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Daly City native, USA Hockey veteran Lee named to 2026 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team

January 4th, 2026

The roster for the 2026 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team was announced Friday by USA Hockey live on NBC’s TODAY Show. The 14 players named to the initial 2026 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team include four-time Paralympian and Daly City native Jen Lee. “We are thrilled to name the first 14 players to the Paralympic…

Jr. Sharks grad Celebrini named to Canada’s roster for 2026 Winter Olympics

January 1st, 2026

Hockey Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) have announced the men’s hockey players nominated to compete with Team Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Included among the 25 players is San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini, a San Jose Jr. Sharks grad. “We are excited to unveil the 25 athletes who have earned…

Las Vegas product Moline commits to NCAA Division I Michigan Tech for ’26-27 season

December 24th, 2025

Austin Moline announced on his personal social media pages recently his commitment to Michigan Tech University to play NCAA Division I hockey in the CCHA starting with the 2026-27 season. Moline, a Las Vegas native, has played in 17 games this season for the USHL’s Madison Capitols, scoring one goal and assisting on eight others…

Las Vegas native, Jr. Golden Knights alum Stoddard tabbed for weekly EHLP honors

December 23rd, 2025

The EHL has announced that New Jersey Bears forward Liam Stoddard is one of the EHLP Mid-Atlantic Stars of the Week. Make it eight straight wins for the Bears, thanks to some big goals from Stoddard, a Las Vegas native.  The returner scored the opening two goals in their 5-2 win over the Pennsylvania Huntsmen…

Weekly EHL award winners include San Jose native, Jr. Sharks grad Hauser

December 23rd, 2025

The EHL has announced that Connecticut Nor’Easter forward Josh Hauser is one of the Mid-Atlantic Conference Stars of the Week. After dropping their first game of the Mid-Season Showdown Showcase, the Nor’easter collected three straight wins and the San Jose native registered seven points across the four games, stringing together two goals and five assists. …

Brentwood native, Jr. Sharks, GSE alum Dougherty chosen for weekly NA3HL honors

December 23rd, 2025

The NA3HL East Division Star of the Week is New Jersey Titans forward Jackson Dougherty. As the Titans’ leading scorer, the 2006-born Brentwood native has found early success in his first season of junior hockey.  Prior to the NA3HL Showcase, New Jersey picked up a key East Division win, knocking off first-place Long Beach by…

California youth hockey grad Yang takes home weekly USPHL accolades

December 22nd, 2025

The USPHL has announced that Ventura Vikings forward Ethan Yang is the Pacific Premier Division Forward of the Week. Yang put up one of the highest scoring totals in the league this week with 13 points (four goals, nine assists), including two power-play markers. The Valencia native played for the California Golden Bears, Los Angeles…

Pacific Palisades native, California youth hockey grad Mardani tabbed for weekly USPHL award

December 18th, 2025

The USPHL has announced that Nick Mardani of the Ventura Vikings is the Pacific Premier Division Forward of the Week. Mardani tallied five points (goal, four assists) in two games to pace the Ventura offense last weekend. Back home, the Pacific Palisades native played for the Los Angeles Jr. Kings, Anaheim Ice Dogs, California Heat…

San Jose native, Jr. Sharks alum Blais-Savoie bags weekly NCHC honors

December 17th, 2025

The NCHC has announced that Colorado College sophomore Philippe Blais-Savoie is the Defenseman of the Week. Blais-Savoie was strong in the back end to help Colorado College pick up a pair of ties and three conference points at Miami last weekend. In Friday’s 4-4 draw, the San Jose native was held off the scoresheet but…

Jr. Kings graduate Wilkins named ECHL Player of the Week

December 17th, 2025

Josh Wilkins of the South Carolina Stingrays is the ECHL Player of the Week for Dec. 8-14. Wilkins scored four goals and added three assists for seven points in four games last week. The 28-year-old notched a hat trick – while adding an assist – in a 6-1 win against Orlando on Wednesday, had a goal and an…

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