California Rubber Magazine - December 2019

VOLUME 13

ISSUE 4

DECEMBER 2019

JR. GULLS HAVE COACHING GEM IN FORMER WOMEN’S NCAA, PRO STAR BOLDEN ST. MARY’S IMPORT PLAYERS LEAVING MARK ON STOCKTON-BASED SCHOOL NORIS RECOGNIZED FOR SERVICE TO SAN DIEGO ROLLER HOCKEY COMMUNITY

San Diego Ice Arena’s adult and youth hockey programs have numerous military and first responders, along with their children, taking the ice daily as the arena routinely looks after America’s true heroes

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FROM THE EDITOR The holidays are here, so make the effort for quality family time

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he commercials have been in our face since just after Halloween, but now that it’s December and the end of the year is upon us, we can safely say that it’s the holiday season.

Yes, the kids get a break from school and maybe parents get a break from work, so use that time to bask in family time. These kids are only young once, right?

Take advantage of these times to make memories, as big or small as they may be, so that years from now, the kids can reflect back and remember the good times.

That said, hockey marches on, too. There are practices, games and tournaments and, like with family time, memories are waiting to be made.

Enjoy this time of year, and from all of us with California Rubber Magazine, Happy Holidays!

See everyone in 2020!

USA Hockey announced last month the 17-player roster for the U.S. Youth Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team that will compete in the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games from Jan. 9-22, 2020, in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Among the players selected was Calabasas native Dylan Silverstein, one of two goaltenders for the team. He is currently a sophomore at Dexter Southfield School in Brookline, Mass.

Go get ‘em, Dylan!

Congratulations to Army West Point junior Trevin Kozlowski, named the Atlantic Hockey Goalie of the Month for November!

A Valencia native, Kozlowski backstopped Army to a seven-win month, going 7-2-0 in nine November games.

Kozlowski had two separate three-game win streaks in the month, all league games that helped vault Army to a tie atop the AHA standings.

During his youth hockey career, Kozlowski played for the Los Angeles Jr. Kings, LA Selects and California Titans.

Way to go, Trevin!

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BETTER WITH BOLDEN

Tragedy befell the California hockey community on Nov. 20 when former West Ranch High School player Sebastien “Bash” Gallegos lost his life in a car accident.

Gallegos graduated in 2019 and according to a Facebook post from the West Ranch hockey team, “Bash made a positive impact on every player, coach and staff member and led his team by example, both on and off the ice. Bash was one in a million and he is going to be dearly missed by the entire West Ranch hockey family.

A GoFundMe account has been set up for the family at www.gofundme.com/f/ kr5v9-the-gallegos-family.

RIP, Bash. Godspeed.

San Diego native Hunter Garvey is moving up the hockey ladder after signing an NAHL tender recently with the Jamestown Rebels.

Garvey is in his first season playing in the NAPHL for the Meijer 18U AAA team in Michigan where he is currently one of the top goalies in the NAPHL 18U Division this season.

The former San Diego Jr. Gull has a perfect 6-0 record this season with an 0.83 goalsagainst average and a .948 save percentage.

He was the NAPHL’s 18U Goaltender Peak Performer during the month of September and finished as the No. 3 Star for the month of November.

Great work, Hunter!

A big shout out to the U.S. National Sled Team on winning the Canadian Tire Para Hockey Cup on Dec. 7 in Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador!

Team USA downed the host Canadians 2-1 in the title game, finishing the tournament with a perfect 5-0-0-0 record for the third straight year at the Para Hockey Cup and capturing its sixth straight championship at the event.

Ralph DeQuebec, a defenseman for Team USA, helped the squad to the first-place finish. Born in Harbor City, the 36-year-old graduated from San Pedro High School back in 2001.

Congratulations!

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After a successful NCAA Division I career at Boston College and a pair of championships in the professional women’s hockey ranks, Blake Bolden has now immersed herself in helping to grow the girls game with the San Diego Jr. Gulls.

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ON THE COVER The programs offered at San Diego Ice Arena are not only offered to the kids, but to adults, some of whom serve in the U.S. Armed Forces and in public service. Pictured top row, from left to right, are Carson Sheldon (Pee Wee BB), Chris Lane (U.S. Marines), Daran Osborne (San Diego Fire Department) and Joey Smith (U.S. Navy). Pictured second row, from left to right, are CJ Lonick (Bantam B) and Greyson Riley (Squirt BB). Pictured front row, from left to right, are Lucas Spear (Mite House), Max Osborne (Mite Tournament Team), Kelsey Sheldon (Mite Tournament Team) and Jacob Spear (Mite Tournament Team). The adult teams at SDIA include the San Diego Guardians and San Diego Patriots. Photo/stewartmarcano.com

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San Diego Ice Arena goes above and beyond placing heavy focus on supporting military members and their families “Families have always come first at our rink, which I don’t think is always the case at other rinks,” Henderson said. “And, of course, what we found was that f you have ever seen the movie “Top Gun,” or you’re looking forward to the sequel there were a lot of military families in our area. Craig decided that we needed to coming in 2020, you know that San Diego is a military town. support the military families because they were such a large part of our communiWith bases representing nearly all branches of the United States Armed ty, and we all supported that idea.”

Forces spread out throughout San Diego County, it is one of the area’s When Henderson first started at what is now SDIA, there was biggest industries and employs a large percentage of the city and very little hockey available in the San Diego area. Over the last county’s population.

40 years, the sport has grown by leaps and bounds, much to So when Craig Sterling relocated to the city more than Henderson’s delight. The availability of the sport has naturally a decade ago and eventually took over the top job at San extended to military families.

Diego Ice Arena (SDIA), it was a no-brainer that the rink’s “It’s a tremendous community service that Craig is promany programs should cater to military members and their viding,” Henderson said. “What he has done is amazing. families. Located just a slap shot from Marine Corps Air He put this thing together from scratch and runs it so well.

Station Miramar and within a short drive of Naval Air StaWhenever we have one of the military charity games, we tion North Island and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendlefill up the stands and there’s a ton of energy and exciteton, among a number of other bases, SDIA attracts plenty ment.” of youth and adult players with ties to the military, and SterChristopher Lane, the president of the Guardians ling and his team do everything they can to make them feel hockey program, which has two teams of adult military at home. members playing regularly at SDIA, is the unofficial military “There are so many military families liaison for SDIA. The Guardians are a new that move to San Diego, and maybe they’re program as of last winter, and Lane – a refrom a hockey hotbed like Chicago or Minservist communications officer, First Lieunesota,” Sterling said. “They move here, tenant in the Marine Corps based at Camp and they don’t really know anyone. They Pendleton – has relished the opportunity get transferred here, and their kids are sad to provide opportunities for his colleagues that they have to leave their friends, so we to play hockey. try to reach out to all the local bases and “There are so many military bases and invite the people stationed at those bases so many law-enforcement members in San to come out and be a part of our hockey Diego and all throughout Southern Califorfamily here.” nia, and we wanted to start something that SDIA’s adult league features four teams was truly inclusive for them,” Lane said. out of 21 in the league made up entirely Surprisingly, despite growing up outof military members, veterans and first reside Boston, Lane never played hockey on sponders. The rink has 20 youth teams an organized team until he came to SDIA. between in-house and the SDIA Oiler He has always enjoyed the game and wantprogram that call it home this season, and ed to invest his time and effort into someSterling estimates that approximately 20 thing that helps others. He also credited percent of the players are children of milmembers of the Guardians board of direcitary members and first responders. tors for the time and effort they put toward Whether it’s at the youth or adult levels, the program, singling out Adrian Lonick, there are always some experienced playJason Culligan and Russell Allan. ers looking for a place to enjoy the game “I felt like there was a need to offer they love and meet new people, and there something like this to give back,” he said. are also plenty of kids and adults who are “We wanted them to have an opportunity new to hockey. At all levels, getting out on to get to know a group of people and give the ice helps provide an athletic and social them something constructive to do with outlet for military families, who often are retheir time off. There are a lot of people who located every few years. are looking for something to call their own “Our biggest goal is to get military famand something to be invested in.” ilies involved with hockey and make them Lane said the benefits of hockey are feel like they’re part of something,” Sterling plentiful for military members and first resaid. “We have always been very family-orisponders, and each individual takes someented with everything we do at SDIA.” thing different from the experience.

In addition to the outreach he does to “I wanted to find an outlet for people bases, he estimates he gets 10-15 emails Young hockey players developing their game and members of the U.S. Military all share the who were struggling with finding a sense a week from military members inquiring same ice on a daily basis at San Diego Ice Arena. Photo/stewartmarcano.com of community and looking to connect with about playing hockey. Sterling offers military families free skating passes, and it other people,” Lane said. “Hockey is a great outlet for that because it’s competioften isn’t long before they become regulars at the rink and become part of the tive and physical, and guys can just get out on the ice and forget about everything teams. The rink puts on a couple charity games every year amongst the military else happening in their lives. It’s really a great feeling.” and first responder teams, and the games typically draw big crowds of supporters Sterling relishes the opportunity to serve the military members who serve our rooting on their branch of the service, the police or firefighters. country every day. There’s an open-door policy at the rink, whether that means Practice time for military teams is always free, and league fees are consistently providing teams for those stationed locally or players who drive in from other baslow. Some families also receive sponsorships from organizations such as Defend- es hundreds of miles away and drop in on open skates. ing the Blue Line.

“San Diego is one of the biggest military towns in the country, and I really Sterling credited Joel Henderson, a veteran of nearly 40 years in the San do love meeting military members and their families just to hear the stories of all Diego hockey community, for his efforts with SDIA’s military offerings. A longtime the places they have been and the things they have done,” Sterling said. “And former president of the SDIA Oilers, he now serves as Sterling’s right-hand man it’s such a great feeling when you make bonds with these kids who have moved on everything happening at the rink. around so much and you see them making friends with their teammates.”

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Park pleased to help NCDC’s Cyclones to 8-0 November

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t’s a bit unusual when a first-place team, undefeated in regulation, has put a target on your team’s back.

However, that was the situation going into a Dec. 7 game when the Northern Cyclones took on the 21-0-1-1 Jersey Hitmen in the resumption of NCDC league play. Why would the Hitmen be so keen to knock off the third-place Cyclones? Last March, the then-No. 8 Cyclones had knocked off the No. 1 seed Hitmen in two straight games to eliminate the heavy favorite Jersey side from the playoffs in the first round.

“A lot of the veterans really filled in the new guys on the playoffs last year,” said first-year Cyclone Preston Park, a native of Rancho Palos Verdes, located on the coast near Long Beach.

The son of former NHLer Richard Park (who played for the Anaheim Mighty Ducks during the 1996-97 and 1997-98 seasons) was confident in his team’s chances because of how well they played in November, going a perfect 8-0.

“The group gelled together,” Park said. “The first couple months, we were trying to find our identity. We didn’t know our roles yet and we didn’t know what was asked of us from (head coach) Bill Flanagan. Then everything clicked together. We found out how we all liked to play together. We’re just going to outwork our op-

ponents every single night.”

In 18 games with the Cyclones, Park had five goals and four assists for nine points through early December.

“My game is all about working

that Park and his teammates made the trip east to the 2018 Tier 1 Elite Labor Day Showcase. “(Cyclones general manager) Bill Weiand met me early on and told me he liked the way I played, and he thought I’d fit in well,” said Park.

Park started out with the Jr. Kings’ AA teams before joining the Wildcats Hockey Club. The Wildcats became the Ontario Jr. Reign.

“I just wanted something a little different for my last year of Midgets, so I went to the Jr. Kings,” said Park. “The coach there was Barry Dreger, who is now the head coach of the Rockets Hockey Club (of the NCDC).

A lot of the boys moved on to BCHL, the NCDC and Tier II, though as a team, we didn’t live up to our potential, but it did really help me prepare.”

Additionally, Park got a chance to show his school spirit, playing Preston Park a couple seasons for St. John hard and using a lot Bosco High School.

All of that is now in the past, though, and the of speed as a good 200-foot player,” Park said. “I’m very responsible at only thing on his mind in early December was beating the No. 1 Hitmen and preparing for the next both ends of the ice.”

Last season, Park was playing for the Los Angeles steps in his career, which will hopefully lead to colJr. Kings’ 18U AAA team. It was while with the Kings lege hockey.

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Bolden leading Jr. Gulls girls teams to all-new heights

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lake Bolden had very successful NCAA Division I and professional careers as one of the country’s top female hockey players.

She’s now enjoying sharing that experience and knowledge with the San Diego Jr. Gulls, coaching the program’s girls teams at the 8U level on up to 19U. “When I decided to move to San Diego in 2017, I knew I needed to find a rink,” said Bolden. “I reached out to (Jr. Gulls girls hockey director) Alex Morrison and (Jr. Gulls hockey director) Craig Carlyle and told them I was interested in getting involved. They were thrilled to get connected, and the rest is history.

“We started with four girls teams when I arrived, and now we have six. I absolutely adore these girls, especially at this age where details and mentorship are so important. Working with so many teams and different age groups in incredibly fun and challenging. I have developed such great friendships with the individuals that I’ve met. Our coaches, Jamie Huntley and Alex Morrison, have become some of my closest friends, and I consider them family. I love it here and enjoy each moment with these girls.”

Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, Bolden’s father took her to Cleveland Lumberjacks IHL games. It was then that she fell in love with the speed and intensity of the game.

“From experiencing that, I went straight to Play It

Again Sports and suited up,” Bolden said. “I was 7. I the Jackie Robinson of women’s hockey. That was when I first came to terms with being a role model. haven’t missed a season, and I’m 28 now.”

