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From the Trainer’s Room: Final phase of the hockey offseason
August 23rd, 2022The beginning of the hockey season is just weeks away. There are many camps going on and the demands for the players to be on the ice are increasing. So, too, must the work we do in the gym change as we enter this final phase of the offseason. To recap, the first phase of…
WCRHL teams gearing up for 2022-23 season after successful 2022 nationals event
August 22nd, 2022The National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships took place April 6-10 in Kalamazoo, Mich., with all five divisions represented. It was a full return to the playing court since the 2019 championship tournament, and much of the same is anticipated for the upcoming 2022-23 season. “The 2022 National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships saw us get back…
After five-year junior hockey career, Las Vegas’ Moore off to play college puck with NCAA D-III Wisconsin-Stout
August 20th, 2022The NAHL’s Shreveport Mudbugs have announced that defenseman Gunner Moore has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Moore, 21, is a true ladder of development success story. The Las Vegas native played five seasons of junior hockey, all of which were spent either in the NAHL or NA3HL. All…
From the Trainer’s Room: Four ways to fight fatigue, boost recovery
August 19th, 2022With fall sports coming back into season, training intensity and frequency will ramp up for many teams, making recovery a prominent aspect of the game. As physical stress on athletes increases, their bodies are sure to feel the effects. Fatigue, muscle soreness, and dehydration are some major effects that can hinder an athlete’s performance if…
Jr. Kings alum, Northridge native Guttman signs NHL contract with Blackhawks
August 19th, 2022The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks have signed University of Denver hockey alum Cole Guttman to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning in the upcoming 2022-23 campaign. Guttman, 23, spent four seasons at Denver from 2018-22 and served as team captain last season, leading the squad to its record-tying ninth national championship. He finished his collegiate career ranked…
Titans, Mariners grad, Los Angeles product Krivtsov commits to NCAA D-III UMass Boston
August 11th, 2022The NAHL’s Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks have announced that forward Jazz Krivtsov has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for UMass Boston. Krivtsov, 20, just completed just his second season of playing junior hockey and his first season in the NAHL. The native of Los Angeles was third in team scoring during the 2021-22…
USPHL’s Mustangs stacking 2022-23 roster with slew of California talents
August 11th, 2022The Ogden Mustangs are building their roster for the 2022-23 USPHL season, and the team has signed many California natives along the way. Dimitri Voyatzis Scott Slayback Benji Rutkai Jake Meure Lewis Izadi Caden Henrikson Jackson Ferry Rigo Aceves Elijah O’Neal Graphics/Ogden Mustangs (August 11, 2022)
Irvine native, Jr. Ducks alum Panisa decides on NCAA D-III St. Olaf as college destination
August 9th, 2022The NAHL’s Springfield Jr. Blues have announced that Top Prospects forward Jonathan Panisa has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for St. Olaf College. Panisa, a native of Irvine, spent parts of three seasons in Springfield and was a pivotal component of Springfield’s return to play for the 2021-22 season. He is a two-time…
From the Trainer’s Room: Off-ice training to prepare for the season
August 8th, 2022Just like that, the summer offseason for hockey is almost over. I hope everyone spent some quality time off their skates to recover and rehab from last season. In a previous column, I spoke of using the early offseason to build strength in the gym while reducing the amount of time on ice to avoid…
EHL, EHLP announce regular-season schedules for upcoming 2022-23 season
August 3rd, 2022The Eastern Hockey League (EHL) and Eastern Hockey League Premier (EHLP) have released the regular-season schedules for the upcoming 2022-23 season. The 10th year of the EHL will kick off on Thursday, September 15 when the Connecticut Chiefs play host to the Connecticut RoughRiders in Newington, Conn. As for the EHLP, the eighth season in…