Category Archives: Youth
Jr. Sharks’ Pee Wee AAAs amped for upcoming Quebec trip
December 20th, 2016Curtis Brown had only heard about the experiences previous San Jose Jr. Sharks teams had playing in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. As prestigious an event there is at the Pee Wee level, and it’s been going on nearly 60 years, Brown will get the chance to now tell of his experiences as he’ll…
Jr. Ducks, Lady Ducks relish giving back to local communities
December 20th, 2016The spirit of giving isn’t just a once-a-year, holiday feeling for the Anaheim Jr. Ducks and Lady Ducks. Throughout the year, the clubs and The Rinks are committed to contributing to the community at large as well as those in need in their own circles. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The Lady Ducks recent undertook a…
The Rinks, Ducks launch Little Ducks Hockey Initiation program
December 15th, 2016The year 2016 has been a very exciting year for youth hockey in North America. Earlier this year, the NHL and NHLPA announced the league-wide Learn to Play Initiative, making hockey more accessible than ever before. Children across all 30 NHL markets in the United States and Canada will be able to take part in…
Former Jr. Duck, Jr. King Kent decides on D-I Quinnipiac
December 14th, 2016Nicholas Kent wouldn’t be where he is without his time playing hockey in Southern California. “I had a great experience playing (there),” he said. “It helped build my foundation for my skills and my hockey awareness.” READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Kent, a 2001 birth year defenseman, recently committed to NCAA Division I power Quinnipiac University…
Jr. Kings’ 15U AAA team scores big in fight against cancer
December 13th, 2016The Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ Midget 15U AAA team scored big in the fight against cancer recently, raising over $2,200 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation of Los Angeles. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE As part of a “Buck a Puck” fundraiser, each family on the club pledged a specific dollar amount per goal…
Jr. Kings’ Bantam 03 team wins Miami Beach Invitational
December 12th, 2016The Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ 2003 Bantam Minor AAA team celebrated the championship at this year’s Miami Beach Invitational, which was contested last weekend at Pines Ice Arena in Pembroke Pines, Fla. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE The Jr. Kings fashioned a 5-1 record at the prestigious event – it annually attracts a handful of the…
SDIA Oilers have quality reputation, thanks to welcoming atmosphere
December 1st, 2016To get a glimpse into just how tight-knit the families are at the San Diego Ice Arena (SDIA), all you need to do is venture out the back door of the rink to find the massive stone barbeque area. It’s there that on nearly every weekend day, and even sometimes during the week, SDIA hockey…
Quebec tournament on tap for Jr. Ducks’ Pee Wee AAA squad
December 1st, 2016Alex Vasilevsky played in Quebec during his extensive pro career, but he’s never coached there. Suffice to say, he and his Jr. Ducks’ Pee Wee AAA team are excited to head to the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament in February. “This will be a memorable experience for the boys,” he said. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE…
Wildcats hire ex-pro Reichert to oversee private training
November 28th, 2016The Wildcats Hockey Club has always put a heavy emphasis on player development and now, the program is adding to that focus by beefing up its private training offerings. The program recently hired former professional player Craig Reichert as its director of skill development and training facilities. Reichert started with the Wildcats in September and…
CAHA ensuring equal opportunity for mixed-gender teams
November 27th, 2016Even with the explosion of girls hockey in California and across the United States, not all female players are suiting up on all-female teams. The number of girls playing with boys on mixed-gender teams is shrinking, says Kathy McGarrigle, director of the Anaheim Lady Ducks and a member of the California Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA)…