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San Diego Sabers is a Junior A hockey program that includes 46 regular season games, a Las Vegas showcase, daily practices, game film sessions, strength training, and goaltending instruction. Players use a skating treadmill, take part in team building activities such as hikes, golf, and professional sports games, and participate in volunteer experience in the community. Supplies and nutrition are provided for all games, including tape, wax, laces, healthy snacks, fruit, and sports-themed beverages, and players receive skate sharpening before every game.
• Schedule: 46 regular season games with additional Las Vegas showcase games
The San Diego Sabers were established in 2010. The program is a Junior A hockey team that belongs to the Pacific Division of the United States Premier Hockey League and is a USPHL affiliate of the NCDC. It offers development and player advancement through the USPHL and provides media exposure through social media and live internet streaming on HockeyTV.com.
The program has professional coaching and a dedicated full-time staff. Strength training is led by certified coaches in a professional gym, and goaltending instruction is provided by Nick Cafrelli of Framingham State University. Certified athletic trainers with military experience support the team. Matt Rogers serves as Head Coach and is a USA Hockey Level 4 certified coach who earned Dean's List recognition at SUNY Morrisville. Tomas Kapusta is the Director of Player Development and Associate Coach, and Jeremy Blumes is President of Hockey Operations.
Players have access to an exclusive locker room with individual stalls, a professional gym, a skating treadmill, and certified athletic trainers. Hotel accommodations with pre and post-game meals are provided on every road trip. InStat reports are used to provide real-time feedback and advanced stats.
The mission of San Diego Sabers states that the number one priority is to prepare student-athletes for the next step in their careers while developing them into future leaders. Community involvement includes volunteer experience and supportive billet families that have been vetted by the organization.
A parent testimonial from Nicole Lundy describes her son Lucas playing his last season of junior hockey for the San Diego Sabers, noting positive team culture, development on and off the ice, excellent coaching, memorable travel experiences, increased independence in his leadership role, and that his goal of moving on to play college hockey was a success. The testimonial also notes that he lived in what the parent describes as an amazing and beautiful part of the country and that the family would recommend the program to any player and family thinking of the USPHL.
Last updated June 11, 2026.
• Schedule: 46 regular season games with additional Las Vegas showcase games
The San Diego Sabers were established in 2010. The program is a Junior A hockey team that belongs to the Pacific Division of the United States Premier Hockey League and is a USPHL affiliate of the NCDC. It offers development and player advancement through the USPHL and provides media exposure through social media and live internet streaming on HockeyTV.com.
The program has professional coaching and a dedicated full-time staff. Strength training is led by certified coaches in a professional gym, and goaltending instruction is provided by Nick Cafrelli of Framingham State University. Certified athletic trainers with military experience support the team. Matt Rogers serves as Head Coach and is a USA Hockey Level 4 certified coach who earned Dean's List recognition at SUNY Morrisville. Tomas Kapusta is the Director of Player Development and Associate Coach, and Jeremy Blumes is President of Hockey Operations.
Players have access to an exclusive locker room with individual stalls, a professional gym, a skating treadmill, and certified athletic trainers. Hotel accommodations with pre and post-game meals are provided on every road trip. InStat reports are used to provide real-time feedback and advanced stats.
The mission of San Diego Sabers states that the number one priority is to prepare student-athletes for the next step in their careers while developing them into future leaders. Community involvement includes volunteer experience and supportive billet families that have been vetted by the organization.
A parent testimonial from Nicole Lundy describes her son Lucas playing his last season of junior hockey for the San Diego Sabers, noting positive team culture, development on and off the ice, excellent coaching, memorable travel experiences, increased independence in his leadership role, and that his goal of moving on to play college hockey was a success. The testimonial also notes that he lived in what the parent describes as an amazing and beautiful part of the country and that the family would recommend the program to any player and family thinking of the USPHL.
Last updated June 11, 2026.
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