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Jr. Kings graduate, Los Angeles native Soller tabbed USHL Rookie of the Year for 2025-26 season

April 20th, 2026

Forward Cooper Soller of the Sioux Falls Stampede has been named USHL Rookie of the Year for the 2025-26 season. Playing all 62 games in his first full USHL season, Soller was a key piece of the Stampede’s offense. With 26 goals, 23 assists, and a plus-18 rating, the Western Michigan University commit from Los…

Bakersfield native Watts named recipient of 2025-26 ECHL Sportsmanship Award

April 18th, 2026

Brayden Watts of the Allen Americans is the recipient of the ECHL Sportsmanship Award for 2025-26 as determined in a vote of ECHL coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors and media members.  The award is presented annually to the player who is judged to have exhibited the best sportsmanship combined with a high standard of playing ability.  Watts,…

Jr. Sharks product, San Jose native Brown inks first NHL contract with Winnipeg

April 18th, 2026

Denver junior defenseman Garrett Brown has signed a two-year, entry-level contract beginning in 2026-27 with the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets. Brown will report to AHL’s Manitoba Moose for the remainder of the 2025-26 season on an amateur tryout (ATO). The San Jose native registered career bests offensively with the Pioneers in 2025-26 with 12 assists and…

Torrance native, Jr. Kings alum Jimbo named NCDC Forward of the Year for ’25-26 season

April 18th, 2026

The NCDC Forward of the Year is Noah Jimbo of the Worcester Jr. Railers. The Jr. Railers rookie forward recorded 63 points (24 goals, 39 assists) in 51 games, serving as a consistent offensive driver throughout the regular season. “Noah is a special player,” said Worcester head coach Sean Bertoni. “His most important skill is…

Nine champs crowned at California Dreamin’ Easter Eggstravaganza event over April 3-5 weekend

April 11th, 2026

The California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ Easter Eggstravaganza tournament was held over the April 3-5 weekend in Southern California. A total of nine teams secured championship banners at the end of the thrilling weekend. 10U Competitive: LA Kaisers beat Battalion 8-3 (Finn Lough MVP) 10U Elite: Mighty Kings defeat Monarchy Stealth 4-3 in a shootout (Ethan…

Tustin native, Saints, Ice Dogs, Jr. Ducks alum Connelly named AHL’s top rookie for March

April 1st, 2026

Henderson Silver Knights forward Trevor Connelly has been selected as the AHL Rookie of the Month for March. Connelly recorded points in all 15 of Henderson’s games in March, totaling three goals and 17 assists while helping the Silver Knights to a 10-2-1-2 record. Connelly’s 15-game scoring streak – the longest in team history –…

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…

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