Category Archives: Youth
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…
Vachon named Jr. Kings’ GM as program transitions
September 15th, 2016Over the last couple of years, the Los Angeles Kings have put forth a renewed and noticeable commitment towards expanding and developing the local youth hockey segment. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE That pledge took another significant step forward recently as the NHL team announced it, along with El Segundo’s Toyota Sports Center (TSC) – the…
Champions crowned at Jr. Kings’ Labor Day Festival
September 7th, 2016A record-high 33 teams from Northern and Southern California and Nevada competed in this year’s Los Angeles Jr. Kings-hosted Labor Day Weekend Festival Tournament, which was showcased from Sept. 2-5 at El Segundo’s Toyota Sports Center. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Champions were crowned in six divisions: Bantam AAA (San Diego Jr. Gulls); Bantam A (Pasadena…
Fedorin Cup finds voice, and the message is loud and clear
August 11th, 2016It’s not uncommon for Phil Hulett to get requests to MC charity events, but he soon discovered this request from the Athletic Sports Fund of America (ASFA) was different. The veteran Southern California broadcaster wears many hats, including public address announcer for the Anaheim Ducks, so helping out with a hockey game was a natural…
Jr. Sharks goalie coach Cazares answers USA Hockey’s call
August 8th, 2016There’s no offseason for San Jose Jr. Sharks goaltending director Rick Cazares, and that’s just the way he likes it. Already a mainstay at Sharks Ice working with goaltenders of all ages within the Jr. Sharks organization, Cazares recently took on an additional position with USA Hockey where he will serve as regional development coordinator…
Jr. Kings coach Tartaglione assumes role with USA Hockey
August 5th, 2016Tommy Tartaglione, a coach within the Los Angeles Jr. Kings organization, was recently appointed Southern California’s goaltending development coordinator by USA Hockey. Tartaglione’s multifaceted duties in the newly-created position include mentoring young goaltenders across the region, educating local goalie coaches, meeting with clubs and associations to implement goalie training curriculum and leading USA Hockey’s student…