Audio Interview: Rod Romanchuk of the San Jose Lady Sharks

San Jose Lady Sharks 19U AAA coach Rod Romanchuk has helped oversee the program from its birth. The Lady Sharks have sent more than 20 girls to college programs, including his daughter Paula.

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Romanchuk took time out recently to discuss his background in the game, the upcoming USA Hockey Pacific District Regionals in Sharks Ice at San Jose, and the phenominal growth of the girls' game in California over the past decade.

Former Selects defenseman Haar commits to Northeastern

Former LA Selects defenseman Garrett Haar has committed to play college hockey at Northeastern University, his father Jeff told Calirubber.com on Wednesday.

Haar, who played this past season for the Russell Stover Midget 18AAA team, will be reunited with former Selects teammate Adam Reid at Northeastern in the fall of 2011, when both are scheduled to enroll.

Orlando commits to Division I Quinnipiac

Forward Elena Orlando (Winters) has committed to play Division I women's hockey at Quinnipiac University.

Orlando is a senior at Shattuck St. Mary's Prep in Faribault, Minn. Throught 35 games, she had 25 points (9-16) for the Sabres, who have a 34-9-1 record.

Audio Interview: Jeff Turcotte of LA Selects/LA Hockey Club

Jeff Turcotte's record as a hockey coach in California over the past 15 years speaks for itself. Not only did he found the California Wave organization, but he has been instrumental in the success of the LA Hockey Club and Selects programs as well.

In addition, Jeff brought an emphasis on learning stickhandling skills that are the hallmark of most of the players who have emerged from the state to continue playing high-level, competitive hockey.

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He took time out at the recently concluded CAHA State Tier I Tournament in Escondido to talk to California Rubber about his time in California.