“At first, I didn’t realize I was a role model, but my For her college years, Bolden went to Boston College, helping the Eagles to three Frozen Fours, along first couple years right out of college, I was shocked. with being named a Patty Kazmaier Award candidate, Now, I embrace it. I realize that growing up I didn’t have a role model, someone that looked an All-American and a captain. like me who played in my sport. I am “BC was a huge moment for now that person for thousands of me in my career,” said Bolden. “I little black girls and people of color really found my stride and gained who decide to play the game. It’s an immense amount of confidence a privilege and I am honored to be in my game.” that figure.”

After college, Bolden skated Loving her time in San Diego, several years in the CWHL and Bolden said she wants to keep NWHL – women’s professional helping the Jr. Gulls blossom. leagues – and won a Clarkson “We will continue to strive Cup league championship with the to be the best organization that Boston Blades in 2015. She had we can be,” Bolden said. “This been the Blades’ first-round draft comes down to the coaching, the pick in the 2013 CWHL Draft. She parents, the players, and really also won an NWHL Isobel Cup title just coming together and buying in 2016 with the Boston Pride and in to our potential. I have seen the was the NWHL Defender of the commitment in so many families Year in 2018.

“Winning championships is the Current San Diego Jr. Gulls girls coach Blake and I hope that more people want to dream and playing with current Bolden celebrates the 2015 Clarkson Cup come join our club. We have such a Olympians and trailblazers of the championship with the CWHL’s Boston Blades. good time and we are really starting to see tremendous improvements in sport continues to drive my passion to win,” Bolden said. “The NWHL was so cool because the skill of our players which will turn into a program to it was the first-ever paid pro league where I was fawned be known now and in the future.”

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WCRHL tweaks divisions to promote better competition margin with 29 goals and 63 points while Vieyra ranked second in the division with 37 points, including a division best 20 assists.

The WCRHL’s Division II tier has been reduced to four teams for the 2019-20 season.

Edwards said the WCRHL’s recent realignment is a trend seen across the entire National Collegiate Roller Hockey Association (NCRHA), the national governing body to which the WCRHL belongs.

“The Division II-Division III split is similar nationwide in that Colorado and Texas only have Division III teams and Division III outweighs Division

playoff positions even more competitive this season.

“While they will be tough competition for us, it he Western Collegiate Roller Hockey League was the right move,” Pomona coach John Paerels (WCRHL) has undergone a slight realignment of conceded. “We’re off to a great start. Our Division its competition tiers in an effort to better serve its III team is 6-2-0 and in first place. Our biggest member teams. strengths are balanced scoring (eight skaters with The realignment between teams in the Division II at least six goals and 10 points) and strong defense and Division III tiers took place following October’s (25 goals against in eight games).” season-opening event in San Jose. The WCRHL Pomona’s Derick Rosas was the early-season held its second regular-season event Nov. 16-17 in points leader (36) while UCLA’s Joseph Maurer Huntington Beach, with teams settling into their new was the early-season goals leader (24). surroundings.

Arizona’s Ethan Zorbas topped division “The result is that Division II is a bit goaltenders with a 2.25 goals-against smaller than expected and Division III average and a .900 save percentage. has grown,” WCRHL director Brennan The four teams in the WCRHL’s Edwards said. realigned Division II tier should be The WCRHL’s Division II competition competitive among themselves. tier originally included six teams: Cal Poly Cal Poly SLO and CSU Fullerton San Luis Obispo, Chico State, Northern tied for last season’s regular-season Arizona, San Jose State University, UC championship. Fullerton, however, has Santa Barbara and newcomer Grand since moved up to the Division I tier after Canyon University. winning last season’s NCRHA Division II However, San Jose State University and national championship.

UC Santa Barbara have since dropped to Cal Poly led the division standings the Division III tier for the remainder of the through two regular-season events with a season, bulging the WCRHL’s Division III 7-1 record, followed by Chico State with membership to seven teams. a 3-2-3 record (three wins, two losses and “UC Santa Barbara wasn’t sure what three overtime losses). their status would be, if they would even Northern Arizona faced off its 2019-20 have a team,” Edwards explained. “They schedule with a 3-1 showing at November’s returned one skater and the goaltender Huntington Beach event and has the from last year’s team, so their makeup is second-best winning percentage (.750) in totally different. They did land a new player the division. out of British Columbia, but the loss of Grand Canyon University was set to Kevin Mooney, Andrew Vieyra and roll out its inaugural season with games others was a big blow. That being said, Dec. 7-8 in Tucson against the other three they came out to Huntington Beach in Cal Poly Pomona goaltender Jacob Oberschelp has helped guide the Broncos to a 6-2 WCRHL teams in Arizona.

November and were very organized, ready start to face off the 2019-20 Western Collegiate Roller Hockey League season.

“The best news is that Grand Canyon to play and happy to be there.

II in every market,” he said. is joining us this season,” Edwards said. “They will “San Jose State is quite similar, with a very The WCRHL’s Division III tier originally included have a busy second half by playing in three events different team from last season. Jack Robinson, Cal Poly Pomona, the University of Arizona, UCLA in January and February.” a goaltender from last year’s Division II squad, and UC Berkeley, plus newcomer Nevada-Reno.

Cal Poly’s Nathan Katzaroff was the early is playing as a forward in order to give two other Pomona finished 14-1 during the regular season, Division II scoring leader with 15 goals and 23 goaltenders more playing time.” though UC Berkeley defeated Pomona at the points, followed by Chico’s Will Robinson with 14 UC Santa Barbara competed at the Division I regional championship tournament. goals and 20 points. level last season, placing runner-up to Arizona State Arizona dropped from Division II to Division III this Chico’s Caleb Hermle was the early-season University in a best-of-three championship series at season in a bid to field a more competitive schedule. assists leader (12) while Cal Poly’s Nic Leacox the WCRHL regional championship tournament.

The addition of San Jose State and UC Santa paced division goaltenders with a 2.72 GAA and a Mooney led the division in scoring by a wide Barbara to the division should make jockeying for .841 save percentage.

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NorCal Cup sets table for 2020 NARCh Winternationals

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he annual NorCal Cup tournament offered a sneak peek into the upcoming 2020 NARCh season.

A total of 32 teams competed in the two-day event over Thanksgiving Weekend at San Jose’s Silver Creek Sportsplex. Medals were handed out in 12 subdivisions.

Many of the teams that competed at the NorCal Cup will head down the coast to Huntington Beach Inline Jan. 17-20 for the 2020 NARCh Winternationals.

NorCal Cup champions in 2019 included Pure Octane (8U and 12U Silver), NorCal Stars (10U Gold), SV Quakes (10U Silver), Mission Mayhem (12U Gold and 16U Gold), NorCal Rink Rat (14U Gold), Konixx Nitrous (14U Silver, 18U and Men’s Gold), NCR Elite (16U Silver) and Buzz (Men’s Silver).

Runner-up teams included the San Jose Venom (8U), Pure Octane (10U Gold), Warrior Revolution (10U Silver and 12U Silver), Konixx Nitrous (12U Gold and 16U Gold), Mission Mayhem (14U Gold and 14U

Silver), SV Quakes (16U Silver, 18U and Men’s Gold) January’s event will include 15 divisions, including and West Coast Cottonmouths (Men’s Silver).

NARCh Pro. The Konixx Nitrous program finished the NARCh regional qualifiers take place from tournament with three firstMarch through June at place medals and two secondvarious locations across place medals while the Mission North America. Four regional Mayhem reaped two first-place tournaments are scheduled and two second-place medals. in California: March 6-8 in The Quakes secured four San Jose, March 20-22 in medals — one first place and Huntington Beach, April 23three second places.

26 in Irvine and June 5-7 in Pure Octane captured two Escondido. gold medals while the Warrior The NARCh West Coast Revolution scored two second- The Mission Mayhem captured the 12U Gold champi- Finals are scheduled for July onship at Thanksgiving Weekend’s NorCal Cup inline 10-19 in Irvine following the place medals.

The NARCh Winternationals hockey tournament in San Jose. Photo/NARCh conclusion of the NARCh East is a standalone event and provides teams with an Coast Finals June 19-28 in Estero, Fla. early-season barometer of where they stack up in their divisions, especially new teams.

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Noris feted for service to San Diego roller community

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founder Paul Chapey, current NARCh owner and president Daryn Goodwin and Amateur Athletic Union national hockey chair Keith Noll.

The first native Coloradoan to be drafted (by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1971) and play in the NHL (with Pittsburgh, St. Louis and Buffalo), Noris made San Diego his adopted hometown after playing professionally for three teams in the city – the San Diego Gulls in the Western Hockey League (1972-73), San Diego Mariners in the World Hockey Association (1975-77) and the San Diego Hawks in the Pacific

Noris won back-to-back gold medals as head coach of the United States Senior Men’s National Inoe Noris is fondly remembered as one of San Diline Hockey Team at World Championship events in ego professional hockey’s shining stars during the 2008 in Germany and 2009 in Italy. His U.S. squad 1970s but it’s been his 30 years of involvement in rollalso won a gold medal at the 2009 International er hockey as a manager, owner, manufacturer, player World Games in Chinese Taipei. and coach that has left a legacy in the region.

Noris’s ice hockey teammates included Hockey It was a sad day when Noris, 68, announced the Hall of Famers Herb Brooks (with Team USA) and closure of the iconic Skate San Diego rink, one of Willie O’Ree (Hawks). the most storied roller sports venues in San Diego “I played with a lot of great players,” Noris reCounty. called. “In the 1970s, when I played, it was quite difNoris made the decision to retire this ferent. There were few Americans playing. I year and, when he was unable to find a new left home at 16 to play in Ontario, Canada, leaseholder for the building, he said he had with the Kitchener Rangers.” no choice but to close the rink, which had During his career in the WHA, Noris originally been located in National City behad a chance to play opposite Hockey Hall fore moving to its current site in El Cajon of Famers Bobby Hull and Gordie Howe. in 2014.

A large painting of Noris and the legThe rink closed its doors for the last time endary Howe taking a faceoff hung in the on Dec. 8 after five decades of operation. foyer at both of the rink’s locations. Howe An era had clearly passed — both for the personally autographed it. rink and Noris, who was feted at a retireNoris definitely remembers his encounment ceremony held Nov. 16 at the rink. ters with Howe, specifically Howe’s infaAppropriately, the event took place mous elbows. during an ironman tournament during which “I had a couple of conversations with players and friends of the rink over its long him on the ice and they weren’t the most history had a chance to reunite with Noris pleasant,” Noris recalled, chuckling. “Then and bid their farewells to the single-rink in the 1977 WHA All-Star Game, I played facility that had served thousands of roller on the same line with him. I was the cenhockey enthusiasts over the decades and ter and he was the right wing. The most changed the lives of hundreds. startling thing to me was how congenial he Steve Baldwin, a former California was. He asked me how I wanted him to play State Assemblyman, championship high and he said he would play that way. I said, school roller hockey coach and member of ‘Mr. Howe, I think you know how to play the San Diego Hosers men’s inline hockthis game.’” ey team that Noris helped nurture for many Noris received his introduction to roller years as both a player and later coach, hockey first as a player in Masters divisions hailed Noris’s long career, specifically his Former ice hockey pro Joe Noris was recently honored for his 30 years of service to the San and then as president of the San Diego support of the local inline hockey commu- Diego roller hockey community as manager-owner of the Skate San Diego rink, which closed Barracudas of Roller Hockey International Dec. 8 upon his retirement. Photo/Phillip Brents nity.

(1995-96).

“He’s done everything at every level in roller hock- Hockey League (1978-79).

“At first, I was a little reserved about roller hockey, ey,” noted Baldwin, whose three sons gained national He fell in love with San Diego – and surfing – so I wanted to play it to see if I liked it,” he said. “I prominence while playing at the rink. “I don’t know if during his stint with the Gulls. liked the rules of it, no checking, no offsides. It was there would be roller hockey in San Diego without “I traded tickets for surf boards,” he said, smiling. for everyone, so I got involved with the rink in National him.”

Noris both played for and coached the United City.”

Noris, who is well-connected nationally in the States National Inline Hockey Team.

The inline hockey community was better for it. sport, received congratulatory messages from sevHe suited up for Team USA at the inaugural Can“Keep playing,” Noris told those applauding him at eral iconic figures in roller hockey, including NARCh ada Cup tournament in 1976. his retirement ceremony. “Roll on.”

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Skate San Diego rink played huge role in roller history

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ndoor roller skating rinks were an iconic part of American culture through the 1960s.

In the 1970s indoor roller skating became the rage with polyurethane wheels on quad skates and patrons skating to disco music.

With the introduction of inline skates in the 1990s, roller rinks were in the spotlight again and outdoor skating surged in popularity.

Inline hockey captured the public’s attention and quickly gained a foothold in the sports market, particularly at the youth level due to its affordability compared to ice hockey.

The Skate San Diego rink, which closed earlier this month, had a long history of involvement in roller sports activities, first as a venue for public skating, then as a hotbed for roller hockey and even women’s roller derby.

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Rink owner Joe Noris also sponsored pro teams The rink’s original National City location served as the home of the San Diego Hosers men’s team, which in the American Inline Hockey League and Major gained national prominence first on quad skates and League Roller Hockey.

The rink’s closure creates a noticeable void for then ushered in a revolution after making the transihigh school teams in the region. tion to inline skates.

The last high school game at The National City rink, in the rink took place Dec. 2. fact, served as the host venue “We started here,” Patrick for the 1990, 1991 and 1992 Henry High School head coach USAC/RS (roller hockey) NaChuck Russell said. “Joe Noris tional Championship Tournawas really the key for us to get ment.

The Hosers captured the The Patrick Henry High School roller hockey started. Anything we needed, gold medal in 1992 as national team experienced its birth four years ago at the he was there for us. That openiconic Skate San Diego rink. Photo/Phillip Brents door policy made a difference champions.

