Golden State Elite Hockey is the brain-child ofChris Hathaway,Larry Cahn, andWilliam H. Stoneand is a joint venture between the Cupertino Cougars, Vacaville Jets, and the San Francisco Sabercats. SCAHA is home to an astounding 23 hockey clubs. All players are expected to attend all practices. The Flighting evaluation is secretive and to date families have been provided no criteria, even going so far as not to have scores or statistics made public. As I personally know hundreds of families across a number of clubs, I have yet to hear any positive feedback in regards to the Tier2 Flight system outside of a handful of people who play for a few select top Flight2 teams. Notes: 7 Year defenseman member, and team leader, of the NJ Colonials 2001 AAA team; Harvard University 2001 Combine Selection (32 players selected from across the US); #1 defenseman and team captain, 2014 USA Hockey Atlantic District Pee Wee Quebec Tournament Team (NJ Devils/ tournament semifinalist); member of the East Coast Selects Buffalo 2001 tryout team (O-Team) for 2013, 2014 and 2015 spring seasons; member of East Coast Selects 2001 (O-Team) World Selects Invitational Team for 2013, 2014 and 2015; 2014 AYHL Playoffs Most Outstanding Defenseman (PW Major Season); 2013 Recipient of the Ray Murray Senior Award (a NJ Colonials honor awarded to the player who best demonstrates hard work, leadership, sportsmanship and character); 2013 Atlantic Youth Hockey League Playoffs Most Outstanding Defenseman (PW Minor Season); 2012 Atlantic Youth Hockey League Playoffs Most Outstanding Defenseman (Squirt Major Season); 2011 Member of the Connecticut Yankees Brick Tournament Team (tournament semifinalist); 2010 Ottawa Bell Capital Cup All Star Game Most Outstanding Defenseman. So, the idea is to reduce the number of tier teams, concentrate the tier players into one organization, and focus the best resources and coaches on the resulting smaller group of players, i.e. 2023 Canadian Men's U18 Club Nationals: Seminaire Saint-Francois Blizzard Vs St-Hyacinthe Gaulois Brayden Olafson; 2023 15U World Selects Invitational: Minnesota Blades vs Pro Hockey White Alex Annun; 2023 IIHF World U18 Championships: Canada vs Sweden Sam McGilligan; 2023 15U World Selects Invitational: CCM Selects vs National Hockey Prospects Jordan Malette The AAA teams from California dont seem to meet the level of AAA teams from the East Coast, or at least the shots/scores seem very lopsided. AYHL All-American Forward award for the 2013-2014 season ; played for the CT Yankees in the Brick tournament; played for the Long Island Stars in the 2014 Quebec PeeWee tournament as an underage player; will play for the NJ Devils this year in the 2015 Quebec PeeWee tournament in his regular age group; exceptional skater who sees the ice well. Over the past 20+ years, the our association has continued to maintain its status as one of the premier hockey programs in Southern California, by providing its players with a positive atmosphere that encourages good sportsmanship, teamwork and above all an opportunity to enjoy their youth hockey experience. If any conflicts arise with either practices or tournaments, they should be brought to the attention of the coaches as early as possible. Games will not be held over the Easter or Memorial Holidays. Sharks, is imminent. Established in 2012, we provide tier-only, youth, ice hockey programs to Northern California players. To add, up until Midget 16U, only 4 clubs are in Tier 1. for the 2001 NJ Colonials AAA team since he was a mite; chosen for the CT Yankees Brick Team in 2011, the 2014 NJ Devils Quebec Pee-Wee team and most recently, the U.S.A. hockey development camp; earned the AYHL Great American Goalie Award in 2011 and 2014; has an exceptional ability to anticipate the play; combines all styles of goaltending when making saves; currently has 75 saves after seeing 79 shots in AYHL league games for the first-place Colonials. 