California Bears

About the Bears

est. 1964

our history

The California Bears Youth Hockey Club a non-profit organization that is one of the oldest hockey clubs in California, first charted by the state in 1964. Our coaches are dedicated to empowering every player with the tools needed to reach their full potential, regardless of age or skill level. The Bears is a family friendly club that promotes sportsmanship and good citizenship in the community. While Bears teams have celebrated many successes on the ice, we are equally proud of every player who has tried his or her best and learned to be a good teammate.

our coaches

Peter Torsson

HOCKEY GENERAL MANAGER, 2009 AAA HEAD COACH

Justin Dyke

Director of Hockey / 14AA (2009/2010) Head Coach

Justin Blaszak

Director of Player Development / 15OAAA (2008) / 10U A (2013) Head Coach

Alex Frolov

Director of ADM / 8U B (2016) / 12U AA (2012) Head Coach

Erik Lektorp

16AAA (2007) Head Coach

Robert Bote

16U AA Head Coach

Matt Proulx

12U AA (2011) Head Coach

Guy Viau

12U A (2011,2012) / 14U AA Head Coach

Andy Gevorkyan

10U BB 2013/2014 Coach

Johnny Park

10U A (2014) Head Coach

Roman Nashenko

Club Goalie Coach / 8U B2 (2016,2017) / 8U A (2015) Head Coach

Gary Apelian

10U BB (2013/2014) Head Coach

Brett Rosendahl

8U A2 (2015) Head Coach

Robert Kucheraway

Goalie Coach

Trifun Zivanovic

CLUB POWER SKATING COACH

Eustace King

Executive Hockey Advisor / Coach
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