Category Archives: Youth
Jr. Kings, Jr. Ducks collect banners at Pacific Districts
March 28th, 2016The Los Angeles Jr. Kings won two USA Hockey Pacific District Tier I boys titles and the Anaheim Jr. Ducks collected one banner during the first weekend in March at Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo. The Jr. Kings won championships at Bantam and Midget 16U, while the Jr. Ducks captured the 18U title. The…
Jr. Kings’ 16U AAA Minors win in Pittsburgh
March 20th, 2016The Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ 16U AAA Minor squad took home the top prize at this year’s 15U/16U National Invitational Tournament, which was showcased last weekend (March 17-20) just outside of Pittsburgh. The Jr. Kings, led by head coach Jaro Modry, forged a 4-1 record at the prestigious event, which was contested at UPMC Lemieux…
Stockton hockey camp preps players for next level
March 9th, 2016Hockey has taken Oakland native Derek Eisler all over the world, but right now, his sights are set on a location a little closer to home. Eisler, the program founder of the Stockton-based Why Leave Hockey Development and the Bay Area Blazers, is heading up a summer camp in Stockton with the goal of prepping…
Ex-Jr. Kings blueliner Baker inks NAHL tender agreement
March 2nd, 2016Former Los Angeles Jr. Kings 16U AAA defenseman Ben Baker has signed a North American Hockey League (NAHL) tender agreement with the Minot Minotauros of the NAHL’s Central Division. A tender is a contract, of sorts, a player signs announcing his intentions to play for that particular NAHL team and that NAHL team only. Once…
Jr. Kings set to host Pacific District Championships
March 2nd, 2016The Los Angeles Jr. Kings will serve as host of this weekend’s Pacific District Championships, which will be showcased from March 3-6 at Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo. At the event, the Boys Midget 18U AAA, Midget 16U AAA and Bantam 14U AAA and Women’s C divisions will be contested; the Jr. Kings will…
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…