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Jr. Ducks, Saints product, Los Angeles native McElligott develops in EHL, commits to NCAA D-III West Conn

July 8th, 2025

Quinton McElligott, a defenseman for the EHL’s Express Hockey Club, has committed to NCAA Division III Western Connecticut State for the 2025-26 season. McElligott, an ’04 out of Los Angeles, spent two seasons with the Express. After three points in 21 games in his rookie season, he registered 13 this past year in 42 appearances….

Manhattan Beach native, Jr. Kings product Weber signs with WHL’s expansion Vees

July 7th, 2025

The WHL’s Penticton Vees have announced the signing of 2006-born defenseman Ethan Weber. “Ethan is someone we targeted since the minute we were accepted into the WHL,” said Vees president, GM and head coach Fred Harbinson. “We believe he has the talent to be an immediate impact player on our roster. We are very excited…

Jr. Ducks alum, Newport Beach native Vauhkonen signs deal with WHL’s Royals

July 6th, 2025

The WHL’s Victoria Royals have announced the signing of 2008-born defenseman Odin Vauhkonen. Hailing from Newport Beach, Vauhkonen is coming to Victoria after three years at Shattuck-St. Mary’s in Minnesota. Drafted by the Royals with the 25th overall selection in the second round of the 2023 U.S. Priority Draft, Vauhkonen put up 43 points (seven goals,…

Chino Hills native, Force netminder Perry tabbed USPHL Premier Fans Choice Goaltender of the Year

July 5th, 2025

In a Nevada valley where hoping a great hunch pays off, the Henderson Force raked in the rewards of picking up goaltender Nicholas Perry, a 2005-born second-year USPHL Premier goaltender. Perry’s work in net in one of the most offensive divisions in the USPHL Premier certainly did not go unnoticed, as the USPHL fans voted…

Quartet of California natives selected at 2025 NHL Draft in Los Angeles

June 29th, 2025

Last weekend, the NHL Draft was held at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. At the end of the two-day event, four California natives were chosen by NHL clubs, taking the next step towards the ultimate goal of playing in “The Show” and continuing the trend of players from the Golden State being legitimate…

San Diego native, Jr. Ducks, Fairmont Prep alum Sachs inks NAHL tender with North Iowa

June 29th, 2025

The NAPHL’s T1ER League has announced that Lincoln Stars 18U goaltender Aaron Sachs has signed a NAHL tender agreement for the 2025-26 season with the North Iowa Bulls. Sachs, 18, recently completed his second season in the T1ER league with the Stars, his first year at the 18U level after previously competing at 16U level. Over…

NHL Player Inclusion Coalition presents $20,000 grant to Kings youth development program

June 26th, 2025

Future NHL stars will have their names called at the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft in Los Angeles on Friday. On Wednesday, about 15 miles from the site of this year’s draft, area kids who dream of someday getting to that level got a big boost from the NHL Player Inclusion Coalition. As part of…

Jr. Kings alum, Irvine native Davidson inks WHL contract with Tigers

June 21st, 2025

The WHL’s Medicine Hat Tigers have announced the signing of forward Noah Davidson. Davidson, an Irvine native, played last season with the Shattuck-St. Mary’s 18U Prep team as the program claimed the USA Hockey Tier I 18U national championship for the fourth consecutive season. The 2008-born Davidson was originally drafted 31st overall by the Tigers…

San Clemente native, Jr. Kings grad Burick signs WHL deal with expansion Vees

June 21st, 2025

The WHL’s Penticton Vees have announced the signing of 2008-born defenseman Sean Burick. “Sean has enormous potential and embodies the attitude we’re looking for as we build our WHL program,” said Vees president, general manager and head coach Fred Harbinson. “His size and skill on the back end will be a tremendous asset.” Burick, who goes 6-foot-7…

El Segundo native, Jr. Kings product Brockman off to college hockey with NCAA D-III Aurora

June 18th, 2025

The NAHL’s Maryland Black Bears have announced that defenseman Sebastien Brockman has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Aurora. The El Segundo native is a third-year skater of the Black Bears. This past year, the alternate captain hit the ice for 58 games and found the back of the net four times while producing…

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