Category Archives: Youth
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…
Jr. Ducks, Jr. Kings alum, El Segundo native Hajt signs with WHL’s Cougars
May 21st, 2025The WHL’s Prince George Cougars have announced that 2009-born forward Cole Hajt has signed with the organization. Hajt was selected by the Cougars in the first round (21st overall) of the 2024 WHL U.S. Priority Draft. The El Segundo product spent the 2024-25 season with the Anaheim Jr. Ducks’ U15 AAA team where he tallied…
Jr. Kings product, Los Angeles native DiDomenicantonio signs with WHL’s Hurricanes
May 6th, 2025The WHL’s Lethbridge Hurricanes announced Monday the club has signed 2009-born forward Enzo DiDomenicantonio. DiDomenicantonio was selected by the Hurricanes in the first round (13th overall) of the 2024 WHL U.S. Priority Draft and is the first-ever player drafted in the U.S. Priority Draft to sign with the Hurricanes. The Los Angeles product spent the…
California Dreamin’ Easter Eggstravaganza tournament crowns 11 division champions
April 27th, 2025The California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ Easter Eggstravaganza tournament was held over the April 18-21 weekend in Southern California. A total of 11 teams brought home championship banners at the end of the exciting weekend. 8U OpenMonarchy Force defeats Monarchy Stealth 1-0 10U CompetitiveGreen Knights defeat Mighty Kings 7-5 10U EliteCalifornia Kings defeat SoCal Chargers 9-1…
Pleasanton native, Jr. Sharks, Blue Devils alum Harker inks NAHL tender with North Iowa
April 24th, 2025The NAPHL’s T1ER League has announced that Lincoln Stars 18U forward Will Harker has signed an NAHL tender agreement for the 2025-26 season with the North Iowa Bulls. Harker just capped off his second season with the Stars organization in the T1ER league, showing serious growth and firepower along the way. After suiting up for…