8U (2015/16/17) 10U (2013/2014) 12U (2011/2012) 14U (2010/2009) 16U (2007/2008), Games: All games are to be played on Sundays at the Lake Forest Ice Palace.April 2, April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14. I was not even aware of the bureaucracy behind why the 101 became more daunting than hockey was enjoyable. Minor hockey is for every child who plays for a local association. https://t.co/qkBHCJpgc2 https://t.co/YQocW33Y4V. Participation among girls was particularly impressive, jumping 49 percent, a new record high. His [], Ruben Van Berkel is a solid two-way defenseman with the Toronto Young Nationals. Let usprovide guidance through the most important decisions that shape your athlete's journey in sports. Their classifications are: Hockey 1 to 4: Age 6-9 Atom: Age 9-10 Pee Wee: Age 11-12 Bantam: Age 13-14 Midget: Age 15-17 Juvenile: Age 18-19 Additionally, elite youth players ages 16-20 can play in the following Junior leagues: California Bears Youth Hockey 2023 Spring Registration is now OPEN!!! Along with the Grizzlies, 10 other junior hockey teams across the United States and Canada sent scouts, coaches and GMs. #liftthemask @TheGoalieGuild #goalielife @CaHeatHockey https://t.co/F1TwStoxot, Great weekend for our teams to kick off the 2021-2022 SCAHA Season. Cutting off hockey for children is exactly the opposite of what I want for the future of CAHA. Ferguson, 15 years old, has laced up his skates since he was seven, [], Kian is a 6 foot 1 goalie who attends and plays for Pilot Mound Hockey Academy coached under Rod Collins. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. ABG-SI LLC. I believe that, with the decisions that have been made since I last played in the league (2015-16), youth hockey has become far too exclusive, and countless kids have lost the opportunity to play the game that they love because of CAHA. We promote active lifestyles that provide a competitive outlet in a team-based environment, We facilitate the development of life skills: teamwork, work ethic, dedication, sportsmanship, ethics and nutrition, We encourage coach-player mentor relationships, We help children develop a sense of place and purpose as an athlete and a team member, We make it possible for children to travel and gain new experiences they will treasure for a lifetime, We allow parents to spend quality time with their children through the shared youth hockey experience, We help spark friendships that last a lifetime, We provide financial support to families and players in need, We create passionate, lifelong fans by allowing for early and consistent exposure to hockey, Monday 4:00 - 7:30 pmTuesday 4:00 - 7:30 pmWednesday 4:00 - 7:30 pmThursday 4:00 - 7:30 pmFriday ClosedSaturday 7:30 am - 12:00 pmSunday 7:30 am - 12:00 pm. Notes: led the AYHL in goals scored (31) and total points (51) over 22 league games played; helped the Mercer Chiefs finish first in the AYHL regular season; selected for the 2014 Pee Wee Major Quebec Tournament to represent the USA Hockey Atlantic District New Jersey Devils team; selected to the USA Hockey Atlantic District development camp, comprised of a total of 40 players. He moves the puck very well and can turn [], A textbook grinder, Joshua Penney drains the life out of any player he is matched up against. To make things worse, Flight 2 programs were misled into believing they could compete as equals with Flight 1, when that has been anything but the case. HOCKEY. In turn, NORCAL is made up of a respectable 14 clubs. Land of NIHL, the largest youth hockey organization in America. If you do not think you possess the skills just yet, our coaches can still advise you about the steps you need to take in order to prepare for an eventual tryout. The Lady Ducks are affiliated with the Anaheim Ducks Youth Hockey Program and were recognized as a USA Hockey Model Program in 2016. Meet your 2020 #NHL Vezina Trophy winner, Connor Hellebuyck . At the end of the day, virtually any club not an NHL-affiliated Jr. team has the money or resources to have Tier 1 teams. BE SURE TO VISIT OUR FRIENDS @PIZZASOCIALELA FOR https://t.co/aEZrEa9eVy, RT @KTLAWeekendAM: Meet "Vova," the teen who fled war-torn Ukraine but found a home on the ice with @CaHeatHockey These problems could be easily fixed: In our most recent Twitter poll we asked YOU: Which series in the #StanleyCup Playoffs Conference Finals has been the BEST so far? Yes, please have NCSA email me a FREE recruiting profile! From the bonds made in the locker room to the relationships formed on the ice, hockey creates and solidifies life-long friendships, fosters teamwork and plants the seeds of leadership. This youth hockey program has teams in multiple tiers besides the Tier 1 Youth Hockey League Tier AAA. Though Ive found this is not the consensus. 