Category Archives: Pro
Oakland’s Sommer building on coaching legacy with AHL’s Barracuda
January 2nd, 2021Oakland native Roy Sommer has experienced the ups and downs of professional hockey both as a player (10 years) and as a coach (31 years). Among the first wave of Californians to break into the elite ranks of the National Hockey League, Sommer, 63, has made an indelible mark in history as the longtime head…
Los Gatos native, Jr. Sharks product Cooley tabbed ECHL Goaltender of the Week
December 23rd, 2020Devin Cooley of the Florida Everblades is the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week for Dec. 14-20. Cooley stopped 39 of the 40 shots he faced in Florida’s 5-1 win at Greenville on Saturday. Under an NHL contract with Nashville, Cooley is 2-0-0 and ranks second in the ECHL with a 1.50 goals-against average…
NHL’s Kraken announce plans for Palm Springs AHL affiliate in 2022
September 17th, 2020The Seattle Kraken have announced the organization’s plans for a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment arena for Southern California’s Coachella Valley, which will serve as the home of the Kraken’s AHL franchise beginning in 2022. The project includes an adjacent training facility and community gathering spaces and will be privately funded and erected on land owned…
California players spending season in Europe return home early after COVID-19 outbreak
June 19th, 2020The closure of North American hockey leagues in rapid succession as the coronavirus/COVID-19 spread this spring captured the attention of hockey fans everywhere. But what about the nearly two dozen players from California and Nevada who play pro hockey in Europe? Many of them have young families and faced an added layer of challenges when…
Former Barracuda captain McCarthy takes AHL sportsmanship award for ’19-20 season
May 21st, 2020The American Hockey League announced today that John McCarthy of the San Jose Barracuda is the 2019-20 winner of the Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award as the AHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of sportsmanship, determination and dedication to hockey. The award is voted on by coaches, players and members of the media in…
Jr. Kings graduate, Hermosa Beach native Sholl selected ECHL Goaltender of the Year for ’19-20 season
April 9th, 2020Tomas Sholl of the Idaho Steelheads has been named the ECHL Goaltender of the Year for the 2019-20 season. The winner is determined in a vote of ECHL coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors and media members. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Sholl, who finished second in Goaltender of the Year voting last season, was named to…
AHL approves new franchise for Henderson, Golden Knights’ top affiliate to play at Orleans Arena
March 24th, 2020The American Hockey League announced last month that the AHL Board of Governors has approved the transfer of ownership of the San Antonio Rampage AHL franchise to the Vegas Golden Knights, as well as the relocation of that franchise from San Antonio, Tex., to Henderson/Las Vegas, effective with the 2020-21 season. The Golden Knights’ AHL…
NHL debut an eye-opening experience for Arcadia native Robertson
March 19th, 2020Jason Robertson didn’t sleep the night before he made his NHL debut with the Dallas Stars. The Arcadia native was called up from the AHL’s Texas Stars on Feb. 12 and played for Dallas the next day in Toronto, a 3-2 win for Dallas over the Maple Leafs. He assisted on Tyler Seguin’s game-winning goal…
Jr. Kings alum, Hermosa Beach product Sholl bags ECHL Goaltender of the Month award
March 4th, 2020Former Los Angeles Jr. Kings standout Tomas Sholl has been named the ECHL Goaltender of the Month for February, marking the third time in his career and second time this season he’s earned the monthly honor. The 25-year-old Idaho Steelheads netminder capped off an impeccable month of February on a four-game win streak, boasting a…
Hermosa Beach native, Jr. Kings alum Sholl wins fourth ECHL weeky award of 2019-20 season
February 11th, 2020Idaho Steelheads goaltender Tomas Sholl has been named ECHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending Feb. 9. It is the fourth time this season and the seventh time in his career that he has received the weekly honor. The seven weekly awards is the third most in ECHL history. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Sholl…