Category Archives: Youth
Santa Clarita native, Jr. Kings alum Socha inks deal with WHL’s Thunderbirds
September 10th, 2026The WHL’s Seattle Thunderbirds have signed defenseman Micah Socha. The Santa Clarita native recently attended his first training camp with the Thunderbirds and played in the rookie preseason game last weekend versus Everett, earning two assists. “Micah was impressive right from the first session of camp,” said Seattle assistant general manager Craig Goebel. “His skating…
California Dreamin’ Summer Scorcher event sees eight teams bring home banners over July 4 weekend
July 6th, 2026The 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…
Seal Beach native, Jr. Kings, Goldrush alum Gill signs with WHL’s Blazers
June 16th, 2026The WHL’s Kamloops Blazers have signed 2010-born defenseman Chase Gill. Gill was selected by the Blazers in the second round (33rd overall) of the 2025 WHL U.S. Prospects Draft. The Seal Beach native played last season with Los Angeles Jr. Kings 15U AAA team. In 54 games, he led his team in defensemen scoring with…
California Dreamin’ Memorial Day Showdown crowns 14 champions over May 22-25 weekend
May 27th, 2026The California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ Memorial Day Showdown tournament was held over the May 22-25 weekend in Southern California. A total of 14 teams brought home championship banners at the end of the exciting weekend. 8U Comp RV: Monarchy Synergy (Jaxon Burke MVP) 8U Comp 1 CB: San Diego Admirals 8U Comp 2 CB: Desert…
Palo Alto native, Blackhawks, Eagles alum Burbank signs NAHL tender with Anchorage
April 22nd, 2026The NAPHL’s T1ER League has announced that CarShield 18U AAA forward Trey Burbank has signed a tender agreement with the NAHL’s Anchorage Wolverines. The agreement will carry through the end of the 2026-27 season. During the 2025-26 NAT1HL season, Burbank was a key piece of an impressive CarShield team that led the league in almost…
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…
Nine champs crowned at California Dreamin’ Easter Eggstravaganza event over April 3-5 weekend
April 11th, 2026The 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…
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…