The Atlantic Hockey Federation successfully concluded its first weekend of the 2024 Championships. Congratulations to all the teams that participated, and a special acknowledgment to our conference and overall Champions as well as Finalists.
Mite AAA Champions: CT Oil Kings
Mite AAA Silver Cup Champions: CT Oil Kings
9U AA Champions: Ashburn Xtreme
9U AA Silver Cup Champions: Hartford Jr Wolfpack
10U AA Champions: NJ Bandits
10U AA Silver Cup Champions: Jersey Shore Wildcats
13U AA Champions: PHA Icemen
14U AA Champions: PHA Icemen
15U AA Champions: Long Island Rebels
16U AA Champions: North Jersey Kings
16U Lemieux Champions: Jersey Shore Wildcats
16U Gretzky Champions: Dix Hills Hawks
18U AA Champions: Philadelphia Blazers
18U A Champions: Wissahickon Warriors
Well done to all the teams for their outstanding performances in the championships!
The Atlantic Hockey Federation’s Selects showcased their talent and resilience during the highly competitive Quebec International PeeWee Hockey Tournament held from February 8th to 18th, 2024. As participants in the M13 AA Division, the AHF Selects emerged as the 2024 finalists, leaving an indelible mark on the prestigious event.
The journey began on February 9th with an exhibition game against Zenith Ice Korea. Despite a valiant effort, the AHF Selects fell short, losing 2-4. However, this setback only fueled their determination for the challenges ahead.
On February 11th, the team rebounded spectacularly in Exhibition Game 2 against the Vegas Golden Knights, securing a commanding 5-0 victory.
The tournament continued with ups and downs, as the AHF Selects faced the Hong Kong Typhoons on February 12th in their first official game. Although they fought hard, they narrowly lost 2-3. Undeterred, the team used this experience as motivation for the games to come.
In the midst of the tournament, the AHF Selects engaged in an Exhibition Game 3 against England National on February 14th, emerging triumphant with a convincing 6-1 win. The victory not only boosted morale but also showcased the team’s ability to adapt and excel.
The tournament’s intensity reached its peak on February 15th when the AHF Selects faced Team Kazakhstan in Game 2. With outstanding performances, including a hat-trick from Chris DiCrecchio and a goal from John Ciesla, the team secured a 4-2 victory, setting the stage for further success.
Continuing their winning streak, the AHF Selects faced Team Romania Wolves on February 16th, clinching a dominant 4-0 triumph. Goals from Cameron Book, Aiden Honan, Connor Cusato, and Aiden Guinter highlighted the team’s depth and skill across the roster.
The semi-final on February 17th saw the AHF Selects pitted against Team Doritos in a fiercely contested match. With goals from Aiden Cash and Aiden Honan, the team secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory, earning a spot in the finals.
The grand finale on February 19th saw the AHF Selects facing off against Austria and Stars. Despite a valiant effort, the team narrowly lost 3-2, with goals from Aiden Cash and Andrew Schmid.
Beyond the rink, the AHF Selects immersed themselves in the rich culture of Quebec. Staying with Billet Families provided a unique opportunity to connect with the local community, while activities like snow tubing and indulging in sweets at the Sugar Shack added memorable experiences to their journey. Attending a Remparts game further deepened their appreciation for the love of hockey in Quebec.
The Atlantic Hockey Federation’s journey at the Quebec International PeeWee Hockey Tournament was marked by thrilling victories, hard-fought battles, and unforgettable experiences both on and off the ice. The team’s dedication and camaraderie showcased the true spirit of youth hockey, leaving a lasting legacy in the heart of Quebec.
Congratulations to all the teams that have successfully advanced to the 2024 AHF Championships! We are thrilled to kick off the excitement with weekend 1 of Championships. The featured divisions for this weekend include 9U-10U AA, 13U-18U AA, 16U Gretzky and Lemieux, 18U A, and Full Ice Mite AAA.
To facilitate a smooth experience, we have provided Game Protocols and Tie Breakers/Points Awarded documents below to address any questions you may have. We kindly ask you to review this information thoroughly before reaching out with inquiries.
For your convenience, a Championships Game Center has been set up, offering schedules, stats, and brackets for the upcoming weekend.
Additionally, merchandise will be available both onsite at Hollydell and Revolution Ice, as well as online. Don’t miss the chance to commemorate the event with personalized Championship banners, pucks, and tumblers; which are also available for purchase here.
We look forward to seeing you all this weekend!
Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending February 11th, 2024. This weekly feature, running throughout the 2023-24 season, pays tribute to outstanding players across all divisions. Our honorees are selected from player nominations submitted by their respective coaches.
9U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Jason Ingraham
- Team: WBS Jr Knights
- Player’s Name: Blake Ingraham
- Jersey Number: 30
- Position: Goalie
- Blake is an outstanding goalie, making great saves for his team this weekend. His mental health is very strong as a goaltender at a young age. Blake received over 1000 shots on him this season so far and had a lot of great saves. Training and improving each time he’s out on the ice. Good job Blake keep up the hard work.
10U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Justin Kullman
- Team: Palmyra Black Knights Kullman
- Player’s Name: Team 10U Kullman
- Jersey Number: ALL
- Position: Forward
- With a 5-2 deficit and less than 5 minutes to play this team battled back quick. Team effort was strong. We pulled the goalie and were able to score a power play goal to tie the game with 11 seconds left. After a back and forth start to overtime, we completed the comeback for the win! Finishing the regular season on a high note.
10U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Peter Crocker
- Team: Royals Gray
- Player’s Name: Reink Crocker
- Jersey Number: 18
- Position: Forward
- With a very hard-fought last game to the season, Reink Crocker continued to demonstrate a team-first mentality, hard work on and off the Ice, and Royals never give up attitude. His heads up play and quick thinking helped keep his team stay in sight of a comeback. His passing this week generated some great chances. Ready for playoffs we can’t wait to see his hard work payoff.
