Total of 14 squads win titles at 2025 California Dreamin’ MLK Challenge tournament
The California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ MLK Challenge was held over the Jan. 17-20 weekend at three rinks in Southern California.
A total of 14 teams secured championship banners at the end of the competitive weekend.
8U A East
Champion: Goldrush
Runner-up: Arizona Hockey Union
MVP: Geo Ramirez
The Goldrush defense was solid here as the team blanked the Knights 3-0 to bring home the banner.

8U A West
Champion: Jr. Reign
Runner-up: Anaheim Jr. Ducks
MVP: Gavin Wilson
In a tight championship game, the Jr. Reign edged the Jr. Ducks 2-1 for the title.
8U B East
Champion: Los Angeles Jr. Kings
Runner-up: California Heat 2-1
MVP: Ivan Barata
Another close title contest saw the Jr. Kings take the banner by nipping the Heat by a 2-1 count.

8U B West
Champion: Anaheim Jr. Ducks
Runner-up: Empire Hockey Club
MVP: Maximo Thomas
Stellar defense from the Jr. Ducks led to a 2-0 banner-winning game over Empire.

8U B South
Champion: Jr. Reign Westminster
Rubber-up: Pasadena Maple Leafs
MVP: Nicholas Collins
In a back-and-forth game, the Jr. Reign outlasted the Maple Leafs 4-3 to win the division.

10U Gold
Champion: Jr. Reign Carlsbad
Runner-up: Jr. Reign Riverside
MVP: Ziggy Blake
A championship game that featured brother teams, the Jr. Reign Carlsbad team came out on top 7-5 over the Jr. Reign Riverside squad.

10U Silver
Champion: Jr. Reign Riverside
Runner-up: Jr. Reign Westminster
MVP: Chasen Stromsoe
Another battle between Jr. Reign teams saw the Riverside squad best the Westminster squad 6-4 to claim the banner.
10U Bronze
Champion: Jr. Reign Carlsbad
Runner-up: Jr. Reign Riverside
MVP: Hank Banta
Yet another all-Jr. Reign final saw the Carlsbad team top the Riverside team 2-1 to bring home the championship hardware.

12U Gold
Champion: Hollyburn Huskies
Runner-up: Jr. Reign 12U A3 Riverside
MVP: Thomas Winstanley
The Huskies, out of West Vancouver, B.C., played strong defense to win the championship after a 4-0 shutout over the Jr. Reign.

12U Silver
Champion: Las Vegas Ice Warriors
Runner-up: Jr. Reign Westminster
MVP: Nico Campanella
Las Vegas’ offense was on fire, leading the Ice Warriors to an 8-2 victory over the Jr. Reign to claim the title.

14U Silver
Champion: Las Vegas Ice Warriors
Runner-up: NSWC
MVP: Morgan Mahfood
This competitive final saw the Ice Warriors take another title, doubling up NSWC 4-2 in the final.

14U Bronze
Champion: Las Vegas Ice Warriors
Runner-up: Capital Thunder
MVP: CJ Taylor
Another big win for the Ice Warriors saw the Las Vegas squad defeat the Thunder 8-2 for all the marbles.

High School East/West
Champion: Arizona Hockey Union
Runner-up: Las Vegas Ice Warriors
MVP: Nash Taylor
The scoring was on display for both teams in the final game, but it was the Knights knocking off the Ice Warriors 6-4.

High School Varsity/Midget
Champion: Las Vegas Ice Warriors
Runner-up: Vancouver Thunderbirds
MVP: Doron Coldwell
More tight competition here as the Ice Warriors took another banner home with a 2-1 win over Vancouver.
The next event on the 2024-25 schedule is the Mite Madness Championships, scheduled for March 14-16.
For more information and to register for future events, visit www.californiadreaminhockeytournaments.com.
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(January 29, 2025)