14u AA (2008) and 12u AA (2010) Advance to States Thanksgiving Champs! Writing this article from my own, the point I was highlighting is that too many California kids feel like they dont have the opportunity to play. So, fill out theInterest Formand indicate your intentions. Nice job offering up some solutions at the end, too! I did go on to study journalism and this is clearly based on your unique opinion. Pushing a player into this program will not yield a successful result. Youth hockey has existed here for decades now, and to try and gain national recognition, youth hockey associations have taken it upon themselves to improve their competitiveness. The steps they are taking are in the wrong direction. The Wells Fargo is slated to host 20 of the top 25 players in the world. ), CAHA has 16u A now but with 18u it has mostly shifted to highschool hockey. Marshall Warren - NJ Colonials, Defense. Carter Nadon (G) 2007. The point of youth sports is to provide kids with an enjoyable experience to play a game they love and improve among some of the best friends theyll ever make. We provide financial support to families and players in need We create passionate, lifelong fans by allowing for early and consistent exposure to hockey Goldrush Hockey Club Pro Shop Hours: Monday 4:00 - 7:30 pm Tuesday 4:00 - 7:30 pm Wednesday 4:00 - 7:30 pm Thursday 4:00 - 7:30 pm Friday Closed Saturday 7:30 am - 12:00 pm In doing so, they are hurting the sport and ruining the experience for thousands of players. 2023 Spring Registration is now OPEN!!! A group of Ukrainian youth hockey players walk into Owens Center for an exhibition game Thursday, March 23, 2023 against youth hockey players from Peoria, Pekin and Springfield as part of a Hockey for Heroes fundraiser organized by the nonprofit charity Help for Heroes of Ukraine. Copyright Irvine Ice Foundation. Our coaches, in addition to being coaches, also double and triple as hockey "career counselors" and scouts. Ontario 2012 AA. We sent more teams to playoffs than any other club in California, 3 teams earned a place at CAHA State Finals, 14 players made NORCAL Selects or alternates, Our 16U AA team won the Minnesota Gone Wild tournament, Our 14 South team was a finalist at the Orlando MLK tournament, Our 16U team completed the season undefeated, Two teams (16U and 18DC) made it to the state finals, Two alumni are drafted to the NAHL: Ben Biester and Victor Ouellet-Massicotte, 24 players were selected or alternates at NORCAL Selects, 8 players made CAHA Selects, including one female player, San Francisco was approved to join GSE in 2018, Our 14U AA South team won the Orlando MLK Tournament, 6 out of 7 (86%) teams went to AA playoffs - the most of any CA team, Both 14U teams ranked in the top 50 in the nation, Our 12U South team is ranked4thin the nation, Season performance: 54% winning percentage, 3.18 goals fielded per team per game, and 2.90 goals allowed per team per game, Our 14U AA North team was the state finalist, 18U AA wins the Team Ohio Labor Day Shootout, 12U AA 1 wins the OC Labor Day Hockey Festival, Initial MyHockeyRankings.com for our 18U AA team placed them at number ONE in the nation, Initial MyHockeyRankings.com for our 12U AA South (1) team placed them at number SIX in the nation, Initial MyHockeyRankings.com for our 12U AA North (2) team placed them at number SIX in the nation, 12U AA 1 wins the Fall Faceoff Tournament in Boise, Idaho, 18U AA won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Las Vegas, 30 (or 40%) players and goalies are selected for NORCAL Selects and alternates, 12players (including 4females)went onto the Pacific District Select Camp/03 Camp, 14U South semi-finalist, Richmond International Tournament, BC, 14U North semi-finalist,Richmond International Tournament, BC, 18U quarter-finalist, Richmond International Tournament, BC, 18U finalist, International Silverstick, Sarnia, ONT, Our 12U North AA and 18U AA teams ended the season in first place in CAHA, We sent a record 7 (of 8) teams to playoffs (more than any other club in CA), Three teams went to the State Finals: 12U