Category Archives: Junior
California products Alford, Kennedy, Passaro pick up weekly USPHL awards
September 29th, 2024The USPHL has announced that three California natives have earned weekly honors. Lake Tahoe Lakers blueliner Carver Alford is the Pacific Premier Division Defenseman of the Week, while Hampton Roads Whalers goalie Janic Kennedy is the Southeast Elite Division Goaltender of the Week and Tampa Bay Juniors netminder Shane Passaro is the Florida Elite Division…
San Mateo native, Jr. Sharks, Tahoe Prep alum Kremnitser earns weekly USPHL honors
September 23rd, 2024The USPHL has announced that Hampton Roads Whalers goaltender Nick Kremnitser is the Southeast Elite Division Goaltender of the Week. Kremnitser, a 2006 birth year from San Mateo, played briefly in the USPHL Elite last season, but he really started off this second campaign with a splash, making 29 saves in a shutout victory over…
Short Shifts: 2024-25 EHL Season Preview
September 18th, 2024The Puck Drops Tomorrow in the EHL, Friday in the EHLP BOSTON, MA — We are days away from the start of the 2024-25 Eastern Hockey League (EHL) season. After a lengthy off-season, the EHL will soon begin its 12th season while the Eastern Hockey League Premier (EHLP) Division will start its 10th season. As the games get underway…
USPHL Premier 2024-25 Division Previews: Pacific Division
August 28th, 2024The United States Premier Hockey League is previewing each Premier Division ahead of their start dates in the 2024-25 season. Order is 2023-24 Regular Season Finish Fresno Monsters Season Opener: Oct. 3 at Long Beach Bombers The Monsters definitely set the bar for the Pacific Division, which is now in its fifth season, by winning…
Los Angeles native, Jr. Kings product Hovsepyan takes next step, commits to NCAA Division III Salve Regina
August 20th, 2024The NAHL’s Anchorage Wolverines have announced that forward Arvega Hovsepyan has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Salve Regina University (NEHC). Hovsepyan played his final season of junior hockey with the Wolverines in 2023-24, appearing in 30 games, including nine Robertson Cup Playoff games. The Los Angeles native was over a point-per-game player,…
California products represented during 2024 junior hockey drafts
July 9th, 2024Junior hockey drafts have been held this offseason, with several California and Nevada names selected. NA3HL Draft – April 241st round, 14th overall, Trevor Stones, F, Tahoe Prep, Gillette Wild1st round, 26th overall, Marcus Vargas, F, California Wave 18U, Yellowstone Quake3rd round, 70th overall, Luke Gustafson, F, San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U, Tulsa Jr. Oilers3rd…
With Blumes at helm, USPHL’s Jr. Reign takes big step in 2023-24, eyes more improvement in ’24-25
May 15th, 2024In just their third season as a junior hockey franchise, the Ontario Jr. Reign won the USPHL Premier Pacific Division championship and qualified for USPHL Nationals in March out in Utica, N.Y. Jr. Reign coach-GM Jeremy Blumes, who has been with the program all three seasons, said the 2023-24 season in Ontario was a successful…
Torrance native, Jr. Ducks alum Giourof commits to play NCAA D-III hockey for Curry
May 4th, 2024The NAHL’s New Hampshire Mountain Kings have announce that forward Marko Giourof has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Curry College (CCC), located in Milton, Mass. Giourof, 20, just wrapped up his first and final season in the NAHL. The Torrance native began his career in the NAHL with the Kenai River Brown…
Jr. Sharks alum, San Jose native Sweeney decides on NCAA D-III University of New England for college hockey
April 25th, 2024The 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, 2024The 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…