Category Archives: Youth
Four different CAHA programs capture Tier II state titles
March 31st, 2017The California Amateur Hockey Association Tier II state playoffs were held March 17-19 at IcePlex Escondido, north of San Diego, and four different programs – two from Northern California and two from Southern California – went home with state titles. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE 18U AA The Golden State Elite Eagles (pictured above) took home…
Lady Ducks, Jr. Ducks, Jr. Sharks, LA Traffic teams earn berths to USA Hockey Youth, Women’s Nationals
March 22nd, 2017In a dramatic an ending as you will find, the San Jose Jr. Sharks’ 19U AA girls team found a way to extend its season and in turn, received one of the best possible rewards – a trip to the national championships. The Jr. Sharks killed off four penalties in overtime, including a 5-on-3, before…
Jr. Sharks, Solar4America Ice ready to host USA Hockey Disabled Festival
March 21st, 2017Through the years, the San Jose Jr. Sharks have played host to a number of USA Hockey national championship tournaments, but none have been as impactful as the event they’re set to host next month. For the first time, the USA Hockey Disabled Festival will be held at the Jr. Sharks’ San Jose and Fremont…
Trio of California connections invited to USA Hockey National Team Development Program Evaluation Camp
March 15th, 2017Former Los Angeles Jr. King Nick Kent was one of 46 of the top American hockey players born in 2001 invited to this year’s USA Hockey National Team Development Program Evaluation Camp. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The camp, which will help select the 2017-18 U.S. National Under-17 Team, will take place from March 24-28 at…
Golden Bears take in Swedish hockey experience, on, off the ice
March 7th, 2017Sweden native and California Golden Bears director of hockey Peter Torsson jumped at the chance to compete in his home country when his Bears’ 14U team was invited to participate in the Gothenburg Ice Hockey Cup. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The Gothenburg Cup takes place over the New Year’s holiday and is the largest youth…
Jr. Kings’ 04 Major team impresses in Quebec
March 1st, 2017Ask anyone who’s embraced the experience and they’ll tell you advancing to the championship game in any division at the famed Quebec International Pee-Wee Tournament is no easy task. Members of the Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ 2004 Major team, though, can proudly and enthusiastically lay claim to that achievement. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The club…
New Burlingame rink proposal raising eyebrows in Silicon Valley
February 28th, 2017While a passionate group of local citizens continues to fight to re-open a rink in San Mateo that’s been shuttered for three years, support for a new facility in nearby Burlingame is growing stronger. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The Save the Bridgepointe Rink Citizens’ Group has teamed up with the non-profit Mid-Peninsula Ice Rink Foundation…
Seven teams crowned California Tier I state champions
February 24th, 2017Six teams captured California Amateur Hockey Association Tier I state titles on Feb. 5 at The Rinks-Lakewood ICE, while one other was decided a week prior, also at Lakewood. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE 12U AAA Major – Anaheim Jr. Ducks The Jr. Ducks used a two-goal performance from Joshua Niedermayer to down the Los Angeles…
As Golden State Elite completes fifth season, program continuing to be family-friendly
February 23rd, 2017The trajectory of the Golden State Elite Eagles (GSE) program continues to soar as the Northern California tier program heads for the home stretch in its fifth season. The growth of GSE – a joint venture between the Cupertino Cougars, Redwood City Black Stars, Tri-Valley Blue Devils and Vacaville Jets – is evidenced in several…
The Rinks lead the way, show ‘Hockey Is For Everyone’
February 21st, 2017The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association are celebrating Hockey Is For Everyone month this February. The campaign focuses on the inclusion of players of all ages and abilities from diverse backgrounds in the sport. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE “Our clubs, our players and our fans are committed to welcoming everyone…