During its heyday, Skate San Diego boasted 40 for us. He never wavered. He always was our No. 1 adult teams, a collegiate roller hockey league, a youth supporter.” roller hockey league, two high school roller hockey leagues and hosted major youth travel team tournaments.

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TOYOTA SPORTS PERFORMANCE CENTER

Host Jr. Kings impress at 12U AAA Thanksgiving event bia-based North Shore Winter Club 8-1.

On Saturday, the Jr. Kings edged the London Jr. Knights 5-4 in overtime before winning another OT game later in the day - this time against British Columbia’s Burnaby Winter Club, 4-3.

That brought L.A. and Burnaby - one of the topranked ‘07 teams in all of Canada - back the next day

with a 4-1 record). “All three lines were working hard and showing more consistency, I think the kids are starting to realize that success follows them when utside of the odd national tournament, it isn’t easy they’re consistently working hard, especially away attracting a group of elite-level hockey teams from across North America to play in Southern California. from the puck.”

But, over Thanksgiving Weekend, the Los Angeles Off the ice, the visiting teams were afforded the opJr. Kings’ 12U AAA 2007 squad did just that, welcomportunity to watch the Los Angeles Kings play ing six highly-regarded programs - including three the New York Islanders from Canada and one each from Alaska and Colat STAPLES Center the orado - to town to skate in a seven-team showWednesday prior to the case at El Segundo’s Toyota Sports Performance start of the tournament.

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London, thanks to the generosity of Kings And the level of competition didn’t disappoint. defenseman Drew Of the 22 total games played (each team played Doughty, a London each other once in round robin culminating in a native who played his championship game pitting the top two teams minor hockey with the against each other), 12 were one-goal contests Jr. Knights, was treatwith seven of those decided in overtime. ed to a suite at STA“That’s exactly what you want,” Jr. Kings head PLES to take in the coach Jeff Turcotte said of the event, which was game, along with a part of the Jr. Kings’ 68-team, 11-division Tinselmeet-and-greet with town Thanksgiving Extravaganza tournament. “Evthe former Norris Trophy winner. ery team was competitive and every game was a test, and ultimately that’s what makes your team The Los Angeles Jr. Kings’ 12U AAA team forged a 4-0-3-0 record on its way to “It was an amazing experience for our kids,” said London team manager Alynn Clark. “To be - and every team - better moving forward.” the championship in its division at this year’s Jr. Kings-hosted Tinseltown ThanksThe eventual-champion Jr. Kings - then ranked giving Extravaganza tournament, which was contested last month at El Segun- able to come out to Southern California and play some great hockey on top of everything else we No. 5 in the nation - opened tournament on do’s Toyota Sports Performance Center. did way from the rink was special and for sure a trip to Thanksgiving Day with a 4-0 victory over the Anaheim to play in the finale which the Jr. Kings won, 4-0.

Jr. Ducks followed by a 6-4 triumph over the Alaska All “I liked how we competed,” Turcotte said of his remember for all our families.”

Stars. The next day, L.A. downed the Colorado Thun- team, which played the following weekend at a showContinued on Page 20 derbirds 3-2 in overtime before besting British Colum- case in suburban Dallas (the Jr. Kings won the event

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SAN JOSE JR. SHARKS

Colorado-bound Californians

Two Jr. Sharks grads – Brian Adams and Hunter McKown – decide on NCAA Division I schools choice in choosing CC, a school that is also strong academically.

“For the academics side, I love that they use the block plan,” explained McKown. “It’s really beneficial, especially playing a sport. We only have to take one class at a time so that will allow me to focus more and get more out of one subject and give more to that one subject rather than having my mind on five topics.”

during the Cold War and his father’s rian Adams and Hunter McKown each grew cousin, George up in California and after rounding out their overall J o h n s o n , games with the San Jose Jr. Sharks, are now leaving currently serves their respective marks in junior hockey. in the Air Force.

Both of them also used the month of November to “I thank all make their NCAA Division I commitments for the 2020of our current 21 season, with Adams deciding on the U.S. Air Force military as Academy (Atlantic Hockey) and McKown also heading well as our to Colorado Springs by choosing Colorado College veterans for (NCHC). their service,” In going to Air Force, Adams called it a dream said Adams. come true when he made the commitment.

“The countless “I have been in contact with the coaching staff opportunities there for quite some time,” explained the San Ramon presented there, native. “They have kept tabs on me over the years as well as having the and have always expressed an interest in my style of opportunity to serve my play. I had the opportunity to visit and felt like it was country, is what really an environment where I would fit.” gravitated me towards this Adams, serving as captain this season for decision.” the BCHL’s Wenatchee Wild, will be heading to Back home, McKown said the Jr. Colorado Springs next summer for basic training.

Sharks helped get his game ready for junior hockey Classes start in August. and college hockey.

“I have had the dream of serving my country and “My main coach there was Curtis Brown,” flying planes ever since I could remember – that is San Ramon native Brian Adams is serving as the captain for the BCHL’s said McKown. “Everyone loves Curtis. He’s a great what sparked my interest in the academy,” Adams Wenatchee Wild this season before heading off to the U.S. Air Force Acad- guy and a great coach. He makes hockey fun for said. “Having the opportunity to play hockey at such a emy next summer. Photo/Garrett James Photography everyone and I think that’s the biggest thing with prestigious academy while receiving an elite education At Air Force, Adams said it’s a win-win situation, him. He makes everyone feel that same joy in playing is something I have always wanted to experience. It both on and off the ice. hockey. I loved my time with the Jr. Sharks and made a seemed to knock out multiple aspirations with one “The program is top-notch with a coaching staff lot of lifelong friends.” stone. This dream couldn’t have become a reality with extensive backgrounds and the goal to maximize Adams, in addition to the Jr. Sharks, skated in without the support players’ potential each day,” said Adams. Northern California for the Tri Valley Blue Devils, Santa of my parents “They have won their conference title on Clara Blackhawks and Golden State Elite Eagles.

(Thomas and Tina) multiple occasions as well as making it to the “There are countless coaches that have supported as well as my brother Frozen Four. The program develops mentally me along the way and their contributions have been (David). They have tough leaders with a will to succeed in all facets significant to my success,” said Adams. “Larry Cahn supported me and of their daily lives. has been a coach and mentor in my corner ever since have been a driving “The academics there are right alongside he made his way north to coach in Northern California. force throughout academics at an Ivy League school. The class Mike Janda has supported me along my journey and my childhood and sizes are small, so the learning environment is has pointed me in the right direction when there was a continue to support close-knit and engaging. The opportunities fork in the road. This past summer, I worked with Phil me each day.”

Huynh and he was able to critique and break down McKown, a San many skills that I set out to improve. I can’t thank Jose native in his them enough for all their support over the years.” second season With Wenatchee, Adams wants to keep the with USA Hockey’s season going well into next spring.

National Team “The goals for the rest of the season in Development Program, Wenatchee are pretty simple – to finish the regular said Colorado College season in a way that sets us up for success in the had everything he was looking postseason,” said Adams. “The goal is to play as for in taking the next step. long and deep into the playoffs as possible. We plan “To be honest, it was never really to turn some heads and prove the naysayers wrong something I thought about as an option,” said and win the league.”

McKown. “Then they reached out and I was instantly McKown also has realistic goals and aspirations interested. When I went out and visited, Colorado set for the rest of the 2019-20 season with the is obviously very beautiful and a place where I NTDP’s Under-18 Team. could see myself. The coaching staff was really the Hunter McKown is a San Jose product playing this season for USA Hock“We’re doing really well with USHL competition,” deciding factor for me. All three guys – head coach ey’s NTDP Under-18 Team, representing the United States on a daily basis, said McKown. “And, obviously, we just won our first Mike Haviland and assistant coaches RJ Enga on and off the ice. Photo/Rena Laverty/USA Hockey international tournament this season (2019 Five and Leon Hayward – are fantastic guys who I really that are presented to the cadets are experiences that Nations Tournament, which ran Nov. 3-10 in Sundsvall, felt a connection with. wouldn’t be available at any other school.”

Sweden) and then we go back overseas in February “I also felt Colorado was the closest school to And once Adams arrives on campus, he’ll be the (to another Five Nations event in the Czech Republic) California, which was kind of a bonus for me.” next in his family to serve in the U.S. Military. His father and we just want to keep building on what we did over With no regrets, McKown knows he made the right served in the Navy aboard the USS Independence in Sweden in November.”

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L.A. KINGS HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY LEAGUE

Bishop Union making LAKHSHL program work in mountains

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any people in Southern California know the town of Bishop as a stop-off on the route to skiing, snowboarding and summer alpine adventures at popular Mammoth Mountain along California’s Eastern Sierra.

But the tiny town with a population (3,760) smaller than its elevation (4,150 feet) also has a hockey program that is thriving despite the many challenges it faces.

The Bishop Union junior varsity team is an outlier in the L.A. Kings High School Hockey League (LAKHSHL) in more ways than one. The most obvious difference between the Broncos and other teams in the league is geography – they are based more than 200 miles from their nearest neighbor in the league and their “home” rink in Valencia in the north Los Angeles suburbs. The Broncos also don’t have a rink in which to hold practices, and when they are fortunate enough to get some practice time in, it’s on an outdoor sheet of ice 40 minutes away in Mammoth or at a rink three hours away in Lake Tahoe.

Still, the Broncos persist, and because the coaches and players all have such a passion for the game, they find a way to make it work. Last year, they advanced to the junior varsity championship game in the LAKHSHL, and despite graduating many of their top players from that squad, they sat comfortably at 4-4 as the 2019 calendar flipped to December.

“The thing that makes it possible is just the passion

of the kids that play,” Bishop head coach Cronus Dillard said. “These kids love hockey, and they want to play and have fun. The travel can be a pretty big burden, but it’s worth it for these kids, their families and our coaching staff to put in the time and effort to make it happen.”

Senior Max Torres has been a key component to Bishop Union’s on-ice success this season in the L.A. Kings High School Hockey League.

Because of the area’s tiny population and the high school’s small enrollment (approximately 600 students) compared to other areas where teams in the league are based, there aren’t enough hockey players to ice teams at both the varsity and JV levels, but Dillard is confident the Broncos will be able to have one or the other every

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year. His JV team this year features just two seniors, with the rest of the roster comprised of underclassmen.

He said the presence of a strong and well-established roller hockey program in town has built the foundation for the Broncos to success on the ice.

Each weekend during the season, the team travels to the L.A. area on Friday afternoons for a game that night, then stays over and plays another game Saturday before making the return trek north to Bishop. They are lucky to get in 12 practices a year.

“We’re either dedicated or a little crazy,” Dillard said with a laugh.

There has been ongoing discussion about an indoor rink to be built in Mammoth, but no clear picture of when it would be built or how likely it is to be given the green light. It would be a huge boost for the Broncos’ program in the long term.

Assistant coach and manager Eric Tillemans has been with the Broncos program for two seasons, and said the challenges they face make them appreciate the sport even more.

“We have some pretty amazing families who are really dedicated and willing to get the kids to and from practices and games,” Tillemans said. “Hockey families in general are really dedicated. No matter where you are, you’re making sacrifices for your kids to play hockey, whether it’s the cost, the travel or playing games and tournaments around the holidays every year. We do the same thing here, but it’s maybe a little more to ask of the players, coaches and families.”

TAHOE PREP ACADEMY

Hitting Their Stride Tahoe Prep players finding success, on and off the ice, as 2019 calendar year nears a close

By Greg Ball

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ith the holiday season squarely upon us, we’re also moving into the thick of hockey season.

And at Tahoe Prep Academy, this time of year often brings with it a turning point for the young hockey players and students living away from home in the mountains.

First-year players start to feel at home, and players who are veterans there begin to relish in their roles as mentors.

The prep and varsity teams start to show signs of gelling, and the results show not only in wins and losses, but in the development of each players’ skills.

As Christmas approaches, here is a look at six players making an impact along the shores of Lake Tahoe.

Caden Bennett Now in his second season at Tahoe Prep, Bennett, a 16-year-old junior forward for the varsity team, said he feels completely at home. The Salt Lake City native is in his element at Tahoe, and more than that, he knows he’s making the strides necessary to develop as a hockey player.

“I wanted to return this year to continue to gain opportunities and possibly get scouted by colleges and junior teams,” Bennett said. “After a full year here, I’m better at time management and I have more familiarity with what I have to do to stay on top of school and hockey.”

Bennett is focused on putting his full effort into every moment he’s on the ice to maximize his development. He is also working on his communication, knowing that it can lead to team success now and in the future.

“I’m helping myself through work ethic on and off the ice and trying to do more every day,” he said. “The competition has gotten a lot better. The teams we are playing have become stronger and smarter, and it makes me want to work harder to achieve my goals.

“It’s kind of fun to teach the new kids the ropes and help to get more of the guys to bond together. To improve as a team, we need to make sure everyone is on the same page when we’re out on the ice.”

In the varsity’s last showing in the Anaheim Ducks High School Hockey League (ADHSHL), the team notched two wins against La Jolla Country Day and fell to Bellarmine. Bennett attributed the success to the team’s cohesiveness and remembering to have fun.

“My dad said my hockey has improved tenfold since coming to Tahoe Prep from Utah, and he sees me growing into the young man he thought I’d become,” Bennett said.

Carter Anastasia The jump from AA hockey with the Pasadena

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Ellis O’Dowd

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ready seen the benefits.

The chance to be on the ice every day and experience living away from home attracted Anastasia to Tahoe.

“It’s been a good transition for me,” he said. “Before coming here, I was only on the ice three days a week, as opposed to practically every day here. I never did a visit day, so I came up all at once, and it’s what I thought it would be. I’m happy with all of the ice time and the friends I’ve made. Living in the dorms is kind of like a big sleepover, and I love to ski, so I’m looking forward to that.”