10U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Keith Irwin
- Team: Delaware Ducks
- Player’s Name: Tommy Whitehair
- Jersey Number: 15
- Position: Center
- Tommy had a strong weekend supporting his team both offensively and defensively. He continues to play determined hockey every shift and shows his team what effort and drive are. It’s been a great year watching Tommy develop his teamwork and hockey sense.
11U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Craig Stanton
- Team: Long Island Whalers
- Player’s Name: Jaxon Frade
- Jersey Number: 55
- Position: Forward
- Jaxon had an incredible weekend leading the Whalers to three decisive victories with 5 goals and 3 assists in three games, including a big AHF league win.
12U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Frank Inzano
- Team: Mercer Chiefs
- Player’s Name: Connor Wilson
- Jersey Number: 80
- Position: Forward
- Connor had a strong weekend with 2 goals and 1 assist. He continues to improve each game and has become an excellent teammate.
12U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Steve Hallman
- Team: Palmyra Black Knights Hallman
- Player’s Name: Mason Foutz
- Jersey Number: 86
- Position: Forward
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12U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: David Scott Milliken
- Team: Grundy Senators Milliken
- Player’s Name: Nicholas Seely
- Jersey Number: 21
- Position: Forward
- Nicholas Seely had a truly dominating performance this weekend, scoring hat tricks in back-to-back games and registering 2 assists for 8 total points. He is a leader not only on the ice but in the locker room as well. He has a tremendous work ethic and helps to inspire his teammates around him. He gives 100% every practice, taking feedback to heart, and he never takes a shift off. He has shown a tremendous amount of growth this season and should be very proud of what he has accomplished.
13U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Mark Krull
- Team: Palmyra Black Knights
- Player’s Name: Ian Bare
- Jersey Number: 88
- Position: Center
- Ian had a productive weekend on the scoresheet and was awesome at both ends of the ice with a RELENTLESS forecheck and backcheck which helped his team to a 2-0 weekend. Great job Ian!
14U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Walter Mitchell
- Team: PAL Silver Knights
- Player’s Name: Roman Cruz
- Jersey Number: 19
- Position: Forward
- Roman scores 4 goals and a cross ice pass for an assist after his team was down 2-0. By far our best player all year. His contribution to the team on and off the ice is a big reason for our success in the regular season.
14U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Brian Ruel
- Team: MYHA UA
- Player’s Name: Steven Mah
- Jersey Number: 86
- Position: Defense
- Steven helped his team go 2-0 this weekend against top-tier competition. He scored twice in both games, shutdown the opposing team’s best players, and stayed out of the penalty box in both games.
14U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Chris Schache
- Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms
- Player’s Name: Jonah Spengler
- Jersey Number: 86
- Position: Forward
- In the last game of the regular season, Jonah had a monster game not only scoring a goal but also setting up his teammates with 6 assists for a total of 7 points. He is gaining momentum for the playoffs and going in full steam.
16U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Joe Pizzino
- Team: Team Philadelphia
- Player’s Name: The whole team
- Jersey Number: 13
- Position: Forward
- I’m nominating the whole team because they are ending the regular season 29-6-1, going undefeated the last 17 games. They have worked hard, come together as a team, and taken my direction as a coach. I hope they keep it up as we enter the playoffs next weekend! Way to go, Team Philly 16U Orange ⚫️🟠
18U A Division: Nominating Coach: Frank Blust
- Team: Wissahickon Warriors
- Player’s Name: PJ Geib
- Jersey Number: 15
- Position: Forward
- PJ was all over the ice for us on Saturday in a big win, especially on special teams. He had 2 goals and 3 assists, including 1 G and 1A on the powerplay and also while short-handed.
8U AAA Division: Nominating Coach: Oktay Armagan
- Team: Jersey Shore Americans
- Player’s Name: Remington Worth
- Jersey Number: 15
- Position: Defense
- Remi is such a backbone player for our team. He provides incredible defense, passing and adds to our offense.
8U Beginner Division: Nominating Coach: Jeff Koss
- Team: Delaware Ducks
- Player’s Name: Michael Pellicano
- Jersey Number: 22
- Position: Forward
- Michael is an absolute leader for our team, both by example and his encouragement on the bench. After a season away from the game, it is clear that there is a reason he wanted to play again, a true love for hockey. His skating, passing, and willingness to exert 110% every shift is what makes Mike special. It has been a pleasure getting to be a part of his hockey journey and can’t wait to see what’s next.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mention
| Michael Risi | Jersey Shore Wildcats | 10U | AA | 14 | Forward |
| Lucas Capecci | Hollydell Hurricanes | 10U | AA | 13 | Forward |
| Sophia Bambi | Wissahickon Warriors | 10U | Lemieux | 48 | Forward |
| Nico Price | Haverford Hawks | 10U | McDavid | 17 | Defense |
| Douglas Fried | Hollydell Hurricanes | 10U | McDavid | 15 | Forward |
| Caleb Ebert | Grundy Senators | 12U | McDavid | 19 | Forward |
| Sam Ingram | Hollydell Hurricanes | 12U | McDavid | 28 | Goalie |
| Hunter Loughin | Valley Forge Colonials | 12U | McDavid | 88 | Forward |
| Malcom Czyz | Grundy Senators | 12U | McDavid | 2 | Defense |
| Mason Myers | Grundy Senators | 12U | McDavid | 7 | Goalie |
| Olivia Fox | Grundy Senators | 14U | Lemieux | 10 | Forward |
| Tucker Monzo | Grundy Senators | 14U | Lemieux | 21 | Forward |
| Kevin Junod | Valley Forge Colonials | 14U | Lemieux | 91 | Defense |
| Phenix Armagan | Jersey Shore Wildcats | 8U | Beginner | 29 | Forward |
Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending February 4th, 2024. This weekly feature, running throughout the 2023-24 season, pays tribute to outstanding players across all divisions. Our honorees are selected from player nominations submitted by their respective coaches.
