
By Patrick Lujan
Leveling up!
That’s what John ‘JT’ Sgro is doing in the sport of hockey.

John ‘JT’ Sgro
Leading a young hockey sibling cavalry, the eldest of four kids took a big step forward to higher level hockey by signing with the Louisiana Drillers of the North American 3 Hockey League – still a junior amateur league with progressions all the way up to the NHL.
“I’m really excited to sign with the Louisiana Drillers and look forward to learning a lot at this higher level. I’m so glad my parents have supported me and given me the opportunities to play college level hockey and hopefully beyond,” said JT on his biggest venture yet.
JT’s dad John Sgro, an All-Island volleyball setter at Father Duenas (Class of ’91), explains that players from 17-20 years of age usually get drafted to play in the NA3HL before transitioning to the North American Hockey League and then the United States Hockey League.
After spending 2017 in a youth travelling team in Dallas, Sgro was scouted at a hockey combine before being drafted by the Drillers last April.
“We didn’t expect it and got the call from the coach,” the dad recalled the April draft. It wasn’t until today where the family committed to signing with the team and made the announcement.
“I know he had an overwhelming two months deciding if he was going to continue playing hockey or return home (in Austin, Tex) to finish senior year of high school,” mother Junella Certeza Sgro said on her Facebook post. “John took him to Louisiana two weeks ago where he spend a day with the team and since then, he’s never wanted to play more. He loved the coach, his philosophy and their work ethic. We will get to see him often next season as most of his away games are in Texas. We are truly proud of all that he’s done to make his dreams come true.”
JT started playing hockey just five years ago when the family was living in San Jose, CA – a late start for the sport, however, his rise to this level happened fairly quickly, according to his dad.
He will be attending his senior year in Louisiana while training five days a week. The one-year contract will cover 50 games of play in Georgia, Louisiana and Texas.
As for realistic goals, his dad says the NHL is always the ultimate goal, but to play at the Division I college level is the closer goal and the NA3HL is ‘the best path to get to college right now.’
Following right behind in the shadows of the 17-year-old are his hockey siblings Josiah (14), Jayden (12) and Julianna (10).


GPS Sports Calendar
July 2025
- SU
- MO
- TU
- WE
- TH
- FR
- SA
Events for June
1st
FD ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
2025 PACIFIC MINI GAMES
Events for July
2nd
FD ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
2025 PACIFIC MINI GAMES
Events for July
3rd
FD ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
2025 PACIFIC MINI GAMES
Events for July
4th
FD ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
FD ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
2025 PACIFIC MINI GAMES
Events for July
5th
FD ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
FD ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
2025 PACIFIC MINI GAMES
Events for July
6th
FD ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
FD ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
2025 PACIFIC MINI GAMES
Events for July
7th
FD ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
FD ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
2025 PACIFIC MINI GAMES
Events for July
8th
FD ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
FD ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
2025 PACIFIC MINI GAMES
Events for July
9th
FD ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
FD ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
2025 PACIFIC MINI GAMES
Events for July
10th
FD ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
FD ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Events for July
18th
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
Events for July
19th
Events for July
20th
Events for July
21st
Events for July
22nd
Events for July
23rd
Events for July
24th
Events for July
25th
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
- 1
- 2
Events for July
26th
Events for July
27th
Events for July
28th
Events for July
29th
Events for July
30th

Pacific Mini Games
RECAP OF XII PACIFIC MINI GAMES

Wrestling
SUSAKI SHARES OLYMPIC GOLD KNOWLEDGE

Pacific Mini Games
PACIFIC MINI GAMES COMES TO A CLOSE

Pacific Mini Games
KENT WINS 2ND GOLD OF MINI GAMES

Pacific Mini Games
SOFTBALL COMES UP BIG OVER PALAU 11-4

Pacific Mini Games
BADEN WINS GOLD #3 FOR GUAM IN 5K

Weightlifting
OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST TO SHARE WRESTLING KNOWLEDGE

Wrestling
SUSAKI SHARES OLYMPIC GOLD KNOWLEDGE

Pacific Mini Games
RECAP OF XII PACIFIC MINI GAMES
COMING SOON …
FD Alumni Basketball Tournament Playoffs