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EHL All-Stars knock off Nazareth in College Series upset

October 30th, 2022

One of the most exciting things about college sports is an upset, and the Eastern Hockey League (EHL) All-Stars did that Oct. 21 as they defeated Nazareth College 4-3 in a shootout. It was the second time an EHL All-Star team defeated an NCAA Division III program and was the highlight for the league between…

Jr. Reign, Sabers jump out to fast starts to open 2022-23 USPHL campaign

October 28th, 2022

As the 2022-23 USPHL season gets ready to open up November play, two California teams have tasted early success. The Ontario Jr. Reign and San Diego Sabers are both fielding competitive teams in the Pacific Division this year and both squads have seen their share of wins through the season’s first quarter. “I am pleased…

Valencia native, Jr. Ducks, Jr. Flyers, Tahoe Prep alum McNeil earns weekly NCDC award

October 27th, 2022

The USPHL has announced that Jersey Hitmen forward Tyler McNeil is the NCDC South Division Forward of the Week. McNeil, a 2002 birth year from Valencia, continues to lead the NCDC in scoring, after being one of the top scorers in the USPHL Premier last year for the Fresno Monsters, a true example of #USPHLAdvancement…

From the Trainer’s Room: Concussion discussions, managing the concussed athlete

October 25th, 2022

In the previous article of our concussion discussion, we covered some myths regarding the diagnosis of a concussion. Today, we will look at some misconceptions regarding how concussions are managed. The roadmap to managing a concussion is complex, and nuanced, and has many different paths. Navigating it can become confusing and weeding out the good…

Jr. Kings alum, Hermosa Beach native Sholl collects weekly CCHA accolades

October 25th, 2022

The CCHA has announced that Bemidji State sophomore Mattias Sholl is the CCHA Goaltender of the Week. Sholl helped the Beavers to a five-point weekend, going 1-0-1 with a 1.93 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage, while making a total of 40 saves in 124:40 minutes. On Friday, he made 17 stops in a…

Firebirds get off to successful AHL start with home opener approaching in Coachella Valley

October 21st, 2022

How do you build a professional hockey franchise from the desert floor up? The Vegas Golden Knights certainly accomplished that daunting feat in their inaugural season by posting the fifth-best record in the NHL during the regular season en route to winning a division title, Western Conference playoff championship and a runner-up finish in the…

Fremont native, Jr. Sharks graduate Meure cops weekly USPHL accolades

October 21st, 2022

The USPHL has announced that Ogden Mustangs forward Jake Meure is the Mountain Division Forward of the Week. How do you top your first career hat trick? With your first four-goal performance, naturally. The 2002-born Fremont product had four goals, including the game winner, in Ogden’s 6-5 victory over Pueblo on Friday night. Meure finished…

Las Vegas native, Storm, Jr. Wranglers alum Lackas named weekly EHL Top Performer

October 19th, 2022

The EHL has announced that New England Wolves forward A.J. Lackas is one of the league’s Top Performers for Week No. 5. Lackas and the Wolves keep chugging along as they picked up a pair of wins this past week over the New Hampshire Avalanche and the Railers Jr. Hockey Club, improving their overall record…

EHL announces 2022 South All-Star team to face off with NCAA D-III Lebanon Valley College

October 18th, 2022

The Eastern Hockey League (EHL) has announced the roster for the 2022 South All-Star Team that will be taking on Lebanon Valley College on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. This exhibition matchup is a new addition to the EHL All-Star College Series, which has grown since its inception back in 2017. “I was very…

Walnut Creek native, California youth hockey product Galambos tabbed NCHC Defenseman of the Week

October 17th, 2022

The NCHC has announced that Western Michigan blueliner Zak Galambos is the conference Defenseman of the Week. Galambos was a force at both ends of the ice in the Broncos’ sweep of Bowling Green. He chipped in three points offensively, while playing on a penalty kill that finished 7 for 8 in the series and…

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