Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending November 17th, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.

Nominating Coach: Stas Samusev
Player Name: Maksim Westernik
Team: Maryland Jr. Black Bears
Age Level: 10U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 93
Position: Forward

Nominating Coach: Mike Green
Player Name: Luke Montouri
Team: PAL Soundtigers
Age Level: 11U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 9
Position: Forward
Comment or Quote: Luke exploded offensively this weekend, helping lead the way to a 2-1-1 weekend. He also showed leadership while keeping his composure in tight situations.

Nominating Coach: Craig Stanton
Player Name: Liam Mijares
Team: PAL Blue Knights
Age Level: 12U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 14
Position: Forward
Comment or Quote: Liam led the Blue Knights to a 4-0 showcase record this weekend. Besides his goals and assists, he excelled at backchecking and setting an example for his teammates.

Nominating Coach: Chris Brosius
Player Name: Robbie Minniti
Team: Igloo Jaguars
Age Level: 12U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 31
Position: Forward
Comment or Quote: Robbie had his offensive groove on this weekend, leading his team with a 6-point weekend. He tallied 6 points in 3 games, including goals in all 3 games, leading his team to an undefeated weekend.

Nominating Coach: Dave Peisel
Player Name: Jack Hanratty
Team: Wildcats Red
Age Level: 12U
Division: Lemieux
Player Jersey Number: 11
Position: Forward
Comment or Quote: Jack helped drive the Cats to a 2-0 record this weekend with not only his offensive play but also his defensive. Jack’s grit on the ice was unwavering in his pursuit of the puck. Keep it rolling!

Nominating Coach: Michael Schneider
Player Name: Bella Coco
Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
Age Level: 12U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 17
Position: Forward
Comment or Quote: Bella played very well this weekend. She led her team in scoring with 4 goals and 2 assists, including a hat trick on Sunday. Bella helped her team with relentless backchecking and breaking up opponents’ breakouts. She also stood up for her teammates during critical moments in the games. Great job, Bella!

Nominating Coach: Justin Marksamer
Player Name: Roran Ferguson
Team: Tomorrow’s Ice Selects
Age Level: 13U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 11
Position: Forward
Comment or Quote: Roran scored a hat trick to help the Tomorrow’s Ice Selects in their 6-2 win over Palmyra on Saturday. Roran used his size and strength to win a number of puck battles and showed tons of hustle in his backchecking and D-zone play.

Nominating Coach: Chad Barron
Player Name: Braden Johnson
Team: Valley Forge Colonials
Age Level: 14U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 10
Position: Goalie
Comment or Quote: Braeden stood his ground against Team Philly, securing the shutout. He stopped 3 breakaways that were turning points in the game for us. Great job, Braeden!

Nominating Coach: Chris St John
Player Name: Aiden Courtney
Team: Grundy Senators
Age Level: 14U
Division: Lemieux
Player Jersey Number: 14
Position: Defense
Comment or Quote: Aiden brings the energy every single game, a complete two-way player. Aiden scored a hat trick on Sunday while also holding it down on defense all weekend. Aiden is always showing grit and strength on the ice.

Nominating Coach: Brennen Smith
Player Name: Andrew Kucner
Team: Try-City Eagles
Age Level: 15U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 43
Position: Forward
Comment or Quote: Andrew put together a phenomenal offensive weekend, including a hat trick against Richmond and a tying goal with less than 1 second left.

Nominating Coach: Tim
Player Name: Mason Giordano
Team: Skyland Kings
Age Level: 16U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 38
Position: Goalie

Nominating Coach: Jason Furtel
Player Name: Akshay Setty
Team: Ashburn Xtreme
Age Level: 16U
Division: Lemieux
Player Jersey Number: 97
Position: Center
Comment or Quote: Akshay had 9 goals and 1 assist in our 2 AHF games this weekend and then 4 goals and 2 assists in our CBHL game this weekend.

Nominating Coach: Brandon Van Scoy
Player Name: Camden Adams
Team: WBS Jr. Knights
Age Level: 18U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 23
Position: Forward
Comment or Quote: Week after week, Cam is setting up his teammates for perfect goals! Cam plays the game with intelligence, patience, and very quick hands! His abilities allow him to move the puck around in the zone, allowing for incredible plays to form. He is the definition of a team player.

Nominating Coach: Nick Eastman
Player Name: Maciej Blon
Team: Philadelphia Blazers
Age Level: 18U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 89
Position: Forward
Comment or Quote: Blon was a key contributor for the Blazers’ 2 wins this weekend both on and off the scoresheet, contributing 3 goals in 2 games and making some huge blocks to help out his teammates in the defensive end.


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

Vincent PerazzaPhiladelphia Blazers8UAA
Ryder RiveraPennsauken Pilots8UAAA
Billy MeccaRoyals White8UIntermediate
John GentileWBS Jr. Knights8ULemieux
Logan LeggeTeam Philadelphia9UAA
Nico SpeicherWBS Jr. Knights10UAA
William KeeneNY Arrows10UAA
Caleb VoegtliWissahickon Warriors10UGretzky
Richard MelkonianRed Bank Generals10UGretzky
Dylan GarbrandtMercer Chiefs10UGretzky
Henry MackeyWissahickon Warriors10ULemieux
Asher ProrockSouthern Maryland Sabres10ULemieux
Kennedy TrullWBS Jr. Knights10ULemieux
Anthony PaduchJersey Shore Wildcats10UMcDavid
Luke WhittyLehigh Valley Phantoms10UMcDavid
Louis HautamakiMYHA Ice Devils10UMcDavid
Gavin ChandoHollydell Hurricanes10UMcDavid
Anderson HellerHollydell Hurricanes11UAA
Joey MakerPHA Icemen11UAA
D CorePalmyra Black Knights11UAA
Jaxson CherryNY Dynamo12UAA
Cash KreckelValley Forge Colonials12UAA
Henry GablerPalmyra Black Knights12UAA
Caleb HuangMYHA Ice Devils12ULemieux
Bohden PaskoLehigh Valley Phantoms12ULemieux
Jackson rizzoloToms River Blackhawks12UMcDavid
Declan RaffertyWoodbridge Wolfpack12UMcDavid
Mason BakerPalmyra Black Knights13UAA
Colin WrightMercer Chiefs13UAA
Archer VozarPHA Icemen14UAA
Tyler PopolilloLehigh Valley Phantoms14UAA
Sam thomasJersey Shore Wildcats14ULemieux
Nikolas PapagiannakisWoodbridge Wolfpack14ULemieux
Mattingly van den BergWBS Jr. Knights15UAA
Tyson KellyWBS Jr. Knights15UAA
Brandon PetrilloJersey Shore Wildcats16ULemieux
Hunter paulusLehigh Valley Phantoms16ULemieux
Aiden MottTeam Philadelphia18UAA
Ryan GottliebRed Bank Generals18UGretzky