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Los Angeles native, Jr. Kings product Hovsepyan takes next step, commits to NCAA Division III Salve Regina

August 20th, 2024

The 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, 2024

Junior 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, 2024

In 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, 2024

The 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, 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…

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