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Santa Barbara native Heinze commits to NCAA Division I Harvard, the ‘greatest school in the world’

March 31st, 2026

South Shore Kings forward Eli Heinze is excited to announce his NCAA Division I commitment to Harvard University for the 2026 season. Heinze, a Santa Barbara native who has been a key part of the Kings’ lineup, has developed into a well-rounded player both on and off the ice during his time with South Shore….

Kizanis uses coach’s advice to help Jr. Golden Knights win USA Hockey girls Tier II 16U 1A national championship

March 29th, 2026

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. — Kalie Kizanis took the advice Vegas Jr. Golden Knights (NV) coach Gordie Mark gave her. “He’s always telling me to shoot it,” Kizanis said. So, she did. One of Kizanis’ shots turned out to be the only goal in Sunday’s 2026 Chipotle-USA Hockey Girls Tier II 16U 1A National Championship game at Centene…

Desert Christian concludes first year with USA Hockey high school national championship

March 25th, 2026

PLYMOUTH, Minn. — On Wednesday, Desert Christian (CA) opened its run in the 3A division of the 2026 Chipotle-USA Hockey High School National Championships with a tight 5-4 win against Nest Hockey (FL). The two teams met again on Sunday, this time facing off for a national title. Once again, they battled in a close game where…

Newport Beach native, Jr. Ducks grad Niedermayer signs first pro contract with ECHL’s Oilers

March 21st, 2026

The ECHL’s Tulsa Oilers have signed defenseman Jackson Niedermayer. Niedermayer, who turned 25 on March 11, joins the Oilers out of Bowling Green State University, where he posted 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) and a team-high plus-16 rating in his senior year. The Newport Beach native compiled 44 points (20 goals, 24 assists) in…

California natives Newton, Bertolino grab weekly EHL accolades

March 18th, 2026

The EHL has announced its Stars of the Week, with a pair coming from California. Dylan Newton (G) Connecticut Nor’EasterNewton has won four straight, responsible for all of the Nor’Easter’s wins in the month of March thus far. To kick off this last week of action, the San Jose native stopped 34 from the division-leading…

Jr. Kings product, Los Angeles native Silverberg bags weekly NAHL honors

March 16th, 2026

The NAHL South Division Star of the Week is New Mexico Ice Wolves goaltender Jackson Silverberg. Earning his second South Division Star of the Week honors of the 2025-26 season, Silverberg played a crucial role in net both nights for the Ice Wolves. “Jackson has been lights out for us,” said Ice Wolves head coach…

Selects alum, Newport Beach native McManus cops monthly ECHL award

March 4th, 2026

Adirondack Thunder forward Brannon McManus is the ECHL Plus Performer of the Month for February after leading the league with a plus-minus rating of plus-12 during the month. McManus was even or better in each of his 12 games in February, highlighted by a plus-4 on Feb. 13 at Atlanta and a plus-2 in four other…

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