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 AND DIRECTOR, 12U AA (2015) Head Coach
Erik Lektorp
16U AA / 14U AA Head Coach / Director of Player Development
Roman Nashenko
8U A Head Coach & Club Goalie Coach
Johnny Park
12U Coach
Armen Bubushyan
12U A1 Head Coach
Andy Gevorkyan
10U BB Head Coach
Smbat Defterderian
10U A Coach
Trevor Vanmierlo
10U A Coach
JT Halliday
12U A2 Head Coach
Chris Shirinian
12U BB
Robert Kolar
10U BB Head Coach
Robert Kucheraway
Club Goalie Coach
Dan Tamkin
POST 2 POST COORDINATOR
Aram Defterderian
8U B Head Coach