Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending October 20th, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.

Nominating Coach: Dave Guinan
Player Name: Lochlan Ambra
Team: Delaware Ducks
Age Level: 8U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 97
Position: Goalie
Comment: His focus and reflexes were on full display as he stopped every shot faced! Including a glove save on a penalty shot with no time remaining to win the championship 1-0!

Nominating Coach: Michael Peterson
Player Name: Brennan Peterson
Team: Philadelphia Blazers
Age Level: 8U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 44
Position: Defense
Comment: Big Bren, as his teammates call him, gives it his all every time he steps on the ice. Known for being the biggest protector on the team, don’t let his size fool you—it’s the size of his heart and his loyalty that really stands out. He’s always there for his teammates, bringing heart and hustle to every game.

Nominating Coach: Paul Losik
Player Name: Mason Aginsky
Team: Bridge Hockey Club
Age Level: 8U
Division: AAA
Player Jersey Number: 11
Position: Forward
Comment: Mason exploded with offense for the weekend as Bridge went 3-1.

Nominating Coach: Oktay Armagan
Player Name: Carmine Sallemi
Team: Mercer Chiefs
Age Level: 9U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 51
Position: Forward
Comment: Carmine used his speed and offensive abilities to help our team compete this weekend.

Nominating Coach: Carmine Taffo
Player Name: Mason Donlin
Team: Rockets Hockey Club
Age Level: 10U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 10
Position: Defense
Comment: Mason played well on both ends of the ice, supporting his team offensively and defensively, which helped the Rockets to a 1-1 record on the weekend. His strong play defensively led to scoring chances for himself & his teammates. Mason showed big improvement with his play in the offensive zone as 2 of his 3 goals came on shots from the blueline. Good job Mason!

Nominating Coach: Frank Inzano
Player Name: Brody Jones
Team: Mercer Chiefs
Age Level: 10U
Division: Lemieux
Player Jersey Number: 8
Position: Forward
Comment: Brody Jones helped our team get two big wins this weekend with his 2 goals and 2 assists. He got the game going with an early goal 15 seconds into the game by driving to the net and finishing his play. Brody never quits. He is extremely hard-working at practices and during the games. He plays hard to the whistle and most importantly, he is an incredible teammate.

Nominating Coach: Kyle Trull
Player Name: Brayden Brucculeri
Team: WBS Knights
Age Level: 10U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 6
Position: Center
Comment: Brayden switched from wing to center and exploded with 5 goals in 2 games to go 1-1 on the weekend.

Nominating Coach: Wade Richardson
Player Name: Eric Esquivel
Team: Westchester Express
Age Level: 11U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 29
Position: Forward
Comment: Eric scored 4 goals in back-to-back games against the best teams in our league.

Nominating Coach: George Noble
Player Name: Mikey Incremona
Team: Red Bank Generals
Age Level: 12U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 9
Position: Forward
Comment: Mikey was a monster this weekend at our showcase, leading his team to a 4-0 record with 4 goals and 2 assists (that were recorded), including an overtime winner in one of the games! His play and work rate all season so far is a huge reason for our success.

Nominating Coach: Trevor Mankus
Player Name: Braxton Seltzer
Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Age Level: 12U
Division: Lemieux
Player Jersey Number: 18
Position: Forward
Comment: This is from 10/19 as I missed the email, but this recognition is important as Braxton played hard and set a good example for effort level for the entire team across both games on this day. He was an offensive force who drove hard to loose pucks and battled hard when faced with adversity.

Nominating Coach: Michael Schneider
Player Name: Christian Maraokovits
Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
Age Level: 12U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 9
Position: Goalie
Comment: Christian played very well this weekend. In two games he only let in one goal and had a shutout. He made some timely saves when the opposition was putting on pressure in both games. He was the backbone for our team this weekend.

Nominating Coach: Dean Whittingham
Player Name: Mason Sheetz
Team: PHA Icemen
Age Level: 13U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 14
Position: Forward
Comment: Outstanding weekend by Mason, scoring 12 goals and 4 assists to help his team to a 3-1 record this past weekend!

Nominating Coach: Joe
Player Name: Douglas Rowe
Team: Skylands Kings
Age Level: 14U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 9
Position: Defense
Comment: [No Comment Provided]

Nominating Coach: Stephen Cavendish
Player Name: Erick Marino
Team: Red Bank Generals
Age Level: 14U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 92
Position: Center
Comment: Perhaps our most gifted passer, Erick has been nothing short of spectacular so far this season. He works hard every shift, game or practice, and plays with his head up always. He has an incredible knack for finding open teammates in all areas of the ice and has been instrumental in our team’s success and development this season. He’s been a real pleasure to coach.