South, 14U North, and 18U (more than any other club in CA), 18U team went to Nationals in Lansing, MI and was a semi-finalist, Average per-team winning percentage: 66%, average goals fielded per game per team: 4.33, average goals allowed per game per team: 2.27, Peewee AA North team wins the regional Silversticks, Midget 18 AA wins the Gold Rush Tournamentj, 16(or 30%) players and goalies are selected for NORCAL Selects and alternates, Bantam AAA wins the Richmond, BC International Midget/Bantam tournament, Bantam AA is the finalist at the Richmond, BC International Midget/Bantam tournament, Every team (all 6) made the state playoffs, PW AA South was a finalist at the Presidents' Day Invitational in Phoenix, PW AA North won the Tinsel Town Tournament Series, Midget 18 AA goes undefeated in the regular season, PW AA North and South and Midget 18 AA made State Finals, GSE is the only Northern California club that has multiple teams going to the State Finals, GSE is the only Northern California club with state titles at any tier level, 6 players made the BCHL Spruce Kings Prospect Camp All-Star Team, M16AA team won the Arizona Ice Breaker Tournament, 16 players & goalies made the NORCAL Selects and alternates, M16AA team won silver atthe Richmond, BC International Midget Tournament, Bantam AA 1 team won bronze atthe Richmond, BC International Midget Tournament, 2 players won the individual skills competiton at the Richmond International Midget Tournament, PW AAA team was a finalist at the Minnesota Gone Wild Tournament, 5 of 6 (or 83%) of our teams made State Playoffs, PW AAA team was a State finalist (GSE was the only NORCAL team in the Major AAA playoffs), Our Bantam 2 (2001 birth year) team was ranked 5th in the nation according to MyHockeyRankings.com, Our Peewee AAA team was ranked 24th in the nation, 5 of 6 of our Midget players made the all-star team for the BCHL's Prince George Spruce Kings' camp, 3 teams participated in the CAHA playoffs, Peewees ranked #1 in the nation by MyHockeyRankings.com, 3 teams ranked in the top 35 in the nation, 2 teams won the regional Silverstick tournament, Midgets tookbronze at the Richmond, Canada International Midget Tournment, 2 teams ranked in the top 30 in the nation, This website is powered by SportsEngine's. Parents: Listen to what your player is telling you and follow his/her lead. East Coast Hockey League. 36: 10-18-2021, Podcast: Hockey Over Coffee Ep. The 2022 SCAHA Select Camp was a successful event attend by players from across Southern California. Thank you! Brandon, Im a goaltender for the OAKLAND bears and team NorCal and I highly disagree with your article, I would be a lot worse if it werent for this league, also just because our teams arent ranked at A does not mean that we dont play in AA or AAA tournaments tying and beating them. Washington Little Capitals send two to USA Hockey Nationals. Articles highlighting the achievements of top youth athletes around the country. Welcome! If not selected for a team, a FULL refund will be given, Lake Forest Ice Palace, 25821 Atlantic Ocean Drive, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States. Elite Prospects - All American Prospects U15 NHL Views: 9 544 All American Prospects U15 WSI U15 Change Team Team Facts Plays in WSI U15 ROSTER STATS 2022-2023 Roster Past Rosters Demographics Nationality Nationality Team Facts Team Captains Team captaincy history Games Tournament Statistics Where are they now? This website is powered by SportsEngine's. And cutting off hockey for an amazing group of children is a bad idea. 2022-23 SCAHA Select Camp - Selections. They also need to meet specific facility requirements and other rink demands impossible in the dry state of California where rinks are few and far in-between. That comes out to 35, not mentioning the countless high schools that have hockey teams. Thank you for the comment Ill make sure to look at that blog. All players/goalies must register online. 2023 Swedish Elite Camp Registration is now OPEN!! These teams are all at a disadvantage at the start of the season, often having to form hybrid teams which take time to mature and improve. As of a season ago, 16U A and 18U A hockey was relegated from their leagues, leaving several clubs with no options for their players. 