Category Archives: Junior
Laguna Beach native Stefan dominating WHL ranks, signs NHL contract with Oilers
March 25th, 2024The 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…
San Diego native, California youth hockey alum Ivey takes home weekly NAHL award
March 20th, 2024The NAHL has announced that the South Division Star of the Week is Amarillo Wranglers forward Jack Ivey. Ivey recorded at least a point in all three games he played in over the weekend in Amarillo’s sweep over Colorado. “”We are thrilled to celebrate Jack’s significant achievement of reaching the 30-goal milestone this season,” said…
Ventura Vikings to join USPHL Premier’s Pacific Division for 2024-25 season
March 14th, 2024The United States Premier Hockey League is excited and proud to announce the addition of the Ventura Vikings to the USPHL Premier’s Pacific Division for the 2024-25 season. The Vikings are the brainchild of three individuals with different backgrounds but a common goal of helping players from southern California and beyond make their college hockey dreams come…
Jr. Ducks grad, Irvine native Hong takes home weekly honors from USHL
March 11th, 2024The USHL has announced that Madison Capitols forward James Hong is the Forward of the Week. An Ohio State commit from Irvine, Hong collected two goals and five assists for seven points in helping Madison to a 2-1-0-0 record last week. Hong also tied for the league lead in points and assists last week and…
Slew of California products collect NCDC, USPHL monthly awards for February
March 11th, 2024The NCDC and USPHL have announced their monthly awards for February, with several California natives earning the honors. Pueblo Bulls forward Hunter Hayes is the NCDC Mountain Division Forward of the Month, Seattle Totems forward Seth Morris is the Northwest Premier Forward of the Month, Fresno Monsters’ Steven Blengino is the Pacific Premier Defenseman of…
San Jose native, Jr. Sharks alum Miller bags weekly NAHL accolades
March 11th, 2024The NAHL has announced that the Central Division Star of the Week is St. Cloud Norsemen defenseman Kyle Miller. Miller posted five points over two games in the Norsemen’s weekend sweep over the Austin Bruins. The San Jose native and Jr. Sharks grad kick-started the weekend with a two-point game, adding a goal and an…
Redlands product, Wave, OCHC graduate Kramer earns weekly EHLP honors
February 27th, 2024The EHLP has announced that forward Harrison Kramer from the New England Wolves is the New England Division Star of the Week. The ’06 Redlands native had five goals in his team’s two games played this week. Kramer scored a hat trick in a 6-3 loss to the Boston Jr. Rangers and followed that up…
California natives Hayes, Nalle garner weekly NCDC, USPHL accolades
February 26th, 2024The NCDC and USPHL have announced their weekly player awards, with two California talents honored. Pueblo Bulls forward Hunter Hayes is the NCDC Mountain Division Forward of the Week, while Potomac Patriots goalie Christian Nalle is the USPHL Southeast Elite Division Goaltender of the Week. Hayes, an ‘04 from Lodi, put up three goals and…
Manhattan Beach native, Jr. Ducks, Jr. Kings alum Koenig chosen for EHL weekly award
February 20th, 2024The EHL has announced that goaltender Alex Koenig from the Express Hockey Club is the East Division Star of the Week. Koenig, an ’04 native of Manhattan Beach, had a terrific showing in his team’s 2-1 shootout win over the East Coast Wizards. Koenig was solid all game and allowed just one goal on 48…
Long Beach native Stefan collects weekly honors from NAHL by ‘impacting the game in a positive way’
February 20th, 2024The NAHL has announced that Danbury Hat Tricks forward Wyatt Stefan is the East Division Star of the Week. Stefan had a stellar week on the scoresheet over three games, combining for six points. “Wyatt has been doing the little things right, impacting the game in positive way,” Danbury head coach Patrik Stefan said. The…