Category Archives: Junior
Pair of local sharpshooters lighting up SJHL
December 4th, 2015One is a three-year veteran of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL), while the other is only 20-odd games into his junior career, but Igor Leonenko and Coby Downs have more in common than both hailing from California. Both are giving goalies north of the border fits. The Battlefords North Stars were off to a…
Four recognized by NHL Central Scouting
November 25th, 2015Three former Los Angeles Jr. Kings – forwards Keoni Texeira and Evan Weinger and goaltender Evan Sarthou – and former San Jose Jr. Shark Zak Galambos were recognized by NHL Central Scouting on its “Players to Watch” list for 2016 draft-eligibles, which was released today. Texeira and Weinger, both of whom are skating for the…
Long Beach starts WSHL season strong
November 24th, 2015It’d be difficult to find a more diverse locker room in all of hockey than that of the Long Beach Bombers. And with seven wins in their first 10 games to start the Western States Hockey League (WSHL) season, it’s an exciting time for head coach Chris White as he guides his own version of…
Jr. Sharks alum Galambos making waves
October 31st, 2015It’s already been a whirlwind season for Walnut Creek native Zak Galambos – and it’s only October. After completing last season in the North American Hockey League (NAHL) with the Janesville Jets, the 1997-born defenseman was all set for a full year in Wisconsin and had already reported to training camp when he was informed…
Cassetti, Chmelevski to play in World Challenge
October 30th, 2015Two California products – forwards Joey Cassetti and Sasha Chmelevski – were named to the U.S. National Under-17 Team that will compete in the upcoming World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. The tournament will run from Oct. 30-Nov. 7 in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John, British Columbia. Cassetti, a former San Jose Jr. Shark from Pleasanton,…
Khodorenko’s stock on the rise with NTDP
October 27th, 2015The usually reserved Patrick Khodorenko isn’t all business 24/7. “No, he’s not real chatty, but he is a really nice young man who’s popular with his teammates,” said Danton Cole, his coach with the U.S. National Team Development Program’s (NTDP) Under-18 Team. “He has a really good sense of humor.” Robby Jackson, a longtime friend…
Della Maggorie, Russell cop NAHL weekly awards
October 26th, 2015Two California natives – Niko Della Maggorie (Gilroy) and Rourke Russell (Long Beach) – were recognized with North American Hockey League Star of the Week honors for the week ending Oct. 25. Della Maggorie, a goaltender for the Springfield Jr. Blues, was named the Midwest Division Star of the Week. With their home sweep of…
Thompson looks to push Avs to next level
October 17th, 2015Don’t expect inexperience to be an issue for the newest head coach of the Ontario Avalanche. After a 13-year pro career that included over four years in the American Hockey League, Jamie Thompson entered the 2015-16 Western States Hockey League (WSHL) season in an unfamiliar position – at the helm of the Avalanche in the…
Newport Beach’s McManus cops USHL honor
October 12th, 2015Newport Beach’s Brannon McManus was named the United States Hockey League (USHL) co-Forward of the Week for the week ending Oct. 11 after striking for two goals and two assists, along with posting a plus-4, in two games for the Omaha Lancers. McManus, a former LA Selects player who previously skated at Shattuck-St. Mary’s prep…
Two recognized by NHL Central Scouting
September 29th, 2015Two players with California ties – forward Zak Galambos and goaltender Evan Sarthou – were recognized by NHL Central Scouting on its “Players to Watch” list for 2016 draft-eligibles, which was released today. Galambos, a Walnut Creek native who played locally for the San Jose Jr. Sharks, is listed as a C-rated prospect (a potential…