Category Archives: Junior
USPHL’s Mustangs stacking 2022-23 roster with slew of California talents
August 11th, 2022The Ogden Mustangs are building their roster for the 2022-23 USPHL season, and the team has signed many California natives along the way. Dimitri Voyatzis Scott Slayback Benji Rutkai Jake Meure Lewis Izadi Caden Henrikson Jackson Ferry Rigo Aceves Elijah O’Neal Graphics/Ogden Mustangs (August 11, 2022)
Irvine native, Jr. Ducks alum Panisa decides on NCAA D-III St. Olaf as college destination
August 9th, 2022The NAHL’s Springfield Jr. Blues have announced that Top Prospects forward Jonathan Panisa has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for St. Olaf College. Panisa, a native of Irvine, spent parts of three seasons in Springfield and was a pivotal component of Springfield’s return to play for the 2021-22 season. He is a two-time…
EHL, EHLP announce regular-season schedules for upcoming 2022-23 season
August 3rd, 2022The Eastern Hockey League (EHL) and Eastern Hockey League Premier (EHLP) have released the regular-season schedules for the upcoming 2022-23 season. The 10th year of the EHL will kick off on Thursday, September 15 when the Connecticut Chiefs play host to the Connecticut RoughRiders in Newington, Conn. As for the EHLP, the eighth season in…
El Segundo product, Jr. Kings grad Brockman commits to NCAA Division III Aurora
July 27th, 2022The NAHL’s Maryland Black Bears have announced that forward Jacob Brockman has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Aurora University. Brockman, 21, just completed his first season playing in the NAHL and third season of junior hockey overall. The native of El Segundo finished tied for fourth in team scoring during the 2021-22…
Jr. Ducks graduate, Stevenson Ranch native Shea decides on NCAA D-I Michigan for college career
July 10th, 2022Wenatchee Wild goalie Tyler Shea has made his Division I college commitment to play hockey and attend the University of Michigan. The Wolverines play in the Big Ten conference and the school is located in Ann Arbor, Mich. “I first started playing hockey when I was five years old,” said Shea, a Stevenson Ranch native….
Jr. Kings alum, Calabasas native Vieten commits to NCAA D-III Williams College
June 16th, 2022The NAHL’s Lone Star Brahmas have announced that forward David Vieten has committed to NCAA Division III Williams College. Vieten arrived to the Brahmas via a trade in mid-January from the Kenai River Brown Bears. The Calabasas native recorded 26 points (11 goals, 15 assists) in 54 regular-season games played between the Brahmas and Brown…
California quartet taken in 2022 NAHL Entry Draft
June 15th, 2022The NAHL held its annual entry draft June 15 as member teams selected players to bolster rosters for the 2022-23 season. A handful of California players were taken by NAHL clubs. 2nd round (58th overall) – Jakob Karpa (Newport Beach), D, Lone Star Brahmas 4th round (88th overall) – Wyatt Stefan (Laguna Beach), F, Danbury…
California players, connections selected during 2022 NCDC Entry Draft
June 9th, 2022The USPHL held its annual NCDC Entry Draft last month as member teams selected players from the 2005 and 2006 birth years. Many California players and those with ties to the state and Nevada were taken by NCDC clubs. 10th round – Pasha Baranchik (Burbank), F, PAL Jr. Islanders 10th round – Wyatt Stefan (Laguna…
Smattering of California youth hockey products chosen in 2022 WHL U.S. Prospects Draft
June 9th, 2022Last month, the WHL held its two-day draft, starting with the 2022 U.S. Prospects Draft and wrapping with the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. A slew of California natives and those with ties to the state and Nevada were selected by WHL teams. U.S. PROSPECTS DRAFT 1st round, 2nd overall – Jake Stuart (Manhattan Beach), F,…
San Jose product, Jr. Sharks grad Wolford set to play at NCAA D-III Wisconsin-Eau Claire in ’22-23
June 8th, 2022Trail Smoke Eaters (BCHL) captain Coalson Wolford has committed to NCAA Division III University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (WIAC) for the 2022-23 season. The San Jose native, who was an alternate captain in his first year during the 2020-21 season, took another step in his role off the ice this season being named captain. “It’s always…