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Westminster native, California youth hockey alum James commits to NCAA D-III Fredonia

February 14th, 2022

Walpole Express defenseman Parker James has committed to SUNY Fredonia for the fall of 2022. The 2001 native of Westminster is in his second season with the Express, and in 76 career games in the Eastern Hockey League (EHL), Walpole’s captain has collected four goals and 25 assists to his credit. “Parker plays a hard,…

From the Trainer’s Room: Olympic insights – Reflecting on the opening ceremonies

February 14th, 2022

I’m sure there will be many highlights during the Olympic Games, but what a start it was. On the day of the opening ceremony, the figure skating team event began. Compete client Michal Brezina kicked it off for the Czech team followed by the rest of the team practicing. After practice, everyone began to gather…

Lake Elsinore’s Sanchez takes home weekly honors from NEWHA

February 14th, 2022

The NEWHA has announced that Sacred Heart University senior Frankie Sanchez is the NEWHA Goaltender of the Week. Across back-to-back games against Saint Michael’s, Sanchez logged two 18-save shutouts and totaled 36 saves against the Purple Knights. In the process, the Lake Elsinore native registered her ninth and 10th victories of the season for the…

Irvine native Kane to represent China at 2022 Winter Olympics

February 12th, 2022

Irvine native Cory Kane has been named to the China men’s hockey team for the 2022 Winter Olympics. Kane, who currently plays for the KHL’s Kunlun Red Star, based in China, was one of several players not from China to make the team but have since been nationalized in order to meet Olympic eligibility. Photo/Marian…

Lady Ducks standout Westphal decides on NCAA D-III Marian for college career

February 12th, 2022

Anaheim Lady Ducks’ 19U AAA forward Aubriella Westphal has committed to NCAA Division III Marian University. Marian is located in Fond Du Lac, Wis., and the Sabres play in the NCHA conference. “We are very proud of you and cannot wait to see where this takes you,” said the Lady Ducks. This season for the…

From the Trainer’s Room: Olympic insights – Living in the loop

February 11th, 2022

The Olympic sites and villages have been affected heavily by COVID. The sites are in a loop, which is essentially a series of bubbles connected by strict and official transportation. Each site is enclosed and the only way in or out is by private bus or car. I am staying in a hotel about 15…

From the Trainer’s Room: Olympic insights – How did I get here?

February 11th, 2022

So how did I end up at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China? I ask myself the same question all the time. I started helping with U.S. Figure Skating a few years ago assisting with camp and covering competitions. During this time, I worked together with the U.S. Figure Skating medical staff helping wherever…

Las Vegas native, former Jr. Golden Knights national champ Carter earns weekly honors from USPHL

February 11th, 2022

The USPHL has announced that Chicago Cougars blueliner Trent Carter is the Midwest East Division Defenseman of the Week. A four-goal game for the Cougars’ second-year Premier veteran last Saturday against the Decatur Blaze helped Carter, a 2002-born Las Vegas native, eclipse his 2020-21 points total of 15 by now standing with 17 points 2021-22….

Jr. Reign, Sabers gearing up for big weekend of USPHL action

February 10th, 2022

Both the Ontario Jr. Reign and San Diego Sabers are back on the ice this weekend for a slew of USPHL games. Ontario Jr. Reign at Fresno Monsters – Feb. 10-12 When: Thursday Feb. 10 @ 7:30 p.m. Friday Feb. 11 @ 6 p.m. Saturday Feb. 12 @ 5 p.m. Where: Gateway Ice Arena Watch:…

USPHL to feature two NCDC All-Star Games on Feb. 22 in Foxboro, Mass.

February 10th, 2022

The United States Premier Hockey League is proud to announce that the league will present two USPHL All-Star Games at Foxboro Sports Center in Foxboro, Mass., on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. The exciting format of the first (12 p.m.) game features the top young talent in the NCDC and USPHL Midget Divisions, with player birth…

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