Category Archives: Junior
USPHL Premier 2021-22 Preview Series: Pacific Division
September 13th, 2021The Fresno Monsters, brand new to the USPHL but with a 12-year history thus far, became the historic first Pacific Division participants in the Premier National Championships held last March in Virginia. Although they didn’t make it out of the round robin, they did end their run on a high note by beating a well-established…
California foursome signs with Wenatchee ahead of upcoming 2021-22 BCHL season
September 13th, 2021The Wenatchee Wild became a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic last season and did not play during the 2020-21 campaign. This season, the team is back in BCHL play and has announced the signing of four California natives to the upcoming season’s roster in forwards Owen Bohn (San Jose), Quinn Emerson (Manhattan Beach) and Jayden…
USPHL’s Jr. Reign inks physical blueliner Day for ’21-22 season; main camp on tap Sept. 13-19
September 9th, 2021The USPHL’s Ontario Jr. Reign has signed defenseman Dylan Day for the 2021-22 season. The Calgary native last played for the Twin City Thunder in the USPHL Premier Division. Before joining the Thunder, Day played for the Butte Cobras and Helena Bighorns in the NA3HL. “Dylan is a big, physical defenseman with untapped offensive potential,”…
Jr. Reign, St. John Bosco alum Croteau commits to NCAA D-I Clarkson
September 1st, 2021Waterloo Black Hawks goaltender Emmett Croteau has committed to NCAA Division I Clarkson University (ECAC Hockey). The Bonnyville, Alberta native was among the youngest goalies in the USHL during the 2020-21 season and also one of the youngest players on Waterloo’s roster. Nonetheless, he was recognized by league coaches and general managers with a place…
Laguna Hills’ Shetland makes college decision, commits to NCAA Division III Trine for ’21-22 season
August 27th, 2021Connecticut Chiefs forward Tyler Shetland has committed to NCAA Division III Trine University for the fall of 2021. The 2000-born native of Laguna Hills joined the Chiefs in early February of this past season and posted eight points (three goals, five assists) in 13 Eastern Hockey League games down the stretch in the regular season…
Jr. Gulls alum Jacobs uses NAHL as springboard to NCAA hockey, commits to Wisconsin-Eau Claire
August 27th, 2021Peter Jacobs was born in Michigan, moved to the San Diego area and then billeted in Colorado during the last few years of his youth hockey career. The past two seasons, Jacobs has skated for the NAHL’s Austin (Minn.) Bruins and will head off again this fall after recently committing to NCAA Division III University…
Studio City native, Jr. Ducks grad Wepman commits to NCAA D-III Lake Forest for ’21-22 season
August 19th, 2021Seacoast Spartans goaltender Jakob Wepman has committed to NCAA Division III Lake Forest College for the 2021-22 season. The 2000-born native of Studio City spent just a single season in the Eastern Hockey League and in 21 total starts for the Spartans, Wepman posted a record of 11-10-0 with a 3.38 GAA and a .911…
Titans alum, Los Angeles native Altman commits to play NCAA D-I hockey at Quinnipiac
August 17th, 2021Bismarck Bobcats goaltender Noah Altman has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for Quinnipiac University (ECAC Hockey). A 2000 birth year, Altman just completed his first season in the NAHL and second season of junior hockey overall after playing the 2019-20 season for the BCHL’s Wenatchee Wild. The Los Angeles native, who turned 21…
Calgary native Szautner ‘happy to have the opportunity’ to continue junior career with USPHL’s Jr. Reign
August 17th, 2021The USPHL’s Ontario Jr. Reign announced today that forward Aiden Szautner has signed for the 2021-22 season. The 19-year-old forward from Calgary last played in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League for the Creston Valley Thunder Cats where he had nine goals and three assists in 27 games. “I’m coming to Ontario because I can’t…
Former Ducks trainer Phillips named head trainer for USPHL’s Jr. Reign
August 13th, 2021The Ontario Jr. Reign announced Thursday that former Anaheim Ducks athletic trainer Chris Phillips has been named head athletic trainer for the USPHL team. Phillips is the founder and owner of Compete Sports Performance & Rehab and a recognized board-certified athletic trainer (NATA) and strength and conditioning specialist (NSCA) that possesses a wealth of knowledge…