Category Archives: Youth
Jr. Kings’ Bantams gets behind cancer fight
November 18th, 2015The Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ Bantam AA1 team scored big in the fight against cancer recently, raising over $1,500 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation of Los Angeles. As part of a “Pucks for Bucks” fundraiser, each family on the club pledged a specific dollar amount per goal scored – ranging from $1…
CAHA stands firm on SafeSport protocols
November 18th, 2015The California Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) isn’t solely focused on the training and development of its players on the ice; off-ice safety is also a high priority. SafeSport is a program designed to look out for players by implementing child protection safeguards within both CAHA and USA Hockey. Ensuring the safety of hockey players off…
Wildcats introduce groundbreaking curriculum
November 13th, 2015Visitors to Wildcats Hockey Club in Riverside and Carlsbad this season may notice something different about what they’re seeing on the ice. Practices are more focused, there’s more emphasis on skill development and overall organization is a higher priority. That’s because the Wildcats have implemented a new curriculum – something that’s long been in the…
Jr. Kings’ Bantam AA1’s shows well at Bauer Invite
November 11th, 2015It might not have brought home a championship banner from this year’s Bauer World Hockey Invitational, but it did forge the best finish of any California team to participate. The Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ Bantam AA1 team skated to a semifinals appearance in the 01 Nexus division at the showcase, which was contested in the…
CAHA’s concussion protocols aim to educate
October 29th, 2015Concussions are one of the biggest concerns facing both amateur and professional hockey teams and organizations alike. The California Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) is taking the issue seriously. While concussion protocol has been in place within CAHA since 2012, the organization continues to grow and refine its strategy on dealing with the issue in the…
Jr. Kings’ fundraising success reaches new levels
October 27th, 2015Fundraising in an effort to make the game more affordable for their families has always been at the forefront of the Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ mission. Recently, the club has gained some serious traction in that department thanks to the generosity of a couple of high-profile, locally-based businesses, as well as added assistance from the…
Elite League keeps Jr. Ducks on their toes
October 18th, 2015Members of the Anaheim Jr. Ducks’ coaching staffs knew the jump into the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League would be a big step, but they weren’t sure how their Midget 18U and 16U teams would respond. Despite winning records for both teams after the first two showcases, it’s evident there’s a ways to go, the…
Wildcats take pride in tournament offerings
October 18th, 2015Wildcats Hockey Club is proud of many things it’s improved upon since it began transforming the program in recent years. One element leadership is particularly excited about is the quality of the tournaments it showcases every year. The Wildcats will host a number of tournaments between now and the end of the 2015-16 season, and…
Training regimen keeps McGrew on the power play
September 30th, 2015Something was wrong, and Jake McGrew knew it. He had experienced plenty of hockey success – most notably a championship at the Quebec International Pee Wee Tournament with the LA Selects in 2012. He had played AAA hockey for several years and clearly was on the radar of junior scouts in the Western Hockey League…
The Rinks engages local homeschool community
September 30th, 2015Within Southern California – Orange County, specifically – The Rinks name has become synonymous with hockey and skating. But as both sports continue to grow across the Golden State and ice time becomes more and more scarce, finding unique ways to get more people involved poses an obvious challenge. How can the facilities continue to…