Category Archives: Youth
Jr. Kings win Tier I 15O national championship in overtime
April 10th, 2023The Los Angeles Jr. Kings rallied from a two-goal deficit to take home the Chipotle-USA Hockey Youth Tier I 15O National Championship on April 3 at the Ice Vault Arena in Wayne, N.J., with a 3-2 overtime victory over Shattuck-St. Mary’s. This marks the first-ever 15O national championship for the LA Jr. Kings, dating back…
Giving back to game of hockey top priority for California youth hockey alum, Oceanside native Gates
March 13th, 2023Jack Gates grew up in the San Diego area and developed his game at the youth and junior level where he was able to play NCAA Division I hockey for Colorado College. Since graduating in 2021, the Oceanside native has continued to give back to the game that gave him so much with Triumph Together,…
Nine teams win division championships at Inland Empire Tournament Series’ Presidents’ Day Open
February 23rd, 2023The Inland Empire Tournament Series, created and hosted by the Jr. Reign, continued its 2022-23 season Feb. 17-20 with the Presidents’ Day Open at Icetown Riverside and Ontario Center Ice. A total of nine teams brought home championship banners at the conclusion of the exciting weekend. 8U SouthChampion: Jr. Reign RV2Runner-up: Stockton ColtsThe offense was…
Dozen teams bring home championship banners from Inland Empire Tournament Series’ 2023 MLK Challenge
January 26th, 2023The Inland Empire Tournament Series, created and hosted by the Jr. Reign, continued its 2022-23 season Jan. 13-16 with the MLK Challenge at Icetown Carlsbad, Icetown Riverside, Ontario Center Ice, and Toyota Arena. A total of 12 teams brought home championship banners at the conclusion of the thrilling weekend that featured 48 teams from Southern…
Kings announce historic new ice rink partnership in Mammoth Lakes
December 7th, 2022The town of Mammoth Lakes, Mammoth Lakes Tourism and Mammoth Lakes Recreation have launched an historic new, community-driven partnership with the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings. As part of the expansive, multiyear partnership, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, the partners have teamed up to launch LA Kings Ice at Mammoth Lakes – the town’s first indoor…
Nine teams collect championship banners at IE Fall Classic event Thanksgiving weekend
November 30th, 2022The Inland Empire Tournament Series, created and hosted by the Jr. Reign, continued its 2022-23 season Nov. 25-27 with the Fall Classic at Icetown Carlsbad, Icetown Riverside, Ontario Center Ice, and Toyota Arena. A total of nine teams brought home championship banners at the conclusion of the thrilling Thanksgiving weekend. 8U Acorn South Champion: San…
USA Hockey surpasses 100,000 players at 8U level with San Jose native the milestone player for 2022-23
November 9th, 2022USA Hockey announced today that it has surpassed 100,000 players in its 8-and-under age category for the 12th time since the 2010-11 season. “While the pandemic certainly played a role for a time in pausing the momentum that had been established in growing our game, it’s great to see our 8U participation get to 100,000…
Inland Empire Tournament Series kicks off ’22-23 season with 14 winners at Sun & Surf Labor Day Tournament
September 21st, 2022The Inland Empire Tournament Series, created and hosted by the Jr. Reign, kicked off its 2022-23 season Sept. 2-5 with the Sun & Surf Labor Day Tournament at Icetown Carlsbad, Icetown Riverside, Ontario Center Ice and Toyota Arena. A total of 14 teams brought home championship banners at the conclusion of the thrilling weekend. 8U…
New video program helping make memories for young California puck stars
September 20th, 2022As the game of hockey continues to grow in California, so, too, does programs and businesses that aim to help with that growth. Recently, SportsKast came on to the market, something its president and founder Pat Wilde calls “the most exciting product for athletes that has ever been offered.” “It’s the most spectacular sports product…
Former Jr. Ducks star Hong stays true to process, lands NCAA D-I Minnesota State commitment
July 11th, 2022One need not remind James Hong that hockey is a process. The late 2004 birth year and former Anaheim Jr. Ducks standout has used an indomitable work ethic and a laser-like focus on what’s in front of him to reach one of his goals – an NCAA Division I hockey commitment. Hong’s recent announcement that…