9U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Chris Harrington
- Team: Delaware Ducks
- Player’s Name: Jace Cordrey
- Jersey Number: 89
- Position: Forward
- Quote: Jace puts everything into every shift with backchecking and forechecking. That effort this past weekend resulted in Jace recording a hat trick in the second game of the day! Week in and week out, Jace brings a ton of energy and positive attitude to the rink which no doubt is contagious amongst his teammates. Keep up the great work Jace!
10U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Al Lewis
- Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
- Player’s Name: Logan Boucher
- Jersey Number: 98
- Position: Defense
- Quote: Logan has grown so much this season. His defensive coverage, his coachable demeanor, and his maturity have all blossomed. He makes smart decisions in his own zone, picks great times to rush the puck through the neutral zone, and blocks shots to protect his goaltender. He is the consummate teammate.
10U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Melissa Jenkins
- Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
- Player’s Name: Ferdinand DAlfonso
- Jersey Number: 75
- Position: Wing
- Quote: Ferdinand who plays wing consistently accepted the challenge to play defense this weekend when his team was down two key players. Ferdinand not only made smart, confident decisions on defense but also scored the game-winning goal Sunday. Great team player with an even better positive attitude.
10U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Peter Crocker
- Team: Royals
- Player’s Name: Ct Reimer
- Jersey Number: 84
- Position: Defense
- Quote: Ct Reimer continues to be a hard-working defensive lead, but found a new level to his game when the Royals need him too. Fending off a 5v3 penalty situation, then blocking shots with a pulled goalie in the same game shows fantastic effort. Ct continues to put his team first and be a defensive dynamo.
10U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Carmine Taffo
- Team: New Jersey Rockets
- Player’s Name: Gavin Mellott
- Jersey Number: 8
- Position: Forward
- Quote: Gavin had a great game both offensively and defensively as his work ethic was on full display. He finished the regular season by scoring his first hat trick of the season, which led his team to a 6-2 win.
11U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Craig Stanton
- Team: Long Island Whalers
- Player’s Name: Christopher (C.J.) Ingram
- Jersey Number: 97
- Position: Center
- Quote: CJ had a tremendous weekend leading his team to a shutout win against the L.I. Kings and a hard-fought loss to the GNY Stars.
12U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Pat Croce
- Team: Valley Forge Colonials
- Player’s Name: Nicholas Trojansky
- Jersey Number: 71
- Position: Wing
- Quote: Nicholas Trojansky scored a big-time goal this weekend and assisted on the game-winning goal to help the Colonials defeat Team Philadelphia in a tightly contested match. Nicholas and the Team have been working hard all year!
12U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Anthony Minerva
- Team: New Jersey Rockets
- Player’s Name: Joshua Frisoli
- Jersey Number: 74
- Position: Goalie
- Quote: Joshua has improved tremendously. In the beginning of the season, he had just started playing travel hockey and this was all new to him and a struggle. Through hard work and his want/will to get better, he has become an absolute stud in the net.
12U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Ryan Dodd
- Team: Delaware Ducks
- Player’s Name: Braydon Maccari
- Jersey Number: 90
- Position: Goalie
- Quote: Braydon had an outstanding finish to his regular season allowing only 1 goal in two away games over the weekend and boasting an impressive 0.964 SV%. He was rock solid in net providing some much-needed glove and blocker saves to frustrate the opposition. Keeping calm in net and anchoring the ducks, his team finished with 2 dominant wins.
14U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Daniel Donegan
- Team: Haverford Hawks
- Player’s Name: Nicholas Favretto
- Jersey Number: 62
- Position: Defense
- Quote: Nick had a rough start to the season missing the first two months due to a shoulder injury but has made a big impact on the team for the second half of the season. He has been adding up a handful of assists after his return and ended our regular season with a goal to help with the team’s two wins this weekend.
14U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Patrick O’Leary
- Team: Mercer Chiefs
- Player’s Name: Peter Aiello
- Jersey Number: 22
- Position: Forward
- Quote: As the league season comes to an end as a forward, Peter is closing in on a 30 goal season. Due to some defensive injuries, Peter has dropped back on defense and helped solidify our defense in only allowing 1 goal in the last two games. As Captain, he is committed to helping our team in any way he can to be our best!
14U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Andy McDonald
- Team: WBS Jr Knights
- Player’s Name: Erik Smith
- Jersey Number: 86
- Position: Forward
- Quote: Erik had a phenomenal weekend of hockey showing off his speed, hard work ethic and recording 4 goals and 2 assists in 4 games!
14U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Ryan Todero
- Team: North Jersey Kings
- Player’s Name: Andrew Manchester
- Jersey Number: 6
- Position: Forward
- Quote: Andrew had a dominant weekend, recording a hat trick in both league games while dishing out an assist for a 7 point weekend. His skill on the ice is only matched by his attitude off the ice, as he brings a great attitude to every practice and game, wanting to be the best player he can be.
15U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Chris Sharamatew
- Team: Philadelphia Blazers
- Player’s Name: Jake Smaron
- Jersey Number: 17
- Position: Forward
- Quote: Jake really pulled thru for the team this weekend with a real gritty performance in 2 games just a few hours apart not to mention the 2nd game was against a very good team Philly team where Jake scored a hat trick and overall 6 point performance in 2 games, Jake has been counted on all year for bringing a lot of hard work and energy to the ice, bench, and the locker room.
