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Los Angeles native, Mariners, Titans alum Krivtsov earns weekly accolades from NAHL
January 3rd, 2022The NAHL announced today that Danbury Jr. hat Tricks forward Jazz Krivtsov is the East Division Star of the Week. Krivtsov, 20, helped Danbury snap their losing streak over the weekend thanks to a series split in Maine against the Nordiques. “Jazz has seemed to take his game to another level as of late,” said…
Longtime Jr. Ducks standout, Aliso Viejo native Steenari decides on NCAA future with Colorado College commitment
January 2nd, 2022Merril Steenari’s address changed this season, but the character traits that helped him get to the United States Hockey League haven’t. Chief among those would be his focus, determination and work ethic. Those all played a role in the former Jr. Ducks forward making a Division I college commitment to Colorado College on New Year’s…
WCRHL faces off 2021-22 roller hockey season with solid results, optimism on horizon
January 2nd, 2022The Western Collegiate Roller Hockey League (WCRHL) has faced off its 2021-22 season with two regular season events, adding to a preseason event that took place in early October. If the results of the first semester are any indicator, several teams already appear to be skating in midseason form despite being off the floor for…
Jr. Ducks, Jr. Kings grad, Valencia product Rand tabbed NCDC Forward of the Month
January 2nd, 2022The USPHL announced today that Twin City Thunder forward Tristan Rand is a NCDC North Division Forward of the Month. Rand, a 2002 birth year out of Valencia, has picked up serious steam since mid-November, scoring 11 of his 18 total points in his last 10 games, missing the scoresheet just once in that span….
Eastvale native Barnes, who won gold in 2018, named to 2022 U.S. women’s Olympic hockey team
January 2nd, 2022USA Hockey has announced the final roster for its 2022 U.S. Olympic Women’s Hockey Team that will compete in February at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing, China. Of the 23 players on the roster, 15 have prior Olympic experience, including Eastvale native Cayla Barnes, who won gold in 2018. “Naming an Olympic team…
Walnut Creek native Straky decides on NCAA D-I future, commits to Colorado College
January 1st, 2022The USHL’s Green Bay Gamblers announced recently that defenseman Ethan Straky has committed to NCAA Division I Colorado College (NCHC) for the fall of 2022. The Gamblers selected the 2003-born Straky in the first round of the 2021 USHL Entry Draft. Last season, Straky suited up for USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program and the…
From the Trainer’s Room: Utilizing foot speed to your advantage on the ice
December 29th, 2021Quickness and foot speed are two major criteria that truly separate the better players from the rest of the pack when it comes to skating. The players who possess quickness and foot speed outshine their opponents at all levels of play. So what do you think “foot speed” means? Many coaches talk about “foot speed”…
Canyon Country native, Jr. Ducks alum Easterson nabs weekly NA3HL honors
December 28th, 2021The NA3HL announced today that El Paso Rhinos forward Noah Easterson is the South Division Star of the Week. Easterson recorded eight points in four games last week at the NA3HL Showcase in Blaine, Minn. The Canyon Country native netted a goal and handed out four assists in an 8-2 win over the Wausau Cyclones….
California natives Brown, Harris, Silverstein selected for 2022 BioSteel All-American Game
December 28th, 2021USA Hockey announced this week the 44 players who will compete in the 2022 BioSteel All-American Game next month at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Mich. The game, which will feature top prospects eligible for the 2022 NHL Draft, will be played Monday, January 17, with opening faceoff set for 4 p.m. ET. The game…
ECHL’s Grizzlies sign El Segundo native, Jr. Kings, Titans alum Orgel
December 28th, 2021The ECHL’s Utah Grizzlies announced today that the team has signed defenseman Ryan Orgel. The 24-year-old defenseman from El Segundo played for University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point the last two seasons and in his senior season of 2020-21, he had nine points (five goals, four assists) in 10 games. Orgel started his college career at the…