Category Archives: Pro
Maple Leafs, Jr. Kings alum, Arcadia native Robertson tabbed NHL’s First Star of the Week
November 17th, 2025The NHL has announced that Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson is the First Star of the Week. Robertson, who recorded three points in each of his three contests, led the NHL with six goals and nine points (6-3—9) to propel the Stars (12-4-3, 27 points) to a perfect week as they extended their winning streak…
Jr. Sharks grad Celebrini notches NHL’s First Star of the Week honors
October 27th, 2025San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini has been named the NHL’s First Star of the Week. Celebrini, a San Jose Jr. Sharks alum, led the NHL with 5-5—10 in four games to power the Sharks (2-5-2, 6 points) to their first two wins of the season. He scored once in a 4-3 loss to the…
Quartet of California natives selected at 2025 NHL Draft in Los Angeles
June 29th, 2025Last weekend, the NHL Draft was held at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. At the end of the two-day event, four California natives were chosen by NHL clubs, taking the next step towards the ultimate goal of playing in “The Show” and continuing the trend of players from the Golden State being legitimate…
Anaheim Hills native, Jr. Ducks, Jr. Gulls alum Mayhew tabbed 2024-25 ECHL Defenseman of the Year
April 18th, 2025The ECHL has announced that Kyle Mayhew of the Fort Wayne Komets is the ECHL Defenseman of the Year for 2024-25 as determined in a vote of ECHL coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors and media members. The award is presented annually to the defensive player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability in…
San Diego native, Jr. Gulls, Jr. Kings alum Demko takes home weekly honors from NHL
February 13th, 2025The NHL has announced that Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko has been named the Second Star of the Week. Demko stopped 64 of the 65 shots he faced across three appearances, going 2-0-0 with a 0.46 goals-against average, .985 save percentage and one shutout as the Canucks (26-18-11, 63 points) moved into the final playoff spot in…
Gilroy native, Jr. Kings grad Wolf takes home NHL Rookie of the Month honors after solid January with Flames
February 2nd, 2025Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf, who led all rookies with seven wins in 10 games (7-3-0, 2.32 GAA, .922 SV%), has been named the NHL’s Rookie of the Month for January. Wolf edged Ottawa Senators goaltender Leevi Meriläinen (5-2-1, 2.02 GAA, .928 SV%, 2 SO), Montreal Canadiens teammates Jakub Dobes (4-1-1, 2.43 GAA, .912 SV%) and Lane Hutson. (1-12—13 in…
Talented California products see NHL dreams get closer to reality at 2024 draft in Las Vegas
July 1st, 2024The 2024 NHL Draft was held over the June 28-29 weekend at Sphere in Las Vegas, and several players with California ties heard their names called to become property of NHL clubs. And it didn’t take long for the first players with ties to California. The San Jose Sharks kicked off the draft taking Boston…
Sharks win 2024 NHL Draft Lottery, get No. 1 pick for June 28-29 draft at Sphere in Las Vegas
May 9th, 2024The San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks own the first and second overall drafting positions, respectively, for the first round of the 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft as a result of the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery, conducted May 7 at NHL Network’s Secaucus, N.J., studio. Participants in the draft lottery included all teams that did…
Rancho Cucamonga’s Graham named winner of 2023-24 FPHL Achievement Award
April 17th, 2024The Federal Prospects Hockey League has announced that Matt Graham of the Port Huron Prowlers is its selection for the 2023-24 FPHL Achievement Award. This award is a well-deserved acknowledgment of an individual whose long-term contributions to the game of hockey is representative of not only their integrity and success of the FPHL, but also…