Anastasia said he is working on his goal of playing with the prep team next year, and in the long term, he would like to go to an Ivy League school and study business.

“School has always been easy for me, and the blended schedule with online and face-to-face learning that we have here is good,” he said. “I’ve had fewer late nights now doing work because the day is set up so you don’t have to.”

The move to Tahoe has also involved life lessons for Anastasia.

“You learn the dos and don’ts pretty quickly,” he explained. “Like, don’t leave your stuff out. But, more importantly, I’ve learned to persevere. Things aren’t always going to go your way, and it’s more about how you deal with those situations.”

Ellis O’Dowd After his first season and school year at Tahoe Prep in 2018-19, O’Dowd knew he had made the right decision. A 16-yearold left wing from Santa Barbara, he has moved up from the varsity team last year to the prep squad, though he’s still playing some games with the varsity, adding plenty of quality ice time.

“I saw how much I was able to develop on the varsity and saw how far I could go playing another year at prep,” said O’Dowd, who scored two goals in East Coast Elite League (ECEL) games the weekend after Thanksgiving. “It was a big change, and it took a while to adjust to the speed of the game and the time you have to make decisions. It’s nice to be surrounded by teammates who want to win as much as you do.

“In our first ECEL games, I found them pretty difficult, but I’ve just been taking it one game at a time. It’s been really fun to see all these new places that I’ve only seen in pictures - like going to Boston for the first time.”

O’Dowd said he has seen marked improvement in his shot and skating speed this season, and he’s continuing to work on his stickhandling and passing. The goals he set when he first came to Tahoe are still the same.

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‘Tis the season to get ready for THE RINKS’ winter camps

By THE RINKS Staff

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inters in Southern California are not your typical wintery wonderland as children play and have snowball fights and schools are out for a snow day.

Instead, Christmas lights are wrapped around palm trees, Christmas music is on the radios of beachgoers, and the chillingly cold 60-degree weather makes some people put on a light jacket.

For dedicated California hockey players, though, winter is hockey season. As they spend their afternoons in school, every night they are at practice or playing in a game. As every player looks to gain a competitive edge and to hone their skills as hockey players, most look forward to the couple weeks of that school is let out to look for additional ice time.

To help these passionate hockey players grow on and off the ice, THE RINKS is proud to announce the AllWorld Hockey Institute 2019 Winter Camp.

During its 24th season, the All-World Hockey Institute will be hosting a premiere youth winter hockey camp at Great Park Ice after hosting over 600 participants during its summer programming.

In this camp, kids will spend an unforgettable three days with professional coaches, learning all aspects of the game of ice hockey at one of the official practice facilities of the Anaheim Ducks. Each day of the camp consists of

on- and off-ice skills, drills, scrimmage, fun and games.

“The All-World Winter Camp is special in that while it is a fun environment for the kids, the coaches constantly challenge them to get better,” said THE RINKS hockey manager Vince Valles. “Many of our current travel hockey players and even high school hockey players have participated in our winter

camp, and it shows in their play on the ice as well as their sportsmanship and community involvement off the ice. The focus of our camp is not only improving the skaters’ skills on the ice, but also teaching them sportsmanship, accountability, and just how to be a leader in

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general.

“It’s a special experience.”

In addition, returning for the winter season is world-renowned camp director Rick Hutchinson. With over 20 seasons of experience, Hutchinson has developed a science of running highly-successful programs, including helping THE RINKS become a USA Hockey Model Association in 2016.

“Winter is a great time for skill development,” said Hutchinson.

“Hockey season is underway, and the kids are really excited to come to the rink each day. That excitement is felt and reciprocated by the coaches, and it makes for a fun and memorable camp experience. The kids love it.”

While the All-World Hockey Institute Winter Camps will be the main focus on the ice, THE RINKS will also be hosting holiday camps at The Rinks-Irvine Inline and The Rinks-Huntington Beach Inline.

Players attending these four-day camps will experience professional instruction from top inline players to help better their skill development, learn proper techniques, understand the game, and learn the importance of sportsmanship. Every camp is available for players of all levels and are guaranteed to take their game to the next level.

For more information on any of the camps mentioned or if you want to spend your winter at THE RINKS, visit www.therinks.com to find out how you can take your game to the next level.

ANAHEIM JR. DUCKS Must-see NCAA series to be played this month at Great Park Ice

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ig-time college hockey is coming to Southern California.

Great Park Ice and FivePoint Arena in Irvine will play host to a matchup between Harvard and Arizona State on Dec. 28-29. The two nationally-ranked teams entering December reached last season’s NCAA Tournament.

“It’s great exposure for the college game, and it’s an opportunity for hockey players and fans on the West Coast to see two pretty good teams,” said Art Trottier, vice president of THE RINKS. “We’re excited to host a series between two top Division I programs.”

The programs are a study in contrasts, both geographically and historically.

Harvard, which plays in the ECAC, established its program in 1897 and is based in the Boston area. The Crimson have played in the NCAA Tournament 25 times and reached the Frozen Four as recently as 2017.

Arizona State became the fastest program to play in an NCAA Tournament, reaching the postseason in just its third season. The Sun Devils are a poster child for the college game’s expansion into the Southwest and the first Pac-12 school to add Division I hockey.

They currently are the only independent among the 60 schools playing Division I hockey.

Hosting Arizona State is a natural for FivePoint Arena. Not only are the Sun Devils the closest D-I program to California, but they have ties to the state, and to the Anaheim Jr. Ducks.

Longtime Jr. Ducks player Jackson Niedermayer is committed to the school and currently plays for the BCHL’s Penticton Vees.

FivePoint Arena holds 2,500 for hockey (400 standing-room only), more than triple what ASU’s Oceanside Ice Arena holds.

Saturday’s game faces off at 4 p.m., while Sunday’s is a 1 p.m. start. Ticket prices range from $10-25.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit greatparkice.com/hockey/socal-clash/

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6 Helpful Ways to Conquer Your Hockey Fears

By Mental & Emotional Coach John Haime

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et’s talk about some ways you can address your fears.

Here are a few simple recommendations that we might use with a player that might help you deal with fear and put it in perspective: 1. Address your fears directly. What are you afraid of and what might be the reasons? When you understand what might be causing your fear and acknowledge it, it will help you consider ideas how to address it.

2. Always remember your purpose for playing.

“I love playing hockey because I love the speed, the competitive environment, the opportunity to show my skills and sharing an experience with my teammates.”

Write your purpose down and keep it front and center – always! Your purpose will help you create perspective about what’s REALLY important in your game and why you are doing it. Remember, also, that have a feeling of gratitude about the opportunity to play and do what you love to do can fill you with positive energy and dampen the feelings of fear.

3. Learn to manage the most important voice in your game (and your life) – your own! Sometimes our own voice doesn’t help and tells you things you really don’t want to hear – building the threats into something bigger than they are. It’s important to develop your own “emotional caddie” – a friendly, supportive voice

that you might use if your best friend was having troubles. Try the same language and tone with yourself. A few suggestions might be, “I can’t wait to test what I’ve been working on in practice,” “Everyone watching is supporting me – I’ll treat them to some great play,” “My best effort is all I can do – I may make a few mistakes, but being perfect doesn’t exist,“ and “Pressure really gives my game meaning – this is where I want to be.”

4. Confidence and constantly building it is a secret weapon to overcome fear. Creating a feeling of “knowing” you can do it in your practice and preparation will help keep those fearful “what if” thoughts from taking over. After all, you’ve done great work in your practice with the team and on your own. You know you can do it – so bring the same feelings and approach to the game ice.

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5. Practice mindfulness to enjoy hockey and stay in the moment. The future is where your goals are, but you don’t achieve them without staying in the moment and paying attention to the steps that will get you to those goals. Choose to bring the positive experiences from the past forward to support your confidence, and choose to leave the few negative ones where they belong – behind you!

6. Know the difference between “prove vs. improve.” The goal in your game should always be trying to improve all of your skills (technical, physical, strategic, mental/emotional). Sometimes when our goal is to “prove” ourselves to others, fear will creep in – the fear of the “what ifs” and trying to meet other’s expectations of you. Winning is great, but it will only come if you are doing the right things – enjoying yourself and trying to become a better player each day.

So if fear is holding you back from really enjoying your hockey and using all your abilities, fear not. Remember that you are in control of your fears and there are practical actions that can help you douse the flames - helping you to be a more confident, proactive player. Follow these steps and you are well on your way to your pursuit of greatness!

Did you enjoy this article? Then be sure to visit HockeyShot.com for the latest tips, tricks and the best hockey training products on the market!

NEVADA REPORT

New Lifeguard Arena in Henderson set to open in 2020

By Matt Mackinder

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eing thankful for hockey is nothing new for Las Vegas and its residents, and the new rink in Henderson set to open in 2020 – Lifeguard Arena in Henderson – is further proof that the game has a rightful place in town and surrounding communities.

Last month on Nov. 20, just eight days before the Thanksgiving holiday, the Vegas Golden Knights announced that the NHL club and BT Supplies West Inc. signed a long-term partnership agreement to name the new Golden Knights community arena in Henderson, where BT Supplies West Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters.

As part of the agreement, BT Supplies West Inc., and its affiliated company L & M Foodservice Inc., two leading suppliers of a wide variety of disposable and reusable paper goods and janitorial supplies and equipment, will be rebranding both companies over the upcoming months, and both will be rebranded as Lifeguard Industrial and Home Supplies, in time for the planned grand opening of the new arena.

“The Vegas Golden Knights and BT Supplies West Inc. both share the same foundational principles of commitment to our community and dedication to growing the great game of hockey,” said Golden Knights chairman-CEO Bill Foley. “Lifeguard Arena in Henderson will provide locals and hockey fans of all ages and skill levels with a world class location to learn, play and experience the sport. We are thrilled to partner with BT Supplies West Inc. on this endeavor and are eagerly

anticipating the grand opening next year.”

This venture, which includes naming rights for the facility, which will be located at 240 South Street in Henderson, will also make BT Supplies/Lifeguard the exclusive supply partner of paper goods and janitorial supplies and equipment to the Golden Knights, as well as other affiliated businesses.

Lifeguard Industrial and Home Supplies is a newly branded entity of BT Supplies West Inc. and affiliated company L & M Foodservice Inc. The company supplies hotels, schools, arenas and related businesses as well

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as homes with hundreds of goods ranging from cleaning supplies to paper needs and office furniture.

“As a lifelong resident of Las Vegas and Nevada, I am so proud to be part of this strategic partnership between Bill Foley, the Vegas Golden Knights, and Lifeguard Industrial and Home Supplies”, said Lifeguard president Sig Rogich.

“We are thrilled to partner with Bill Foley and the Vegas Golden Knights on this amazing opportunity, as we share in the vision of growing the sport of hockey in Nevada and demonstrating our support and commitment to the city of Henderson,” added Ruby Azrak, chairman of the board of BT Supplies West Inc. and Lifeguard Industrial and Home Supplies.

Back in May, Henderson officials approved the new facility to replace the aging Henderson Convention Center, which is situated next to Henderson City Hall.

Lifeguard Arena will not serve as a second practice arena for the Golden Knights, the team has confirmed. City National Arena in Summerlin is the Golden Knights’ primary practice facility.

In Golden Knights team news, the organization has entered into a multi-year partnership with Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada, the premiere medical provider that has delivered oncology services to Southern Nevada residents and visitors for more than 40 years.

As a part of the agreement, the Golden Knights will produce video content featuring CCCN patients and their branding will be displayed in Toshiba Plaza in front of T-Mobile Arena.

“We’re excited to join forces with Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada and designate them a proud partner of the Golden Knights,” said Golden Knights president Kerry Bubolz. “The work they do in our community is instrumental in keeping our fans healthy and we look forward to collaborating with them as a community partner.”

Brisson, Groll represent California, USA in world event

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either Brendan Brisson nor Josh Groll will blow you away physically.

Neither stands even six feet nor weighs more than a cup of coffee over 180 pounds. Yet put them in skates, and stature goes out the window.

Given the starts they’ve had to their junior seasons in the United States Hockey League (USHL) and the continuous growth in their games, it’s no wonder USA Hockey selected both California natives for the U.S. Junior Select Team that competed in the World Junior A Challenge in early December.

As the calendar flipped to 2019’s final month, the 2001-born duo was among a group of players tied for 11thin the USHL in scoring with 22 points.

Brisson, a longtime Los Angeles Jr. Kings player, was the league’s highest-scoring rookie. He had nine goals in his first 20 games for the Chicago Steel.

“He has a lot of natural ability – puck skills, the ability to score goals,” said Steel head coach Brock Sheahan. “He’s an exciting player to watch, one of those guys you notice immediately.”

That doesn’t tell the entire story, however, Sheahan said. Brisson’s personality and work ethic are among the attributes that have him endeared him to teammates and placed him on a trajectory to rise through the ranks of the game. A late 2001 birth year, the Manhattan Beach native is on NHL Central Scouting’s updated watch list for the 2020 NHL Draft.

“Brendan is a pleasure to work with – he has a great personality,” Sheahan said. “He’s made a ton of progress this season in his details and his habits.

“He’s gotten better and better. He’s already an elite player in our league now, and he will be even better because of the time he puts in on the ice, in the video room and in the weight room.”

Groll played his first full junior season in Chica-

Brendan Brisson

Josh Groll

go in 2018-19, scoring 18 points in 53 games. The longtime San Diego Jr. Gull, who finished his Midget career with the Anaheim Jr. Ducks, has taken off this season, with 11 goals among his 22 points in just 18 games for the Lincoln Stars.

“Josh was a really good player for us,” added Sheahan, who worked with the San Diego native last season. “He improved while he was here, and I’m not really surprised he’s doing that well.”

