Category Archives: Youth
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…
CAHA, NAHA announce boys, girls Select Camp results
February 16th, 2017Congratulations to those selected to the Pacific District Player Development Camps! READ OUR LATEST ISSUE CAHA 2017 Boys Select Camp Results 2000 Forwards Abernathy, Nicholas Bure, Lev Castro, Nick Cox, Hirotaka Easterson, Easton Fishman, Duke Gold, Jonah Harris, Logan Kapusta, Samuel Kohn, Mason MacNicoll, Brett Myers, Sam Park, Preston Puentes, Angel Rashkovsky, Nicholas Rickert, Mitchell…
Mainland Tournament features unique Canada-USA Showcase
February 10th, 2017The concept went over so well last year that tournament organizers couldn’t possibly not bring it back, and they decided to one-up themselves in 2017 by expanding it to a second division this year. The Canada vs. USA Showcase was the highlight of last year’s Mainland Tournament, and it is expected to be even more…
Whether he’s on the dirt or on the ice, Wolthers excels
February 3rd, 2017Ethan Wolthers isn’t like most young athletes. He retired from his first career (BMX bike racing) at age nine after winning six world and three national championships. Next it was football, which he played until he was 12. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Four years ago, Wolthers knew next to nothing about hockey. Suffice to say,…