Julia Duncan - Atlantic Hockey Federation

For the week ending on January 21st, 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 14th, 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: Judson Spencer
Jersey Number: 8
Position: Defense
Strong defense for player. Always up for a challenge, plays hard, and takes a lot of pucks for his goalie.

10U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Robert Beauchamp

Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
Player’s Name: RJ Beauchamp
Jersey Number: 17
Position: Center
RJ, throughout the season, has led by example and continued to do so this weekend to help bring home a championship. He works hard in all 3 zones, wins big faceoffs, and has had timely goals throughout this season.

12U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Paul Josephsen

Team: NJ Bandits
Player’s Name: James MacLaren
Jersey Number: 33
Position: Forward
James is a versatile threat on the ice! Nearing 50 points already this season, he is an excellent two-way player who makes everybody on the ice a harder worker and better player. When you need something to happen, he is the player you turn to.

12U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Michael Castiglia

Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Player’s Name: Paxton Maher
Jersey Number: 56
Position: Center
Pax led the team this weekend with 8 points (5 goals & 3 assists) in 4 games. Whether it was battling in front of the net to tuck away rebound goals or assisting his teammates, it was the much-needed offensive spark the team needed. Great job Pax!

12U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Rob Dolan

Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Player’s Name: Chase Erhart
Jersey Number: 93
Position: Forward
Chase showed a lot of growth and heart this weekend. We played in a tournament this weekend, he was a huge contributing factor to the team’s success.

14U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Jason Miller

Team: Grundy Senators
Player’s Name: Jason Russo
Jersey Number: 9
Position: Wing
Jason is a complete player. He forechecks, rushes the puck well, kills penalties, scores goals from the dirty areas, and always finds his teammates in scoring areas. Jason had a strong weekend and led his team to a tournament win.

14U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Evan Calendrillo

Team: North Jersey Avalanche
Player’s Name: Tripp Caie
Jersey Number: 31
Position: Goalie
Tripp had 39 saves in our victory this weekend. Without his shutout performance, our team may not have come out of Saturday night’s game with a much-needed victory. Tripp made countless big saves to pull our team to a win.

16U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Brandon Van Scoy

Team: WBS Jr Knights
Player’s Name: Christian Magas
Jersey Number: 20
Position: Forward
After several weeks of hard work and determination, Magas scored his FIRST goal of the season, minutes into the first period! He never gives up, always motivates his teammates, and finally reached a goal he had been working for all season!

16U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Robert P Cacchiola

Team: Mercer Chiefs
Player’s Name: Michael Szarek
Jersey Number: 30
Position: Goalie
Michael was a brick wall for our team in the Winter Whiteout tournament, which included key saves in games, a shutout in the semifinals, and a shootout win for the championship.

18U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Brent Gough

Team: AZ Bobcats
Player’s Name: Ryan Jim
Jersey Number: 91
Position: Forward
Jimbo collected his 50th Goal of the season this weekend at the MLK AHF Showcase in Chicago. Helping his team to a 3-1 weekend against some of the best teams in the country.

8U AAA Division: Nominating Coach: Mike Green

Team: LI Riptide
Player’s Name: Wyatt Bailey
Jersey Number: 12
Position: Forward
Wyatt broke out of his shell this weekend, exploding with 6 points in 4 games. His puck movement and IQ were key in 2 big wins.

8U Add On Division: Nominating Coach: Peter Jaeckle

Team: RSG Selects
Player’s Name: Matthew Isola
Jersey Number: 8
Position: Forward
Matthew was the leading scorer this weekend, helping lead the team to a 2-1 record with a 6-goal outburst for a comeback victory on Sunday afternoon.

