Category Archives: Youth
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…
Resiliency, chemistry key Jr. Kings at states
February 13th, 2015The 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, 2015Whether 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…
Vacaville works hard to grow the game
January 12th, 2015It’s not easy developing a hockey hotbed in the middle of a football town. But that hasn’t stopped Bill Bowers and a number of dedicated volunteers in Vacaville who are focused on growing the game of hockey and perhaps stealing a bit of the spotlight from the gridiron at the same time. In Vacaville, a…
Jr. Kings pushing ADM advantage to fullest
January 6th, 2015While their success developing, exposing and advancing their elite players to higher levels of the game traditionally grabs the lion’s share of the headlines, the Los Angeles Jr. Kings haven’t taken their eye off the ball when it comes to restocking the cupboards at the youngest age groups. Icing three Mite (8U) teams this season…
SDIA a proven winner down south
December 30th, 2014They come in droves to the unassuming rectangular building tucked among a sea of tract homes, schools and retail establishments along one of suburban San Diego’s busiest corridors: minivans, SUVs and other vehicles packed full of kids and their hockey gear. The doors open and out spill multiple siblings of different ages, or friends and…
Wildcats excited for expansion to Carlsbad
December 16th, 2014After many months of planning, construction and anticipation, Wildcats Hockey Club is looking forward to finally being able to put teams on the ice as at a second facility: Carlsbad Icetown in north San Diego County. The Wildcats, formerly of Anaheim, relocated to Riverside this season, and also will have teams playing starting next season…
Jr. Ducks’ Gates decides on Colorado College
December 13th, 2014Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U AAA forward Jack Gates has committed to play his NCAA Division I hockey at Colorado College. Gates, 16, is in his first season in his first season playing in the North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL) and second overall for the Jr. Ducks. “It’s a big step forward for the Anaheim…