2022-23 Tryout Information CAHAs tinkering over the past five years has led to kids leaving the state in droves and less competitive teams that remain. https://t.co/ifDNvA7LNW, RT @LiveBarn: Some fancy footwork by Sebastian Santiago of the @CaHeatHockey to go ahead and get the goal! The great youth hockey ranking website, myhockeyrankings.com, ran an article on GSE: http://myhockeyrankings.com/nerd.php?b=195. One of SCAHAs Tier 1 clubs, the Junior Reign (previously Wildcats Hockey Club) has on their website this statement about youth hockey: Unfortunately, much of youth sports, even youth hockey, in America has lost its purpose. Ontario 2012 A. Ontario 2013 A. PSI Updates. Chatham High School Varsity, NJ Colonials 16 American, NJ Colonials Peewee AA. This motivates you to play better, faster, and harder. NLH Training facility is a 1,400 sq. all-star teams. Anyone who has grown up playing youth hockey in California knows that it is a political hotbed. CAHA and SCAHA make all their decisions without any outreach or feedback from the parents who are the actual clients of the member clubs. 2023 | York Simcoe Express U16 AAA | ETAHL U16. All players are expected to be available for the following events: Mandatory weekly practices; Monthly tournaments throughout Northern California (December . Our mission is to train and develop youth hockey players throughout Southern California to ensure they reach their maximum potential. Beneath CAHA, there are two governing bodies: the Southern California Amateur Hockey Association (SCAHA), and the Northern California Youth Hockey Association (NORCAL). The California Spring Select League is designed to keep travel hockey players in game shape during the off-season. Only a FEW spots remain!! Of course, there are 3 NHL teams in the state, all with their own AHL affiliates, and hockey is undoubtedly growing, but it has a small, albeit passionate, following. Ontario 2013 AAA. 2007. There is Flight 1, with the best AA teams, and there is Flight 2, with the poorest AA teams. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. The gloomy skies outside the Kings' El Segundo practice rink matched their mood the morning after their so-close-yet-so-far playoff elimination by the Edmonton Oilers . FOOTBALL. It has become increasingly obvious that the current tier talent in Northern California is few and, literally, far between. https://t.co/KZRVkKEEPH, Tryouts are happening in June. Jersey packages are available for purchase at Ultimate Skate & Hockey Pro Shop. We are the top performing tier program in the state and we have been ranked in the top 20 AA clubs in the US by Culturama. Wanna read some crazy Hockey horror stories? This keeps you and the team focused on playing good hockey. Something that started out to give kids the opportunity to play, dream and grow has become adult centered and focused on short-term achievements to benefit the agenda of coaches or programmers while robbing the kids of their future potential and their experience along the way.. 2023 Swedish Elite Camp Registration is now OPEN!! If they turn out to be a great player, coaches can help them advance onto bigger and better things. North American Prospects Hockey League: USA: NAPHL-CA: North American Prep Hockey League: Canada: . Sharks have a AAA division. The 2023-24Tryout Schedule Will be up Soon! Tier programs take a disproportionate amount of time, money, and effort away from a typical club, thus starving other programs from much-needed attention. 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For scouts, coaches, and managers wishing to make contact with our players or coaches, please fill out this form: Overall stats for the club for last season: Record: 172-99-26 for a total of 297 games played, Average goals scored per game per team: 3.84, Average goals allowed per game per team: 2.36, https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/video/whats-the-buzz-the-boys-of-golden-state-elite-hockey/, Self-motivated players driven to excel, improve, and become the best, Players of skill and capability that want to play with other similarly-skilled players, Players that are serious about hockey and love the game, Players that are looking to play beyond youth hockey, Players must be willing to