The Long Beach Bombers picked up their first win of the young season on Saturday, with a road effort over the Valencia Flyers. The Bombers split the two-game series, with a 3-2 loss Friday, and a 4-2 victory Saturday. Next up for the Bombers is a three-game trip to Park City, Utah, where they will take on the Park City Moose.

Goaltender Salvatore Tecci started both games, and racked up 66 Saves. Coach White noted, “Sal’s play kept us in both games, and specifically, his 2nd Period on Saturday allowed our team to have a chance to weather the storm and give a solid 3rd Period effort for our first win.” Forward Stephen White had a two-goal weekend. “Stephen is a crafty winger that can create opportunities for himself and others on a regular basis, when he is competing,” Coach White explained. Veteran winger Eric Laporte had a 1-Goal, 2-Assist weekend, sealing Saturday’s game with an Empty-Net tally. Rounding out the White/Laporte line was Robby Johnson, at center. Coach stated, “Robby fought through some pain all weekend, and gave a great effort in the face-off circle, and on the penalty kill. His defensive play to save a power play goal on Saturday, combined with his last-minute defensive zone face-off win, were huge components to the Bombers’ first win.” Tyler Forest picked up a goal and an assist, both career firsts. “Tyler has really developed his game in a short period of time,” Coach White stressed, “he has become one of our top penalty-killers, and has been rewarded more minutes for his effort-level and production.” Forwards Justin Hopkinson, and Captain Billy Borrmann, also lit the lamp over the weekend. “We have really grown as a team over the last few weeks. Many of our younger players are like sponges at this point; which, has lead to quick development as far as their understanding of the overall game,” Coach White emphasized. “I truly feel we are on the right track, individually, and as a whole, to accomplish our primary goal of making the WSHL Playoffs,” he concluded.

The Bombers are now 1-3 in the young season, and look to build off their first victory as the head out on their first long road-trip of the 2011-2012 season.

Long Beach Bombers main tryout camp will take place August 26-28 at the Glacial Garden Skating Arena in Lakewood, CA.  Following the camp, the 2011-2012 Bomber selections will report to Preseason training camp on September 7th with exhibition games planned for September 11th and 18th.  The season is just around the corner!

Registration Form is attached below:

2011 Tryout Registration Form

Update:  Interested parties may contact Bombers Head Coach Chris White:

Chris White
cwhite@jrbombers.org
(714)  231-2538

Long Beach Bombers starting goaltender Justin Peyton and WSHL All-start defenseman Curtis Fisher have both committed to attend New York University (NYU).

Both players were recruited to NYU by Head Coach Chris Cosentino at the Western States Hockey League Showcase in December 2010.  Both players should be able to jump right in and contribute their freshmen year to the success of the team.

NYU, one of the most prestigious universities in the country and located on 5 campuses in New York City, will be the home for Peyton and Fisher for the next 4 years.  Both team members had outstanding careers with the Bombers and will be missed as they move up to college life.  Each have the academic necessities of high GPA and Test Scores which made the recruiting possible.  An education and degree from NYU has a significant life changing possibility, with the opportunity to major in one of thirteen areas of study.

NYU Ice Hockey plays its home games at the rink on the river at the SKY Rink at Chelsea Piers.

The So Cal Bombers Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club will be hosting their annual Prospect Camp July 8-10, 2011 at Glacial Garden Skating Arena – Lakewood CA. This is your chance to become a part of the successful track record the Bombers have built over the last 16 years.

The 3 day camp will have up to 4 on ice sessions run by Head Coach Chris White and staff.  Also as part of thetryout camp, personal athletic testing, team jersey, and individual player interviews with the coaching staff and team management.  All players must pre-register by June 27, 2011 to ensure a spot at camp.  And all camp attendees will need to register with USA Hockey for the 2011-2012 season.  All attendees must bring proof of registration to camp.

Official Announcement and Registration Form is attached below:

2011 Tryout Registration Form

We’re very pleased to introduce our new coaching staff for the 2011/2012 season. This year’s staff brings a combined 12 years of NCAA Division I hockey experience to the squad.

Chris White joins the Bombers as Head Coach and General Manager.  Involved in Southern California youth hockey since birth, Chris earned as scholarship to Quinnipiac University (Hamden, CT / NCAA Div. I / ECAC) and following his 4 year stint was named to the college’s prestigious “100 point club”.  Coach White’s offensive mindset, and special teams knowledge, will be key to the Bombers success in 2011-2012.

Blake Pickett joins the club as Associate Head Coach.  Also a Southern California hockey product, Blake earned a scholarship to Rensselar Polytechnic Institute (RPI / Troy, NY / NCAA Div. I / ECAC) and completed a 4 year stint.  Coach Pickett’s hard-nosed, defensive mentality will be a valuable asset for the team this season.

Assistant coaches Thomas Watkins and Seth Cardwell round out this year’s staff.  Watkins is a first-year assistant who joins the club after recent coaching experience as the Associate Head Coach for the Midget AAA u18 Long Beach Jr. Ice Dogs.  Coach Watkins is started playing hockey in Colorado Springs, CO before eventually completing a 4-year stint on defense at Quinnipiac University.  Coach Cardwell returns to the squad as a former Bomber player who has completed multiple coaching stints with the team, most recently as Assistant Coach during the 2010-2011 season.

The Long Beach Bombers and Western States Hockey League (WSHL) have partnered with FASTHockey to provide streaming video coverage of all Bomber games.

FASTHockey (www.fasthockey.com) is the premier online destination to see live streaming video and archives on-demand of amateur ice hockey games from across North America. The feature rich platform is frequented by scouts, recruiters, coaches, players, parents, and fans from around the world. Teams benefit from professional production services, marketing and promotion of their events, and the robust proprietary platform that integrates critical game related statistical and biographical content.

Former Bomber player Seth Cardwell has assumed the position of Assistant Coach after sitting out of hockey for a couple of seasons due to injury. During Seth’s Bomber career, Seth was a stand-out defenseman for the Bombers and in the WSHL. Seth joins returning Head Coach J. F. Picard and Associate Head Coach Chris White.