Category Archives: Junior
USHL planning expansion with new franchises to be located in Arizona, California, Nevada
June 5th, 2026In continuance of the NHL and USA Hockey’s expanded collaboration supporting advancement of the Tier I junior hockey development pathway in the United States, the USHL and a group of stakeholders have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish member clubs in Arizona, California and Nevada. “This expansion is about more than adding teams –…
Jr. Kings alum, Huntington Beach native Rutherford commits to NCAA Division III Stevenson
June 5th, 2026The NAHL’s Northeast Generals have announced that defenseman Jackson Rutherford has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Stevenson University. The Huntington Beach native played 98 career games for the Generals, tallying four goals and 34 points. Rutherford was drafted in the 2024 NAHL Entry Draft by Northeast in the fifth round (154th overall)….
Valencia native, Jr. Kings alum Cacciarelli commits to NCAA Division III Endicott
June 5th, 2026The NAHL’s New Hampshire Mountain Kings have announce that defenseman Rogerio Cacciarelli has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Endicott College. A Valencia native, Cacciarelli served as the captain of the Mountain Kings last season, registering 21 points (nine goals, 12 assists) from the blue line in 47 games. His work on the…
OCHC, Empire, Damien High School alum, Norco native Harris off to ACHA hockey with Montana
June 5th, 2026The NA3HL’s Sheridan Hawks have announce that defenseman Sean Harris has committed to play ACHA Division II college hockey for the University of Montana. Over the past three seasons, Harris has been a reliable blueliner for the Sheridan Hawks, appearing in 129 games and recording 34 points. This past season, Harris recorded 13 points on…
GSE alum, Redwood City native Pai commits to NCAA Division III St. Olaf
May 27th, 2026The NAHL’s New Mexico Ice Wolves have announced that forward Nayan Pai has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for St. Olaf College (MIAC). The native of Redwood City will join the Oles in Northfield, Minn., this fall. Pai, an ‘05 skater, laced up in 51 games during the regular season for the Ice Wolves,…
Sebastopol native, GSE, Jr. Ducks alum Kemps signs with WHL’s Thunderbirds
May 16th, 2026The Seattle Thunderbirds have signed defenseman Jonas Kemps to a WHL scholarship and development agreement. The Thunderbirds acquired Kemps’ rights last month in a trade with the Tri-City Americans. The 2008-born Kemps spent last season with the USHL’s Chicago Steel and was previously with USA Hockey’s NTDP. In 2024, he represented the United States at…