from the publisher

ICED is a hockey publication made by hockey fans/parents/players.

I have been a big fan of hockey for most of my life, primarily as a fan of the Los Angeles Kings. But when I had my son in 2010, I found that the only thing that got him to stop crying, was to hold him in front of a hockey game on tv. He would take a deep sigh, as would I, and watch. Mezmerized. I followed that lead and got him on the ice at 2, he loved it and before I knew it, he laced up his skates with the learn-to-play program and the game was on. It’s expensive, stressful, time and life consuming, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

What I want to accomplish with ICED is to bring the California hockey community together, to support families with their kids on this journey, to showcase talent that deserves recognition from the new players to the professionals. We plan on having some fun along the way too while highlighting the sport in this Golden State, and all the amazing people and talent participating. I hope to put my 20+ years experience in magazine publishing to good use in promoting the state’s talent.

See ya at the rink!
-Rachel L, Publisher/Editor in Chief