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California Dreamin’ Summer Scorcher tournament sees eight teams capture division titles

July 9th, 2025

The California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ Summer Scorcher tournament was held over the July 5-7 weekend in Southern California. A total of eight teams brought home championship banners at the end of the exciting weekend. 8U Open: Monarchy Covert defeats Monarchy Force 7-3 (MVP: Dominic Remelius) 10U Open: Monarchy Force beats LBD Summer 4-2 (MVP: Lev)…

San Diego native, Jr. Ducks, Fairmont Prep alum Sachs inks NAHL tender with North Iowa

June 29th, 2025

The NAPHL’s T1ER League has announced that Lincoln Stars 18U goaltender Aaron Sachs has signed a NAHL tender agreement for the 2025-26 season with the North Iowa Bulls. Sachs, 18, recently completed his second season in the T1ER league with the Stars, his first year at the 18U level after previously competing at 16U level. Over…

NHL Player Inclusion Coalition presents $20,000 grant to Kings youth development program

June 26th, 2025

Future NHL stars will have their names called at the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft in Los Angeles on Friday. On Wednesday, about 15 miles from the site of this year’s draft, area kids who dream of someday getting to that level got a big boost from the NHL Player Inclusion Coalition. As part of…

Jr. Kings alum, Irvine native Davidson inks WHL contract with Tigers

June 21st, 2025

The WHL’s Medicine Hat Tigers have announced the signing of forward Noah Davidson. Davidson, an Irvine native, played last season with the Shattuck-St. Mary’s 18U Prep team as the program claimed the USA Hockey Tier I 18U national championship for the fourth consecutive season. The 2008-born Davidson was originally drafted 31st overall by the Tigers…

San Clemente native, Jr. Kings grad Burick signs WHL deal with expansion Vees

June 21st, 2025

The WHL’s Penticton Vees have announced the signing of 2008-born defenseman Sean Burick. “Sean has enormous potential and embodies the attitude we’re looking for as we build our WHL program,” said Vees president, general manager and head coach Fred Harbinson. “His size and skill on the back end will be a tremendous asset.” Burick, who goes 6-foot-7…

California Dreamin’ Memorial Day Showdown tournament crowns 18 division champions

June 11th, 2025

The California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ Memorial Day Showdown tournament was held over the May 23-26 weekend in Southern California at IceTown Riverside and Ice Realm Carlsbad. A total of 18 teams brought home championship banners at the end of the exciting weekend. North (IceTown Riverside) 8U B North: Ducks beat Canadiens 3-2 (Logan Hurtado MVP)…

Jr. Sharks alum, San Jose native Castro signs NAHL tender agreement with North Iowa

May 30th, 2025

The NAPHL’s T1ER League has announced that the Lincoln Stars 18U defenseman Isaiah Castro has signed a NAHL tender agreement for the 2025-26 season with the North Iowa Bulls. Castro is in his second season with the Stars organization as a T1ER player, competing at both the 16U and 18U levels. The ‘07 blueliner has appeared…

San Diego native, Jr. Kings product Han signs with WHL’s Wild

May 30th, 2025

The WHL’s Wenatchee Wild have announced that 2007-born forward Rui Han has signed with the organization. A native of San Diego, Han played last season for Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass., and appeared in the AAA ranks with the Neponset Valley River Rats. He was originally the Victoria Royals’ first-round selection (seventh overall) in the 2022 WHL…

San Jose native, Jr. Sharks alum Gustafson signs WHL contract with Winterhawks

May 21st, 2025

The WHL’s Portland Winterhawks have announced the signing of forward Jake Gustafson. Portland added the San Jose native to its protected list in Feb. 2024. Gustafson adds size to the Winterhawks forward corps. During his 2024-25 season, the 2008-born forward played with Shattuck St. Mary’s 16U AAA team and scored 17 goals and 19 assists…

Ladera Ranch native, Jr. Ducks alum Torre inks with WHL’s Rebels

May 21st, 2025

The WHL’s Red Deer Rebels have announced that recently-acquired forward Zane Torre has signed with the team. Torre was acquired by the Rebels from the Seattle Thunderbirds last month in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft and a conditional fourth-round pick at the 2028 WHL Prospects Draft. Torre was selected…

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