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New Sabers coach Casillo bringing experience, energy to San Diego, USPHL

June 6th, 2022

The San Diego Sabers have announced that Tyler Casillo has been named the new head coach, tasked to build off the success of previous seasons while continuing to grow the USPHL program. Casillo began his journey in junior hockey by playing in the GOJHL for his hometown Buffalo Regals and for the GMHL’s Niagara Whalers,…

Baldwin Park native, California youth hockey grad Yu commits to NCAA D-III Rivier

June 1st, 2022

The USPHL’s Pueblo Bulls have announced that 2001-born defenseman Alan Yu has committed to play for NCAA Division III Rivier University. Yu is the second Bulls alumni to commit to play for Rivier, following Milan Breczko, who played for the Bulls from 2019-21. Rivier is located in Nashua, N.H. A Baldwin Park native, Yu was…

San Diego native, Jr. Gulls product Frankel concludes junior career with commitment to NCAA D-III Nichols

May 31st, 2022

The USPHL’s Minnesota Moose has announced the college advancement of 2001-born forward Isaiah “Ike” Frankel to Nichols College. Nichols is an NCAA Division III program playing in the Commonwealth Coast Conference. “It was a pleasure coaching Ike Frankel for the last three seasons and having him wear a Moose jersey,” said Moose coach-GM Jon Jonasson….

Handful of California, Nevada natives named to 2021-22 USPHL Premier all-star teams

April 27th, 2022

The USPHL has announced its Premier Division all-stars for the 2021-22 season. Several California and Nevada natives earned postseason honors. MIDWEST EAST DIVISION D: Trent Carter, Chicago Cougars, Las Vegas (Vegas Jr. Golden Knights) MOUNTAIN DIVISION F: Cade Herrera, Ogden Mustangs, Brentwood (San Jose Jr. Sharks, Golden State Elite Eagles) F: Jake Meure, Ogden Mustangs,…

Jr. Reign, St. John Bosco alum Croteau tabbed USHL Goaltender of the Week

April 26th, 2022

The USHL announced today that Waterloo Blackhawks netminder Emmett Croteau has been named the Goaltender of the Week. Croteau backed the Black Hawks to a pair of wins in the final weekend of the season, recording a 1.80 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage while stopping 39 of the 42 shots sent his way….

Playa Del Rey native, Jr. Kings, Titans grad Mobley commits to NCAA D-III SUNY Cortland

April 19th, 2022

New Hampshire Avalanche goaltender Ronan Mobley has committed to SUNY Cortland for the fall of 2022. The 2001-born native of Playa Del Rey recently finished his second season with the Avalanche, and with 37 career victories in the Eastern Hockey League, Mobley ranks as the 11th winningest goaltender in league history. “Ronan came to us…

Manhattan Beach native, Jr. Kings grad Emerson named BCHL 1st Star of the Week

April 11th, 2022

Wenatchee Wild forward Quinn Emerson has been selected as the BCHL 1st Star of the Week. Emerson was a goal-scoring machine for the Wild last week, lighting the lamp six times. He also added a pair of assists for a league-high eight points in four games. The native of Manhattan Beach scored once in Wenatchee’s…

Canyon Country native, Jr. Ducks product Easterson inks NAHL tender with Rhinos

April 7th, 2022

The NA3HL’s El Paso Rhinos have announced that forward Noah Easterson has signed an NAHL tender agreement with the El Paso Rhinos NAHL team of the South Division. Easterson, 18, just finished his second season of playing junior hockey in the NA3HL for the Rhinos. The native of Canyon Country was sixth in team scoring…

Hains notches shutout, 87’s top Express for 2022 EHL title

April 7th, 2022

The New Jersey 87’s won their first-ever Eastern Hockey League (EHL) championship with a 2-0 victory over the Walpole Express. It only took 44 seconds for the 87’s to jump ahead in the second period with goals from Jason Atkinson and Everest Schneider. The defense and goaltending took care of the rest, killing off a…

Boschetto scores in OT as Jr. Rangers, trio of California natives top Avalanche for 2022 EHLP title

April 7th, 2022

The 2022 Eastern Hockey League Premier (EHLP) championship game needed more than 60 minutes to determine a winner. Mike Boschetto made sure it wouldn’t require another 20 as he buried the overtime winner 1:10 into the extra session, securing the Boston Jr. Rangers a 4-3 win over the New Hampshire Avalanche and their third EHLP…

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