Category Archives: Junior
California, Nevada players chosen in slew of 2025 junior hockey drafts
June 12th, 2025Starting in April with the NA3HL Draft and concluding in June with the two NAHL drafts, California and Nevada hockey players were selected in several junior hockey drafts this year. NA3HL Entry Draft – April 30 CA2nd round, 46th overall – Ben Dickson, F, Golden State Elite Eagles 18U, Long Beach Sharks2nd round, 48th overall…
Bakersfield native, Jr. Kings alum Jones inks WHL contract with Moose Jaw
June 6th, 2025The WHL’s Moose Jaw Warriors have announced that goaltender Kyle Jones has signed with the organization. “We are excited to sign Kyle for the upcoming season,” said GM Jason Ripplinger. Jones, a product of Bakersfield, was drafted 40th overall by the Warriors at the 2022 U.S. Priority Draft. Last season with the NAHL’s Oklahoma Warriors,…
Vista native Arcibal hired as new head coach, GM for EHL’s Nor’easter franchise
April 26th, 2025The EHL’s CT Nor’Easter has announced the hiring of Nielsson Arcibal as the program’s new general manager and head coach ahead of the 2025–26 season. Arcibal will also serve as vice president of hockey operations at the International Skating Center of Connecticut, overseeing broader program development and player advancement initiatives. “We’re excited to welcome Nielsson…
Glendale native, Golden Bears, Jr. Ducks, Jr. Kings alum Avakyan commits to NCAA D-I Clarkson
April 24th, 2025Johnstown Tomahawks goaltender Nick Avakyan has announced his commitment to play NCAA Division I hockey at Clarkson (ECAC Hockey). A native of Glendale, Avakyan has been a key contributor for the Tomahawks since joining the NAHL team in November. The goaltender appeared in 25 games this season, recording a 13-7-3 record with an impressive 2.41…
Bakersfield native, California youth hockey grad Moxham commits to NCAA D-I Air Force
April 7th, 2025The NAHL’s Aberdeen Wings have announced that forward Cade Moxham has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for the Air Force Academy. An alternate captain of the Wings, Moxham will head to skate with the Falcons in the fall. This season in 54 games with the Wings, the Bakersfield native has compiled 20 goals…
Manhattan Beach native, Jr. Ducks, Jr. Kings alum Koenig takes home weekly EHL honors
April 6th, 2025The EHL has announced goaltender Alex Koenig of the Express Hockey Club as the EHL Playoffs Divisional Star for the East Division. The second-year Express goaltender has played in every single game of the postseason thus far, with half of those games ending in shutout fashion. Most recently, the 04’ native of Manhattan Beach defeated…