Category Archives: Junior
Jr. Sharks alum Brown, Jr. Gulls grad Harris named to 2022 U.S. Junior Select Team
November 17th, 2022USA Hockey today announced the first 21 players for the U.S. Junior Select Team that will compete in the 2022 World Junior A Challenge from Dec. 11-18 in Cornwall, Ont. The U.S. has won five of the last eight tournaments (2018, 2016, 2012-14). The group includes 12 forwards, seven defensemen and two goaltenders. All players…
USPHL Premier, Elite Nationals to be held in Utica, N.Y., March 23-28, 2023
November 15th, 2022The United States Premier Hockey League and the Utica Jr. Comets organization are proud to announce that the 2023 USPHL Premier and Elite National Championships will be held at the Nexus Center in Utica, N.Y. – the brand-new home of the Jr. Comets’ USPHL teams – between March 23 and March 28, 2023. The USPHL Elite National Championship…
EHL announces rosters for 2022 All-Star Classic to be held Nov. 20-21 in Worcester, Mass.
November 15th, 2022The Eastern Hockey League has announced the four sets of All-Star rosters that will be competing in the 2nd Annual EHL All-Star Classic on Nov. 20-21 at the Worcester Ice Center in Worcester, Mass. Returning for its second installment, the 2022 EHL All-Star Classic includes over 60 skaters and eight goaltenders, and all 19 teams…
Corona native, Empire, Jr. Kings alum Hamacher tabbed for weekly USPHL honors
November 14th, 2022The USPHL has announced that the Richmond Generals’ Matt Hamacher is the Southeast Division Forward of the Week. Hamacher, a 2003-born Corona native, was all over the rival Charlotte Rush in a sweep weekend for the Generals, first posting two goals – including the regulation game winner – in a 4-3 win. He added another…
Jr. Sharks graduate Celebrini bags weekly USHL honors
November 3rd, 2022The USHL has announced that Chicago Steel forward Macklin Celebrini is the USHL Forward of the Week. Celebrini was pivotal in Chicago’s win last week, a 7-1 Saturday night victory over the Green Bay Gamblers. The 16-year-old forward opened his night with an unassisted goal midway through the opening frame before adding his second tally…
Torrance native Giourof, Valencia product McNeil claim monthly honors from NCDC
November 2nd, 2022A pair of California natives have collected NCDC monthly honors. Northern Cyclones forward Marko Giourof is the NCDC North Division Forward of the Month, while Jersey Hitmen forward Tyler McNeil is the NCDC South Division Forward of the Month. Giourof, a 2003-born Torrance native, has helped the NCDC’s actively hottest team to a close second…
Talented California quintet takes home monthly honors from USPHL
November 2nd, 2022The USPHL has announced that five California products have taken home monthly accolades. Pueblo Bulls forward Scott Bugarin (Moreno Valley) and Ogden Mustangs forward Jake Meure (Fremont) are Mountain Division Forwards of the Month, while Fresno Monsters defenseman Jacob Gagnon (Reedley) and Lake Tahoe Lakers blueliner Chase Sechrist (Santa Rosa) are Pacific Division Defensemen of…
EHL All-Stars knock off Nazareth in College Series upset
October 30th, 2022One of the most exciting things about college sports is an upset, and the Eastern Hockey League (EHL) All-Stars did that Oct. 21 as they defeated Nazareth College 4-3 in a shootout. It was the second time an EHL All-Star team defeated an NCAA Division III program and was the highlight for the league between…
Jr. Reign, Sabers jump out to fast starts to open 2022-23 USPHL campaign
October 28th, 2022As the 2022-23 USPHL season gets ready to open up November play, two California teams have tasted early success. The Ontario Jr. Reign and San Diego Sabers are both fielding competitive teams in the Pacific Division this year and both squads have seen their share of wins through the season’s first quarter. “I am pleased…
Valencia native, Jr. Ducks, Jr. Flyers, Tahoe Prep alum McNeil earns weekly NCDC award
October 27th, 2022The USPHL has announced that Jersey Hitmen forward Tyler McNeil is the NCDC South Division Forward of the Week. McNeil, a 2002 birth year from Valencia, continues to lead the NCDC in scoring, after being one of the top scorers in the USPHL Premier last year for the Fresno Monsters, a true example of #USPHLAdvancement…