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From the Trainer’s Room: Why an athletic trainer?
March 17th, 2022“Providing Healthcare Everywhere.” That is the 2022 slogan for National Athletic Training Month. But where is “everywhere?” Athletic trainers provide a unique perspective and skill set that is valuable in many different settings. You can find athletic trainers in what is considered their traditional roles on the sidelines of high school games, professional sports, and…
Jr. Kings alum Helleson inks first pro contract with NHL’s Ducks
March 16th, 2022The Anaheim Ducks have signed Boston College junior defenseman Drew Helleson to a three-year, entry-level contract. Helleson, who gives up his senior season with the Eagles, will start his professional career with the AHL’s San Diego Gulls. Acquired with a second-round selection in the 2023 NHL Draft from the Colorado Avalanche for Josh Manson on…
San Francisco’s Lee pitches fourth straight shutout as U.S. wins Paralympic sled hockey gold medal
March 13th, 2022Declan Farmer tallied two goals and an assist, including the game-winning goal, and Jen Lee (San Francisco) posted a 16 save shutout as the 2022 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team defeated Canada 5-0 today in the goal medal game of the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing. “I’m just so incredibly proud of this team,”…
Inaugural USPHL season for Jr. Reign breeds optimism, encouragement for future
March 11th, 2022The Ontario Jr. Reign came into the USPHL at the start of the 2021-22 season with many question marks. After going 19-23-2 and qualifying for the USPHL Pacific Division playoffs in their inaugural campaign, several of those questions were answered by the Jr. Reign over the course of the season. “We came a long way…
From the Trainer’s Room: Training by the numbers
March 11th, 2022Hockey players love their numbers when it comes to performance. How hard is my shot? How fast can I skate from here to there? The booming world of sports science has brought data collection on hockey performance to a new level. Where the stopwatch used to be the go-to tool for measurement, now everyone has…
Faith Lutheran’s Edlin, ‘simply the best teammate,’ chosen as winner of 2022 Mark Workman Scholarship
March 8th, 2022The Vegas Jr. Golden Knights have announced today that Jack Edlin has been named the recipient of the 2022 Mark Workman Scholarship. Named after the late Vegas Golden Knights amateur scout, the Mark Workman Scholarship is awarded to a current high school senior in the Vegas Jr. Golden Knights program who best exemplifies passion, sportsmanship,…
Kohn stepping down as SMCHS coach, Badame joining program as GM, director of hockey operations
March 8th, 2022Ladislav Kohn will step down as Santa Margarita Catholic High School’s head hockey coach at the end of the 2021-22 season, effective April 6, 2022. Kohn served as the head coach of the Eagles for the past two seasons and recently led the team to a first-place finish in the American Ducks High School Hockey…
Jr. Kings, Jr. Gulls alum, San Diego product Hawks decides on NCAA D-III New England College
March 8th, 2022The USPHL’s Ogden Mustangs have announced the commitment of defenseman Cameron Hawks to NCAA Division III New England College. The Pilgrims play in the NEHC, and the school is located in Henniker, N.H. “New England College’s strong winning tradition, proven track record of player advancement to professional hockey, and scenic location in the rolling hills…
Capistrano Beach native, Jr. Ducks, Jr. Kings grad Allan off to play NCAA D-III hockey for King’s College
March 8th, 2022Capistrano Beach native Wyatt Allan has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for King’s College. This season for the USPHL’s Hampton Roads Whalers, Allan has compiled 13 goals and 25 points over 42 games. “We are excited for Wyatt’s decision on choosing King’s College,” said King’s head coach Tom Seravalli. “He is an exceptional…
From the Trainer’s Room: Olympic insights – Adapting to using a mobile training room
March 4th, 2022Due to magnitude of the Olympic Games and the number of countries participating, setting up an athletic training room can be a challenge. Before leaving, I had to decide what I would need during the four-week journey with six Olympic figure skaters practicing up to twice a day and competing 2-3 times. In professional hockey,…