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California trio recognized with weekly EHL, EHLP awards

October 16th, 2025

The EHL has announced its Stars of the Week, with three players hailing from California. In the Mid-Atlantic Conference, New Jersey 87’s forward Dominic Bertolino and Connecticut Nor’Easter goaltender Dylan Newton earned the honors, while in the EHLP’s Mid-Atlantic Conference, New Jersey Bears defenseman John Ruggiero was named an award winner. The 87’s offense was…

Jr. Kings alum, Los Angeles native Soller collects weekly USHL honors

October 6th, 2025

Cooper Soller of the Sioux Falls Stampede has been named the USHL Forward of the Week The Los Angeles native recorded four points (three goals, assists), seven shots and a plus-4 rating in the Stampede’s 5-4 loss to Sioux City on Friday and in a 4-1 win against Tri-City on Saturday. Soller scored the game-winning…

San Diego native, Oilers, Jr. Ducks product Han takes home weekly EHLP honors

September 30th, 2025

Providence Capitals forward David Han has been named the EHLP Northeast Conference Star of the Week. It’s been a wild start to the year for the Capitals, with two back-and-forth games being decided by a single goal. Both those goals belong to one David Han, an ’06 out of San Diego who has been dominant…

California connections Campion, MacSwain sign deals with WHL clubs

September 30th, 2025

A pair of players with California ties have signed WHL contracts. The Spokane Chiefs have signed defenseman Caden Campion and forward Landon MacSwain has inked with the Red Deer Rebels. Campion, a 6-foot-1 blueliner out of Trabuco Canyon, led Chiefs defensemen in the preseason with three points on three assists. Campion joins Spokane from the…

California trio recognized with weekly NCDC, USPHL awards

September 30th, 2025

The NCDC and USPHL have announced their weekly awards with a trio of California connections collecting weekly honors. South Shore Kings goalie Justin Bayers is the New England NCDC Division Goaltender of the Week, while Ontario Jr. Reign forward Mason Welsh is the Pacific Premier Division Forward of the Week and Jr. Reign netminder Nick…

California products Armstrong, Heinze nab weekly NCDC honors

September 26th, 2025

The USPHL has announced its weekly award winners with two players from California taking home NCDC honors in the New England Division. Defense: Kaden Armstrong – Thunder Hockey Club Blueliner Kaden Armstrong (’06) was a bright spot for the Thunder over the weekend, putting up four points in two games. The San Diego native scored…

Jr. Kings alum, Manhattan Beach native Thue commits to NCAA Division III Hamilton

August 28th, 2025

The NAHL’s Minot Minotauros have announced that defenseman Connor Thue has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Hamilton College. The Manhattan Beach native played 57 games last year for Minot, scoring three goals and seven assists for 10 points. “We are proud of Connor and his commitment to Hamilton,” said Minotauros head coach Cody…

Los Angeles native, former Jr. Kings coach Graham added to staff of USHL’s Fighting Saints

August 28th, 2025

The USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints have added Sam Graham to their coaching staff as an assistant coach.  Graham brings a wealth of experience, especially in player development. Most recently, Graham served for two seasons on the coaching staff of the NAHL’s Anchorage Wolverines.  “We are thrilled to add Sam to our coaching staff,” said Fighting…

Lodi native, GSE, St. Mary’s alum Hayes moving on to NCAA Division III St. Olaf

July 30th, 2025

The NAHL’s Wisconsin Windigo has announced that forward Hunter Hayes has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for St. Olaf. A Lodi native, Hayes started the 2024-25 season with the Minnesota Mallards, lacing up for 38 games and collecting 13 goals and 10 assists for 23 points. for the team. His dominance on the…

NCAA Division III Wilkes the next stop for Stevenson Ranch native Mech

July 25th, 2025

The NAHL’s Oklahoma Warriors have announced that forward Caiden Mech has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Wilkes. The Stevenson Ranch native picked up four goals and five assists for nine points in 46 games for the Warriors during the 2024-25 season. “We are very happy for Caiden on his commitment to play NCAA hockey,”…

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