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Jr. Sharks, GSE alum Yates’ BCHL jersey heading to Hockey Hall of Fame
December 19th, 2022Rylan Yates is going to the Hockey Hall of Fame. An Antioch native who played several years of roller hockey (River Rats, Quakes, Tsunamis) and then ice hockey with the San Jose Jr. Sharks and the Golden State Elite Eagles, Yates is spending the 2022-23 season playing junior hockey for the BCHL’s Nanaimo Clippers. Last…
California natives Meure, Dreger pick up weekly USPHL awards
December 16th, 2022The USPHL has announced its players of the week, with a pair of California products taking home the honors. Ogden Mustangs forward Jake Meure is the Mountain Division Forward of the Week, while Idaho Falls Spud Kings netminder Jeffrey Dreger is the Mountain Division Goaltender of the Week. Meure continued his climb in the record…
From the Trainer’s Room: Groin injuries
December 15th, 2022What is a groin strain? A groin strain, or adductor strain, is an injury to one of the muscles on the inner thigh (adductor longus, brevis, and magnus; gracilis; and pectineus). Their primary function is to bring the leg back towards the middle of the body or adduct the hip. A muscle strain occurs when…
Inaugural USPHL Las Vegas Showcase runs Dec. 19-22
December 14th, 2022The USPHL and the host Las Vegas Thunderbirds are excited to present the inaugural USPHL Las Vegas Showcase, which will take place at City National Arena in Las Vegas as well as Lifeguard Arena in nearby Henderson. The USPHL’s first showcase event west of Minnesota will begin Monday, Dec. 19, and will run through Thursday,…
Jr. Sharks product, San Jose native McKown tabbed with weekly honors from NCHC
December 13th, 2022The NCHC has announced that Colorado College junior Hunter McKown is the Forward of the Week. McKown provided CC the offensive spark it needed to sweep Omaha, scoring four of the Tigers seven goals in the series. In Friday’s opener, the San Jose native tallied his second career hat trick to rally the Tigers to…
Reedley native, Monsters captain Gagnon takes home weekly USPHL award
December 12th, 2022The USPHL has announced that Fresno Monsters blueliner Jacob Gagnon is the Pacific Division Defenseman of the Week. As captain of the Monsters, Gagnon, a 2002 birth year from Reedley, has been a powerhouse, on and off the ice. During Fresno’s three-game-sweep over Ontario this weekend, Gagnon was plus-4 with nine blocked shots. He also…
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Alameda native, Jr. Sharks grad Wong-Ramos collects weekly NCHA honors
December 9th, 2022Trine 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, 2022The 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, 2022ECAC 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…