Category Archives: Youth
Jr. Sharks alum, Pleasanton native Harker signs NAHL tender with Bismarck
April 16th, 2026The NAPHL’s T1ER League has announced the tender agreement signed between the Bismarck Bobcats of the NAHL and Lincoln Stars 18U AAA forward Will Harker. The agreement will carry through the end of the 2026-27 season. During the 2025-26 NAT1HL season, Harker played in nine games for the Stars. He recorded seven total points in those…
Why specialty camps are changing youth hockey: Inside Ice Realm Westminster
April 15th, 2026Rick Hutchinson brings decades of experience from the Anaheim Ducks and Skate America to reshape how young athletes develop in hockey at Westminster & Carlsbad Ice Realm. At Ice Realm, youth hockey development isn’t left to chance — it’s built on decades of experience, intentional structure, and a clear philosophy. Leading that vision is Director…
California Dreamin’ Presidents Day Open crowns 10 champions over Feb. 13-16 weekend
February 20th, 2026The California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ Presidents Day Open tournament was held over the Feb. 13-16 weekend in Southern California. A total of 10 teams brought home championship banners at the end of the exciting weekend. 18U/Varsity: Jr Ducks beat Trail Wolves 18U 3-0 (Savin Siproseuth MVP) 16U/JV Flight 1: LV Ice Warriors beat Capital Thunder…
California Dreamin’ MLK Challenge sees 13 champs crowned over Jan. 16-19 weekend
January 22nd, 2026The California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ MLK Challenge tournament was held over the Jan. 16-19 weekend in Southern California. A total of 13 teams brought home championship banners at the end of the thrilling weekend. 8U B Flight 1 – Jr. Gulls beat Goldrush 1-0 8U B Flight 2 – California Surf beat Jr. Reign 7-4…
California Dreamin’ Fall Classic crowns 11 division champs over Thanksgiving weekend
December 5th, 2025The California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ Fall Classic tournament was held over the Nov. 28-30 weekend in Southern California. A total of 11 teams brought home championship banners at the end of the exciting weekend. LA Kings Icetown 12U BB: Jr. Reign defeats Surf 4-1 (Riley Millsap MVP) 12U AA: Jr. Ducks beat Jr. Reign 12U…
Jr. Ducks star, Huntington Beach native Tate signs with WHL’s Blazers
September 11th, 2025The WHL’s Kamloops Blazers have signed 2009-born goaltender Kaeden Tate. Tate was selected by the Blazers in the second round (23rd overall) of the 2024 U.S. Priority Draft. “We would like to welcome Kaeden and his family to the Kamloops Blazers Hockey Club,” said Kamloops head coach and general manager Shaun Clouston. “We are excited…
Jr. Kings, Jr. Ducks alum, Azusa native Kim signs WHL contract with Kamloops
September 4th, 2025The WHL’s Kamloops Blazers have signed 2010-born forward Collin Kim. Kim was selected by the Blazers in the first round (15th overall) in the 2025 WHL U.S. Priority Draft. The Azusa native played the 2024-25 season with the Anaheim Jr. Ducks 14U AAA team where he was the top scorer with 31 goals and 27…
Los Angeles native, Jr. Kings, Jr. Ducks alum Kapen inks deal with WHL’s Hurricanes
September 4th, 2025The WHL’s Lethbridge Hurricanes have announced the signing of 2009-born forward Hunter Kapen. Kapen, 15, was listed by the Hurricanes in 2025 after going undrafted in the U.S. Priority Draft and the WHL Prospects Draft. The Los Angeles product recorded a whopping 104 points (49 goals, 55 assists) along with 10 penalty minutes in 83…
Eleven teams claim championship banners at California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ Labor Day Festival
September 3rd, 2025The California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ Labor Day Festival tournament was held over the Aug. 29-Sept. 1 weekend in Southern California. A total of 11 teams brought home championship banners at the end of the thrilling weekend. 8U B: Aliso Viejo Avalanche beat Mavericks 2-0 (Dominic Dolphin MVP) 8U A: Jr. Reign beat Mavericks 4-3 (Dominic…