Groll was a “future consideration” in a trade the

Steel made during their push to the Clark Cup Finals last season. It was the second summer in a row he changed USHL addresses after playing the end of 2017-18 in Omaha. His ascent isn’t all that surprising to Stars coach Cody Chupp.

“Sometimes in our league it’s funny, whether it’s a change of scenery or a second year, players blossom,” Chupp said. “Josh is playing an active role for us – power play, penalty kill, top six in 5-on-5.

“He’s always been capable, but he put in a ton of work over the summer to prepare for a bigger role and he’s delivered.”

Groll, who is an excellent skater, brings another ingredient that bodes well both now and in the future.

“One thing that is overlooked is how hard he’s willing to play,” Chupp said.

“He’ll forecheck, he’ll play a hard style. I didn’t realize that as much until I coached him.”

That made him an appealing choice for team in a short tournament setting, Chupp added.

“The tipping point for Josh is his versatility,” the coach said. “Not only is he highly skilled, but he is willing to go into those hard areas.

“He can play anywhere a team needs him to because he’s not a one-dimensional player.”

Team USA and their respective USHL clubs are the beneficiaries now, but the real winner in a few years is located a bit farther east. Both Brisson and Groll are University of Michigan commits.

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Westlake Village native Courtnall earning respect at WMU If Lawton’s last name rings a bell, it should. Both his father Russ and his uncle Geoff played more than 1,000 NHL games. Their influence started him on his hockey journey.

“My dad was definitely the reason why I got into the sport in the first place,” Lawton said. “It was awesome having him as my coach when I was younger.

He was always a little harder on me than other players because I was his son, but that helped me.

When Courtnall, who cited Titans coach Luc Beausoleil as another influence, emerged from Calis roles may have changed over the years, but sevifornia, he was a top-line player who could score in a eral things remain constant with Lawton Courtmultitude of ways. When he reached juniors and then nall – his attitude, his acceleration and his consistenWMU, he realized he needed to round out his game. cy.

“My speed is my main thing,” Courtnall said. “I want So it’s no accident that the former California Titans to be hard to play against on both sides of the puck. I forward again is playing a vital part for a ranked Westhad to change my game, but now I think I can play on ern Michigan hockey team. any line, any situation.”

“He just comes to work every day,” said Broncos That Courtnall would fare so well on the big coach Andy Murray, who coached more than 700 stage of college hockey is no surprise when one NHL games, including six seasons with the Los Anconsiders his family background beyond his father’s geles Kings. “I think he’s played every game but two 16-year NHL career. in his college career. You want that kind of consisHis mother Paris is an accomplished actress tency. and daughter of jazz legend Sarah Vaughn.

“He’s a player who’s got a smile on his face every His older sister Ally won an NCAA soccer title at day when he comes to the rink. He comes in and UCLA and also ran track for the Bruins. She’s also works hard.” represented Team Canada in track.

Courtnall, a senior from Westlake Village, said his And younger sister Brooklyn also is a soccer sunny disposition was enhanced by the opportunity and track standout who is committed to UCLA. to play in California growing up.

“Lawton’s got a great family background,” Mur“Playing hockey in Southern California is just ray said. “His mom Paris and Russ were both very awesome,” Courtnall said. “There are great venues successful in their fields. He had great examples.” to play at. Warming up outside when it’s 85 degrees Courtnall is focused on helping Western Michinstead of it snowing is awesome.” igan return to the NCAA Tournament and finishing Courtnall’s skill set and adaptability have made his business degree, which he is on track to receive him even more valuable at WMU. California product Lawton Courtnall is ‘a player who’s got a smile on his face in the spring. Beyond that? Anything is possible.

“He’s playing a lot for us now,” Murray said. every day when he comes to the rink,’ according to Western Michigan coach Courtnall has attended NHL prospects camps Andy Murray. Photo/Western Michigan Athletics “He’s earned the respect of our team. with the Kings and Columbus. He has elite skating “He uses his strongest asset, which is his speed, “He helped me with my skating a lot – that was the ability and excels at a niche that not many players are to his advantage. He’s got great speed, just like his main thing. The game has changed so much, it’s so able to. dad. He makes good decisions with the puck. From much faster and the best players can really fly, so that “He’s become a player I certainly think has pro poDay 1, he’s always been a great penalty killer because was really important. He was really dedicated helping tential in his future,” Murray said. “That’s a testament he has the ability to put pressure on the puck.” me with my speed, my edgework.” to Lawton and his hard work.”

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Home cookin’ treats Jr. Kings’ 12U AAA squad well over Thanksgiving Continued from Page 12 “Very impressive,” added North Shore head coach and director of hockey Aaron Wilbur. “From the competition to the facility to being so close to the beaches and everything else, it was a first-class tournament experience all the way around.”

The task of assembling the division began a year ago with formal invitations sent to select teams from across North America, along with the legwork of Jr. Kings executive director Kelly Sorensen, who also serves as an assistant coach on the ‘07 squad, and the team’s manager, Shelby Russell.

“Coming from Southern California, we know full well the sacrifice, both financially and the time away from school and work, that comes with traveling to tournaments across North America, and with that finding the best competition, so we’re grateful to have been able to host an event of this caliber,” said Sorensen. “The feedback from all our guests was nothing but positive, and that’s what’s most rewarding.”

The Jr. Kings’ ‘07 Major team - the core of which celebrated the California Amateur Hockey Association 11U AAA state championship last season - includes: forwards Max Edwards, Masun Fleece, Landon Hafele, Henry Kress, John McDaniel, Luke Norcross, Brendan O’Brien, Christian Plaga and Logan Stuart; defensemen Stevie Grumley, Ryan Hornberger, Dylan Lebret, Evan Noble, Tyler Russell, Dane Sorensen and Jake Stuart; and goaltenders Kyle Jones and Ali Nabiev.

“They’re a good group of kids and good group of families,” said Turcotte. “They’re eager to learn and put in the extra time to get better, and that says a lot about them as young hockey players.”

And with an already-successful travel schedule under their belt, the signature event on the Jr. Kings’ 2019-20 calendar comes in February when they head to Eastern Canada to compete in the famed Quebec International Pee Wee Hockey Tournament.

“Quebec is an amazing tournament and an amazing experience, no question, but our focus is on continued development and improvement regardless who we play or where we play,” said Turcotte, who’s also assisted behind the bench by Brad Stuart. “And, after these last couple events, our group just keeps heading in the right direction.”

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ST. MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL

Rams imports enjoying both school, hockey at St. Mary’s

By Matt Mackinder

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aar Medvedovsky and Itay Bondar take the prize for coming the furthest from home to play for the hockey team at St. Mary’s High School in Stockton.

Try nearly 7,500 miles.

Both forwards hail from Israel and are excelling on the ice and in the classroom this season for St. Mary’s.

“I ended up playing for St. Mary’s after looking for a place that will help me grow as a player and after hearing about (Rams head coach) Derek Eisler, I thought that he is the right person to learn from,” said Medvedovsky, a junior. “I like the personalities and the bonds we have in the room. The practices and games are very fun and the team meetings are as well.”

Medvedovsky added that the academic side of the school is just as top-notch as the hockey program.

“I like the way that the teachers interact with their students, as well as the academic level and the support and help we get when needed, whether it’s with academics or any other thing,” he said. “As a second-year player and an upperclassman, I think one of my roles is to lead by example and show the proper way to do things and to help build up chemistry in the room. I also want to push my teammates to do their best in every aspect of the program.

“I feel that I fit pretty well and that I have a voice in the locker room.”

For Bondar, he wound up at St. Mary’s due to some hockey connections from overseas.

“I have been playing hockey there in Israel for a while and one of my coaches knew Coach Eisler because they both used to coach the Israeli National Team,” Bondar explained. “So we got in contact with

Itay Bondar

Saar Medvedovsky

Coach Eisler and got here as soon as possible. My favorite thing about the school is probably the people there. My favorite thing about the hockey team is the fact that we’re all friends and we all respect each other.”

Bondar, a sophomore, noted that he feels he has

found his role with the Rams.

“I would say I’m a playmaker and I feel like it fits me pretty well since I’m not the toughest and I don’t really have the fastest hands,” said Bondar. “I want to try and keep my plus-minus positive, too.”

And while both players say that the city of Stockton is nothing like back home, they are relishing the opportunity to thrive at a school with a high-quality academic program and a growing hockey program.

“My school goals this year are to reach a high GPA that will enable me to enroll in colleges that I want to play for, as well as practice for ACT and SAT tests that will help me reach my ultimate goal,” Medvedovsky said. “My hockey goals this year are to get better every day and work hard towards my goal. I want to improve my vision of the game as well as my skills and to also grow as a teammate.”

Looking ahead, Medvedovsky and Bondar want to stay on the ice as long as possible.

“My long-term goals in hockey are to play junior hockey and then NCAA Division I hockey, graduate college and hopefully, play hockey until I can’t anymore,” Medvedovsky said.

“In the future, I’m looking forward to playing college hockey, but I haven’t decided what I want to do after that,” added Bondar.

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FROM THE TRAINER’S ROOM Knowing when to return to the playing field after an injury I

njuries occur in sports. Some require rest, some rehab, and sometimes treatment and modifications to activity are necessary in order to get the athlete back into competition.

Every injury and every athlete is different, so there is no black-and-white answer to how fast or what is needed to return to play. When an injury occurs, it is smart to seek out advice from a medical professional such as a Chris Phillips physician, athletic trainer or physical therapist. This will help determine what the injury is and its severity. At that point, a game plan should be put in place to get the athlete back in the game quickly and safely.

When preparing a rehab strategy, there are a few simple things that must be addressed in most injuries. These include decreasing pain and swelling and regaining full range of motion of the affected joint, as well as any surrounding joints that may be affected and regaining strength.

If these factors are not addressed, the process may not be complete for a safe return. As the rehab process progresses, the athlete needs to be placed under certain stressors and demands that they will meet during competition. In other words, the demands placed on an athlete are different from those placed on a non-athlete.

As the injury heals, the athlete should progress through drills and modified practices prior to return to full practices and games. If it seems like a lengthy process, it doesn’t necessarily have to be. The goal should be to return the athlete as soon and as safe as possible to minimize any re-injury.

Chris Phillips is a certified athletic trainer and strength and conditioning specialist with over 20 years’ experience in professional hockey, football and soccer. He is the owner of Compete Sports Performance and Rehab in Orange County.

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COLLEGE HOCKEY NCAA DIVISION I – MEN Elijiah Barriga (West Covina) - AIC (Atlantic Hockey) Nathan Burke – Minnesota (Big Ten) % Joey Cassetti (Pleasanton) - Merrimack (Hockey East) Devin Cooley (Los Gatos) - Denver (NCHC) Lawton Courtnall (Westlake Village) - Western Michigan (NCHC) Vincent de Mey (Los Angeles) - Northern Michigan (WCHA) Slava Demin (Cypress) - Denver (NCHC) Jake Durflinger (Walnut Creek) - Denver (NCHC) PJ Fletcher (Dana Point) - Quinnipiac (ECAC) Jack Gates (Oceanside) - Colorado College (NCHC) Andre Ghantous (Glendale) - Northern Michigan (WCHA) Cole Guttman (Northridge) - Denver (NCHC) Jake Hamacher (Corona) - RIT (Atlantic Hockey) Brendan Harris – Bemidji State University (WCHA) + Drew Helleson - Boston College (Hockey East) % Rory Herrman (Poway) - RPI (ECAC) Niko Hildenbrand (Vacaville) - Massachusetts (Hockey East) Ryan Johnson (Irvine) - Minnesota (Big Ten) Nate Kallen (San Diego) - Ferris State (WCHA) Patrick Khodorenko (Walnut Creek) - Michigan State (Big Ten) Trevin Kozlowski (Valencia) - Army (Atlantic Hockey) Jackson LaCombe - Minnesota (Big Ten) % Ben Lown (Newport Coast) - Miami (NCHC) Kyle Mayhew (Anaheim Hills) - Denver (NCHC) Nolan McElhaney (Yorba Linda) – New Hampshire (Hockey East) Tyson McLellan (San Jose) - Denver (NCHC) Shane McMahan (Irvine) – Minnesota State (WCHA) Brannon McManus (Newport Beach) - Minnesota (Big Ten) Alec Mehr (Los Angeles) - Brown (ECAC) Erik Middendorf – Colorado College (NCHC) % Jacob Modry (El Segundo) - Merrimack (Hockey East) Garrett Nieto (Yorba Linda) - Union (ECAC) Gavin Nieto (Yorba Linda) - Brown (ECAC) Matt O’Donnell (Fountain Valley) - Vermont (Hockey East) Jared Pike – AIC (Atlantic Hockey) % Dakota Raabe (Capistrano Beach) - Michigan (Big Ten) Nick Rivera (Pacific Palisades) - Minnesota State (WCHA) Tyler Rockwell (San Jose) - Michigan Tech (WCHA) Jake Rosenbaum (Trabuco Canyon) - Minnesota Duluth (NCHC) Ryan Ruck (Coto de Caza) - Colorado College (NCHC) Rourke Russell (Long Beach) - Miami (NCHC) Chad Sasaki (Cypress) - Colorado College (NCHC) Jake Slaker (San Diego) - Michigan (Big Ten) Ethan Somoza (Simi Valley) - Bemidji State (WCHA) Jack St. Ivany (Manhattan Beach) - Yale (ECAC) Matt Vernon (San Jose) – Colorado College (NCHC) Brian Williams (San Diego) - Colorado College (NCHC) Cam York (Anaheim Hills) - Michigan (Big Ten) NCAA DIVISION I – WOMEN Cayla Barnes (Eastvale) - Boston College (Hockey East) Katherine Beaumier - Clarkson (ECAC) $ Bailey Bennett (Gardena) - Holy Cross (Hockey East) Brooke Bryant (Linden) - Minnesota State (WCHA) Nicole Dunbar (Coto de Caza) - New Hampshire (Hockey East) Anna Estes (Whittier) - Post (NEWHA) Kendra Farole (Irvine) - RPI (ECAC) Tanner Gates (Oceanside) - Colgate (ECAC) Kiersten Goode (La Habra) - Yale (ECAC) Katherine Hughes (La Canada) - Harvard (ECAC) Lily Humphrey (Huntington Beach) - Vermont (Hockey East) Bella Kang (Los Gatos) - Cornell (ECAC) Vivian Lu (Studio City) - Brown (ECAC) Lillian Marchant (Tustin) - Lindenwood (CHA) Leah Marino (South Lake Tahoe) - Robert Morris (CHA) Gabby Monaco (La Verne) - St. Anselm (NEWHA)

