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Champs crowned at Carmen Starr Classic

May 22nd, 2015

A record-tying 75 teams from Arizona, Alaska, California, Colorado, Texas, Alberta and British Columbia, as well as Ukraine, converged on four Southern California rinks last weekend to compete in the sixth annual Los Angeles Jr. Kings-hosted Carmen Starr Memorial Day Classic, which ran from May 22-25. Champions were crowned in 11 divisions: 2001 Elite (Bauer…

Wildcats unveil High Performance Program

March 25th, 2015

Wildcats Hockey Club has always been about building from the ground up, and after more than two years spent working diligently to mold its foundation, the leadership of the Riverside- and Carlsbad-based program is ready to architect the top level. Starting this fall, the Wildcats will offer their High-Performance Program – a highly competitive system…

Quebec tourney a thrill for Jr. Kings’ Pee Wees

March 19th, 2015

Ask any Los Angeles Jr. King fortunate enough to participate in the famed Tournoi International de Hockey Pee-Wee de Quebec, and safe bet they’ll tell you it marks a signature moment during their youth hockey career and one they’ll never forget. This year, it was the Pee Wee AAA Major 2002 club’s time to embrace…

Jr. Kings’ Bantam AA1 squad off to nationals

March 17th, 2015

The Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ Bantam AA1 team qualified for the upcoming USA Hockey National Championships after finishing runner-up in its division at this year’s California Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) Tier II State Tournament, which was contested last weekend (March 13-15) at Iceoplex-Escondido. The Bantam AA national tournament will run from March 26-30 in Salt…

Road less traveled works fine for Kozlowski

March 5th, 2015

When you want something bad enough, you’ll do just about anything to get there. Trevin Kozlowski is committed to becoming a first-rate hockey player. He’s accomplished a level of excellence that’s caught the attention of some NHL scouts. Kozlowski, a 6-foot-4, butterfly goaltender, was pegged 24th among North American goaltenders on NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings of…

Wildcats’ developmental focus extends beyond ice

March 1st, 2015

Every time the coaches and administrators from Wildcats Hockey Club set foot on the ice, they have more than hockey on their minds. That’s because the Wildcats have made a conscious effort to ensure their focus is as much about creating a positive environment and teaching life lessons as it is about winning championships and…

Jr. Ducks’ Sasaki commits to Colorado College

February 27th, 2015

The Anaheim Jr. Ducks have announced that 16U AAA defenseman Chad Sasaki has committed to play his NCAA Division I hockey at Colorado College. Sasaki, 17, is in his second season with the Jr. Ducks’ 16U team, which won the California Amateur Hockey Association state championship earlier this month. The native of Cypress also had…

Jr. Kings’ Presidents’ Day Challenge a winner

February 19th, 2015

Twenty-nine teams from Arizona, Northern and Southern California, Colorado, Utah and Washington, as well as Alberta and British Columbia, competed in this year’s Los Angeles Jr. Kings-hosted Presidents’ Day Challenge Tournament, which was showcased from Feb. 13-16 at Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo and Skating Edge Ice Arena in Harbor City. Champions were crowned…

Resiliency, chemistry key Jr. Kings at states

February 13th, 2015

The Los Angeles Jr. Kings organization continues to stand front and center on the local AAA stage after capturing two California Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) Tier I state championships this year at the 16U and Bantam Minor divisions. At states, which were contested last weekend the The Rinks-Lakewood Ice, both clubs knocked off the San…

Golden State Eagles sticking to flight plan

February 13th, 2015

Whether or not a startup succeeds depends largely upon the amount and type of backing it has, business experts say. One Northern California startup that’s demonstrating remarkable influence and staying power just months into its third year is the Golden State Elite Eagles (GSE) – a tier hockey alliance between the California Cougars, Redwood City…

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