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Longtime Jr. Ducks standout Isenberg decides on future, commits to NCAA Division I Air Force
March 25th, 2022Kyle Isenberg has elevated his game this season with the Anaheim Jr. Ducks’ 18U AAA team. If all goes according to plan, he might be elevating at an entirely different level in the future. The 18U AAA captain recently committed to the United States Air Force Academy, making him the 35th player with ties to…
Long Beach native, California youth hockey product Russell signs first pro deal with ECHL’s Thunder
March 24th, 2022Sacred Heart University graduate student Rourke Russell has signed with the ECHL’s Adirondack Thunder to begin his professional hockey career. “We could not be more excited for Rourke as he reached a goal of playing professionally,” said Sacred Heart head coach C.J. Marottolo. “He was a tremendous addition to our group this year. His play…
Jr. Ducks star, Mission Viejo product Henricks commits to NCAA D-I powerhouse Western Michigan
March 24th, 2022Ty Henricks loves to shoot the puck, and it shows. Not only does the powerful winger lead the USA Hockey Youth Nationals-bound Anaheim Jr. Ducks’ 16U AAA team with 65 goals in 57 games, it’s how the puck travels to the net. “He shoots it so hard, you don’t see it sometimes,” Jr. Ducks’ 16U…
New Kiwanis Cup champion crowned after a year’s absence from the inline hockey floor
March 23rd, 2022After a year’s absence because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Don Cerone Memorial/Kiwanis Cup championship playoffs returned to the playing court for the 2021-22 CIF-Metro Conference season. The championship trophy honors both the memory of Don Cerone, a co-founder of the San Diego County High School Roller Hockey Conference and longtime supporter of scholastic inline…
Newport Beach product McManus inks first pro contract with AHL’s Canucks
March 22nd, 2022The AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks have announced that the club has signed forward Brannon McManus to an amateur tryout agreement. McManus joins Abbotsford after completing his fifth NCAA Division I season with the University of Nebraska-Omaha (NCHC), where he ranked third on the team in points (32) and assists (23) over 34 games. The Newport Beach…
Livermore native, Blackhawks alum Persi chooses NCAA D-III Castleton as college destination
March 22nd, 2022Walpole Express forward Anthony Persi has committed to NCAA Division III Castleton University for the fall of 2022. The 2001-born native of Livermore is in his second season with the Express, and through 83 career games in the EHL, has tallied 35 total points. “I have really enjoyed working with Anthony for the past two…
Las Vegas native, California youth hockey alum Overland nabs weekly EHL honors
March 22nd, 2022The EHL has announced that Walpole Express defenseman Jerrett Overland has been named one of the Top Performers for Week No. 25. Overland and the Express pulled off the only upset of the second round of the EHL playoffs last weekend. After knocking off the East Coast Wizards in three games during Round No. 1,…
Walnut Creek native, California youth hockey grad Galambos named Atlantic Hockey Best Defenseman
March 18th, 2022Atlantic Hockey has announced that American International College junior defenseman Zak Galambos has been named Best Defenseman for the 2021-22 season. had the unenviable task of filling the role of the graduated AHA player of the year Brennan Kapcheck, and he delivered in a huge way to receive best defenseman accolades this season. Quarterbacking AIC’s…
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…