Category Archives: Youth
San Jose native, Jr. Sharks alum Gustafson signs WHL contract with Winterhawks
May 21st, 2025The WHL’s Portland Winterhawks have announced the signing of forward Jake Gustafson. Portland added the San Jose native to its protected list in Feb. 2024. Gustafson adds size to the Winterhawks forward corps. During his 2024-25 season, the 2008-born forward played with Shattuck St. Mary’s 16U AAA team and scored 17 goals and 19 assists…
Ladera Ranch native, Jr. Ducks alum Torre inks with WHL’s Rebels
May 21st, 2025The WHL’s Red Deer Rebels have announced that recently-acquired forward Zane Torre has signed with the team. Torre was acquired by the Rebels from the Seattle Thunderbirds last month in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft and a conditional fourth-round pick at the 2028 WHL Prospects Draft. Torre was selected…
Jr. Ducks, Jr. Kings alum, El Segundo native Hajt signs with WHL’s Cougars
May 21st, 2025The WHL’s Prince George Cougars have announced that 2009-born forward Cole Hajt has signed with the organization. Hajt was selected by the Cougars in the first round (21st overall) of the 2024 WHL U.S. Priority Draft. The El Segundo product spent the 2024-25 season with the Anaheim Jr. Ducks’ U15 AAA team where he tallied…
Jr. Kings product, Los Angeles native DiDomenicantonio signs with WHL’s Hurricanes
May 6th, 2025The WHL’s Lethbridge Hurricanes announced Monday the club has signed 2009-born forward Enzo DiDomenicantonio. DiDomenicantonio was selected by the Hurricanes in the first round (13th overall) of the 2024 WHL U.S. Priority Draft and is the first-ever player drafted in the U.S. Priority Draft to sign with the Hurricanes. The Los Angeles product spent the…
California Dreamin’ Easter Eggstravaganza tournament crowns 11 division champions
April 27th, 2025The California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ Easter Eggstravaganza tournament was held over the April 18-21 weekend in Southern California. A total of 11 teams brought home championship banners at the end of the exciting weekend. 8U OpenMonarchy Force defeats Monarchy Stealth 1-0 10U CompetitiveGreen Knights defeat Mighty Kings 7-5 10U EliteCalifornia Kings defeat SoCal Chargers 9-1…
Pleasanton native, Jr. Sharks, Blue Devils alum Harker inks NAHL tender with North Iowa
April 24th, 2025The NAPHL’s T1ER League has announced that Lincoln Stars 18U forward Will Harker has signed an NAHL tender agreement for the 2025-26 season with the North Iowa Bulls. Harker just capped off his second season with the Stars organization in the T1ER league, showing serious growth and firepower along the way. After suiting up for…
Winchester native, Jr. Gulls, Ice Dogs, Jr. Ducks alum Schmitz signs NAHL tender with Tomahawks
April 24th, 2025The NAPHL’s T1ER League has announced that Danbury Hat Tricks 16U forward Riley Schmitz has signed an NAHL tender agreement for the 2025-26 season with the Johnstown Tomahawks. Schmitz is in his first season with the Hat Tricks in the T1ER League. The Winchester native has made an immediate impact, averaging more than a point…
Coto de Caza native, Jr. Ducks alum Burcar, a ‘very talented player,’ signs WHL deal with Spokane
April 18th, 2025The WHL’s Spokane Chiefs have announced that forward prospect Gavin Burcar has signed with the team. Burcar was selected ninth overall by the Prince Albert Raiders in the 2024 U.S. Priority Draft. Spokane acquired Burcar from Prince Albert earlier this month, in exchange for a third-round pick and a fifth-round pick in 2025, as well…
Frontier Selects Hockey Academy announces partnership with Method Schools to continue commitment to education, athletics
April 17th, 2025Based in Southern California, the Frontier Selects Hockey Academy has been making moves behind the scenes to promote an improved experience with the program. The biggest positive change is a new collaboration with Method Schools rooted in the programs’ mutual commitment to excellence in education and athletics. “This partnership embodies a shared vision, creating a…
Ten teams bring home banners from 2025 California Dreamin’ Presidents Day Open tournament
February 20th, 2025The California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ Presidents Day Open was held over the Feb. 14-17 weekend in Southern California. A total of 10 teams claimed championship titles at the end of the thrilling weekend. 8U B EastChampion: Empire Hockey ClubRunner-up: Jr. ReignMVP: Bradley BarnesEmpire doubled up the Jr. Reign 8-4 to bring home the championship banner….