Category Archives: Junior
Yorba Linda native Brey ‘honored and grateful’ to be named new head coach of USHL’s Stars
May 26th, 2026The USHL’s Lincoln Stars have named Artt Brey as the ninth head coach in team history. Brey has spent the past five seasons behind the bench in Lincoln and was promoted to associate head coach before the 2025-26 season. “I am incredibly honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as head coach of the…
Davis native Hervey tabbed by Richmond Hill in annual GMHL Draft
May 22nd, 2026The Greater Metro Hockey League held its annual draft on May 20, and one California native was selected. Davis native and forward Owen Hervey went in the third round (39th overall) to the Richmond Hill Rampage. Hervey recorded 10 goals and 29 points in 51 games last season for the Cleveland Barons 16U AAA team….
Sebastopol native, GSE, Jr. Ducks alum Kemps signs with WHL’s Thunderbirds
May 16th, 2026The Seattle Thunderbirds have signed defenseman Jonas Kemps to a WHL scholarship and development agreement. The Thunderbirds acquired Kemps’ rights last month in a trade with the Tri-City Americans. The 2008-born Kemps spent last season with the USHL’s Chicago Steel and was previously with USA Hockey’s NTDP. In 2024, he represented the United States at…
Torrance native, Jr. Kings alum Fortune earns weekly BCHL honors
May 12th, 2026The BCHL has announced that its 2nd Star of the Week is Nanaimo Clippers forward Patrick Fortune. Fortune had two goals, two assists and four points in Nanaimo’s two wins over Prince George last week in the Coastal Conference Final. After picking up an assist in Game 3 on Tuesday night, the 2006-born forward from…
Several California products selected in annual WHL Prospects Draft
May 8th, 2026The WHL held its annual draft this week, with several California natives being selected in the two-day event. WHL Prospects Draft – May 6-7, 20263rd round, 56th overall – Arjun Mangadu (Livermore), F, Portland Winterhawks (Mount St. Charles Academy 14U) 4th round, 87th overall – Connor King (Corona), D, Prince George Cougars (Los Angeles Jr….
Plethora of California natives taken in annual two-day USHL Draft
May 5th, 2026The USHL held its annual draft this week, with several California natives being selected in the two-day event. USHL Draft, Phase 1 – May 4, 20265th round, 62nd overall – Micah Socha (Newhall), D, Green Bay Gamblers (Buffalo Jr. Sabres 15U) 6th round, 76th overall – Drew McDevitt (Tustin), F, Waterloo Black Hawks (Los Angeles…
Jr. Kings alum, Lawndale native Bourne tabbed AJHL Outstanding Defenseman for ’25-26 season
May 5th, 2026Quentin Bourne of the Whitecourt Wolverines has been named the AJHL’s Outstanding Defenseman and recipient of the W.G. (Bill) Scott Memorial Trophy. The award recognizes the defensive player who demonstrates the greatest all-round ability in the position throughout the season. “After a winding road in his career, Quentin came to us needing a fresh start…
Jr. Kings alum, Los Angeles native, Vegas prospect Weiermair named WHL Scholastic Player of the Year
May 1st, 2026The WHL has announced that Portland Winterhawks forward and Vegas Golden Knights prospect Alex Weiermair has been awarded the Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Memorial Trophy as WHL Scholastic Player of the Year for 2025-26. The 20-year-old Weiermair, who hails from Los Angeles and played for the Los Angeles Jr. Kings, is the second player in…
Annual NA3HL Draft sees California, Nevada natives selected in four-round event
April 30th, 2026The NA3HL held its annual draft today, with several California natives and one from Nevada being selected in the four-round event. CALIFORNIA1st round, 10th overall – Keaton Hodges (Simi Valley), D, Pelham Prowlers (Ohio Blue Jackets 18U) 2nd round, 39th overall – Aidan Yu (Baldwin Park), F, Phoenix Inferno (Wenatchee Wild Hockey Academy 18U) 2nd…
Jr. Kings graduate, Los Angeles native Soller tabbed USHL Rookie of the Year for 2025-26 season
April 20th, 2026Forward Cooper Soller of the Sioux Falls Stampede has been named USHL Rookie of the Year for the 2025-26 season. Playing all 62 games in his first full USHL season, Soller was a key piece of the Stampede’s offense. With 26 goals, 23 assists, and a plus-18 rating, the Western Michigan University commit from Los…