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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 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,”…

Jr. Kings alum, Manhattan Beach native Gentzler off to NCAA D-I hockey with Air Force commitment

July 22nd, 2025

The NAHL’s Anchorage Wolverines have announced that forward Duke Gentzler has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for the Air Force Academy (Atlantic Hockey America). The Manhattan Beach native and Los Angeles Jr. Kings alum played 59 games past season with the Wolverines and El Paso Rhinos. In 26 games with the Rhinos, he…

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…

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…

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