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California Bears Youth Hockey Club offers youth hockey through teams, camps, clinics, and the Bear Cubs ADM Program. The program also runs 8U tryouts, A/B and 8U tryout clinics, AA tryouts, AA tryout clinics, a 2026 Prep camp, the Goalie Post-2-Post Program, and the LITTLE KINGS – LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY PROGRAM. Families can stay informed about activities and updates through the Bear Mail newsletter.
The California Bears Youth Hockey Club is a non-profit organization and is one of the oldest hockey clubs in California, first charted by the state in 1964. The club states that its coaches are dedicated to empowering every player with the tools needed to reach their full potential, regardless of age or skill level. It describes itself as a family friendly club that promotes sportsmanship and good citizenship in the community. The club notes player advancement to various academies, schools, and universities.
The leadership group includes Hockey General Manager and Director, 12U AA (2015) Head Coach Peter Torsson; 16U AA / 14U AA Head Coach / Director of Player Development Erik Lektorp; 8U A Head Coach and Club Goalie Coach Roman Nashenko; 12U Coach Johnny Park; 12U A1 Head Coach Armen Bubushyan; 10U BB Head Coach Andy Gevorkyan; 10U A Coaches Smbat Defterderian and Trevor Vanmierlo; 12U A2 Head Coach JT Halliday; 12U BB coach Chris Shirinian; 10U BB Head Coach Robert Kolar; Club Goalie Coach Robert Kucheraway; Post 2 Post Coordinator Dan Tamkin; and 8U B Head Coach Aram Defterderian.
Last updated June 20, 2026.
The California Bears Youth Hockey Club is a non-profit organization and is one of the oldest hockey clubs in California, first charted by the state in 1964. The club states that its coaches are dedicated to empowering every player with the tools needed to reach their full potential, regardless of age or skill level. It describes itself as a family friendly club that promotes sportsmanship and good citizenship in the community. The club notes player advancement to various academies, schools, and universities.
The leadership group includes Hockey General Manager and Director, 12U AA (2015) Head Coach Peter Torsson; 16U AA / 14U AA Head Coach / Director of Player Development Erik Lektorp; 8U A Head Coach and Club Goalie Coach Roman Nashenko; 12U Coach Johnny Park; 12U A1 Head Coach Armen Bubushyan; 10U BB Head Coach Andy Gevorkyan; 10U A Coaches Smbat Defterderian and Trevor Vanmierlo; 12U A2 Head Coach JT Halliday; 12U BB coach Chris Shirinian; 10U BB Head Coach Robert Kolar; Club Goalie Coach Robert Kucheraway; Post 2 Post Coordinator Dan Tamkin; and 8U B Head Coach Aram Defterderian.
Last updated June 20, 2026.
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