16U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Brandon Van Scoy
- Team: WBS Jr Knights
- Player’s Name: Slater Sandor
- Jersey Number: 71
- Position: Forward
- Quote: As Captain of the team, Sandor took the lead by guiding the boys through three difficult games. Sandor earned himself 2 goals, but more importantly, led the team with 6 assists. His leadership, while showing his teammates how to work as a team on and off the ice, earned themselves a 3-0 weekend against some big rivals. Two weeks until playoffs, Sandor is showing his team that goals are part of the bigger picture. Teamwork is what guides a team to success. Passing the puck is just as important as scoring goals!
16U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Neil Devlin
- Team: Palmyra Black Knights
- Player’s Name: Blake Boyer
- Jersey Number: 16
- Position: Forward
- Quote: Blake’s performance this weekend and over the past few weeks has helped propel the team to secure wins as we make a push for the playoffs.
16U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Swede Farling
- Team: Palmyra Black Knights
- Player’s Name: Cole Breckenmaker
- Jersey Number: 8
- Position: Forward
- Quote: Played an all-around great weekend. Forechecked, backchecked, won face-offs, drew penalties, and blocked shots. Plus, he added 7 points (3 goals and 4 assists) for a +10 rating.
18U A Division: Nominating Coach: Frank Blust
- Team: Wissahickon Warriors
- Player’s Name: Isaac Mishkin
- Jersey Number: 53
- Position: Forward
- Quote: Isaac had a great weekend on both ends of the ice. He made some big defensive plays and won some important faceoffs, but also tallied 6 assists this weekend helping us to a 2-1 weekend.
8U AAA Division: Nominating Coach: Oktay Armagan
- Team: Jersey Shore Americans
- Player’s Name: Chris Bartels
- Jersey Number: 8
- Position: Forward
- Quote: Chris had an explosive weekend offensively and is a huge part of the success for the team. He also won 70% of his faceoffs and was excellent defensively.
8U Beginner Division: Nominating Coach: Jamie Binns
- Team: Royals
- Player’s Name: Kyle Trepper
- Jersey Number: 97
- Position: Forward
- Quote: Congratulations Kyle on his first Hat Trick? 3 goals in this week’s game shows Kyle’s constant dedication to improvement and working hard for his team. We are all very proud Royals!
8U Intermediate Division: Nominating Coach: Peter Crocker
- Team: Royals
- Player’s Name: Andrew Binns
- Jersey Number: 28
- Position: Defense
- Quote: Andrew Binns played an astonishing game to help his team last weekend. Trailing at the half, Andrew played the high man and stopped every play on his goalie. Prospecting his net, and making some great assists to push his team to the lead. Finding it hard to get around Andrew, and hard to take the puck away from Andrew lead to fantastic Hockey game. Great job Royals!
HONORABLE MENTIONS
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mention
| Weston Sepelak | WBS Jr Knights | 9U | AA | 38 | Forward |
| Lex Brand | Wissahickon Warriors | 10U | Lemieux | 18 | Forward |
| Gio Acquaro | PAL Silver Knights | 10U | Lemieux | 89 | Forward |
| Hailey Scheible | Haverford Hawks | 10U | McDavid | 77 | Forward |
| Will McCullough | Haverford Hawks | 10U | McDavid | 96 | Forward |
| Brayden Evanitsky | Grundy Senators | 10U | McDavid | 6 | Forward |
| Joseph Murray | Jersey Shore Wildcats | 10U | McDavid | 4 | Defense |
| William Soleau | Royals | 10U | McDavid | 27 | Goalie |
| Rachel Whitehair | Delaware Ducks | 10U | McDavid | 22 | Wing |
| Reese Carels | Hollydell Hurricanes | 10U | McDavid | 64 | Center |
| Zack Fagan | Valley Forge Colonials | 11U | AA | 12 | Wing |
| Nicholas Sauer | Hollydell Hurricanes | 11U | AA | 21 | Forward |
| Noah Henriques | Mercer Chiefs | 12U | AA | 7 | Forward |
| Lyndon Noblit | Frederick Freeze | 12U | Lemieux | 33 | Goalie |
| Joey Falbo | Valley Forge Colonials | 12U | McDavid | 11 | Forward |
| Bella Coco | Hollydell Hurricanes | 12U | McDavid | 17 | Forward |
| Bella Coco | Hollydell Hurricanes | 12U | McDavid | 17 | Forward |
| Nick Venancio | Delaware Ducks | 12U | McDavid | 15 | Forward |
| Colton Bean | Team Philadelphia | 12U | McDavid | 67 | Forward |
| Michael Peyton | Valley Forge Colonials | 14U | Lemieux | 9 | Forward |
| Gavin Miller | Grundy Senators | 14U | Lemieux | 77 | Defense |
| Cullen Edwards | Grundy Senators | 14U | Lemieux | 4 | Defense |
| Vasili Stefanou | Igloo Jaguars | 14U | Lemieux | 26 | Wing |
| Ian Groshans | PAL Silver Knights | 14U | Lemieux | 37 | Defense |
| John Gillin | Haverford Hawks | 14U | Gretzky | 40 | Goalie |
| Brayden Griffing | Frederick Freeze | 14U | McDavid | 22 | Forward |
| Charlie Huber | TI North Stars | 14U | McDavid | 99 | Defense |
| Brian French | WBS Jr Knights | 16U | AA | 87 | Goalie |
| Brody Polacek | WBS Jr Knights | 16U | AA | 10 | Forward |
| Antonio Farina | WBS Jr Knights | 16U | AA | 84 | Defense |
| Liam Mcquillan | Palmyra Black Knights | 16U | AA | 36 | Forward |
| Shane Keller | Team Philadelphia | 16U | Lemieux | 6 | Forward |
| Cristofer Buehl | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 16U | Lemieux | 90 | Forward |
| Liam Huang | Delaware Ducks | 8U | Beginner | 36 | Forward |
Toms River Hockey Club is thrilled to announce its membership in the Atlantic Hockey Federation (AHF) for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Established in 1975, the Toms River Hockey Club has been a long-standing pillar in the Toms River/Ocean County hockey area, fostering a strong sense of community, sportsmanship, and family values. This new chapter marks an exciting journey for the club as it ventures into regional competition alongside other prominent hockey organizations.
