Category Archives: Youth
Jr. Reign AAA, AA teams joining prestigious NAPHL for upcoming 2021-22 season
April 29th, 2021The future keeps getting brighter for the Jr. Reign as the Southern California-based USA Hockey Model Association has a lot to look forward to with the upcoming 2021-22 season. Recently, the Jr. Reign announced that its AAA (Tier I) and AA (Tier II) levels have been invited to compete in the prestigious NAPHL (North American…
Nicole Brown named executive director for Jr. Kings, Lions youth hockey organizations
April 21st, 2021The LA Kings today named Nicole Brown as executive director of the LA Jr. Kings and LA Lions. The announcement was made in conjunction with American Sports Entertainment Company, the operators of the Toyota Sports Performance Center in El Segundo where both youth hockey programs are based. In her new role, Brown’s responsibilities include leading…
Tahoe Prep Academy accepted into the NAPHL, will have 16U, 18U Tier I teams in ’21-22
April 15th, 2021The North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL) has announced that the Tahoe Prep Academy has been accepted as full-time Tier I members of the NAPHL for the 2021-22 season. The organization will field Tier I teams at the 18U and 16U levels in the NAPHL. Tahoe Prep Academy has been members of the NAPHL’s Prep…
Admitted late bloomer Gilroy, who later won Hobey Baker, elated with direction of RAD
February 27th, 2021Matt Gilroy tasted the highest honor of individual college hockey success when he won the Hobey Baker Memorial Award in 2009 as a senior at Boston University. A day later, the Terriers captured the NCAA national championship in a thrilling 4-3 overtime win over Miami University. Not too shabby for Gilroy, who said he was…
Rapid Athlete Development the best option for elite-level hockey players
February 12th, 2021Admittedly, Brett Beebe says there are many hockey camps for parents and players to choose from, but he always noticed that there were some major details missing when it came to camps for high-end players. So the Redondo Beach native decided to take the bull by the horns and create his own entity – Rapid…
Former Jr. Sharks captain Laubach commits to NCAA Division I powerhouse Minnesota State
January 27th, 2021San Jose native Reese Laubach has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for Minnesota State University. Laubach, who played his entire career for the San Jose Jr. Sharks before leaving this season due to the pandemic, will begin his college career with the 2022-23 season. Last season, Laubach captained the Jr. Sharks’ 16U AAA…
New virtual program aims to provide Jr. Reign players with needed tools to improve game
January 24th, 2021As all Jr. Reign players now get full access to LiveHockeyTraining.com, the club has sweetened the opportunities with a new virtual training program exclusively for all association players via www.JrReign.com. In the past, the online element to the club consisted of calendars and schedules of games and practices for each team, but now, the new…
LiveHockeyTraining.com introduces new hockey training virtual platform, looks to be part of game’s future
January 22nd, 2021Like most people in any line of work, even hockey, Ben Frank scrambled to adjust to the COVID-19 regulations and restrictions last spring as the pandemic gripped the world. The president of the Jr. Reign, a USA Hockey Model Association operating out of LA Kings Icetown Riverside and Carlsbad Icetown, Frank didn’t miss a beat,…
Jr. Sharks’ standout blueliner Brown commits to NCAA Division I Denver
November 21st, 2020San Jose Jr. Sharks’ 16U AAA defenseman Garrett Brown has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey at the University of Denver. The 2004 birth year and San Jose native had a strong year in 2019-20, which was capped off by being drafted by the Sioux City Musketeers in the third round (32nd overall) of…
Former Sharks player, coach, broadcaster Zettler giving back mentoring youth hockey hopefuls
October 14th, 2020Rob Zettler played 569 games in the NHL over 10 seasons, including nearly 200 games with the San Jose Sharks in the early 1990s. More than skill, Zettler said his commitment to stay motivated to play the game kept him going until he retired after the 2001-02 season. These days, Zettler is working with former…