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California, Nevada players chosen in slew of 2025 junior hockey drafts

June 12th, 2025

Starting 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…

Mission Viejo’s Devlin, ‘one of the premier defensemen in junior hockey,’ named top NAHL blueliner

June 7th, 2025

Anchorage Wolverines blueliner Brock Devlin has been named the NAHL Defenseman of the Year. Devlin, a Mission Viejo native and two-year Wolverines veteran, dominated from the blue line and led all defensemen with 67 total points during the regular season. Devlin led all skaters in the regular season with 55 assists and found the back…

Bakersfield native, Jr. Kings alum Jones inks WHL contract with Moose Jaw

June 6th, 2025

The 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,…

San Jose native, Jr. Sharks alum Miller heading to Alaska to start NCAA Division I career

May 28th, 2025

The NAHL’s St. Cloud Norsemen have announced that defenseman Kyle Miller has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for Alaska. A third-year veteran of the Norsemen, Miller has served as one of the top blueliners in the league. During the 2024-25 regular season, the San Jose native ranked second among defensemen with 53 assists…

Marina del Rey native, Jr. Kings product Runtso inks WHL agreement with Royals

May 25th, 2025

The WHL’s Victoria Royals have announced the signing of 2007-born defenseman Timofei Runtso to a WHL scholarship and development agreement. Hailing from Marine del Ray, Runtso most recently played for the NAHL’s St. Cloud Norsemen, putting up eight goals and 19 assists for 27 points in 53 games. A product of the Los Angeles Jr….

Santa Ana native, Jr. Ducks grad Zaccari tabbed NCDC Defenseman of the Year for ’24-25

May 8th, 2025

The National Collegiate Development Conference is proud to announce that the South Shore Kings co-captain Jason Zaccari has been named 2024-25 New England Division Defenseman of the Year, as voted in by the division’s coaches.   “It’s a great honor to receive this award and I’m very grateful to all the coaches that voted for me….

Vista native Arcibal hired as new head coach, GM for EHL’s Nor’easter franchise

April 26th, 2025

The 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, 2025

Johnstown 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, 2025

The 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, 2025

The 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…

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