Founded with a grassroots spirit, the Toms River Hockey Club has operated as a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a platform for competitive Tier II travel hockey teams. Throughout its history, the club has participated in leagues such as the NJYHL and the EJEPL. The Winding River Skating Center in Toms River, NJ serves as the club’s home rink.
At the helm of the Toms River Hockey Club is an Executive Board, led by President Harry McDermott. The board includes Ken Yasenchock (1st VP and Master Scheduler), Trisha Costello (Treasurer), Sherri Taliercio (Secretary), John Costello (Trustee), Melinda Arnesen (Trustee), Dave Murphy (Trustee), and Amy Devecka (Trustee). Hockey Director John Costello, oversees the club’s operations and player development.
Beyond the ice, the club emphasizes community and family-friendly values, organizing various social events throughout the season. The Toms River Hockey Club is actively involved with charitable organizations, including Parker’s Army and the Aidan Intenso Memorial Association.
Toms River expresses enthusiasm about the AHF partnership, viewing it as an “Opportunity to share the club’s values and engage with a broader hockey community. The club looks forward to contributing its rich history and family-centric approach to the AHF.”
Entry into the AHF for the 2024-25 season promises an exciting journey, enriching the federation with Toms River’s history, values, and competitive spirit. As the club expands its reach, it remains committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment for players and families alike.
About Atlantic Hockey Federation
The Atlantic Hockey Federation is a USA Hockey Sanctioned Elite Tier-II Youth Hockey League that facilitates games throughout the United States for its members and families. Committed to providing high-quality league games, the AHF caters to over 55 member-owned clubs, spanning AA divisions for age groups 9U, 10, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, and 18U. Additionally, the league offers A/B hockey at the 10U, 12U, 14U age groups, as well as 16U A and 18U A levels.
What sets the AHF apart is its unique structure, with each of its founders and member clubs operating across all levels of the youth and junior hockey spectrum, from Mite to Midget at the youth level, and from Tier III juniors to Tier I juniors in the USHL. If you are seeking value and exposure to play college hockey, the AHF is for you.
The AHF distinguishes itself with a full-time professional staff, live scoring, and extensive social media coverage, making it the ultimate choice for those seeking the best. With parity, showcases, All-Stars, and Championships, the AHF offers a complete experience for our members.
Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending January 28th, 2024. This weekly feature, running throughout the 2023-24 season, pays tribute to outstanding players across all divisions. Our honorees are selected from player nominations submitted by their respective coaches. You can now commemorate their achievements with customizable Player of the Week merchandise available in the league store.
- 9U AA Division:
- Nominating Coach: Jason Ingraham
- Team: WBS Jr Knights
- Player’s Name: Nicholas Brody Hill
- Jersey Number: 41
- Position: Defense
- Quote: “Brody is a defensive player and scored 2 goals for the team this weekend. Way to go Brody, keep up the good work!”
- 10U AA Division:
- Nominating Coach: Mike Dinmore
- Team: Haverford Hawks
- Player’s Name: Carter McGibney
- Jersey Number: 12
- Position: Defense
- Quote: “Carter scored his first two goals of the season on Saturday and played strong defense.”
- 10U Lemieux Division:
- Nominating Coach: Justin Kullman
- Team: Palmyra Black Knights
- Player’s Name: Killian Maher & Jaxon Fricchione
- Jersey Number: 57 & 96
- Position: Goalie
- Quote: “In a combined effort, our two goalies didn’t allow a goal all weekend! They protected the net with a strong presence.”
- 10U Gretzky Division:
- Nominating Coach: Garrick Bartlett
- Team: MD Junior Black Bears
- Player’s Name: Briggs Rzepkowski
- Jersey Number: 92
- Position: Forward
- Quote: “Briggs led his team to victory in a hard-fought 6-5 game, recording a hat trick and an assist.”
- 10U McDavid Division:
- Nominating Coach: Carmine Taffo
- Team: New Jersey Rockets
- Player’s Name: Emmett Abbondante
- Jersey Number: 99
- Position: Forward
- Quote: “Emmett had a great game as he led his team with a 7-point performance and at the same time, reached a milestone of 40 points on the season. Keep up the good work, Emmett!”
- 11U AA Division:
- Nominating Coach: Tom Fagan
- Team: Valley Forge Colonials
- Player’s Name: Bode Mchale
- Jersey Number: 39
- Position: Wing
- Quote: “Bode helped his team win a tough game against a strong opponent with 2 goals in a 3-2 win in the second game of our weekend.”
- 12U AA Division:
- Nominating Coach: Eric Kraus
- Team: Haverford Hawks
- Player’s Name: Chase McClintic
- Jersey Number: 3
- Position: Forward
- Quote: “Chase helped lead the Hawks to victory on Sunday by scoring his 30th and 31st goals of the season, while also notching 3 assists…”
- 12U Lemieux Division:
- Nominating Coach: John C. Snyder
- Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms
- Player’s Name: Every Player
- Jersey Number: Every Number
- Position: Goalie
- Quote: “I simply cannot nominate one player from our squad as we played as a team. Every player was cognizant of what they were facing and the challenges of this particular game…”
- 12U McDavid Division:
- Nominating Coach: Tom Holdinsky
- Team: Delaware Ducks
- Player’s Name: Blake Marconi
- Jersey Number: 99
- Position: Forward
- Quote: “Blake embodied what it meant to ‘Play Duck Hockey.’ He hustled, never quit and when we needed it most made a great pass to set up a huge goal early in the third period helping propel us to a win.”
