Category Archives: Pro
Thousand Oaks’ Moore says NHL debut was ‘kind of a blur’
January 24th, 2019As stretches of one’s career go, Trevor Moore’s past seven months haven’t been too shabby. Consider: • In June, he helped the Toronto Marlies win the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Calder Cup. Moore was a key cog in the playoff run, ringing up 17 points in 20 postseason games after 33 points in 68 regular-season…
After winning his own fight, former Titans star Woods joining cancer battle to help others
January 3rd, 2019Former California Titans standout Justin Woods is now a professional hockey player in every sense of the word. But there was a time when that was not so certain. Woods, who played the 2010-11 season for the Titans’ 18U team, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer following his freshman season at the University…
La Mirada’s De Leo basking in Southern California homecoming
November 9th, 2018La Mirada’s Chase De Leo grew up as an avid fan of the Anaheim Ducks. He’s now an actual Duck after joining the NHL team in an offseason trade. Understandably, De Leo called his Southern California homecoming a “dream come true.” READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “Obviously it’s every kid’s dream to grow up and play…
Orange native, Jr. Kings grad McGrew inks NHL deal with Sharks
October 29th, 2018It’s onward and upward for Orange native Jake McGrew. The former Los Angeles Jr. King signed a standard, entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks last month. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE McGrew, a 19-year-old forward, spent last season playing for the Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He’ll skate there again for the…
Kings, ASEC move forward with new rink in Reseda
October 23rd, 2018More ice rinks in the Los Angeles area? Yes, please. Given the escalating squeeze on ice availability across the region in recent years, the announcement earlier this month that Los Angeles City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield and Los Angeles Kings president Luc Robitaille signed a memorandum of understanding solidifying a new public-private partnership to build and…
NHL Pacific Division stronger with newcomers Pacioretty, Karlsson
October 23rd, 2018As the summer wound down and NHL training camps kicked into high gear, the San Jose Sharks and Vegas Golden Knights decided to make blockbuster trades within days of one another. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE First, the Golden Knights acquired Montreal Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty – and abruptly signed him to a four-year contract extension…
San Diego hockey icon O’Ree’s pioneering legacy now includes Hockey Hall of Fame induction
September 29th, 2018When the San Diego Gulls released their 2018-19 American Hockey League (AHL) promotional schedule, one date immediately stood out from the rest. The Gulls are hosting Willie O’Ree Night on Nov. 16. O’Ree, who will turn 83 on Oct. 15, has been an icon in the San Diego hockey community for decades after suiting up…
SAP Center at San Jose to celebrate 25-year anniversary in style
September 27th, 2018The SAP Center at San Jose, often called the premier sports and entertainment venue in Northern California, announced plans over the summer for a year-long celebration to commemorate 25 years of bringing world-class events to Silicon Valley. Included in the festivities will be multiple celebratory events including an exclusive, invitation-only dinner that was held on…
Ducks, Kings, Sharks, Golden Knights gearing up for start of new NHL season
September 22nd, 2018For the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks and Vegas Golden Knights, each team believes it has what it takes to still be playing meaningful hockey next spring. All four teams made impact moves this offseason with the intent to pay immediate dividends. The Ducks signed goaltender John Gibson and forward Adam Henrique…
Ontario Reign announced as host for 2020 AHL All-Star Classic
September 17th, 2018The American Hockey League announced today that the Ontario Reign has been selected as host of the 2020 AHL All-Star Classic. The 2020 AHL All-Star Classic will be held at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif., on Jan. 26-27, 2020. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “Ontario has welcomed the AHL into its community with open…