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Playa Del Rey native, Jr. Kings, Titans alum Mobley earns weekly EHL recognition
December 14th, 2021The EHL has announced that New Hampshire Avalanche goalie Ronan Mobley is one of the Top Performers for Week No. 13. You could make the case that no team won two bigger games this past week then Mobley and the Avalanche. First on Friday, the 2001-born native of Playa Del Rey stopped all 21 shots…
Jr. Golden Knights alum, Las Vegas native Mensch snags weekly award from USPHL
December 10th, 2021The USPHL has announced that Las Vegas Thunderbirds forward Heath Mensch is the Pacific Division Forward of the Week. The 2003-born Las Vegas native is a man on a mission right now, and that mission seems to be to score opponents into submission. Over his last eight games, Mensch has 13 goals and 13 assists…
Former Jr. Sharks’ standout Celebrini leads way as California, Nevada youth players selected in 2021 WHL U.S. Priority Draft
December 9th, 2021The Western Hockey League completed the 2021 WHL U.S. Priority Draft Wednesday day with clubs selecting 44 players throughout the two-round draft. With the first-overall pick, the Seattle Thunderbirds selected former San Jose Jr. Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini, a North Vancouver, B.C., native who has tallied 42 points (20 goals, 22 assists) in 23 games…
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December 9th, 2021Las Vegas native, Jr. Golden Knights alum Mensch grabs monthly award from USPHL
December 7th, 2021The USPHL has announced that Las Vegas Thunderbirds’ forward Heath Mensch is Forward of the Month for November. The T-Birds’ homegrown Las Vegas product has been a walking jackpot of offense from Day 1, going back to last season, the Thunderbirds’ first in the USPHL. Currently, the 2003-born Mensch has 57 points in 20 games,…
Swedish superstar blueliner Nilsson taking USPHL by storm, sitting atop Sabers’ scoring race
December 7th, 2021The San Diego Sabers typically have their roster filled out by many local players looking to make a name for themselves in the junior hockey world. This season, the Sabers decided to take an out-of-the-box approach to recruiting and ventured to Sweden to seek talent for the 2021-22 season. Enter Ludvig Nilsson, a Stockholm native…
Eight teams win championships at Inland Empire Tournament Series’ Fall Classic
December 6th, 2021The Inland Empire Tournament Series Fall Classic was staged Thanksgiving weekend at Icetown Carlsbad and Icetown Riverside, with eight teams crowned division champions. The event started Nov. 26 and concluded Nov. 28. 8U East Champs: SDIA Oilers Runner-up: California Wave The Oilers and Wave combined for 15 goals, with SDIA winning the banner with a…
California natives McNeil, Meure, Allan capture November monthly honors from USPHL
December 6th, 2021A trio of California products has received November accolades from the USPHL for their on-ice performances last month. Valencia native Tyler McNeil took home Pacific Division Forward of the Month honors, while Fremont’s Jake Meure won the same award in the Mountain Division and Capistrano Beach native Wyatt Allan was tabbed the Southeast Division Defenseman…
Tarzana native, Golden Bears, Jr. Ducks grad Gilerman earns weekly EHL recognition
December 6th, 2021The EHL has announced that New England Wolves goaltender Michael Gilerman has been named one of the league’s Top Performers for Week No. 12. Gilerman got the nod in goal against the Boston Jr Rangers on Saturday night. The start was his third of the year, as the 2002-born native of Tarzana also picked up…
From the Trainer’s Room: How to avoid burnout during the hockey season
December 1st, 2021The demands placed on athletes today in any given sport has increased immensely over the last 10 years. It is not uncommon for California hockey players to play on a club and high school team at the same time. This means 3-4 practices a week and 2-3 games a weekend. Not to mention dryland and…