- 14U AA Division:
- Nominating Coach: Tom Natoli
- Team: North Jersey Avalanche
- Player’s Name: Ryan Kovacs
- Jersey Number: 18
- Position: Forward
- Quote: “Kovacs was dynamic offensively tallying 4 goals and 1 assist on the weekend and was a true force on the defensive side of the puck…”
- 14U Lemieux Division:
- Nominating Coach: Brent Reitz
- Team: MYHA
- Player’s Name: Harry Brown
- Jersey Number: 18
- Position: Forward
- Quote: “Harry has been a top scorer for us all year. He has scored key goals at key times. He is a leader on and off the ice and is always trying to motivate the team in a positive way…”
- 14U McDavid Division:
- Nominating Coach: Warren Scott Monks
- Team: TI North Stars Red
- Player’s Name: Jackson Truhlar
- Jersey Number: 64
- Position: Defense
- Quote: “Jack played solidly in two back-to-back games this Sunday. He scored a goal and had an assist to help the team secure two wins.”
- 15U AA Division:
- Nominating Coach: Joe Jaskot
- Team: York Devils
- Player’s Name: Kameron Long
- Jersey Number: 14
- Position: Goalie
- Quote: “Kam had a huge shutout and a lot of grade A chance saves against a very good Blazers team.”
- 16U AA Division:
- Nominating Coach: Brian Shanahan
- Team: Palmyra Black Knights
- Player’s Name: Hudson Shanahan
- Jersey Number: 88
- Position: Defense
- Quote: “In the past 2 games, our team has given up 10 GA, however, Hudson has been a brick wall for our defense…”
- 16U Lemieux Division:
- Nominating Coach: Ben Ansuini
- Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
- Player’s Name: Kyler Watson
- Jersey Number: 39
- Position: Forward
- Quote: “Kyler had a great weekend and came in clutch on our game against Grundy. He works hard and is very persistent. His persistency paid off as he scored the game-winning goal with 1:20 seconds left in the 3rd.”
- 18U A Division:
- Nominating Coach: Frank Blust
- Team: Wissahickon Warriors
- Player’s Name: Liam Marshall
- Jersey Number: 33
- Position: Forward
- Quote: “Liam scored 2 and 2 in a big win on Saturday, but he really shined on Sunday in a back-and-forth game with a strong Valley Forge team. Liam scored 3 goals and added an assist to help us to a 7-6 win.”
- 8U AAA Division:
- Nominating Coach: Chris Riggs
- Team: Pennsauken Pilots
- Player’s Name: Caleb Worrell
- Jersey Number: 40
- Position: Forward
- Quote: “Caleb set the scoresheet on fire this weekend scoring 12 goals and notching 4 assists. He has the ability to take over hockey games and this weekend, he did just that. Great work, Caleb!”
- 8U Beginner Division:
- Nominating Coach: Jeff Koss
- Team: Delaware Ducks
- Player’s Name: Ella Harrington
- Jersey Number: 4
- Position: Goalie
- Quote: “Ella had an exciting weekend and was all over the ice. In her 2nd year in hockey, Ella’s skating fundamentals have grown exponentially, and so has her confidence on the puck as a defender. It’s clear that she has a knack for hopping in net and representing as one of the goalie leaders on the team. The team rallies behind Ella’s effort in net both at practice and in the huddle.”
- 8U Intermediate Division:
- Nominating Coach: Peter Crocker
- Team: Royals
- Player’s Name: Sean Lowery
- Jersey Number: 98
- Position: Forward
- Quote: “As a 7 am mite game can sometimes go, we started with some problems. We are grateful to the coaches, players, and those who were very supportive and accommodating. Understandably with the change, a few players were apprehensive, yet I want to recognize Sean Lowery. Sean exploded into his best game to date! With stick handling and speed, he channeled his inner hockey player and showed the entire rink what he can do! Very happy to see this growth because that is what this year is all about. Let’s Go Royals!”
HONORABLE MENTIONS
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mention
| Boden Winchell | Delaware Ducks | 9U | AA | 10 | Defense |
| Derek Mason | Hollydell Hurricanes | 9U | AA | 77 | Forward |
| Estellise Lewis | Hollydell Hurricanes | 10U | AA | 10 | Goalie |
| Patrick Haines | Haverford Hawks | 10U | AA | 16 | Forward |
| Logan Langan | Jersey Shore Wildcats | 10U | Lemieux | 13 | Forward |
| Blake King | Hollydell Huricanes | 10U | Lemieux | 23 | Center |
| Trystan Mehler | Team Philadelphia | 10U | McDavid | Defense | |
| Lawson Burgess | Jersey Shore Wildcats | 10U | McDavid | 91 | Center |
| Yajnesh Dhanaseka | Delaware Ducks | 10U | McDavid | 7 | Forward |
| Finn Flasher | Jersey Shore Wildcats | 10U | McDavid | 3 | Defense |
| Ben Uebele | Haverford Hawks | 10U | McDavid | 80 | Defense |
| Ryan Antoniello | Mercer Chiefs | 12U | AA | 18 | Defense |
| Julian Himlin | Grundy Senators | 12U | McDavid | 25 | Center |
| Javon Malone | Palmyra Black Knights | 14U | AA | 18 | Forward |
| Sean Davies | Grundy Senators | 14U | Lemieux | 40 | Wing |
| Aiden Tsipenyuk | Grundy Senators | 14U | Lemieux | 57 | Wing |
| Dylan Sattler | PAL Silver Knights | 14U | Lemieux | 23 | Defense |
| Aiden Montalbano | Jersey Shore Wildcats | 14U | Lemieux | 5 | Defense |
| Hunter Di Peri | PAL Silver Knights | 14U | Lemieux | 18 | Defense |
| Michael Stevenson | Grundy Senators | 14U | McDavid | 98 | Forward |
| Kevin O’Shea | WBS Jr Knights | 16U | AA | 32 | Defense |
| Harry Neilly | Wissahickon Warriors | 16U | AA | 25 | Forward |
| Dylan Lynch | Tomorrow’s Ice | 16U | Lemieux | 30 | Goalie |
| Lukus Raffauf | Jersey Shore Wildcats | 16U | Lemieux | 19 | Center |
| Chase Devlin | Palmyra Black Knights | 16U | Lemieux | 14 | Forward |
| Anthony DiCrosta | Grundy Senators | 16U | Lemieux | 7 | Forward |
| Alexander Papagiannakis | Jersey Shore Americans | 8U | AAA | 39 | Defense |
| Dominic Fusco | LI Monarchs | 8U | AAA | 13 | Forward |
| Tommy Brilli | Jersey Shore Wildcats | 8U | Beginner | 23 | Forward |
The Atlantic Hockey Federation is set to host a series of dynamic showcases for its member teams, providing an opportunity for competitive play against diverse opponents. These showcases will feature four intense games on a single weekend, offering AHF teams the chance to face off against teams not encountered during the regular season. The events will also showcase guest teams from around the country.
