Category Archives: Junior
Four players with California connections taken in Phase I of 2017 USHL Draft
May 2nd, 2017Several players with California ties were selected on Monday night, May 1, during Phase I of the United States Hockey League Draft. Phase I this year was for 2001 birth year players only. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE 1st Round, 3rd overall Ryan Johnson (Irvine native, Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U AAA) – Sioux Falls Stampede 2nd…
Patience becoming a virtue for Fontana product Texeira
March 15th, 2017There is much more to Keoni Texeira’s game this season than setting career bests in points and goals two-thirds of the way through the Western Hockey League campaign. Yes, the defenseman from Fontana has become an integral part of the Portland Winterhawks’ lineup. That has happened in large part, he says, because he has found…
Humble McMahan excelling in USHL, scoops up NCAA D-I offer
March 6th, 2017Shane McMahan has no problem being a role player. Fortunately for him, that role on the Fargo Force of the United States Hockey League has expanded to the point it led to a Division I college commitment to Minnesota State University (WCHA). READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “His opportunities have escalated a lot in the past…
Improved Avalanche likes chances in WSHL’s tight West
February 15th, 2017Sitting 10 games over .500 with a lineup that features three players in the top 10 in scoring in the Western States Hockey League (WSHL), the Ontario Avalanche may be an unusual pick for a dark horse candidate come playoff time. Such is life in the league’s top division. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Under the…
Jr. Sharks graduate Acton pins down monthly NAHL laurels
February 3rd, 2017San Jose Jr. Sharks graduate Jake Acton has been named the Vaughn NAHL Goaltender of the Month for January. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE After arriving in the NAHL at the beginning of the New Year, Acton, 18, made the most of his new surroundings with the Minnesota Magicians by putting up some great numbers in…
Draw of the West, plus style of play draws Cypress’ Demin to Denver
February 2nd, 2017When Slava Demin was considering college choices, he followed one of the primary rules of real estate – location, location, location. So the former Anaheim Jr. Ducks and Wildcats defenseman committed to play NCAA Division I college hockey at the University of Denver (NCHC) shortly before Christmas. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “First off, it’s in…
Jr. Ducks play central role in Choi realizing college dream
February 2nd, 2017Patrick Choi’s season with the Anaheim Jr. Ducks changed the trajectory of his hockey career. Choi, who committed to play NCAA Division I hockey at Bentley University (Atlantic Hockey) on Dec. 19, lived in Seoul, South Korea, until he was 12, then moved to London, Ont., Canada, by himself in search of hockey opportunities. READ…
California connections part of NHL Central Scouting’s mid-term rankings
January 20th, 2017Earlier this week, NHL Central Scouting released its mid-term rankings for players eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Players with California connections include: Kailer Yamamoto, F, Spokane Chiefs/WHL (1st round, 17th overall) – LA Jr. Kings alum Ivan Lodnia, F, Erie Otters/OHL (2nd round, 37th overall) – Wildcats alum, Anaheim native…
Long Beach, Valencia red-hot as WSHL season enters stretch run
January 20th, 2017The 2016-17 Western States Hockey League (WSHL) season is playing out much the same as last year for the Long Beach Bombers and the Valencia Flyers. Both programs are again among the Tier II junior league’s elite, as the Bombers lead the Western Division with 57 points as of mid-January, while the Flyers are nipping…
Russell’s hockey journeys lead him to NCAA D-I RedHawks
December 27th, 2016One hour of public skating changed everything for young Rourke Russell. Encouraged by his best friend, Hunter, and Hunter’s mom to try out for the Jr. Ice Dogs in the early 2000s, the Long Beach native first had to figure out to skate. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “I was only 4 or 5, and I’d…