Keely Moy (San Diego) – Harvard (ECAC) Kalena Mueller (San Ramon) - Post (NEWHA) Claire Peterson (San Jose) - Connecticut (Hockey East) Dominique Petrie (Hermosa Beach) - Harvard (ECAC) Frankie Sanchez (Lake Elsinore) - Sacred Heart (NEWHA) Sammy Smigliani (La Jolla) - Colgate (ECAC) Tia Stoddard (La Mesa) - Clarkson (ECAC) Elissa Taylor (Pasadena) - LIU (NEWHA) Baylee Trani (Huntington Beach) - RIT (CHA) Ellie Zweber (Santa Barbara) - Cornell (ECAC) NCAA DIVISION II – MEN Khalil East (Los Angeles) - Assumption (Northeast-10) Niko Grollman (Laguna Niguel) - Post (Northeast-10) Matthew Toombs (Pleasanton) - Franklin Pierce (Northeast-10) NCAA DIVISION III – MEN Sam Anzai (Los Angeles) - UW-River Falls (WIAC) Aaron Aragon (Whittier) - University of New England (CCC) Quinton Baker (Santa Monica) - New England College (NEHC) Andrew Behshid (Los Angeles) - Lake Forest (NCHA) Max Blitz (Chino Hills) - Fredonia (SUNYAC) Guillaume Bose (San Jose) - Wentworth (CCC) Paul Boutoussov (Dana Point) - Salve Regina (CCC) Rock Boynton (Lomita) - MSOE (NCHA) Adam Canepa (Santa Cruz) - UW-River Falls (WIAC) Don Carter Jr. (Antioch) - Hamline (MIAC) Connor Chilton (Oak Park) - Aurora (NCHA) Jared Christy (Tustin) - University of New England (CCC) Carter Dahl (Fresno) - St. Mary’s (MIAC) Tanner Dalton (Bakersfield) - MSOE (NCHA) Dakota Delbridge (Tracy) - Concordia, Wis. (NCHA) Chase Dibari (Ladera Ranch) - Bethel (MIAC) Sean Dickson (Millbrae) - Utica (UCHC) Tyler Dill (South Lake Tahoe) - Utica (UCHC) Dante DiNapoli (Moss Beach) - Framingham State (MASCAC) Justin Dixson (Sunnyvale) - University of New England (CCC) Coby Downs (Montclair) - Norwich (NEHC) Zach Feldman (San Diego) - Lake Forest (NCHA) Tyler Forest (Simi Valley) - Becker (CCC) Cody Foster (Saugus) - Becker (CCC) Andrew Frojelin (San Jose) - Nazareth (UCHC) John Garrity (Dublin) - Suffolk (NEHC) Doc Gentzler (Manhattan Beach) - Brockport (SUNYAC) Alec Grollman (Laguna Niguel) - Bryn Athyn (Independent) Keenan Haase (Mission Viejo) - New England College (NEHC) Brian Hodges (Yorba Linda) - Stevenson (UCHC) Evan Johnson (Huntington Beach) - Williams (NESCAC) Carson Kelley (Portola Valley) - Geneseo (SUNYAC) Wiggle Kerbrat (Laguna Niguel) - Wesleyan (NESCAC) Nick Klishko (San Diego) - Gustavus (MIAC) Jasper Korican-Barlay (Oakland) - Fredonia (SUNYAC) Austin Koss (Huntington Beach) - Augsburg (MIAC) Gregg Lee (Aliso Viejo) - Fredonia (SUNYAC) Tyler Levine (Laguna Beach) - Wesleyan (NESCAC) Sean Lincoln (Rancho Santa Margarita) - Brockport (SUNYAC) Drake Longaker (San Jose) - Plymouth State (MASCAC) William Ma (Anaheim) - Canton (Independent) Cameron Mack (Long Beach) - UMass Dartmouth (MASCAC) David Marabella (Clovis) - MSOE (NCHA) Aaron Murray (Chino) - Stevenson (UCHC) Nick Nast (Oxnard) - St. Mary’s (MIAC) Ryan Ng (Manhattan Beach) - Castleton (NEHC) Evan Nyhus (Dove Canyon) - Nichols (CCC) Danny O’Donnell (Ventura) - Aurora (NCHA) Kyle Orgel (El Segundo) - Plymouth State (MASCAC) Ryan Orgel (El Segundo) - UW-Stevens Point (WIAC) Adam Papayoanou (Valencia) - Southern Maine (NEHC) Ismael Ralsten (Huntington Beach) - Bryn Athyn (Independent) Josh Reinstein (Woodland Hills) - Worcester State (MASCAC) Kyle Rimbach (Encinitas) - St. Olaf (MIAC) Brendan Schulte (Fullerton) - Plattsburgh (SUNYAC) Nick Schultze (San Diego) - Tufts (NESCAC) Eetu Selanne (Coto de Caza) - Curry (CCC) Nicholas Short (Los Angeles) - UMass Dartmouth (MASCAC) Mark Shroyer (Fresno) - Castleton (NEHC) Jack Sitzman (Redondo Beach) - Anna Maria (Independent) Cole Souto (Yorba Linda) - St. John’s (MIAC)

Liam Stirtzinger (Simi Valley) - Aurora (NCHA) Alex Stoley (Manteca) - Concordia, Minn. (MIAC) Felix Takacsi-Nagy (Los Gatos) - Lebanon Valley (UCHC) Joseph Thielen (Huntington Beach) - Curry (CCC) Taylor Urch (Anaheim) - Lawrence (NCHA) Nick Wardstrom (Discovery Bay) - Suffolk (NEHC) Chad Watt (Riverside) - Stevenson (UCHC) Matt Wiesner (Newport Beach) - Babson (NEHC) Egan Wolford (San Jose) - Fitchburg State (MASCAC) Colin Woods (Yorba Linda) - Stevenson (UCHC) Eric Wright (Poway) - Suffolk (NEHC) Dante Zapata (Huntington Beach) - Utica (UCHC) NCAA DIVISION III – WOMEN Lexie Anderson (San Francisco) - Salve Regina (Colonial Hockey) Michelle Behshid (Saugus) - Bowdoin (NESCAC) Ivy Boric (Newport Beach) - Plattsburgh (NEWHL) Emily Burke (San Jose) - Potsdam (NEWHL) Colleen Castro (Redwood City) - Wesleyan (NESCAC) Angelina Cruzal (Campbell) - Buffalo State (NEWHL) Mary Deyell (Glendale) - King’s (UCHC) Katarina Diehr (Fullerton) - Johnson and Wales (NEHC) Sierra Donahue (San Jose) - Suffolk (NEHC) Isabella Fiedler (Redondo Beach) - Stevenson (UCHC) Marissa Gebauer (Mission Viejo) - Lake Forest (NCHA) Devyn Gilman (Yorba Linda) - Elmira (UCHC) Savannah Gutierrez (Huntington Beach) - Utica (UCHC) Erika Hansen (Vacaville) - Anna Maria (Independent) Bella Hanson – Elmira (UCHC) $ Jessica Jones (El Cajon) - St. Mary’s (MIAC) Kai-Lilly Karpman (Playa del Rey) - Trinity (NESCAC) Abby Kolek (San Marcos) - Finlandia (NCHA) Victoria Lahey (Fairfield) - Lebanon Valley (UCHC) Ashley Marchant (Orange County) - Chatham (UCHC) Hannah Marmorstein (Los Olivos) - St. Olaf (MIAC) Danielle Marquez (Long Beach) - Bowdoin (NESCAC) Maura McKeown (San Leandro) - Oswego (NEWHL) Kennedy Miedema (San Jose) - St. Catherine (MIAC) Madelyn Morgan (Riverside) - Becker (Colonial Hockey) Tate Murphy (Jamul) - Lebanon Valley (UCHC) Lilla Nease (Lake Forest) - Plattsburgh (NEWHL) Alicia Nickolenko (Encinitas) - Wesleyan (NESCAC) Cameron Payne (Rancho Cucamonga) - Becker (Colonial Hockey) Alethea Perez (Los Angeles) - Stevenson (UCHC) Cortney Reyes (Chino Hills) - New England College (NEHC) Lindsay Reyes (Chino Hills) - Cortland (NEWHL) Samantha Rodriguez (Corona) - Anna Maria (Independent) Cierra San Roman (Orange) - Colby (NESCAC) Kiley Searles (San Jose) - Suffolk (NEHC) Iman Shepard (San Marino) - Lake Forest (NCHA) Ally Stout (Stockton) - Cortland (NEWHL) Sarah Takahashi (Pleasanton) - Wesleyan (NESCAC) Julieana Tarantino (San Diego) - Lake Forest (NCHA) Morgan Tefft (Redwood City) - Norwich (NEHC) Amy Templeman (Rancho Santa Margarita) - Lebanon Valley (UCHC) Alexandria Tillemans (Bishop) - Endicott (Colonial Hockey) Tristen Tolan – Elmira (UCHC) $ Jordyn Tomaszewki (Daly City) - Aurora (NCHA) Marisa Trevino (San Jose) - Aurora (NCHA) Tara Turcotte (Huntington Beach) - New England College (NEHC) Kiara Vazquez (La Quinta) - Middlebury (NESCAC) Samantha White (Oceanside) - Potsdam (NEWHL) Olivia Wilburn (Stockton) - Cortland (NEWHL) CANADIAN UNIVERSITY Takato Cox (Redondo Beach) – Simon Fraser (BCIHL) Murphy Stratton (Los Angeles) – British Columbia (USports) Keanu Yamamoto – McGill (USports) %

JUNIOR HOCKEY Nicholas Abernathy (Etiwanda) - Ontario Avalanche (WSHL) Brian Adams (San Ramon) - Wenatchee Wild (BCHL) Joey Allegrini (Valencia) - Atlanta Capitals (NA3HL) Noah Altman (Los Angeles) - Wenatchee Wild (BCHL) Armen Arabyan (Los Angeles) - Skipjacks Hockey Club (USPHL Premier) Alan Austria-Garcia (Redwood City) - Hampton Roads Whalers (USPHL Premier) Thomas Avila (Escalon) - Steele County Blades (USPHL Premier) Matthew Ayres (Calabasas) - Connecticut Jr. Rangers (USPHL Premier)

Everett Bailey (Rialto) - Decatur Blaze (USPHL Premier) William Baird (Ontario) - San Diego Sabers (WSHL) Tristan Baker (Fresno) - Fresno Monsters (WSHL) Nareg Balian (Tustin) - Valencia Flyers (WSHL) Joseph Barnabee (Long Beach) - Potomac Patriots (USPHL Premier) Danny Barry (Sunnyvale) - Texas Brahmas (NA3HL) Cam Beltran (Nuevo) - Boston Bandits (USPHL Premier) Matthew Berezowski (Irvine) - Chippewa Steel (NAHL) Logan Berggren (Cypress) - Creston Valley Thunder Cats (KIJHL) Leon Biller (Valencia) – Valencia Flyers (WSHL) Grady Birk (San Diego) - La Ronge Ice Wolves (SJHL) Tyler Blanchard (San Jose) - Texas Brahmas (NA3HL) Michael Boutoussov (Dana Point) - South Shore Kings (USPHL NCDC) Parker Brakebill (Yorba Linda) - Wisconsin Lumberjacks (SIJHL) Barak Braslavski (San Jose) - Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL) Griffin Briquelet (Huntington Beach) - Ontario Avalanche (WSHL) Brendan Brisson (Manhattan Beach) - Chicago Steel (USHL) Jacob Brockman (El Segundo) - Wenatchee Wild (BCHL) Rhett Bruckner - Las Vegas Thunderbirds (WSHL) % Ben Buium (Laguna Niguel) - Ontario Avalanche (WSHL) Hunter Campbell – Calgary Hitmen (WHL) % Chris Cantillo (Los Angeles) - Great Falls Americans (NA3HL) Anthony Capraro (Hacienda Heights) - Northern Cyclones (USPHL Premier) Kenneth Cavers (San Jose) - Connecticut Jr. Rangers (USPHL Premier) Kameron Chan (Valencia) - Northern Cyclones (USPHL Elite) Henry Chavez (San Jose) - Great Falls Americans (NA3HL) Daniel Chladek (Anaheim) - Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL) Nicholas Chmelevski (Huntington Beach) - Wenatchee Wild (BCHL) Jared Coday (Irvine) - St. Louis Jr. Blues (NA3HL) Nolan Conrad (Corona) - Thief River Falls Norskies (SIJHL) Halen Cookston (Santa Clarita) - Philadelphia Hockey Club (USPHL Premier) Jack Cooper (Camino Vista) - Texas Brahmas (NA3HL) Caleb Cordas (Newport Beach) - Islanders Hockey Club (USPHL NCDC) Jacob Cordas (Newport Beach) - Islanders Hockey Club (USPHL Premier) Clayton Cosentino (San Carlos) - Aberdeen Wings (NAHL) Evan Cronkhite (Aliso Viejo) - Boston Bandits (USPHL Premier) Riley Cryan (Escondido) - Ontario Avalanche (WSHL) Jesse Cusick (La Puente) - Valencia Flyers (WSHL) Noah Dahlen (Lake Forest) - Pueblo Bulls (WSHL) Drew DeCarlo (Huntington Beach) - Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL) Lucas Demsar (South Lake Tahoe) - Valencia Flyers (WSHL) Brandon Derdiger (Los Angeles) - Springfield Pics (USPHL Premier) Quinn Deshler (Torrance) - Ontario Avalanche (WSHL) Dylan Desilva (Boulder Creek) - Boston Bandits (USPHL Elite) Joe DiGiulio (San Diego) - Hampton Roads Whalers (USPHL Premier) Wil Dillard (Bishop) - Gillette Wild (NA3HL) Kaigen Douglass (Mountain View) - Connecticut Chiefs (EHL) Devon Dunn (Los Angeles) - Gillette Wild (NA3HL) Ryan Elleraas (San Diego) - Northern Cyclones (USPHL Elite) Blake Emerson (Manhattan Beach) - Wenatchee Wild (BCHL) Quinn Emerson (Manhattan Beach) - Wenatchee Wild (BCHL) Arturo Escamilla (Rancho Cucamonga) - Ontario Avalanche (WSHL) Isaac Espinosa (Lincoln) - Valley Jr. Warriors (EHL) Noah Etter (Sunnyvale) - Aberdeen Wings (NAHL) Mason Evans (Danville) - Texas RoadRunners (NA3HL) Bryan Fetz (Vacaville) - Ontario Avalanche (WSHL) Bryson Fletcher (Rancho Santa Margarita) - Great Falls Americans (NA3HL) Luc Fox (Valencia) - Charlotte Rush (USPHL Premier) Alexander Fraboulet (Anaheim) - PAL Jr. Islanders (USPHL Premier) James Gagan (Mission Viejo) - Boston Bandits (USPHL Premier) Hunter Garant (Valencia) - Valencia Flyers (WSHL) Dalton Garcia (San Jose) - Wisconsin Lumberjacks (SIJHL) Matthew Gerst (Los Altos) - Springfield Pics (USPHL Premier) Shane Gilbert (Huntington Beach) - Ogden Mustangs (WSHL) Jackson Glassford – Alberni Valley Bulldogs (BCHL) !