August 23-25: Showcase 1
10U-14U Lemieux, Gretzky, McDavid
16U Lemieux and Gretzky
18U A
August 30-September 2: Showcase 1
9U-18U AA
Full Ice Mite AAA
September 27-29: Showcase 2
16U Lemieux and Gretzky
18U A
October 4-6: Showcase 1
Half Ice Mites
October 18-20 – Showcase 2
14U Lemieux, Gretzky, McDavid
9U-12U AA
Full Ice Mite AAA
October 25-27: Showcase 2
13U-18U AA
November 1-3: Showcase 2
12U Lemieux, Gretzky, McDavid
November 8-10: Showcase 2
10U Lemieux, Gretzky, McDavid
November 15-17: Showcase 3
9U-12U AA
Full Ice Mite AAA
November 22-24: Showcase 3
13U-18U AA
December 13-15: Showcase 1
Full Ice Mite Add On
January 10-12: Showcase 2
Full Ice Mite Add On
January 17-20: Chicago MLK Showcase
14U-18U AA
If your team wants to be part of the excitement as a guest team, complete the Guest Team Application Form. Stay updated on schedules and participating teams by visiting our AHF Showcase Information Page.
For the week ending on January 28th, 2024 the Atlantic Hockey Federation rankings are in. KRACH is a team’s win/loss ratio multiplied by strength of schedule. You can view all rankings on the AHF KRACH Page here.
The teams that are in first in each division are Ashburn Xtreme (9U AA), Long Island Whalers (10U AA), Team Philadelphia (11U AA), Hollydell Hurricanes (12U AA), Ashburn Xtreme (13U AA), PHA Icemen (14U AA), Chesterfield Falcons (15U AA), North Jersey Kings (16U AA), Chesterfield Falcons (18U AA), Hollydell Hurricanes (10U Lemieux), Palmyra Black Knights (10U Gretzky), North Jersey Avalanche (10U McDavid), Ashburn Xtreme (12U Lemieux), Tomorrow’s Ice Selects (12U Gretzky), Grundy Senators (12U McDavid), MYHA (14U Lemieux), Jersey Colts (14U Gretzky), St. James (14U McDavid), MYHA (16U Lemieux), Dix Hill Hawks (16U Gretzky), Dix Hill Hawks (18U A), North Jersey Blizzard (Mite AAA), and Ashburn Rebels (Mite Add On).
Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending January 21st, 2024. This weekly feature, running throughout the 2023-24 season, pays tribute to outstanding players across all divisions. Our honorees are selected from player nominations submitted by their respective coaches. You can now commemorate their achievements with customizable Player of the Week merchandise available in the league store.
9U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Jason Ingraham
- Team: WBS Jr Knights
- Player’s Name: Anthony Cherkauskas
- Jersey Number: 87
- Position: Center
- AJ had a great weekend. AJ scoring four goals this weekend and getting a hat-trick. He played very competitive and strong all weekend. Great job AJ. Keep up the good work.
10U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Al Lewis
- Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
- Player’s Name: Carson Lieb
- Jersey Number: 66
- Position: Forward
- Carson had a monster game, tallying four points and three of our seven goals this weekend. His creative puck handling and persistence really paid dividends. Keep up the great work, Big Dog!
10U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Bryan Shrouds
- Team: Delaware Ducks
- Player’s Name: Landon Rivell
- Jersey Number: 14
- Position: Forward
- Landon was a huge factor in our games this weekend. Landon showed great vision as he found open teammates, setting them up for goal-scoring opportunities, and he hustled all weekend to back check in the defensive zone. On top of his hustle, Landon led the way in scoring, netting a goal/assist on Saturday, followed up with a hat trick/assist against one of the top teams in the division on Sunday. Landon’s contribution was the key to a successful weekend. Way to go Landon!!
10U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Chris Horan
- Team: Royals
- Player’s Name: Brody Freedman
- Jersey Number: 77
- Position: Defense
- Brody gets the nod this week for notching his first goal of the season. Congratulations Brody!
11U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Parker Faix
- Team: PHA Icemen
- Player’s Name: Graham Knickelbein
- Jersey Number: 29
- Position: Forward
- Graham set the scoresheet on fire this weekend scoring 3 goals and 1 assist in 2 games. Graham’s ability to get to the net mixed with his poise with the puck led to his successful weekend. His best goal came on a breakaway after blocking a shot, where he skated the length of the ice before making a beautiful move on the goalie. Great work, Graham!
12U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Eric Kraus
- Team: Haverford Hawks
- Player’s Name: Christopher Dicrecchio
- Jersey Number: 5
- Position: Defense
- Christopher helped lead the Haverford Hawks to two victories this past Sunday with his play at both ends of the ice. He contributed to 5 of the nine goals scored (4 goals and 1 assist) and played shutdown defense throughout both games. Christopher is a fantastic leader on and off the ice for the Hawks and never takes a shift off. He has a unique ability to quickly turn a strong defensive play into a great scoring chance for his team.
