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Jr. Kings alum, Manhattan Beach native Gentzler off to NCAA D-I hockey with Air Force commitment

July 22nd, 2025

The NAHL’s Anchorage Wolverines have announced that forward Duke Gentzler has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for the Air Force Academy (Atlantic Hockey America). The Manhattan Beach native and Los Angeles Jr. Kings alum played 59 games past season with the Wolverines and El Paso Rhinos. In 26 games with the Rhinos, he…

Jr. Ducks, Saints product, Los Angeles native McElligott develops in EHL, commits to NCAA D-III West Conn

July 8th, 2025

Quinton McElligott, a defenseman for the EHL’s Express Hockey Club, has committed to NCAA Division III Western Connecticut State for the 2025-26 season. McElligott, an ’04 out of Los Angeles, spent two seasons with the Express. After three points in 21 games in his rookie season, he registered 13 this past year in 42 appearances….

Manhattan Beach native, Jr. Kings product Weber signs with WHL’s expansion Vees

July 7th, 2025

The WHL’s Penticton Vees have announced the signing of 2006-born defenseman Ethan Weber. “Ethan is someone we targeted since the minute we were accepted into the WHL,” said Vees president, GM and head coach Fred Harbinson. “We believe he has the talent to be an immediate impact player on our roster. We are very excited…

Chino Hills native, Force netminder Perry tabbed USPHL Premier Fans Choice Goaltender of the Year

July 5th, 2025

In a Nevada valley where hoping a great hunch pays off, the Henderson Force raked in the rewards of picking up goaltender Nicholas Perry, a 2005-born second-year USPHL Premier goaltender. Perry’s work in net in one of the most offensive divisions in the USPHL Premier certainly did not go unnoticed, as the USPHL fans voted…

El Segundo native, Jr. Kings product Brockman off to college hockey with NCAA D-III Aurora

June 18th, 2025

The NAHL’s Maryland Black Bears have announced that defenseman Sebastien Brockman has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Aurora. The El Segundo native is a third-year skater of the Black Bears. This past year, the alternate captain hit the ice for 58 games and found the back of the net four times while producing…

Saint Mary’s grad, Stockton native Alvarado commits to NCAA D-III Plymouth State

June 18th, 2025

Utica Jr. Comets forward Anthony Alvarado has announced his NCAA Division III commitment to Plymouth State University for the 2025-26 season after a tremendous season in the NCDC. Alvarado, who hails from Stockton, ended up with the Jr. Comets at the end of the 2023-24 season, joining from the Mercer Chiefs and playing in nine…

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…

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