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IE Tournament Series’ Spring Breakaway finds six champions crowned over Easter Weekend
April 26th, 2022The Inland Empire Tournament Series, created and hosted by the Jr. Reign, presented its Spring Breakaway April 15-17 at Center Ice Arena and Icetown Carlsbad, with six teams crowned division champions. Of the half-dozen championship games, five were decided by three or fewer goals. 8U B Champs: Jr. Reign White Runner-up: Jr. Reign Black In…
Handful of California connections chosen in 2022 NA3HL Entry Draft
April 21st, 2022The NA3HL held its annual entry draft on April 20 and several players with California connections were selected in the four-round draft. “The NA3HL Draft is an important part of the team-building process and credit to our teams for the work they put this season and during the NAHL Combines in identifying players that could…
Meet Chris Phillips: owner, athletic trainer, strength and conditioning specialist
April 19th, 2022Compete Sports Performance and Rehab owner Chris Phillips recently took time to chat with ShoutOutLA.com about his professional career. Meet Chris Phillips | Owner, Athletic Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Specialist (April 19, 2022)
Jr. Sharks alum Celebrini makes plans for future, signs tender for ’22-23 season with USHL’s Steel
April 19th, 2022The Chicago Steel have announced the signing of forward Macklin Celebrini of Shattuck-St. Mary’s Prep to a USHL tender agreement for the 2022-23 season. Celebrini, a 15-year-old forward and San Jose Jr. Sharks graduate, totaled 117 points (50 goals, 67 assists) in 52 games played for the Shattuck 18U Prep team during the 2021-22 season….
Angels standout Pulgar takes next step, commits to NCAA D-III Nichols College for ’22-23 season
April 19th, 2022San Diego Angels’ 19U goaltender Anamary Pulgar has committed to NCAA Division III Nichols College for the 2022-23 season. Pulgar, a Covina native, has played the past two seasons for the Angels after spending the 2019-20 year with Damien High School. Nichols, located in Dudley, Mass., plays in the Commonwealth Coast Conference. Photo/San Diego Angels…
Playa Del Rey native, Jr. Kings, Titans grad Mobley commits to NCAA D-III SUNY Cortland
April 19th, 2022New Hampshire Avalanche goaltender Ronan Mobley has committed to SUNY Cortland for the fall of 2022. The 2001-born native of Playa Del Rey recently finished his second season with the Avalanche, and with 37 career victories in the Eastern Hockey League, Mobley ranks as the 11th winningest goaltender in league history. “Ronan came to us…
Jr. Kings alum, Gilroy native Wolf making big strides in first pro season with AHL’s Heat
April 18th, 2022For being the 214th player selected in the 2019 NHL Draft, Gilroy native Dustin Wolf is doing quite well for himself in his first professional season. Make that extraordinarily well, in fact. Taken in the seventh round by the Calgary Flames, Wolf, 21, has had a major impact on the fortunes of the Stockton Heat,…
Torrance native, Jr. Kings graduate Bourne signs with WHL’s Rebels for 2022-23 season
April 18th, 2022The Red Deer Rebels have announced that defenseman Quentin Bourne, the club’s eighth overall selection at the 2021 WHL U.S. Priority Draft, has signed a WHL standard player agreement with the club. A native of Torrance, Bourne posted 25 points in 54 games this season with the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 15U team. He previously played…
Valencia native, California youth hockey graduate Kozlowski named 2021-22 ECHL Community Service Award winner
April 17th, 2022Trevin Kozlowski of the Iowa Heartlanders has been selected as the recipient of the 2021-22 ECHL Community Service Award. Each ECHL team was given the opportunity to nominate a player for their efforts supporting community and charitable causes during the 2021-22 season. The nominations were voted on by League Office personnel. A graduate of Army…
From the Trainer’s Room: How does hip mobility make you a better skater?
April 15th, 2022One of the most common requests I get from hockey players when they are referred to me for training is the need for increased hip mobility. But what does that mean? And how does better hip mobility make you a better skater in hockey? Mobility plays a significant role in improving the hockey stride. Mobility…