Jr. Sharks alum Scott picks up weekly NAHL accolades
March 13th, 2023The NAHL has announced that North Iowa Bulls forward Max Scott is the Central Division Star of the Week. Scott, 20, helped his team stay hot and in playoff position with a weekend road sweep in Minot of the Minotauros. The San Jose native totaled seven points in the two wins, which included two goals…
Giving back to game of hockey top priority for California youth hockey alum, Oceanside native Gates
March 13th, 2023Jack Gates grew up in the San Diego area and developed his game at the youth and junior level where he was able to play NCAA Division I hockey for Colorado College. Since graduating in 2021, the Oceanside native has continued to give back to the game that gave him so much with Triumph Together,…
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…