OKLAHOMA WARRIORS AND AFFILIATE LONG BEACH SHARKS JOIN JUNIORHOCKEY.IO Both teams operated by George Chalos

The North American Hockey League’s (NAHL) Oklahoma Warriors and the North American 3 Hockey League’s (NA3HL) Long Beach Sharks have accepted invitations to join JuniorHockey.io as Development and Content partners. The Warriors and sharks, both operated by George Chalos, are two of the premier clubs operating within their leagues.

"We are excited to partner with juniorhockey.io. Their commitment to doing what’s right and in the best interest of the player is something we as a staff firmly believe in," Warriors coach Mick Berge said of the partnership. "We pride ourselves on developing players and we feel that this partnership will open up more avenues for us to reach players from all over the world."  

“We are excited to have two teams, representing the top two leagues of the NAHL structure, making a decision to contribute to what we are trying to do with JuniorHockey.io,” Stephen Heisler said over the weekend. “Both clubs committed to not only maintaining operational standards for their level of play, but also exceeding them. Both organizations have promised to operate with a high degree of professionalism and will be new benchmarks for other clubs to follow.”

"It's exciting to see players move up from youth to junior hockey," owner George Chalos said Sunday. "Having two teams on that ladder presents additional opportunities for these kids to pursue their goals."

The Oklahoma Warriors are a Tier II junior ice hockey team in the North American Hockey League’s South Division. In May of 2024 the Oklahoma Warriors announced the team was bought by George Chalos, a native New Yorker who has been involved in youth hockey for more than 30 years. Additionally, Chalos has served as the President of the Long Beach Sharks of the NA3HL since 2017.  Chalos has been the associate coach at the University of Utah since 2020. Over the years, he has trained and coached many players that went on to play NCAA and professional hockey. This includes Hobey Baker winner Matt Gilroy, an NHL alum and US Olympian.

JuniorHockey.io is a premier digital platform dedicated to the latest news, developments, and content surrounding junior hockey in North America. Through strategic partnerships with top junior hockey teams and organizations, JuniorHockey.io delivers unparalleled coverage and insight into the sport’s dynamic landscape. Our Development and Content Partnerships provide junior hockey clubs with opportunities to collaborate on content creation, share developmental insights, and engage with a dedicated fan base while promising to maintain operational standards set for each club’s level of play.