Category Archives: Youth
New Santa Barbara ice complex worth the wait
July 24th, 2015A new rink slated for a September grand opening in Goleta has been a long time coming. While ground was broken for the new facility – named Ice in Paradise – in November of 2014, general manager Larry Bruyere says the project has taken around 17 years to become a reality. “This land was slated…
Jr. Kings’ Modry to play D-I hockey at RPI
July 20th, 2015The Los Angeles Jr. Kings have announced that defenseman Jacob Modry, who will play for the organization’s 16U AAA Major team this coming season, has committed to attend and play his NCAA Division I hockey at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) following his junior career. In 2014-15, the 1999-born Modry patrolled the blue line for the…
Champs crowned at Carmen Starr Classic
May 22nd, 2015A 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, 2015Wildcats 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, 2015Ask 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, 2015The 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, 2015When 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, 2015Every 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, 2015The 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, 2015Twenty-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…