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Walnut Creek native, Bulldogs, Jr. Sharks alum Durflinger re-ups with ECHL’s Knight Monsters

July 11th, 2026

The ECHL’s Tahoe Knight Monsters have announced the signing of forward Jake Durflinger for the 2026-27 season. Durflinger put up 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 58 games for Tahoe last season, while also adding 102 penalty minutes, which ranked second on the team. A native of Walnut Creek, Durflinger spent the previous season…

Bakersfield native Watts re-signs with ECHL’s Americans for 2026-27 campaign

July 10th, 2026

The ECHL’s Allen Americans have announced that the team has signed forward Brayden Watts for the 2026-27 season. Watts returns to the Americans for a third straight season. The Bakersfield native had his best professional season last year, posting a team-leading 75 points (24 goals, 51 assists) and earning the ECHL Sportsmanship Award. He finished…

Annual EHL Combine Series gives teams opportunities to find next wave of talent

July 10th, 2026

The Eastern Hockey League sets aside multiple weekends each spring for teams to check out players that can potentially play in the junior hockey league for the upcoming season. And the EHL Combine Series has delivered the past few seasons as many players that have showcased their talents have found their way onto EHL and…

Jr. Kings grad, Manhattan Beach native Stuart signs deal with WHL’s Hurricanes

July 7th, 2026

The WHL’s Lethbridge Hurricanes have announced the signing of forward Jake Stuart. Stuart was acquired by the Hurricanes from the Brandon Wheat Kings in May in a three-team trade. He was originally selected second overall by the Wheat Kings in the 2022 WHL U.S. Priority Draft and is committed to NCAA Division I Denver. “A…

California Dreamin’ Summer Scorcher event sees eight teams bring home banners over July 4 weekend

July 6th, 2026

The California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ Summer Scorcher event was held over the July 3-6 weekend in Southern California. A total of eight teams brought home championship banners at the end of the thrilling weekend. 8U: Cali Ice Mites beat South Bay Canadiens 3-2 10U Flight 1: Tri Valley Blue Devils beat Monarchy Chrome 6-1 10U…

Garden Grove native, Jr. Kings grad Gasseau returning to California with Sharks NHL deal

July 2nd, 2026

The NHL’s San Jose Sharks have announced that the club has signed forward Andre Gasseau to a two-year, two-way, entry-level contract.  Gasseau recently completed his senior season at NCAA Division I Boston College, where he finished fourth on the team in scoring, posting 23 points (six goals, 17 assists) in 23 games and served as team captain.  Originally selected by Boston in the…

California connections see dreams get closer with selections at 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo

June 28th, 2026

The 2026 NHL Draft was held June 26-27 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y., and in what has been the case in recent years, several players with ties to California were selected. Of the nine drafted, seven played for the Los Angeles Jr. Kings during youth hockey. TIMOFEI RUNTSO2nd round, 57th overall, Montreal Canadiens Montreal…

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