Category Archives: Junior
California quartet sees NHL dreams get closer to reality at 2023 NHL Draft
July 3rd, 2023Four players with California ties are one step closer to the NHL. Aiden Celebrini (San Jose Jr. Sharks), Sam Harris (San Diego native, San Diego Jr. Gulls, Anaheim Jr. Ducks), Ty Henricks (Mission Viejo, Jr. Ducks) and Jaden Lipinski (Jr. Ducks) were all drafted June 29 on Day 2 of the NHL Draft at Bridgestone…
San Diego native, Jr. Gulls alum Garvey off to NCAA hockey with D-III St. Norbert
June 21st, 2023The NAHL’s Bismarck Bobcats have announced that goaltender Hunter Garvey has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for St. Norbert College. Garvey, 21, just completed his third and final season playing junior hockey in the NAHL. The native of San Diego split time during the 2022-23 season between Bismarck and the El Paso Rhinos….
Fremont native, Jr. Sharks, GSE alum Tarantino commits to NCAA D-III UMass Boston
June 15th, 2023Making the jump to a relatively new team in your final season of junior hockey carries with it a share of challenges and new territory to conquer. Vernal Oilers goaltender Antonio Tarantino, a second-year USPHL Premier goaltender, certainly conquered a whole lot. First of all, he was the only Northwest Division goaltender to win Goaltender…
California products selected in 2023 junior hockey drafts
June 15th, 2023Over the past couple months, junior hockey leagues have held their annual drafts, selecting players from across the Rubber Hockey coverage areas in the process. Below, in bold, are the players chosen with California and Nevada connections. NA3HL Draft – April 19 1st round, 17th overall, Bryce Bethard, F, Rocky Mountain RoughRiders 18U AAA, Butte…
Castro Valley native, Blackhawks, Jr. Sharks alum McManus commits to NCAA D-III Suffolk
June 5th, 2023Scott McManus, a forward for the EHL’s Seahawks Hockey Club, has committed to NCAA Division III Suffolk University for the fall of 2023. The 2002-born native of Castro Valley recently finished up his third and final season with the Seahawks. McManus joined the program towards the end of the 2020-21 campaign, and over the course…
Jr. Ducks, OCHC grad, Orange County native Gilman makes NCAA D-III commitment to St. Norbert
June 5th, 2023The NAHL’s Austin Bruins have announced that Top Prospects defenseman Bryan Gilman has announced his commitment to NCAA Division III at St. Norbert College. “I’m excited to announce my commitment to St. Norbert College,” stated Gilman. “Thanks to my family, teammates, coaches, and everyone who helped along the way.” A native of Orange County, Gilman…
Santa Rosa native Sechrist uses USPHL development to gain commitment to NCAA D-III Salem State
May 25th, 2023From Chase Sechrist’s home in Santa Rosa, it’s about a 40-minute drive to put your toe in the Pacific Ocean. It may be a brisk walk for him this fall to put the same toe in the Atlantic Ocean. Sechrist, a two-year leading light for the Lake Tahoe Lakers before a late-season trade to the…
San Ramon native, Tri-Valley, GSE alum Ivanov chosen NA3HL Rookie of Year for ’22-23 season
May 11th, 2023The NA3HL has announced that Texas RoadRunners forward Matvey Ivanov has been named the NA3HL Rookie of the Year for the 2022-23 season. Ivanov, a 19-year-old San Ramon native, finished second in NA3HL scoring during the 2022-23 regular season, putting up 85 points (39 goals, 46 assists) in his rookie season. His 39 goals tied…
Former Jr. Ducks standout, Huntington Beach native Green commits to NCAA D-III St. Olaf
May 11th, 2023The NAHL’s El Paso Rhinos have announced that forward Tyler Green has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey next season for St. Olaf College. Green, 20, is a Huntington Beach native who came to the Rhinos in December in a trade with the Austin Bruins. In 35 games for El Paso, Green tallied seven…
Jr. Sharks alum Celebrini earns trifecta of USHL awards for 2022-23 season
May 8th, 2023The USHL has announced that Chicago Steel forward Macklin Celebrini has been named the USHL Rookie of the Year, USHL Forward of the Year, and USHL Player of the Year for the 2022-23 season. League awards are voted on by each member club’s general manager after each club nominates their players for awards. Committed to…