Category Archives: Youth
Condorstown Winterfest in Bakersfield deemed a rousing success
January 24th, 2017Hockey fans may have seen the widely-circulated video of the Bakersfield Condors and Ontario Reign playing though a heavy rainstorm in their outdoor game on Jan. 7 and assumed that the entirety of Bakersfield’s Three-Way Chevrolet Condorstown Winterfest was a wash. That was hardly the case, though, as the weather was clear for most of…
Wildcats’ Kapusta adds education role at prestigious Excel Academy
January 23rd, 2017Tomas Kapusta has spent most of adult life dedicated to playing hockey and coaching kids in the sport he loves, but that doesn’t mean his only interests are on the ice. Kapusta is also passionate about teaching, and is combining his interests as an education specialist with Excel Academy – a role in which he…
Pair of Jr. Kings Pee Wee teams ready for Quebec
January 20th, 2017For a select few and fortunate Pee Wee teams from around the globe, February marks a signature event on the hockey calendar and, once again, the Los Angeles Jr. Kings will be well represented. Now in its 58th year, the fabled Quebec International Pee Wee Tournament will welcome two Jr. Kings teams – the 2004…
Jr. Kings set to host elite 2003 Showdown Series
January 11th, 2017Outside of national tournaments, it isn’t often elite-level youth hockey clubs from across North America venture out to the West Coast to flex their competitive muscle. That’s what makes this weekend’s 2003 West Coast Showdown Exhibition Series so unique – and one that promises to deliver plenty of high-end skill as some of America’s best-and-brightest…
The Rinks: A breeding ground for future hockey stars
December 21st, 2016Fridays at The Rinks-Huntington Beach Inline are often filled with familiar faces and their happy smiles as the Top Flight Street Hockey League takes center stage. Of these faces is the one of Peter Yencso, a 17-year-old boy hailing from Fountain Valley. He has a love for the sport of hockey that is undeniable. He…
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…