Category Archives: Youth
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…
Several California connections make NHL Draft Futures List
August 1st, 2016Two graduates of the Los Angeles Jr. Kings program – forward Kailer Yamamoto and defenseman Jack St. Ivany – were recognized by NHL Central Scouting on its Futures List for 2017 draft-eligibles, which was released on July 22. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U AAA forward Cooper Haar was also listed, as was Erie Otters (Ontario Hockey…
CAHA endorses time off the ice to explore other sports
August 1st, 2016Every few weeks, USA Hockey sends out an email newsletter to coaches, hockey directors and others involved in youth hockey across the country offering news and insights helpful to those who oversee the development of young players. A recent topic was the importance of using the summer months to get away from hockey and enjoy…
Desert Cup tournament wraps up in Las Vegas
July 25th, 2016Some of North America’s best 2001, 2002 and 2003-born hockey players competed for gold in the 2016 Desert Cup championship games at the Las Vegas Ice Center in Nevada on July 9. The Desert Cup is an elite AAA tournament hosted during the first week of July every year in Las Vegas. With talented players,…
Voyer’s California Referee School gets results
July 16th, 2016With the abundance of youth hockey talent being cultivated out west – along with its ever-growing professional presence – the level of officiating needs to keep pace. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Nobody recognizes that fact better than Michel Voyer. The director of officiating at El Segundo’s Toyota Sports Center, Voyer is also the founder and…
Summertime King of The Rinks event ‘the perfect tournament’
July 15th, 2016It’s hard for many to imagine a time when “hockey” and “California” were never used in the same sentence. The quality and quantity of talent coming out of California continues to increase at a rapid pace. This seemingly sudden explosion in popularity of the sport may be attributed to initiatives such as the Anaheim Ducks…
Jr. Ducks’ Demin to represent U.S. at Five Nations
July 15th, 2016Slava Demin, a member of the Anaheim Jr. Ducks’ 16U AAA team last season, was named to the U.S. Under-17 Select Team that will compete in the upcoming Under-17 Five Nations Tournament, which will run from Aug. 9-13 at Dr Pepper StarCenter Arena Frisco in Frisco, Texas. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE A 2000-born defenseman from…
Jr. Kings’ St. Ivany commits to Yale University
July 9th, 2016Jack St. Ivany, a member of the Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ Pacific District-champion 16U AAA Major team last season, has committed to attend and play his NCAA Division I hockey at Yale University following his junior career. READ OUR LATEST ISSUE St. Ivany, a 1999-born defenseman, connected for three goals for 13 points in 31…