Category Archives: College
San Diego native, SDIA, Jr. Kings alum Buium picks up weekly NCHC accolades
November 28th, 2023The NCHC has announced that Denver freshman Zeev Buium is the Defenseman of the Week. Buium continued the strong start to his first season, chipping in five points offensively from the blue line, while helping limit Yale to no goals all weekend in a sweep. In Friday’s opener, the draft-eligible blueliner scored DU’s third goal…
Jr. Kings alum, Manhattan Beach native Shane claims weekly ECAC Hockey award
November 28th, 2023For the third time this season, Cornell junior goaltender Ian Shane has been named the ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Week. This is Shane’s ninth time being honored as the conference’s top netminder during his two-plus years between the pipes for Cornell. Shane made a season-high 35 saves in the Big Red’s 2-1 victory over…
Jr. Kings product, Lomita native Sansbury tabbed Atlantic Hockey Defensive Player of the Week
October 31st, 2023Atlantic Hockey announced today that Sacred Heart University junior defenseman Hunter Sansbury has been named Defensive Player of the Week. Sansbury keyed a defensive effort which saw the Pioneers block 36 shots over the course of the weekend. He blocked four shots in each of the two games against Niagara to match his career high,…
WCHC teams readying for upcoming 2023-24 ACHA season
October 16th, 2023The West Coast Hockey Conference (WCHC) returns this season with 15 teams once again separated into three divisions. The WCHC playoff champion is an automatic qualifier to the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division II West Regional tournament. The conference is once again topped by six Tier 1 teams along with nine teams in its…
ACHA training camps ready to face off upcoming 2023-24 season
August 17th, 2023The 2023-24 American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) season is a month away, and coaches have obviously been working hard over the off-season putting together training camp rosters. San Diego State University has scheduled tryouts Aug. 26-29 at the Kroc Center Ice Arena. Aztec head coach Phil Bateman is hoping his team’s second season at the…
Irvine native, longtime Jr. Ducks standout Johnson signs NHL contract with Sabres
May 28th, 2023After spending four years playing for the University of Minnesota men’s hockey team, Ryan Johnson has inked his first professional contract, a two-year, entry-level deal with the Buffalo Sabres. The 2019 first-round pick (31st overall) of the Sabres will report to the AHL’s Rochester Americans where the Amerks are tied 1-1 with the Hershey Bears…
Golden State Elite, Tahoe Prep alum, South Lake Tahoe native Dill selected MASCAC Rookie of Year
March 21st, 2023The MASCAC has announced that Salem State freshman forward Zach Dill is the MASCAC Rookie of the Year. The South Lake Tahoe native found the back of the net 13 times while assisting on 17 others for 30 points. He had five power-play goals, two game-winning goals, and registered a hat trick during the 2022-23…
San Jose native, Jr. Sharks alum McKown signs NHL deal with Blue Jackets
March 21st, 2023Colorado College junior forward Hunter McKown has agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets beginning this season. McKown will forego his senior season with the Tigers in inking the contract. “I am so proud of Hunter and all he has been able to accomplish as a Tiger,” said…
La Habra native, Jr. Ducks alum Harguindeguy tabbed MIAC Rookie of the Year
March 19th, 2023The MIAC has announced that Concordia’s Joe Harguindeguy is the MIAC Rookie of the Year for the 2022-23 season. The first-year forward had 15 points in as many games for the Cobbers and registered four multiple-point games in his debut season. In California, the La Habra native played for the Anaheim Jr. Ducks. Photo/Concordia Athletics…
Jr. Ducks, Jr. Kings alum, Glendale native Ghantous bags monthly CCHA honors
March 2nd, 2023Northern Michigan senior Andre Ghantous has been named the CCHA Forward of the Month. Ghantous led all CCHA skaters with 11 points in eight February contests, scoring a league-best seven goals with four assists, while posting a plus-4 rating. Helping the Wildcats to a 6-2-0 record in the month, the Glendale native had three power-play…