FROM THE EDITOR Summertime just means next season is right around the corner
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ell, here we are. It’s almost the end of May and the summer awaits. It’s time for some to get away from hockey and for others, to keep skating. For us at California Rubber Magazine, we thank our readers, supporters and publishing partners for another solid and successful season. Without you, this publication would not be what it is. It truly is a blessing to do what we do. They say once you find a job you love that you’ll never work a day in your life. That is the absolute truth. We’ll be back with our summer issue in July and then in September, we’ll ramp it all back up again for nine consecutive months. We are excited for what Matt Mackinder the future holds and to continue bringing you the best coverage of California and Nevada hockey. To all those traveling this summer, be safe. To all those staying on the ice, give 110 percent. To all those reading this right now, thank you! Not only did the 2017-18 LA Kings season mark the second year of the Kings Care Foundation’s 50/50 raffle, but it also witnessed the raffle raise a total of $1,005,820. A few notable pots from this season – $55,290 at the home opener on Oct. 5, $48,890 at Fan Appreciation Night on April 7 and both playoff games bringing in pots over $35,000. It is safe to say that the LA community has embraced the excitement of the 50/50 as a welcomed addition to the hockey experience. Wow! Coto de Caza native and Shattuck-St. Mary’s 18U (North American Prospects Hockey League) forward Jayden Price has signed a North American Hockey League (NAHL) tender agreement with the Bismarck Bobcats. In 27 overall games this past season, Price recorded 20 points. Prior to this past season, Price spent the 2016-17 season with the Shattuck-St. Mary’s AA Midget team and previous to that played for both the Los Angeles Jr. Kings Bantam AAA team and Santa Margarita Catholic High School. Congrats, Jayden! A trio of Anaheim Jr. Ducks players have made plans to play in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) next season. Forward Henri Schreifels (Agoura Hills, Penticton Vees), forward Logan Harris (Anaheim, Trail Smoke Eaters) and defenseman Ryan Fischer (Anaheim Hills, Victoria Grizzlies) all announced their commitments recently to move to the BCHL. “Words can’t describe how excited I am to be a part of such a great organization,” said Harris. “It’s going to be a tough transition from AAA to junior hockey, but I’m confident I’ll grow in many aspects of my game over the offseason. I can’t wait to get started.” “I am very excited and look forward to playing with the Victoria Grizzlies next season,” noted Fischer. “I had a few different teams that I was looking at and I chose Victoria because of the creative and skilled system they play, which fits my style of play.” Best of luck, boys! Congratulations to this year’s Pacific District California and Nevada nominees for the USA Hockey National Festival later this summer in Amherst, N.Y. All players took part in the Pacific District Select 15, 16 and 17 Festival earlier this month in San Jose. Select 15: Forwards Noah Alvarez, Eamon Connaughton, Andre Gasseau, Samuel Harris, Arvega Hovsepyan, Paul Minnehan and Ean Somoza, defensemen Shai Buium, Aidan Hreschuk and Ty Murchison, and goalie Owen Millward. Select 16: Forward Tristan Rand and defensemen Kobe Pane and Robert Zammetti. Select 17: Forwards Brendan Brisson, Joshua Groll, Joseph Harguindeguy, Jackson Niedermayer and Ethan Wolters, defensemen Ryan Johnson, Nicholas Kent and Jerrett Overland (Nevada), and goalie Tyler Shea.
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MOVIN’ ON UP
Earlier this month, the United States Hockey League conducted its annual two-part draft and the Western Hockey League held its draft, with several California players and those with California connections selected, including Anaheim Jr. Ducks’ 16U AAA forward Jonathan Panisa in Phase II of the USHL Draft. More on the drafts on Page 7, 12 and 17.
ON THE COVER The BCHL Fred Page Cup champion Wenatchee Wild had 11 California natives on the roster during the 2017-18 season. Pictured back row, from left to right, are Chad Sasaki, Nicholas Kent, Noah Kim, Slava Demin, Jackson Wozniak and Sam Morton. Pictured front row, from left to right, are Murphy Stratton, Drake Usher, Jacob Modry, Daniel Chladek and Zak Galambos. Photo/Bre Hinkle