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Jr. Sharks alum, San Jose native Sweeney decides on NCAA D-III University of New England for college hockey

April 25th, 2024

The NAHL’s North Iowa Bulls have announced that defenseman Joe Sweeney has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for the University of New England (CCC). Sweeney just wrapped up his third and final season in the NAHL. The San Jose native began his NAHL career in 2021-22, playing a single game with the Chippewa…

Antioch native, Golden State Elite, Jr. Sharks alum Yates commits to NCAA D-III Endicott

April 25th, 2024

The NAHL’s New Hampshire Mountain Kings have announced that forward Rylan Yates has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Endicott College (CCC). Yates is playing his second season in the NAHL. The Antioch native began his NAHL career in 2021-22 with the Odessa Jackalopes, recording 31 points (11 goals, 20 assists) in 51…

Laguna Beach native Stefan decides on NCAA Division I Sacred Heart for college destination

April 18th, 2024

The NAHL’s Danbury Hat Tricks have announced that forward Wyatt Stefan has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for Sacred Heart (Atlantic Hockey). The Hat Tricks’ second-year forward is coming off of a 44-point season, tallying an even 22 goals and 22 assists. In the final three games of the 2023-24 campaign, Stefan had…

Pomona native, California youth hockey grad Wilson commits to NCAA D-III Trinity

April 18th, 2024

The NAHL’s Northeast Generals have announced that forward Jacob Wilson has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Trinity College (NESCAC). Wilson is playing his second season in the NAHL with Northeast. The Pomona native appeared in 43 games for the Generals during the 2022-23 season, tallying 16 points (five goals, 11 assists), including…

Thousand Oaks native Anderson inks NAHL tender for ’24-25 season with Jr. Blues

April 18th, 2024

The NAHL’s Springfield Jr. Blues have announced that they have signed forward Aidan Anderson to a tender agreement for the 2024-25 season. Anderson, a native of Thousand Oaks, played for the NA3HL’s Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks and in 29 games this season, posted 13 goals and 17 assists for 30 points. “Aidan is a big…

California products Connelly, Vachon garner weekly USHL awards

April 10th, 2024

The USHL has announced its players of the week, with two California natives taking home the honors. Tri-City Storm forward Trevor Connelly is the Forward of the Week and Waterloo Black Hawks goalie Calvin Vachon is the Goaltender of the Week. A 2006-born Tustin native and Providence commit, Connelly posted four goals and four assists…

California natives Stefan, Hovsepyan collect weekly honors from NAHL

April 10th, 2024

The NAHL has announced its players of the week, with two California natives taking home the honors. The East Division Star of the Week is Danbury Hat Tricks forward Wyatt Stefan, while the Midwest Division Star of the Week is Anchorage Wolverines forward Arvega Hovsepyan. Stefan totalled six points over three games with Danbury. The…

New Long Beach ownership bringing back historic Bombers nickname to USPHL

April 2nd, 2024

Former Long Beach Bombers player Curtis Fisher (2009-11) will join longtime Long Beach hockey supporter Josh Fitzgerald in teaming up as the new ownership of the USPHL Premier’s Long Beach franchise. The former Long Beach Shredders struggled a bit in their time in the USPHL, winning a total of 25 games in three seasons. Rather…

Santa Clarita native, Jr. Kings product Krivtsov commits to NCAA D-I Stonehill

March 28th, 2024

The NAHL’s Fairbanks Ice Dogs have announced that goalie Tyler Krivtsov has committed to NCAA Division I Stonehill College. Krivtsov, 20, is playing his second season in the NAHL, both with the Ice Dogs organization. The Santa Clarita native joined Fairbanks in the 2021-22 season where he shared the net with now-Augustana netminder Kayden Hargraves….

Laguna Beach native Stefan dominating WHL ranks, signs NHL contract with Oilers

March 25th, 2024

The WHL’s Portland Winterhawks have announced that forward James Stefan has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers. The Laguna Beach native put pen to paper with the Oilers as a free agent last week after playing five seasons in the WHL. Before beginning his professional career, Stefan will remain with the…

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