Category Archives: Youth
Sad times as state’s youth scene mourns DeClerck, Harlan
August 2nd, 2017Early June was not kind to the California youth scene as former California Golden Bears standout Dylan Harlan and former San Jose Jr. Sharks player Stefan DeClerck each passed away. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE On June 4, Dylan and his father, Jim, were flying a single-engine Piper PA-28 airplane that crashed in the Santa Rosa…
Groll, Johnson make cut for Team USA Under-17 Select Team for Five Nations Tournament
July 13th, 2017Twenty players who participated at the USA Hockey Boys Select 16 Player Development Camp have been chosen for the 2017 United States Under-17 Select Team that will compete Aug. 23-27 at the Five Nations Tournament in Ostrava, Czech Republic. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The week-long Boys Select 16 Player Development Camp concluded today (July 13)…
Jr. Sharks bring back alum Richardson to coach 18U AAA team
June 15th, 2017Mike Richardson played for the San Jose Jr. Sharks organization back when it was known as the Blades. Now some 20 years later, he’s back to coach the Jr. Sharks’ 18U AAA team and wants to do more than just be behind the bench during games and run practices multiple times a week. READ OUR…
Wildcats have new identity as Jr. Reign, develop mutually beneficial relationship with AHL’s Reign
June 6th, 2017To say that the confluence of events that led to the Wildcats youth hockey program becoming the Jr. Reign this spring was meant to be seems like a gross understatement. The Wildcats had been on a steady rise since Ben Frank took over as president six years ago, having established themselves as one of the…
Souto’s role expands within Jr. Kings program
June 4th, 2017It wasn’t too long ago when Chase Souto was racing up and down the wing as a member of the Los Angeles Jr. Kings. These days, he’s proving himself as a vital coaching and administrative cog within the program. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Recently appointed the Jr. Kings’ assistant general manager of hockey operations, Souto…
Jr. Ducks’ Johnson makes history as USHL’s highest drafted Californian ever
June 1st, 2017Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U AAA defenseman Ryan Johnson found himself in uncharted territory during the first week of May. The 2001 birth year was selected third overall in Phase I of the United States Hockey League (USHL) Draft, by the Sioux Falls Stampede, making him the highest drafted Californian in Phase I of the junior…
67 teams ready for Jr. Kings’ Carmen Starr Classic
May 26th, 2017The Los Angeles Jr. Kings have announced the field and schedule for their upcoming Carmen Starr Memorial Day Classic, which will run from May 26-29 at three Southern California rinks. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Sixty-seven teams from Arizona, California, Colorado, Texas, Alberta and British Columbia, as well as the Czech Republic and Russia, will compete…
Jr. Sharks celebrate extraordinary ‘16-17 on-ice success
May 15th, 2017It’s been a banner year for the San Jose Jr. Sharks. Literally. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Led by two national championship-winning teams, the Jr. Sharks are enjoying the aftermath of one of the most successful seasons in the organization’s history. The Jr. Sharks’ 2016-17 campaign saw champions at the state, regional and national levels across…
Summer camps aplenty quickly approaching at The Rinks
May 9th, 2017Usually, summer in California means warmer weather to enjoy days at the beach or heading on vacation with schools taking their annual break. For dedicated hockey players, though, summer is a time to prepare for the next season and get ahead of everybody else. With the extra free time, summer provides the best opportunity for…
Jr. Kings raise the tech bar with new coaches app
May 8th, 2017Looking for some fresh practice plans or drills? Want to browse video of effective power plays or penalty kills? Maybe access articles relating to nutrition or small-area games? If you’re a coach within the Los Angeles Jr. Kings organization, there’s an app for that. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Developed by Nick Vachon, the Jr. Kings’…