HONORABLE MENTIONS
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mention

Liam Stout	Hollydell Hurricanes	12U	McDavid	88	Forward
Charlie Morgan	Delaware Ducks	12U	McDavid	11	Defense
Josh Yocus	Delaware Ducks	12U	McDavid	94	Forward
Will Bryant	PAL Silver Knights	14U	Lemieux	6	Defense
Andrew Klein	New Jersey Rockets	14U	Lemieux	22	Forward
Jaxson Clark	Clearwater Ice Storm	16U	AA	34	Defense
Carson Hummer	Palmyra Black Knights	16U	Gretzky	6	Defense
Alexander Papagiannakis	Jersey Shore Arena	8U	AAA	39	Defense
Andreas Boulos	West Chester Wolverines	8U	Add On	78	Forward

For the week ending on January 14th, 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), Wissahickon Warriors (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).

Get ready for an exciting weekend of hockey at the AHF MLK Chicago Showcase at Seven Bridges Arena and Center Ice of DuPage, featuring 14U AA-18U AA teams. Don’t miss out on the action as puck drops on Friday at 6:00 PM, with the 16U AA Cherry Creek Bruins facing off against Mission Arizona.

Merchandise will be available onsite at Seven Bridges and online here.

For those unable to attend in person, stay connected with the Game Center tab on our website for schedules and live scores throughout the weekend. Follow us on social media and share your unforgettable moments from the weekend by tagging us on your platforms. Submit your best game clips here for a chance to be featured in Top 5 Plays of the Week.

Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending January 7th, 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: Owen Kennedy
Jersey Number: 32
Position: Forward
Owen scored his first goal over the weekend for his team. This is his first year on travel, Hockey, and he is progressing very well. He works hard, not only for himself but for his team. Congratulations to Owen on his first goal this season.

10U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Al Lewis

Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
Player’s Name: Austin Datz
Jersey Number: 22
Position: Forward
Austin was the primary reason our team went 1-0-1 this weekend. His hat trick on Saturday represented all three of our team goals in a 4-3 OT loss. His playmaking and backchecking on Sunday helped lead our team to a 5-2 win. Austin helped to kill every PK that we faced Sunday.

10U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Matthew Lengyel

Team: PAL Blue Knights
Player’s Name: Bryce Lengyel
Jersey Number: 78
Position: Goalie
Had a total of 59 shots on goal, worked very hard to fight for the win, and saved 10 breakaways and 3 two-on-0’s for a win of 5 to 4 against the Hawks.

10U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Peter Crocker

Team: Royals
Player’s Name: Jude Terzella
Jersey Number: 93
Position: Forward
Coming back from a losing 3-1 goal game in the 3rd period, Jude helped his team with a goal and an assist to tie the game with 1:42 minutes left on the clock. Then he gave the game-winning pass in overtime to lead the Royals to victory. The Royals really played some great Hockey this weekend with Jude Terzella leading the charge. Let’s go Royals!

10U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Chris Horan

Team: Royals
Player’s Name: Julius King
Jersey Number: 14
Position: Forward
Julius had an outstanding weekend and was instrumental in the decisive win over the Ducks.

11U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Tom Fagan

Team: Valley Forge Colonials
Player’s Name: Ben Cyr
Jersey Number: 65
Position: Center
Ben played really hard at the center position, helping his team fight back in both games they played this weekend with a goal in each game.

12U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Vlad Bortchevsky

Team: Southern Maryland Sabres
Player’s Name: Blake Shea
Jersey Number: 10
Position: Defense
Blake is a standout defenseman, who always puts forth 100% effort every time he is on the ice. Blake’s aggressive play in the defensive zone and great offensive abilities make him a very versatile member of the team.

12U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Justin Marksamer

Team: Tomorrow’s Ice Selects
Player’s Name: Emmett Gunnar Schwanke
Jersey Number: 43
Position: Forward
Gunnar generated fantastic offense for the Selects all weekend. Some great snipes (including a hat trick on Sun), nice passes, and good two-way hockey all weekend long helped bring two more wins for Tomorrow’s Ice.

12U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: John Fields

Team: Valley Forge Colonials
Player’s Name: Teddy Skelton
Jersey Number: 31
Position: Goalie
Teddy played well the first game this weekend, but he really shined against the top team in our division on Sunday making 42 saves in a tough 2-1 loss.

