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California products Bowman, Tarantino, Diaz earn weekly USPHL awards

February 27th, 2023

The USPHL has announced its Premier and Elite players of the week, with three California names earning honors. On the Premier side, Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings forward Ian Bowman (Palm Desert) is the Midwest West Division Forward of the Week and Vernal Oilers goalie Antonio Tarantino (Fremont) is the Northwest Division Goaltender of the Week, while…

Valencia native, Jr. Ducks, Tahoe Prep grad McNeil takes home weekly NCDC honors

February 23rd, 2023

The USPHL has announced that Jersey Hitmen forward Tyler McNeil is the NCDC South Division Forward of the Week. McNeil, a 2002 birth year out of Valencia, finished his stand at the South Shore Kings Presidents Day Showcase with a line of 3-2-5, extending a point streak to five games at that time. He scored…

Cypress native, Jr. Kings product Minnehan bags weekly NAHL accolades

February 21st, 2023

The NAHL has announced that Northeast Generals forward Paul Minnehan is the East Division Star of the Week. Minnehan, 19, was an offensive force this past week in three games against the Maine Nordiques as the Cypress native totaled nine points in the three games. On Thursday, he had a goal and four assists in…

Jr. Sharks alum Celebrini chosen for weekly USHL honors

February 21st, 2023

The USHL has announced that Chicago Steel forward Mack Celebrini is the USHL Forward of the Week. A Vancouver native and Boston University commit, Celebrini posted seven goals (four on the power play) and one assist in three games last week for the Steel. He recorded five goals, including the game-winning goal, in an 8-5…

Fountain Valley native, Jr. Ducks product Voyatzis earns weekly USPHL honors

February 17th, 2023

The USPHL has announced that Ogden Mustangs forward Dimitri Voyatzis is the Mountain Division Forward of the Week. Voyatzis has marked many milestones this season and this past weekend was no different. The second-year ‘Stang notched his first career hat trick, punctuated by the overtime winner, last Saturday in Ogden’s 4-3 win over Utah and…

Jr. Sharks product Littler bags weekly BCHL honors

February 14th, 2023

The BCHL has announced that Wenatchee Wild forward Cade Littler is the 3rd Star of the Week. Littler netted five points over the weekend after scoring three goals and adding a pair of assists in two games. The 2022 Calgary Flames draft pick had a goal and an assist on Friday night against the Nanaimo Clippers in…

Jr. Sharks alum Celebrini picks up weekly accolades from USHL

February 14th, 2023

The USHL has announced that Chicago Steel forward Mack Celebrini is the USHL Forward of the Week. A Vancouver, B.C., native and Boston University commit, Celebrino collected four goals and three assists for seven points with nine shots on goal in two games last weekend. The San Jose Jr. Sharks alum recorded his second hat…

California trio tabbed for weekly USPHL honors

February 12th, 2023

The USPHL has announced its weekly award winners, with three California natives taking home honors. Richmond Generals forward Matthew Hamacher (Corona) is the Southeast Division Forward of the Week, while Bridgewater Jr. Bandits blueliner Jonathan Rubio (Anaheim) is the New England Division Defenseman of the Week and Vernal Oilers goalie Antonio Tarantino (Fremont) is the…

USPHL standout, Moreno Valley native Bugarin heading east to Framingham State after recent NCAA D-III commitment

February 12th, 2023

The end of an era is coming, as Scott Bugarin is ready to lead the Pueblo Bulls to the end of their season – hopefully for them at USPHL Nationals – before becoming a Framingham Ram next fall. It’s the end of a Premier career forged in 2019-20. It’s also the end of a three-year…

Trio of California products earn monthly honors from USPHL

February 7th, 2023

The USPHL has announced its Players of the Month for January, and three California natives made the cut. Ogden Mustangs forward Jake Meure (Fremont) is the Premier Mountain Division Forward of the Month, while Vernal Oilers goalie Antonio Tarantino (Fremont) is the Premier Northwest Division Goaltender of the Month and Northern Cyclones forward Josh Bruno…

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