Jonah Gold (Rolling Hills Estates) – Connecticut Jr. Rangers (USPHL NCDC) Hayden Goldstein (Los Angeles) - Walpole Express (EHL) Michael Gomez (Visalia) - Valley Jr. Warriors (EHL) Bryan Gowin (Valencia) - Carolina Jr. Hurricanes (USPHL Premier) Alec Grace (Laguna Hills) - Northern Cyclones (USPHL Premier) Ryan Green (Huntington Beach) - Wisconsin Lumberjacks (SIJHL) Ben Greenlee (Temecula) - Boston Jr. Rangers (EHL) Josh Groll (San Diego) - Lincoln Stars (USHL) Alex Gunnoe (Modesto) - New York Apple Core (EHL) Dylan Gutierrez (Santa Ana) - New Jersey 87s (EHL) Cooper Haar (Huntington Beach) - Aberdeen Wings (NAHL) Keigo Hachisuka (San Diego) - Vernon Vipers (BCHL) Mason Hackel (Morgan Hill) - Railers Jr. Hockey Club (EHL) Dylan Hadfield (Westminster) - Kenai River Brown Bears (NAHL) Jacob Hahn (Lake Forest) - Potomac Patriots (USPHL Premier) Hunter Hansen (Vacaville) - Minnesota Blue Ox (USPHL Premier) Jackson Hansen (Vacaville) - Boston Bandits (USPHL Elite) Joseph Harguindeguy (La Habra) - Minot Minotauros (NAHL)

Luke Heimann (Ventura) - New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs (USPHL NCDC) Dylan Hernandez-Ramirez (Costa Mesa) - Boston Bandits (USPHL Elite) Taylor Hiatt (Fresno) - Fresno Monsters (WSHL) Daniel Hong (Valencia) - Valencia Flyers (WSHL) Aidan Hreschuk (Long Beach) - U.S. Under-17 Team (USHL) Peyton Hughes (Northridge) - L/A Nordiques (NA3HL) Jacob Iida (Yorba Linda) - New Hampshire Avalanche (EHL) Peter Jacobs (Carlsbad) - Austin Bruins (NAHL) Parker James (Westminster) - Dryden GM Ice Dogs (SIJHL) Austin Kane (Milpitas) - Twin City Thunder (USPHL Premier) Sean Kanervisto (San Diego) - North Okanagan Knights (KIJHL) Samuel Kapusta (Irvine) - San Diego Sabers (WSHL) Zakary Karpa (Newport Beach) - U.S. Under-18 Team (USHL) Huston Karpman (Manhattan Beach) - Aberdeen Wings (NAHL) Grant Kawamoto (San Jose) - Jersey Hitmen (USPHL Premier) Tanner Kelly (La Jolla) - Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) Connor Kemp (Placentia) - New Mexico Ice Wolves (NAHL) Nicholas Kent (Ladera Ranch) - Vernon Vipers (BCHL) Noah Kim (Fullerton) - Okotoks Oilers (AJHL) Tyler Kitchen (Bakersfield) - Pueblo Bulls (WSHL) John Klus (Santee) - New Ulm Steel (NA3HL) Simon Krbashyan (Fresno) - Valencia Flyers (WSHL) Jared Labadie (Huntington Beach) - Boston Bandits (USPHL Premier) Jordan Labbe (Pasadena) - Jersey Hitmen (USPHL Premier) Ethan Lahmon (Yorba Linda) - Amarillo Bulls (NAHL) Nicholas Lanza (Santa Clarita) - Charlestown Colonials (USPHL Elite) Erik Larsson (San Jose) - Boston Bandits (USPHL NCDC) Justin Lebouef (Canyon Country) - New Hampshire Avalanche (EHL) Tyler Leibl (Del Mar) - Waywayseecappo Wolverines (MJHL) Michael Lempiainen (Corona) - New England Stars (NA3HL) Cobi Lennex (Valencia) – Fresno Monsters (WSHL) Ivan Lodnia (Anaheim) - Niagara IceDogs (OHL) Gabel Longshore (Davis) - New York Apple Core (EHL) Jesse Lycan (San Diego) - Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL) Peter Lychnikoff (Los Angeles) - Northern Cyclones (USPHL NCDC) Chris Maghakian (Santa Clarita) - West Sound Warriors (WSHL) Jake Maley (San Ramon) - Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (EHL) Daylon Mannon (Fresno) - La Ronge Ice Wolves (SJHL) Colton Marcy (Carlsbad) - Butte Cobras (NA3HL) Tate Martishius (Valencia) - San Diego Sabers (WSHL) Liam Massie (Claremont) - Ontario Avalanche (WSHL) Cameron Maycock (Claremont) - Ontario Avalanche (WSHL) Adam Mazurowski (Modesto) - Boston Bandits (USPHL Elite) Kyle McElhaney (Yorba Linda) – Islanders Hockey Club (USPHL Premier) Adam McGill (Rancho Santa Margarita) - South Shore Kings (USPHL Premier) Derek McGrew (Orange) - Southern Oregon Spartans (WSHL) Jake McGrew (Orange) - Spokane Chiefs (WHL) Mason McIntosh (Los Angeles) - Thief River Falls Norskies (SIJHL) Isaiah McKinney (Menlo Park) - New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs (USPHL Premier) Hunter McKown (San Jose) - U.S. Under-18 Team (USHL) Tyler McNeil (Santa Clarita) – Buffalo Jr. Sabres (OJHL) Aidan McPhee (Brea) - Ontario Avalanche (WSHL) Ryan Meaney (Santa Clarita) - Valencia Flyers (WSHL) Aidan Metcalfe (Rancho Palos Verdes) - Shreveport Mudbugs (NAHL) Ulysses Mikhailov - Fresno Monsters (WSHL) !

Cameron Miller (Anaheim) - Ontario Avalanche (WSHL) Eric Moran (Artesia) - Ontario Avalanche (WSHL) Sam Morton (Benicia) – Wenatchee Wild (BCHL) John Mulvihill (San Juan Capistrano) - New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs (USPHL NCDC) Ty Murchison (Corona) - U.S. Under-17 Team (USHL) Carson Murison (Half Moon Bay) - Bradford Bulls (GMHL) Kiel Nance (Bakersfield) - Las Vegas Thunderbirds (WSHL) Cameron Neaylon (Newark) - Kirkland Lake Gold Miners (NOJHL) Tyler Nelson (Pleasanton) - Espanola Express (NOJHL) Ryan Newman (Bakersfield) - Charlotte Rush (USPHL Premier) Sean Nichols (Fontana) - Connecticut Chiefs (EHL) Jackson Niedermayer (Newport Beach) – Penticton Vees (BCHL) Harley Nyhuis (Rancho Mirage) - Great Falls Americans (NA3HL) Liam Okanski (Villa Park) - Twin City Thunder (USPHL Premier) Michael Onda (Saugus) - Valencia Flyers (WSHL) Luke Ormsby - Wenatchee Wild (BCHL) % Jerrett Overland - Wenatchee Wild (BCHL) # Jonathan Panisa (Irvine) - Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) Sahil Panwar (Cerritos) - London Knights (OHL) Preston Park (Rancho Palos Verdes) - Northern Cyclones (USPHL NCDC) Cole Parker (San Diego) - Ontario Avalanche (WSHL) Landon Pavlisin (Orange) - Kenai River Brown Bears (NAHL) Dylan Peterson (Roseville) - U.S. Under-18 Team (USHL) Zachary Pires (Orange) - Ogden Mustangs (WSHL) Jake Pisarcik (Oak Park) - Atlanta Capitals (NA3HL) Dakota Pitts (Rancho Cucamonga) - Railers Jr. Hockey Club (EHL) Adam Plager (Cypress) - Mid Cities Jr. Stars (NA3HL) Stewart Pond (San Diego) - Kenai River Brown Bears (NAHL)

Jayden Price (Dove Canyon) - Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL) Nicholas Privitera (Sun Valley) - Thunder Bay North Stars (SIJHL) Patrick Pugliese (Pasadena) - New Jersey Titans (NAHL) Ethan Racz (Carlsbad) – Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL) Seamus Radley (San Diego) - St. Louis Jr. Blues (NA3HL) Quentin Rahimi (Tracy) - Walpole Express (EHL Premier) Tristan Rand (Valencia) - New Mexico Ice Wolves (NAHL) Alexander Randall (San Diego) - Decatur Blaze (USPHL Premier) Nick Rashkovsky (Los Angeles) - Twin City Thunder (USPHL NCDC) Kurt Reger (Los Gatos) - Utica Jr. Comets (USPHL Premier) Alex Reyes (Anaheim Hills) - Vermont Lumberjacks (EHL Premier) Casey Rhodes (Huntington Beach) - Jersey Hitmen (USPHL NCDC) Luke Richesin (Clovis) - Great Falls Americans (NA3HL) Mitchell Rickert (Santa Rosa) - Connecticut Chiefs (EHL) Nick Robertson (Arcadia) - Peterborough Petes (OHL) Hunter Rogers (Simi Valley) - Philadelphia Hockey Club (USPHL Premier) Kanyn Rogers (Luumsden) - Pueblo Bulls (WSHL) Cole Rorick (Anaheim) - San Diego Sabers (WSHL) Kaleb Ross (Visalia) - Pueblo Bulls (WSHL) Bryce Runyan (Riverside) - Texas Brahmas (NA3HL) Emmett Rupert (Santa Barbara) - Fresno Monsters (WSHL) Luc Salem (Santa Monica) - Topeka Pilots (NAHL) Miles Salzgeber (Sherman Oaks) - Valencia Flyers (WSHL) James Sandberg (Thousand Oaks) - Jersey Hitmen (USPHL Elite) Hunter Sansbury (Lomita) - Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL) Henri Schreifels (Agoura Hills) - Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL) Isaac Schuster (Westminster) - Westshore Wolves (VIJHL) Harrison Scott (San Jose) - Wenatchee Wild (BCHL) Leevi Selanne (Coto de Caza) - Texas Brahmas (NA3HL) Jackson Seltenreich (San Jose) - Cold Lake Hornets (WSHL) Sohrab Shamloo (San Jose) - Rochester Monarchs (USPHL NCDC) Ian Shane (Manhattan Beach) - Chicago Steel (USHL) Tyler Shea (Stevenson Ranch) - Austin Bruins (NAHL) Phillip Shemyakin (Mission Viejo) - Charlotte Rush (USPHL Premier) Cody Sherman (San Diego) - Tri-City Storm (USHL) Tyler Shetland (Laguna Hills) - Wisconsin Lumberjacks (SIJHL) Mattias Sholl (Hermosa Beach) - Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL) Liam Smiley (San Diego) - Hampton Roads Whalers (USPHL Elite) Connor Smith (Rancho Santa Margarita) - Neepawa Natives (MJHL) Cooper Smyl (Fairfield) - Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL) James Spaargaren (San Diego) - Rochester Monarchs (USPHL NCDC) James Stefan (Laguna Beach) - Portland Winterhawks (WHL) Riley Stern (Simi Valley) - Atlanta Capitals (NA3HL) Jered Stevenson (Stockton) - Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings (USPHL Premier) Chad Storey (South Lake Tahoe) - Steamboat Wranglers (WSHL) Jake Sumner (Alta Loma) - Willmar WarHawks (NA3HL) Logan Sutton (Huntington Beach) - Utica Jr. Comets (USPHL Premier) Kaelan Taylor (Oceanside) - Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) Dante Terramani (Monterey Park) - New Jersey 87s (EHL) Todd Thompson, Jr. (San Jose) - Dallas Snipers (WSHL) Nicholas Tivy (Ventura) - Valencia Flyers (WSHL) Nick Torres (Long Beach) - Great Falls Americans (NA3HL) Tanner Turcotte (Huntington Beach) - Ontario Avalanche (WSHL) Drake Usher (Upland) - Wenatchee Wild (BCHL) Brent Valentine (Newport Beach) - East Coast Wizards (EHL) Justin Vickers (Murrieta) - New Jersey 87s (EHL) Greg Viehmeyer (Del Mar) - Carolina Jr. Hurricanes (USPHL Elite) David Vieten (Calabasas) - West Kelowna Warriors (BCHL) Drew Vieten (Calabasas) - West Kelowna Warriors (BCHL) Alex Villa (Anaheim) - Kerry Park Islanders (VIJHL) Hunter Voyles (Aliso Viejo) - Boston Bandits (USPHL Elite) Jack Walsh (Oceanside) - Connecticut Jr. Rangers (USPHL Premier) Tristan Warr (Valencia) - Valencia Flyers (WSHL) Brayden Watts (Bakersfield) - Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) Jakob Wepman (Studio City) - New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs (USPHL NCDC) Dustin Wolf (Tustin) - Everett Silvertips (WHL) Coalson Wolford (San Jose) - Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL) Ethan Wolthers (Valencia) - Wenatchee Wild (BCHL) Wyatt Wong (Glendale) - Rockets Hockey Club (USPHL Premier) Jackson Wozniak (Cypress) - Grand Prairie Storm (AJHL) Kurt Yano (Orange) - Lansing Wolves (USPHL Premier) Lucas Yovetich (Los Angeles) - London Nationals (GOJHL) Alan Yu (Baldwin Park) - Cochrane Crunch (NOJHL)