14U AA Division: Nominating Coach: John Musella

Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Player’s Name: Garrett Riffert
Jersey Number: 53
Position: Forward
Garrett has been working hard and is really starting to hit his stride at the right time for us. Coming off a tough loss on Saturday, he had a big hat trick and added an assist in Sunday’s game.

14U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Jason Miller

Team: Grundy Senators
Player’s Name: Danny Sweeney
Jersey Number: 73
Position: Defense
Danny plays a hard-nosed brand of defense game in and game out. He pitches in offensively when his team needs it, and this weekend was a perfect example of that.

14U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Salvatore Capone

Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
Player’s Name: Michael Celso
Jersey Number: 16
Position: Forward
Michael had a great offensive weekend along with great PK shifts. He had 7 goals and 2 assists to help lead the team to a 2-1 weekend.

14U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Chris Schache

Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Player’s Name: Ethan Deasey
Jersey Number: 94
Position: Forward
Ethan came out hitting the first weekend of the new year on fire. Saturday in 2 games he led his team to both victories in the double header putting up 3 goals and 3 assists for six points between the 2 games.

15U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Chris Sharamatew

Team: Philadelphia Blazers
Player’s Name: Tyler Shearn
Jersey Number: 18
Position: Forward
Tyler came up big this weekend with 3 goals and an assist on Saturday, in a two-game doubleheader against a very good Jags team to help our team get win #18 and 19. Tyler has been one of our most consistent players and has been counted on all season; he plays in all situations and has always given 110%. A team could never ask for more of a player. Congrats Ty, you deserve it.

16U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Brandon Van Scoy

Team: WBS Jr Knights
Player’s Name: Brody Polacek
Jersey Number: 10
Position: Forward
Polacek stood out amidst the team this weekend, leading by example through his communication skills while proving himself on the ice. Polacek earned himself another hat trick during the game! His positive energy on the bench motivates his teammates amid diversity or tough games.

16U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Michael Hydeck

Team: Haverford Hawks
Player’s Name: Luke Vedder
Jersey Number: 99
Position: Goalie
Both games were on Sunday. Luke had amazing two games, especially the second game on Sunday evening; he pulled out some amazing saves our offense just couldn’t get it done. Check out the game and his saves, amazing! The second game had more crazy play.

8U AAA Division: Nominating Coach: Oktay Armagan

Team: Jersey Shore Americans
Player’s Name: Everett Armagan
Jersey Number: 28
Position: Forward
Everett had a HATTRICK with some great passes from his teammates. He also had 4 blocked shots to help round out his game.

8U Beginner Division: Nominating Coach: Jeff Koss

Team: Delaware Ducks
Player’s Name: Victor Bai
Jersey Number: 26
Position: Defense
Victor was happy to jump in on defense this past weekend, as well as finding the back of the net to jump-start the team. In his second year now, Victor shows up to every practice and game ready to go and is showing a growing confidence with his skating and puck handling.

HONORABLE MENTIONS
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mention

Landon Koss	Delaware Ducks	9U	AA	86	Defense
Joshua Jesse	Haverford Hawks	10U	Lemieux	64	Forward
Chase Klinedinst	Palmyra Black Knights	10U	Lemieux	10	Defense
Mack Siegel	Wissahickon Warriors	10U	Lemieux	19	Forward
Eric Lei	Valley Forge Colonials	10U	Lemieux	11	Goalie
Abby Wharton	Haverford Hawks	10U	McDavid	23	Goalie
Mason Irwin	Delaware Ducks	10U	McDavid	96	Defense
Isaac Paraska	PHA Icemen	11U	AA	36	Wing
Finn Emerick	Lehigh Valley Phantoms	12U	Lemieux	65	Defense
Brayden Beukema	Delaware Ducks	12U	Gretzky	71	Forward
Peyton Conklin	Southern Maryland Sabres	12U	Gretzky	43	Defense
Angelo Pinto	Hollydell Hurricanes	12U	McDavid	4	Forward
Wyatt Peisel	Jersey Shore Wildcats	12U	McDavid	72	Forward
Tyler Scott	Palmyra Black Knights	14U	AA	2	Center
Rocco Giordano	PAL Silver Knights	14U	Lemieux	8	Defense
Patrick Jackson	Valley Forge Colonials	14U	Lemieux	16	Defense
Nathaniel Pinchuk	Royals	14U	Lemieux	31	Center
Mason Sebold	MYHA	14U	Gretzky	67	Goalie
Eli Kolb	WBS Knights	14U	Gretzky	3	Goalie
John Emling	Tri-City Eagles	16U	AA	58	Center
RJ Wolf	Hollydell Hurricanes	16U	Lemieux	91	Forward
Brady Bishop	Lehigh Valley Phantoms	16U	Lemieux	21	Center

