Category Archives: Youth
Longtime Jr. Sharks star Blais-Savoie chooses Colorado College for NCAA Division I future
February 7th, 2022The San Jose Jr. Sharks have announced that defenseman Philippe Blais-Savoie has committed to NCAA Division I Colorado College (NCHC). Blais-Savoie plays for the Jr. Sharks’ 16U AAA team this season, leading the team in all offensive categories with 13 goals, 14 assists and 27 points in 26 games as a defenseman. In addition to…
Ice Dogs standout, Anaheim native Cardona signs WHL contract with Tri-City
February 2nd, 2022The WHL’s Tri-City Americans have signed 2006-born forward Camerin Cardona. The Anaheim native was selected seventh overall in the 2021 WHL U.S. Priority Draft. “Camerin is a powerful skater with very good offensive instincts and a nose for the net,” said Tri-City GM Bob Tory. “We welcome him and his family to the Americans.” Cardona…
Nine teams bring home banners at Inland Empire Tournament Series’ MLK Shootout
January 27th, 2022The Inland Empire Tournament Series MLK Shootout was staged Jan. 14-17 at Icetown Carlsbad and Icetown Riverside, with nine teams crowned division champions. Three titles were decided in overtime. 8U A East Champs: SDIA Runner-up: California Golden Bears The Oilers claimed the championship with a hard-fought 7-4 win over the Golden Bears. 8U A North…
Upland native, California youth hockey veteran Marquez signs NAHL tender with Amarillo
January 19th, 2022Upland native and Damien High School Hockey, Orange County Hockey Club, and Anaheim Jr. Ducks alum Michael Marquez has signed a North American Hockey League tender agreement with the Amarillo Wranglers. The 2003-born forward is playing this season in the North American Prospects Hockey League with Biggby Coffee 18U team. Playing between Biggby and Amarillo in…
For Jr. Ducks’ 16U AAA standout Kim, hard work paying off with commitment to NCAA D-I Michigan State
January 11th, 2022It turns out Christian Kim had nothing to be concerned about. A forward for the Anaheim Jr. Ducks’ 16U AAA team and a member of the club since he was a 10U player, Kim entered the season with a goal of committing to college in the forefront of his mind. His coach, Jr. Ducks director…
Jr. Sharks standout, Oakland native Picard signs with BCHL’s Wild for 2022-23 season
December 16th, 2021Even as the young 2021-22 BCHL season moves forward, the Wenatchee Wild has an eye on the future as well, and this week signed forward Ben Picard from the San Jose Jr. Sharks’ 16U AAA team for the 2022-23 season. Picard was born in Oakland and resides there still. Like many hockey players, Picard found…
Former Jr. Sharks’ standout Celebrini leads way as California, Nevada youth players selected in 2021 WHL U.S. Priority Draft
December 9th, 2021The Western Hockey League completed the 2021 WHL U.S. Priority Draft Wednesday day with clubs selecting 44 players throughout the two-round draft. With the first-overall pick, the Seattle Thunderbirds selected former San Jose Jr. Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini, a North Vancouver, B.C., native who has tallied 42 points (20 goals, 22 assists) in 23 games…
Eight teams win championships at Inland Empire Tournament Series’ Fall Classic
December 6th, 2021The Inland Empire Tournament Series Fall Classic was staged Thanksgiving weekend at Icetown Carlsbad and Icetown Riverside, with eight teams crowned division champions. The event started Nov. 26 and concluded Nov. 28. 8U East Champs: SDIA Oilers Runner-up: California Wave The Oilers and Wave combined for 15 goals, with SDIA winning the banner with a…
Fresno native, Golden Bears alum Morse inks NAHL tender with Fairbanks
November 17th, 2021Fresno native Brian Morse has signed an NAHL tender agreement with the Fairbanks Ice Dogs of the NAHL’s Midwest Division. Morse is in his second season playing in the NAPHL for the Northstar Knights’ 18U team, and has recorded 17 points (three goals, 14 assists) from the blue line in 10 NAPHL games, which currently…
Palm Springs native, California youth standout Palmersheim tenders with NAHL’s Jackalopes
November 12th, 2021The Des Moines Buccaneers AAA organization of the NAPHL has announced that 18U forward Ben Palmersheim has signed a North American Hockey League tender agreement with the Odessa Jackalopes. Palmersheim, 18, is in his second season playing for the Bucs 18U team and third season playing in the NAPHL overall. The Palm Springs native currently…