learn, able to play in a team environment, and be coachable, First girls team: 16U AAA that went to the semis at the Chi-Town Shuffle, Our 16AAA won the Chi-Town Shuffle in April, Tyler Webb named MVP at the Chi-Town Shuffle, Our 18U AA team joined the NAPHL-Showcase league, Our 12U team was a finalist at The Cube's Labor Day Tournament, Our 16S team was a finalist at The Cube's Labor Day Tournament, Our 18U AA team was champions of the Sun and Fun Labor Day Tournament, All 12U-16U AA teams made the top 4 in their conferences which guarantees them a slot to play in CAHA's AA regular season, Our 16N team was a finalist at the Salt Lake City Turkey Cup, Our 12U AA team was a finalist at the Gold Medal Classic in Utah, 18s finished the regular season in first place, Teams headed for State Finals: 16AAA, 18 Combo, and 16S, Our 16AAA team is the Tier 1 Hockey Federation Western division champs, We had 2 girls and 6 boys make CAHA Selects, Our 18 Combo team won the NAPHL 18 Showcase national championship, Our16N team won the Presidents' Day Tournament in Colorado Springs, Our14N team won the Presidents' Day Tournament in Colorado Springs, Our 16S team made it to the CAHA State semi-finals, Our 18 Combo team won the CAHA State championship, GSE is the only NORCAL club that won a CAHA tier state title. 2007. California Amateur Hockey Association. Select League is open to whole teams and unattached players who are ready to make the next step toward joining a travel hockey team. USA Hockey Membership required for ALL participantsVisit membership.usahockey.com for more information, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Saturdays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, *Players cannot be dual-rostered on JV and Varsity, Midget & High School divisions may be combined as needed to ensure competitive play**, *Teams may play on a non-scheduled day to complete the season in a timely manner. If anything you were generous and forgiving in your assessment. Head to the Spotify app to rate Seltytendings flagship podcast Hockey Over Coffee! , PODCAST: Hockey Over Coffee Ep. Trevor Zegras - Mid-Fairfield Jr Rangers, Forward. Some of the issues are out of the hands of those running CAHA, but there are undoubtedly steps that can be taken to provide more opportunity for every young player, at every level of competitiveness of hockey. If you are interested in submitting your name to our coaches in order for them to review your potential, please use ourInterest Form. Youth Hockey Participation. If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call 949-774-1600 for assistance. Sharks, with the low number of teams and players to feed their system and prospect pool, it can lead to such poor performance that the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League (T1EHL) can force them out to improve their own competition, which in the case of the Jr. All Rights Reserved. Get CAHA back to its original mission of facilitating competition up and down the state in a fair and impartial manner. California Youth Hockey Is A Step In The Wrong Direction, PODCAST: Hockey Over Coffee Ep. Blake McMeniman (G) 2007. Im aware that I dont offer any immediate solutions (keep in mind this article is more than 8 months old, things could have improved, Im not there to see at the moment), but Id be more than happy to try and put out a more productive article in the future that offers up some kind of solution. Really interesting article. https://t.co/P, This is California Heat Hockey! . According to USA Hockey affiliate membership reports for 2016-17, California saw the largest increase of 8U players in its history, up 25.2 percent to 3,553. No playing down a division is allowed. Don't wait, schedule a time to speak with a Youth1 Recruiting Counselor. Well expressed. Here at Seltytending, we do what we do because we love it and if you'd like to donate to keep us going, we'd love that, too. I do not believe being nationally ranked matters, either, so long as there is ample opportunity for kids to play at all levels, whether it be AAA, AA, or A. I played A hockey myself. With all due respect to the comment pertaining to fact checking; I did not notice any incorrect statements presented as factual. The Lady Ducks offer opportunities