Nominating Coach: Paul Losik
Player Name: Andrew Losik
Team: Wolfpack Hockey Club
Age Level: 14U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 5
Position: Goalie
Comment: 49 saves, 1 GA vs. the two top 14 AA teams in the NJ Division.

Nominating Coach: Nick Vitanovec
Player Name: Jack McLaughlin
Team: WBS Knights
Age Level: 15U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 7
Position: Forward
Comment: Jack is a force on the ice and this past weekend he showed why teams should be aware of him out there.

Nominating Coach: Peter La Monica
Player Name: Sean Tyrell
Team: North Jersey Avalanche
Age Level: 16U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 17
Position: Forward
Comment: Sean amassed 9 goals and 2 assists this past weekend in the AHF showcase, displaying his talents.

Nominating Coach: William DeMio
Player Name: Billy DeMio
Team: NJ Bandits
Age Level: 16U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 9
Position: Forward
Comment: Billy led his team to a 3-0 weekend with 4 goals and an assist, including one shorthanded goal and an overtime winner. He’s the engine that drives our team with his effort, determination, and tenacity.

Nominating Coach: Patrick O’Leary
Player Name: Jonah Rotman
Team: Mercer Chiefs
Age Level: 16U
Division: Lemieux
Player Jersey Number: 19
Position: Forward
Comment: Assistant Captain Jonah Rotman helped lead the Chiefs to a 3-0 weekend with 4 goals and 5 assists. Jonah is a player who has the ability to change the momentum of a game with one big play.

Nominating Coach: Dom Lanza
Player Name: Josh Lanza
Team: NJ Stars
Age Level: 18U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 15
Position: Forward
Comment: Josh notched a hat trick in a thrilling come-from-behind 6-4 win this past weekend.

HONORABLE MENTIONS
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mentions.

Riley AhiskaliDelaware Ducks8UMcDavid
Andre D’EmidioRockets Hockey Club8UIntermediate
Mason IrwinDelaware Ducks10UGretzky
Paige AbbottTomorrow’s Ice10UGretzky
Lucian KizukaHollydell Hurricanes10UGretzky
Caleb VoetgliWissahickon Warriors10ULemieux
Brady ClintonWissahickon Warriors10ULemieux
Thomas MorganRed Bank Generals10UMcDavid
William KeeneNY Arrows10UAA
Hudson CohenJersey Colts11UAA
Luke LutzerNorth Jersey Avalanche11UAA
Liam HauckPalmyra Black Knights11UAA
Liam HauckPalmyra Black Knights11UAA
Parker UnruhValley Forge Colonials12UAA
Anthony ChiravoloNY Dynamo12UAA
Jack WeberLI Arrows12UAA
Carson Esturo & Callie RizzoLI Arrows12UAA
Vincent PrestinariToms River Blackhawks12UMcDavid
Roman BoselliValley Forge Colonials12UMcDavid
Benjamin CyrValley Forge Colonials12UAA
Mason WicinskiMercer Chiefs13ULemieux
Brady MarksamerTomorrow’s Ice13UAA
Kayden YoundtPalmyra Black Knights13UAA
Christopher SpanoWoodbridge Wolfpack13UAA
Anthony CambioTri-City Eagles13UAA
Nolan LittleValley Forge Colonials14UAA
Jackson RepetzLehigh Valley Phantoms14ULemieux
Matthew CristTri-City Eagles14UAA
Anthony IannoneNJ Jets14UAA
Adam SirmarcoLehigh Valley Phantoms14UAA
Henry MonksTomorrow’s Ice14UMcDavid
Andrew FlorioRed Bank Generals14UGretzky
Riley TuckerValley Forge Colonials14UMcDavid
Zane CruzWBS Knights15UAA
Marcus D’ErricoPAL Blue Knights15UAA
Robert YoungNJ Jets15UAA
Michael NelsonNJ Jets16UAA
Brendan MillikenGrundy Senators16UGretzky
Matthew MontenaNJ Bandits16UAA
Aiden BarrazaFlorida Golden Wolves16UAA
Luke BrownPalmyra Black Knights18UGretzky
Cam AdamsWBS Knights18UAA
Nolan StottTeam Philadelphia18UAA
Dean SwiftJersey Colts18UGretzky
Mason SchneiderTri-City Eagles18UAA