PREP SCHOOL Max Abramson (Pacific Palisades) – Bishop’s College School Carter Anastasia (Sierra Madre) - Tahoe Prep Academy Blake Bishop (Temecula) - Tahoe Prep Academy Ian Bowman (Palm Desert) - Tahoe Prep Academy Alexander Boyko (Rocklin) – Tahoe Prep Academy Bobby Doukov (Seal Beach) - Tahoe Prep Academy Tyler Dunkel (Burbank) - Tahoe Prep Academy Cameron Dunnigan (Bakersfield) – Tahoe Prep Academy

Nikko Escobar (Ventura) – Tahoe Prep Academy Ezra Gale (Pomona) – Hoosac School Aidan Garcia (Burbank) – The Groton School Jacob Halliday (Valencia) – St. Paul’s Tyler Herr (Huntington Beach) – Culver Academy Grant Kaplan (Sherman Oaks) – Brooks School Leo Kaplan (Sherman Oaks) – Brooks School Tristan Lam (Arcadia) – Bishop’s College School Noah Leibl (Del Mar) – Shawnigan Lake School Drew Mazza (Mission Viejo) - Tahoe Prep Academy Seth McKenna (Moorpark) – Tilton School Zach Mojarro (Bishop) – The Gunnery Brian Morse (Fresno) – The Gunnery Josh Niedermayer (Newport Beach) – Okanagan Hockey Academy Jacob Nordorf (Gardena) – Tahoe Prep Academy Ellis O’Dowd (Santa Barbara) – Tahoe Prep Academy Ben Palmersheim (Palm Springs) - Tahoe Prep Academy Luke Peterson (Moorpark) – The Gunnery Quinn Proctor (South Lake Tahoe) – Tahoe Prep Academy Ross Roloson (Newport Beach) – Northern Alberta X-Treme Prep Kai Schumann (Sacramento) - Tahoe Prep Academy Chase Sechrist (Santa Rosa) – Tahoe Prep Academy Dylan Silverstein (Calabasas) – Dexter Southfield Steven Soos (Pasadena) – The Winchendon School Simon Thue (San Jose) – Millbrook School Weston Turner (Granite Bay) - The Groton School Bradley Wang (Arcadia) – Choate Rosemary Hall

NEVADA PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY Michael McNicholas (Reno) - Maine Mariners (ECHL) Zach Pochiro (Las Vegas) – Esbjerg EfB Ishockey (Denmark) Joey Raats (Las Vegas) - Briancon (France) Bryce Reddick (Las Vegas) - Cardiff Devils (United Kingdom) Gage Quinney (Las Vegas) - Chicago Wolves (AHL) Joe Sullivan (Las Vegas) - Indy Fuel (ECHL) Derek Sutliffe (Las Vegas) - Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL) Cory Ward (Las Vegas) - Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) Jason Zucker (Las Vegas) - Minnesota Wild (NHL)

COLLEGE HOCKEY NCAA DIVISION I – MEN Dominic Garcia (Las Vegas) - Arizona State (Independent) Brendan Harris (Henderson) - Bemidji State (WCHA) Graham McPhee (Las Vegas) - Boston College (Hockey East) NCAA DIVISION II – MEN Vito Carlo (Las Vegas) – Franklin Pierce (Northeast-10) NCAA DIVISION III – MEN Gage Roberts (Las Vegas) – Nazareth (UCHC)

JUNIOR HOCKEY Erik Atchison (Las Vegas) - Spokane Chiefs (WHL) Steven Avalone (Las Vegas) - Kindersley Klippers (SJHL) Hunter Barto (Las Vegas) - Minnesota Moose (USPHL Premier) Rhett Bruckner (Las Vegas) - Las Vegas Thunderbirds (WSHL) Caleb Day (Las Vegas) - Cold Lake Hornets (WSHL) Brenden Fehlig (Las Vegas) - Texas RoadRunners (NA3HL) Luke Fundator (Las Vegas) - Sheridan Hawks (NA3HL) Ty Gartzke (Las Vegas) - Decatur Blaze (USPHL Premier) Bryce Gould (Las Vegas) - New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs (USPHL Premier) Aidan McNabb (Las Vegas) - Carolina Jr. Hurricanes (USPHL Premier) Hunter Meyer (Las Vegas) - Northern Cyclones (USPHL Elite) Gunner Moore (Las Vegas) - Atlanta Capitals (NA3HL) Jackson Oleson (Stateline) - Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL) Jerrett Overland (Las Vegas) - Wenatchee Wild (BCHL) Cody Printzen (Las Vegas) - Fresno Monsters (WSHL) Danny Ramos (Las Vegas) - Gillette Wild (NA3HL) Caesar Redoble (Las Vegas) - Las Vegas Thunderbirds (WSHL) Anthony Rodriguez (Henderson) - Las Vegas Thunderbirds (WSHL) Cameron Sylvester (Las Vegas) - Hampton Roads Whalers (USPHL Elite) Blade Taylor (Las Vegas) - Las Vegas Thunderbirds (WSHL) Joe Terrana (Las Vegas) - Las Vegas Thunderbirds (WSHL) Gabe Testa (Las Vegas) - South Muskoka Shield (GMHL) Matthew Valdez (Las Vegas) - Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (EHL)

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As 2019 wraps up, Tahoe Prep players excited for 2020 Continued from Page 15 “I still want to play Division I college hockey, and it’s more likely now than it was at the beginning of last year,” he said. “Academically, I have straight A’s right now, and I’m trying to close out Advanced Placement English with another A.”

tally.”

Evenson said his hockey dreams like most players are big, but right now he’s focused on moving up to play juniors, and possibly seeing one of Tahoe Prep’s famed bears.

“I’m the only one who hasn’t seen bear yet,” Evenson joked. “I’ve never seen a bear, and I really want to.”

Kelsen Evenson A meeting with Tahoe Prep head coach Chris Collins at the CCM Showcase earlier this year started to turn Evenson’s eye toward the first hockey boarding school on the West Coast. The meeting turned into a visit, which solidified the 16-year-old’s choice to exchange the Rocky Mountains of his home in Denver for the Sierra Nevada.

“I really liked the dorms, and I felt I could really get the support I needed here,” Evenson said. “Waking up every day and going to practice and then going to school is just such a great way to start the day. Getting to do something you love before school is a privilege.”

A junior, he previously played for the Colorado Thunderbirds. He was instantly impressed as soon as he set foot on the Tahoe Prep campus, and the experience hasn’t disappointed him in the least.

“The facility we work out in is the nicest I’ve been in,” Evenson said. “And playing against older kids in the ECEL and North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL) has made me stronger, physically and men-

Chase Sechrist As one of Tahoe Prep’s original student-athletes, Sechrist has had a front-row seat for the academy’s progress over the last four years. The 17-year-old senior forward from Santa Rosa is splitting time between the varsity and prep teams this season, and relishing the opportunity to compete so much.

“This year I’m probably going to play about 100 games,” Sechrist said. “It’s a big schedule but it’s good.

Hockey is fun. Being able to go to a public school and still get this is experience is great.”

Sechrist had put together some nice stats through the end of November, with three points in ECEL games, one in the NAPHL, eight in the ADHSHL and two in the Sharks High School Hockey League. Sechrist said that besides getting a little bigger and faster over the last three years at Tahoe Prep, he has also learned to adapt to the pace of high-level hockey.

“We’ve learned a lot as a team so far this season, and I feel that once everyone buys in, we are really going to improve,” Sechrist said.

Kai Schumann A week spent in Tahoe during Tahoe Prep’s summer camp convinced Schumann to move up the mountain from Sacramento for his sophomore year. The 16-year-old forward previously played for the Capital Thunder.

“That scouting camp convinced me and my parents to commit,” Schumann said. “I wanted to become a better hockey player, improve my academics and become more independent.”

The formula is working. Schumann boasts a 4.0 grade-point average this term and said he feels more confident all around on the ice.

“I just really want to go as far as I can, maybe play college, but just get as far as I can,” Schumann said. “The coaches really spend a lot of time on individual development and working on your skills. It was really hard in the beginning being on the ice every day, but it becomes a habit.”

As for independence, Schumann said moving away from home for the first time has also brought those lessons.

“I’m not that far away, so I can go home on the weekends, but I’m really enjoying Tahoe,” he said. “I love the snow and my classes at South Tahoe High School. Our team is also really bonding, and it showed in our last weekend. We pulled together as a team and played well.”

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PACIFIC RIDGE HOCKEY CLUB PRHC proving to be remarkable value for high school hockey

By Todd Cadieux

A

fter four seasons as a “blended team,” Pacific Ridge Hockey Club (PRHC) is now “pure.”

All players attend the same school, Pacific Ridge School (PRS) in Carlsbad.

The team is in the vanguard of a new movement on the West Coast.

Hockey in Southern California continues to thrive and grow.

The Anaheim Ducks High School Hockey League (ADHSHL) is now an additional option. Since its inception, the ADHSHL has produced national high school champions in Division I as well as roughly 100 notable alumni in the NCAA, ACHA, EHL and other top leagues.

Building on that success, the North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL) Prep Division was formed two years ago. This year, it has 10 teams competing in the NAPHL showcase tournaments with teams from around North America.

Within this context, PRHC provides its players a unique value – excellent academics paired with excellent Division I hockey in an independent day school three miles from a home rink (Icetown Carlsbad). The program ensures balance between academics, hockey and family life.

“At Pacific Ridge, we believe balance is important in order for students and athletes to excel. The hockey players who have applied to our program are definitely drawn to that idea,” said Jennifer Bjornstad, the school’s director of enrollment.

Playing hockey for their school also holds appeal for players, who form deeper bonds with teammates and get to represent their school as athletes.

“This is just the beginning,” said Juan Trevino, head coach and student support specialist at PRS. “Our goal is to be the best. There are always opportunities to improve the program, but we know we’re on the right path.”

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Jan. 5 vs. Nashville Predators, 7 p.m.

Jan. 7 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, 7 p.m.

Jan. 9 vs. Dallas Stars, 7 p.m.

Jan. 11 at Chicago Blackhawks, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 13 at St. Louis Blues, 5 p.m.

Jan. 16 at Nashville Predators, 5 p.m.

Jan. 17 at Carolina Hurricanes, 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 27 at San Jose Sharks, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 29 vs. Arizona Coyotes, 7 p.m.

Jan. 31 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, 7 p.m.

Jan. 4 vs. Nashville Predators, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 6 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 8 vs. Dallas Stars, 7 p.m.

Jan. 9 at Vegas Golden Knights, 7 p.m.

Jan. 11 at Carolina Hurricanes, 4 p.m.

Jan. 14 at Tampa Bay Lightning, 4 p.m.

Jan. 16 at Florida Panthers, 4 p.m.

Jan. 18 at Philadelphia Flyers, 4 p.m.

Jan. 29 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, 7 p.m.

Jan. 30 at Arizona Coyotes, 6:30 p.m.

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Jan. 4 at Columbus Blue Jackets, 10 a.m.

Jan. 5 at Washington Capitals, 9:30 a.m.

Jan. 7 at St. Louis Blues, 5 p.m.

Jan. 9 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 11 vs. Dallas Stars, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 14 at Arizona Coyotes, 6 p.m.

Jan. 16 at Colorado Avalanche, 6 p.m.

Jan. 18 at Vancouver Canucks, 7 p.m.

Jan. 27 vs. Anaheim Ducks, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 29 vs. Vancouver Canucks, 7:30 p.m.

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VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS Jan. 2 vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 7 p.m.

Jan. 4 vs. St. Louis Blues, 1 p.m.

Jan. 7 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, 7 p.m.

Jan. 9 vs. Los Angeles Kings, 7 p.m.

Jan. 11 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, 7 p.m.

Jan. 14 at Buffalo Sabres, 4 p.m.

Jan. 16 at Ottawa Senators, 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 18 at Montreal Canadiens, 4 p.m.

Jan. 21 at Boston Bruins, 4 p.m.

Jan. 31 at Carolina Hurricanes, 4:30 p.m.

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