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South Lake Tahoe native Marino chosen by Toronto in 2021 NWHL Draft
July 2nd, 2021Leah Marino spent the past three seasons with NCAA Division I Robert Morris University, but with the school terminating both the men’s and women’s hockey programs earlier this offseason, Marino needed a place to play next season. Enter the National Women’s Hockey League. During this past week’s NWHL Draft, the Toronto Six selected the South…
From the Trainer’s Room: The basics of sports injury rehab
June 30th, 2021Unfortunately, injuries are a part of sports. How an athlete recovers and returns from the injury depends on each athlete and each injury. There are different severities of injury and different demands on the injured area depending on the sport being played and how each individual responds to injury and pain. In other words, an…
Always bet on OneHockey: Las Vegas tournament series registration now open
June 30th, 2021OneHockey is super excited to be bringing their five-star events to Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world. These tournaments will take place at the practice facility of the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights, City National Arena, and at the new home of the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights, Lifeguard Arena. 36 TEAMS PER WEEKEND –…
New Jr. Reign girls hockey director Pizzuto brings experience, knowledge to Inland Empire
June 30th, 2021As the Jr. Reign youth hockey program, a USA Hockey Model Association, continues to make plans for what everyone hopes is a normal 2021-22 season, one notable staff addition immediately gets players and families excited. Tori Pizzuto has joined the Jr. Reign as the program’s girls hockey director. Previously, Pizzuto coached for six years with…
Gardena native, LA Selects, Jr. Kings grad, 2016 Cup champ Bennett announces retirement from pro hockey
June 28th, 2021Gardena native Beau Bennett has announced his retirement from hockey in a lengthy Instagram post: Ever since I can remember, my life was about hockey. Since I first laced up my skates, I fell in love with the sport and all I ever wanted to do was have fun and play in the NHL. The…
Vikings eagerly preparing to get back on West Valley roller hockey floor in 2021-22
June 24th, 2021It has been more than 850 days since the last puck was dropped for the West Valley Vikings. After wrapping up their 2019-20 regular-season college campaign, their postseason run of the Saratoga-based team was cut short by the pandemic. West Valley spotted a 5-9-2 record in 2019, following a five-game losing streak to close out…
Santa Clara native Cosentino garners NAHL Community Service Award for ’20-21 season
June 19th, 2021Aberdeen Wings forward Clayton Cosentino has been named the 2020-21 NAHL Community Service Award winner. Costentino has spent the last two seasons in the NAHL with the Wings. He served as team captain in 2020-21 and is well known in the community for being not only a leader, but a great representation of the Wings….
From the Trainer’s Room: Importance of single-leg strength and stability
June 19th, 2021Any athlete looking to strengthen their lower body is inevitably going to end up squatting and deadlifting. Athletes, coaches, and trainers alike will use these lifts and their variations as the basis for lower extremity strength training, regardless of the sport in which the athlete participates. What do these lifts all have in common? They…
Wolf again named WHL Goaltender of Year as Jr. Kings grad, Tustin native garners Del Wilson Memorial Trophy
June 9th, 2021The Western Hockey League announced Wednesday Everett Silvertips goaltender Dustin Wolf has won his second Del Wilson Memorial Trophy as WHL Goaltender of the Year. Wolf, a prospect of the Calgary Flames, helped the Silvertips claim the U.S. Division championship as he recorded a league-best 18 wins during the 2020-21 WHL season. The Los Angeles…
Beloved San Diego youth coach Huntley-Park remembered as inspiration to local girls hockey players
June 5th, 2021In an emotional Facebook post Saturday morning, the San Diego Angels confirmed the passing of Jamie Huntley-Park, a coach in the organization, and her husband, Ryan Park. The San Diego Angels are devastated to learn of the passing of Coach Jamie Huntley-Park and her husband Ryan Park. Our coaches and their spouses have a tight-knit…