Category Archives: Youth
San Diego native, Jr. Ducks, Fairmont Prep alum Sachs inks NAHL tender with North Iowa
June 29th, 2025The 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…
Jr. Kings alum, Irvine native Davidson inks WHL contract with Tigers
June 21st, 2025The 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, 2025The 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…
Jr. Sharks alum, San Jose native Castro signs NAHL tender agreement with North Iowa
May 30th, 2025The 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, 2025The 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, 2025The 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, 2025The 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…