from learn-to-skate and in-house to Tier I and Tier II teams for girls in Southern California. We've also teamed up with Next College Student Athlete! We are committed to offering a comprehensive developmental program with professional coaching, off ice training and athletic guidance. Beneath CAHA, there are two governing bodies: the Southern California Amateur Hockey Association (SCAHA), and the Northern California Youth Hockey Association (NORCAL). Here are the results! And in the case of the San Jose Jr. And while your at it, study why the quality of refereeing is so poor in California. Project Hockey is an online program that sends you a hockey specific workout, stickhandling drills and a hockey theory lesson everyday. CAHA got rid of A hockey for the U16 and U18 age groups, and created a flawed flight system for AA. USA Hockey's Junior Program is available to athletes who are at least 16 years of age and no older than 20 as of the 31st day of December of the current season of competition (provided that, pursuant to . Look at Illinois. Irvine, CA 92618. If California wants to avoid the train wreck we have in Illinois dont do what happened to us 20 yrs ago. However, by going deeper, you can see that there isnt so much opportunity. Out of the 35 hockey clubs in the state, a measly 6 have Tier 1 AAA programs. California Prospects Uniforms and Gear. Here at Youth1 we've been working hard to find the 101 best youth hockey players in the nation; this is the first of many updates in which we detail the nation's best young hockey players. https://t.co/mL6P0bBpuu, We are proud to announce Christian Liatos as our new Coordinator of Mite Development. This page is being archived soon. You are far from stoked about the situation.this is constructive criticism from someone who has first-hand experience observing how many young Californians are impacted by the lack of organization. One of Van Berkels best assets is his skating ability and his speed. So to conclude there should be youth hockey in all 50 states. Keep in mind that for our Elite 101 list, we look at skaters playing in 2001 birth year programs. 37: 12-13-2021, Podcast: Hockey Over Coffee Ep. Remove the Tier1 franchise rules that allow only the largest clubs to have Tier1 teams. I must note if you can find find an argument against California hockey then we can cut off this sport for all children ruining their dreams and having more typical Americans only on video games and fat food without any workout on the sports they love to add to that fact one thing you loved as a child huh what is it well imagine people trying to grab it away from you, yeah its not fun getting rid of it. (By the way, I also played goalie for Oakland go Bears! NO. Thank you! Notes: leading the AYHL with 37 Points: 17 goals and 20 assists in 10 league games; helped lead the NJ Colonials to 4 straight AYHL Championships; played for the 2011 Connecticut Yankees Brick Tournament Team (tournament semifinalist); participated in the Quebec PeeWee tournament 2014 as a member of the NJ Devils (tournament semifinalist); led the NJ Colonial AAA 01 in goals and points; earned 2012 Ray Murray Sr Appreciation award for outstanding leadership, commitment and work ethic; awarded MVP, Top Forward and All-Star a the Bell Cup, the World Selects Invitational, and the Big Apple Classic, respectively; named the AYHL Playoff All-American Forward 2012 and 2013; selected to the USA Hockey Atlantic District development camp 2014; earned spot at the Top 30 Harvard Combine Camp 2014. Southern California's Premier Hockey Training Facility. In Episode 51, the boys discussed The Infinite Monkey Theorem, and a draft strategy that just might work for the #BuffaloSabres, Podcast: Puck SKLS EP3: If It Sounds Like Im Pissed, Im Not, Even Though I Am. Youth hockey in California has focused too much on being competitive nationwide and pumping out wins and players to make a few select organizations look good, and in doing so has disregarded thousands of players and many organizations. These are steps that have actively stripped opportunity away from kids and cut off the possibility of playing for many eager hockey players looking to continue participating in the sport they love.

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