12U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: John C. Snyder
- Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms Youth
- Player’s Name: Blake Benner
- Jersey Number: 29
- Position: Goalie
- Blake ignored the scoreboard and other obstacles and focused on the puck and players in the game. He had some great saves and made a difference for his team hanging in the games this weekend.
12U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Bryce McGuire
- Team: Frederick Freeze
- Player’s Name: Ben Page
- Jersey Number: 90
- Position: Forward
- A true 200ft player. Ben has proven to be a team player dishing passes to teammates and scoring big goals when his team needs it.
12U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: John Fields
- Team: Valley Forge Colonials
- Player’s Name: Lucas DiGregorio
- Jersey Number: 67
- Position: Forward
- Lucas had a big goal in our tie against a top team in our division and got two more the next day in our win. He is really getting to the net, anticipating the play and battling for loose pucks.
14U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Tom Natoli
- Team: North Jersey Avalanche
- Player’s Name: Noah Hilliard
- Jersey Number: 9
- Position: Forward
- Hilliard had a great weekend on and off the puck and was a key part of a 2-0 AHF weekend for the Avs. On Saturday, he scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in a 4-1 win vs. PAL Blue Knights. On Sunday, he found the back of the net once again in a 4-2 road win vs. Rye Rangers.
14U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Joe
- Team: Skylands Kings
- Player’s Name: James Boyce
- Jersey Number: 33
- Position: Goalie
- James played amazing Saturday for his team keeping them in the game and giving them the chance to come back and earn a 4-4 tie on Saturday night.
14U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Brian Ruel
- Team: MYHA
- Player’s Name: Steven Mah
- Jersey Number: 86
- Position: Defense
- Steven played very well at the International Silver Stick tournament in Michigan against some top-notch competition. He assisted on all 3 goals scored in the tournament.
14U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Warren Scott Monks
- Team: TI North Stars Red
- Player’s Name: Michael Marcinkiewicz
- Jersey Number: 6
- Position: Defense
- Michael was instrumental on defense this weekend in two critical matches. He posted a positive plus/minus rating which helped the team clinch wins in the team’s final two AHF games.
16U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Peter Muehlbronner
- Team: Wissahickon Warriors
- Player’s Name: William Forman
- Jersey Number: 53
- Position: Forward
- After overcoming a hip injury and missing a significant number of games, William has battled back and is now tied for total points on our team. However, he’s not the kind of player who is worried about statistics. Instead, he is quietly contributing to the team’s success, especially as of late. It’s been said that good players have a way of slowing the game down – William is such a player. Calm and cool with the puck, seeing the ice and creating opportunities, working with his teammates and when the opportunity presents itself – He can finish.
16U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Joe Pizzino
- Team: Team Philadelphia
- Player’s Name: Jayden Shavney
- Jersey Number: 18
- Position: Forward
- Jayden is our captain, he always works hard and led our team to a win in a tough game.
16U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Swede Farling
- Team: Palmyra Black Knights
- Player’s Name: Matthew Polinski
- Jersey Number: 71
- Position: Defense
- Played poised, aggressive D all weekend. Was +2, while adding a Goal and Assist.
8U AAA Division: Nominating Coach: Oktay Armagan
- Team: Jersey Shore Americans
- Player’s Name: Joey Baughman
- Jersey Number: 93
- Position: Forward
- Joey had an incredible weekend playing forward when he normally plays defense.
8U Beginner Division: Nominating Coach: Jeff Koss
- Team: Delaware Ducks
- Player’s Name: Olivia Koss
- Jersey Number: 99
- Position: Forward
- Olivia had a breakthrough weekend! Her tenacity on the ice caught up with her skating fundamentals, and she was a force to be reckoned with. This aggressive play became contagious for the team, as well as the cheering from the bench between shifts.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mention
| Jacob Derr | Delaware Ducks | 9U | AA | 95 | Forward |
| Nash Doucette | Jersey Shore Wildcats | 10U | AA | 19 | Wing |
| Henry Kopp | Wissahickon Warriors | 10U | Lemieux | 60 | Defense |
| Alex Langley | Palmyra Black Knights | 10U | Lemieux | 14 | Forward |
| Patrick Morton | Haverford Hawks | 10U | McDavid | 30 | Forward |
| Carson Ford | Valley Forge Colonials | 10U | McDavid | 23 | Goalie |
| Jules Schaeffer | Valley Forge Colonials | 10U | McDavid | 62 | Defense |
| Freddie DiBona | Haverford Hawks | 10U | McDavid | 24 | Forward |
| Gareth Meyer | Team Philadelphia | 12U | AA | 1 | Goalie |
| Max Boni | Bandits | 12U | AA | 22 | Defense |
| Steven Barbarino | Mercer Chiefs | 12U | AA | 16 | Forward |
| Brody Lindelow | Haverford Hawks | 12U | Lemieux | 10 | Forward |
| Braxton Hallman | Palmyra Black Knights | 12U | Lemieux | 29 | Forward |
| Easton Ricords | Palmyra Black Knights | 12U | Gretzky | 37 | Defense |
| Ryan Leap | Hollydell Hurricanes | 12U | McDavid | 2 | Defense |
| Jackson Corbit | Delaware Ducks | 12U | McDavid | 55 | Forward |
| Aiden Rafanello | Grundy Senators | 14U | Lemieux | 36 | Defense |
| Harrison Ervin | Valley Forge Colonials | 14U | Lemieux | 71 | Defense |
| Eddie Corbin | PAL Silver Knights | 14U | Lemieux | 63 | Forward |
| Travis Martin | PAL | 14U | Lemieux | 29 | Goalie |
| Devon Gough | Southern Maryland Sabres | 16U | Lemieux | 33 | Defense |