Did you catch a glimpse of our new WHO WE ARE display case? As you walk through the front doors of Ice in Paradise, a new display case might have caught your eye. Affixed to the top of this case reads a small plaque, WHO WE ARE and if you walk closer to examine the contents displayed, you’ll see a helmet and shovel from the Groundbreaking, a photo of the Ribbon Cutting, and descriptions of these captured memories in time among others. Each one of these artifacts and snapshots

The Yetis are back on top! On October 6th, they captured the Summer 2025 D4B title with a 5-2 win over Goodland, successfully defending their Spring championship. It was a thrilling contest and a well-deserved victory for the Yetis, but Goodland certainly made them work for it. Nate Quinn, the Yetis' standout defenseman, was named Playoff MVP for his exceptional play throughout the postseason, leading both on the back end and in key moments. Meanwhile, the team’s scoring was

Last week, Ice in Paradise celebrated an incredible milestone — 10 years of serving the Goleta and Santa Barbara communities with ice sports, recreation, and connection.  The anniversary was marked by two unforgettable events: a special ribbon cutting ceremony and a fun-filled community celebration, both of which captured the spirit and strength of our skating family. Thursday, October 9: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony We kicked off the celebration on Thursday, October 9th from 3–4

Big congrats to the Hooligans, who skated away with the Summer 2025 D3 Championship after a spirited 3–1 win over the Southies on October 5! In a game that had just the right mix of competition and chaos, Keith Bailey turned up the heat in the third period — breaking a 1–1 tie with two clutch goals, including the Cup-clincher. That performance earned him Playoff MVP honors, and probably a few well-deserved post-game beverages. Ryan Morrison, Adam Eng, and Matt O'Day also got

On Saturday, September 27, the Geri Hat Tricks  — one of the original teams from the Adult Hockey League’s Over-40 Division — returned to the rink for an alumni scrimmage nearly a decade in the making. 27 of the original Geri Hat Tricks reunited on September 27th for an alumni scrimmage The Hat Tricks were formed in 2015, the same year our rink opened its doors. As one of the first teams to hit the ice in the Over-40 Division, they helped shape what would become a thriving ad

This past weekend marked an exciting milestone for five Ice in Paradise skaters who earned the honor of competing at the 14th Annual Southern California Interclub Invitational Series Final. Held September 27–28 at LA Kings Iceland at Paramount, the event brought together the region’s top performers for a season-ending championship that celebrates consistency, growth, and excellence in figure skating. Earlier this month, Ice in Paradise proudly announced that Sophia Berar, Win

On September 2, Gentlemen's Club capped off a dominant season with a 5–2 victory over the Vandals to claim the Summer 2025 D1 Championship title. The win marked a strong finish to their season, as they held the lead throughout the game and never looked back. Playoff MVP honors went to Philip Becerra, who set the tone early with assists on the team’s first two goals. His playmaking helped spark the offense and put Gentlemen's Club in control from the outset. Oliver Circosta, A

Southern California figure skater Sadie Heinze has capped off a remarkable season with standout performances at two of the sport’s biggest events — the Excel National Festival in Colorado Springs and the National Showcase in Rochester, Michigan — solidifying her place as one of the region’s most exciting young talents. At the Excel Nationals, hosted at the world-class Broadmoor World Arena, Sadie entered as the 2nd place finisher in the Pacific Division after an undefeated re