Category Archives: Youth
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,…
Like father, like son: Hockey families blooming in SoCal
January 31st, 2017When the Anaheim Ducks and The Rinks launched the Anaheim Ducks Learn to Play program, powered by Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry, a commitment was made to help grow the sport of hockey in Southern California. This and the newly-created Little Ducks Hockey Initiation programs are designed to create new, free or low-cost channels of…
Jr. Kings’ 16U AAA team continues to mentor
January 31st, 2017For a second straight season, the Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ 16U AAA team is engaging in a successful mentoring program with a couple of younger clubs within the organization. And, by all accounts, both the Mike Macy-coached Squirt BB1 and Jeff Bain-led Squirt B2 teams – along with the Jack Bowkus-coached 16 squad – are…
Jr. Ducks’ Squirt A group tasting victories as 2017 opens
January 30th, 2017First, CAHA and Detroit, now North America. For the second year in a row, the Anaheim Jr. Ducks’ Squirt A team coached by Eugene Kabanets advanced to the championship game of its age group at The Cup North American Championship in Buffalo, N.Y., from Jan 13-15. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The tournament, for 2002-07 birth…