Category Archives: Youth
Condors get by with a little H.E.L.P. from their friends
November 8th, 2016The California Condors celebrate their tenth anniversary this month, and the fact that the hockey program for youth and adults with developmental disabilities has thrived for a full decade is a testament to the hard work and dedication of countless individuals. But as the leadership of the program – started at the Valley Ice Center…
Hairy weekend at The Rinks all part of Movember support
November 7th, 2016Often times as a reader, one may find themselves thinking about the words on the page or otherwise adding additional commentary to what is being read. Staying in line with the natural tendency to engage and be thoughtful about literature, here is a question. How many of you know a male? OK, now that may…
Talented Heat trio stays together from Mites to Midgets
November 4th, 2016There’s something special going on with the California Heat in the northern suburbs of Los Angeles, and it has been a decade in the making. The Heat’s 16U AA team has three players on its roster than have been with the program for 10 seasons, and the trio has developed a chemistry over the years…
Concussion education continues as top priority for CAHA
November 4th, 2016Concussions continue to be one of the most important issues facing the California Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA). While concussion protocol has been in place within CAHA since 2012, the organization continues to grow and refine its strategy on dealing with concussions in the hopes of mitigating the effects of head injuries among minor hockey players….
Jr. Sharks add NHL vet Zettler to stable of youth coaches
October 25th, 2016The wealth of knowledge the San Jose Jr. Sharks continue to add to their coaching staff just keeps growing. Rob Zettler is the newest Jr. Sharks coach with pro experience to jump into coaching at the youth level, as the ex-NHL defenseman – who was part of the inaugural San Jose Sharks team of 1991-92…
Going back to school also means going back to The Rinks
October 19th, 2016For many families, August is a month where back to school seems to be all that anyone can talk about. Whether it’s doing back to school shopping, getting new supplies for the upcoming year, or trying to squeeze in every extra second of sleep, most Southern California kids are in some way preparing for that…
Jr. Kings grads making waves at higher levels
October 18th, 2016When it comes to advancing players to higher levels of the game, few do it better than the Los Angeles Jr. Kings organization. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Over the years, thanks in part to its experienced and well-connected coaching staff, the program has helped dozens of its players reach the professional, NCAA and elite-level junior…
USA Hockey tabs Ducks youth program with Model Association honors
October 3rd, 2016The Anaheim Ducks youth hockey program scored its most impressive hat trick yet, but the real winners are young players in the region. Back on Aug. 16, USA Hockey announced that The Rinks, the Anaheim Jr. Ducks and the Anaheim Lady Ducks received American Development Model Association designations. It was the first time USA Hockey…
Jr. Sharks see uptick in 10U interest, expand program
September 21st, 2016The San Jose Jr. Sharks organization is full to the brim. With 29 teams set to take the ice this season ranging in all ages from 8U to 18U AAA, interest in hockey and in the Jr. Sharks has never been higher, as evidenced by the organization’s decision to expand the number of 10U teams…
Outdoor youth tournament set for Bakersfield this winter
September 15th, 2016It’s no secret that outdoor hockey has taken off in popularity over the last few years. The NHL’s Winter Classic and Stadium Series have been overwhelming successes, bringing the game back to its pond hockey roots and delivering added visibility for the sport. This winter, youth hockey players from across the Western United States and…