Category Archives: Youth
CAHA Tier I state titles claimed by Jr. Ducks, Jr. Kings
February 23rd, 2016For any team serious about success at the AAA level, the California Amateur Hockey Association Tier I state championships represent both a major milestone and a significant stepping stone to the larger goals of regional and national titles. On the weekend of Feb. 5-7 in Southern California, a half-dozen teams from the Golden State skated…
Jr. Kings’ BB2 squad wins Cal State Games title
February 17th, 2016The Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ Squirt BB2 team celebrated the championship in its division at this year’s California State Games, which were showcased last weekend in the San Diego area. The Jr. Kings ran the table with a perfect 4-0 record at the event, including victories over the San Diego Jr. Gulls (3-2), San Jose…
Jr. Kings’ Squirt BB1 team wins in Vegas
February 17th, 2016The Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ Squirt BB1 team took home the top prize in its division at this year’s Las Vegas Ice Center Presidents’ Day Tournament, which was contested last weekend. The Jr. Kings forged a perfect 5-0 record at the event, including a 5-2 triumph over the Nevada Storm in the championship game. L.A….
Casey’s Cup returns to the ice to benefit cancer research
February 16th, 2016The second annual Casey’s Cup Iceman Charity Hockey Tournament is scheduled for April 9 at The Rinks-Anaheim Ice. The event benefits cancer research and celebrates the life of a truly extraordinary individual for whom the tournament is named: Casey Strale. Strale was an avid hockey player – both ice and inline – and battled a…
Wildcats gearing up for upcoming holiday tournaments
February 12th, 2016With state tournaments underway and regionals and nationals right around the corner, the youth hockey season in many ways is winding down. But that doesn’t mean programs around the country aren’t still geared up for the many tournaments they’re hosting over the next few months. The Wildcats are focused heavily on their upcoming Presidents’ Day…
Jr. Kings’ Pee Wees sweep Tier I states
February 9th, 2016At this year’s California Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) Tier I state championships, which were contested last weekend (Feb. 5-7), the Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ Pee Wee Major 03 and Minor 04 teams celebrated titles in their respective divisions. The Major 03 team, led by head coach Jeff Turcotte, cruised to a perfect 3-0 record at…
Taste of U.S. National Program motivates Guttman
January 23rd, 2016When Cole Guttman boarded his flight at LAX last month en route to Michigan to compete in a Tier I Elite League showcase, he routinely figured he’d return to L.A. with his teammates at its conclusion. The U.S. National Development Program (NTDP), however, had other plans for the Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ 16U Major AAA…
Wildcats firm believers in mission statement
January 17th, 2016As Wildcats Hockey Club has grown over the last three years and its leaders have rebuilt the organization from the ground up, they’ve spent plenty of time and expended endless energy establishing the best foundation possible for the future. While the bulk of the effort has been focused on researching best practices and coaching methods,…
Ducks’ Top Flight Street Hockey reaches new heights
January 14th, 2016In Huntington Beach, Friday nights have become more than just the start of the weekend for families with a child with special needs; they’ve become hockey nights. The Top Flight Street Hockey League – a program designed for individuals with special needs and open to participants of all skill levels and abilities – has called…
Jr. Kings’ Squirt A team rolls in Phoenix
January 10th, 2016The Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ Squirt A team celebrated the championship in its division at this year’s Coyotes Cup, which was contested over the holidays in the Phoenix area. Thanks to a strong, all-around team effort, L.A. forged a perfect 5-0 record at the event, outscoring its opponents an impressive 30-4. “This was a great…