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California players, connections selected in two-phase USHL draft process during 2022 event
June 7th, 2022The USHL held its two-day draft in early May, having its teams select 2006 birth years in Phase I and all other eligible birth years (2002-2006) in Phase II. Many California players and those with ties to the state and Nevada were taken by USHL clubs. PHASE I 1st round, 3rd overall – Aidan Park…
South Lake Tahoe’s Dill advances to NCAA D-III hockey, commits to Salem State
June 6th, 2022South Lake Tahoe native Zach Dill has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Salem State University. Salem State is located in Salem, Mass., and the Vikings play in the New England Hockey Conference. “Zach was a tremendous asset to the Rush organization over the last two seasons, both on and off the ice,”…
San Francisco native, Paralympic standout Lee named USA Hockey Disabled Athlete of the Year
June 6th, 2022USA Hockey has announced that San Francisco native Jen Lee is the organization’s Disabled Athlete of the Year. Lee backstopped Team USA to an unprecedented fourth straight Paralympic gold medal at the 2022 Beijing Paralympic Winter Games and did not allow a single goal in Team USA’s four games in the tournament. Lee, who was…
New Sabers coach Casillo bringing experience, energy to San Diego, USPHL
June 6th, 2022The San Diego Sabers have announced that Tyler Casillo has been named the new head coach, tasked to build off the success of previous seasons while continuing to grow the USPHL program. Casillo began his journey in junior hockey by playing in the GOJHL for his hometown Buffalo Regals and for the GMHL’s Niagara Whalers,…
From the Trainer’s Room: How to work core stability in a standing position
June 2nd, 2022The term “core stability” has been around for decades. There are many different aspects of core stability, but to me, we are speaking about the muscles that allow your trunk to flex, extend, rotate, and side bend. They are also the muscles that resist these movements and the muscles that provide support to the pelvis…
Baldwin Park native, California youth hockey grad Yu commits to NCAA D-III Rivier
June 1st, 2022The USPHL’s Pueblo Bulls have announced that 2001-born defenseman Alan Yu has committed to play for NCAA Division III Rivier University. Yu is the second Bulls alumni to commit to play for Rivier, following Milan Breczko, who played for the Bulls from 2019-21. Rivier is located in Nashua, N.H. A Baldwin Park native, Yu was…
San Diego native, Jr. Gulls product Frankel concludes junior career with commitment to NCAA D-III Nichols
May 31st, 2022The USPHL’s Minnesota Moose has announced the college advancement of 2001-born forward Isaiah “Ike” Frankel to Nichols College. Nichols is an NCAA Division III program playing in the Commonwealth Coast Conference. “It was a pleasure coaching Ike Frankel for the last three seasons and having him wear a Moose jersey,” said Moose coach-GM Jon Jonasson….
From the Trainer’s Room: Planning with purpose, how to attack the offseason
May 26th, 2022The offseason for a hockey player seems to get shorter and shorter every year. Every athlete I see in our facilities wants to get bigger and stronger or rehabilitate a nagging injury from the previous season. When are we supposed to find the time to achieve these goals when we never stop getting on the…
From the Trainer’s Room: How to stay injury-free during summer ice, inline tournaments
May 19th, 2022It is the time of year when hockey tournaments are dominating the schedule. Whether it’s a NARCh event, State Wars, or a fun offseason ice tournament, the hockey athlete still needs to take care of their body. Tournament play brings about several variables that are not considered during a “normal” season where schedules are planned…
Barracuda, new Tech CU Arena selected to host 2024 AHL All-Star Classic
May 13th, 2022The American Hockey League has announced that the league’s board of governors has unanimously approved the San Jose Barracuda as hosts of the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic. The event will be held at Tech CU Arena, the crown jewel of a 200,000-square-foot expansion of the Sharks Ice at San Jose public skating facility that will…