For the week ending on January 7th, 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), Long Island Rebels (18U AA), Hollydell Hurricanes (10U Lemieux), Palmyra Black Knights (10U Gretzky), North Jersey Avalanche (10U McDavid), Ashburn Xtreme (12U Lemieux), Wissahickon Warriors (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).

The Atlantic Hockey Federation (AHF) has welcomed the Red Bank Generals Hockey Club as a member for the upcoming 2024-25 season. The Generals, based in Red Bank, New Jersey, bring a rich history and a commitment to excellence, making them a valuable addition to the federation.

The Red Bank Generals Hockey Club is currently in its twenty-second season, establishing itself as one of the premier youth organizations on the East Coast. Catering to youth hockey players aged 6-18, the Generals field an impressive 22 teams, comprising 335 talented players at various levels – Mite, Squirt, Peewee, Bantam, and Midget. This diverse range of teams ensures that young players of all skill levels have the opportunity to develop and thrive within the organization.

The Generals proudly call the Red Bank Armory Ice Complex their home, a historic venue with a storied past. Originally a military training facility constructed at the turn of the century, the Armory housed cavalry and mechanized units until 1988. In 1998, it underwent a transformative change, transitioning into a community hub for ice-related activities.

The Armory has recently undergone remarkable renovations, solidifying its status as a premier destination for youth hockey players. The upgrades include two state-of-the-art locker rooms, an Olympic weight room, cardio room, yoga room, RapidShot training facility, two sheets of Glice synthetic ice, a racquetball court, a golf simulator, and a Generals Club/Lounge exclusively for players and parents. The complete lobby revitalization adds a touch of modernity to this historic venue, making it the ideal setting for fostering the development of young hockey talents.

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.

The Wolfpack Hockey Club proudly announces its participation in the Atlantic Hockey Federation (AHF) for the upcoming 2024-25 season. As a well-established and highly regarded hockey program based in Woodbridge, New Jersey, the Wolfpack Hockey Club’s Tier II Teams will now be part of the AHF expansion, adding a new dimension to their already thriving presence in central New Jersey.

Founded in 2005, the Wolfpack Hockey Club has been a staple at the Woodbridge Community Center and the state-of-the-art Ice Rink and turf field within the Club at Woodbridge fitness facilities. The program, which currently holds 28 teams at the Tier I and Tier II levels, has garnered recognition as a premier hockey program in the region. The club’s commitment to excellence is further emphasized by its incorporation of off-ice training and video instruction as integral components of its player development program.

The Wolfpack Hockey Club has grown in the last ten years and “Are excited for our Tier II Teams to be a part of the AHF expansion for 2024-2025 season in conjunction with our current teams in THF.”

The “spread” has no place in youth hockey

Black Bear Sports Group recently started the Hockey Power Rankings (“HPR”) as an alternative to MyHockeyRankings (“MHR”). MyHockeyRankings has been the only ranking source in youth hockey for many years and originally was used to help families schedule competitive games. Unfortunately, as its power grew, people and organizations have weaponized the use of MHR. Many teams refuse to play scheduled games for fear it will decrease their ranking. Many teams won’t pull a goalie in a close game for fear of giving up an empty net goal which will harm their rankings. many organizations have figured out that playing a small bubble of teams/games protects their strength of schedule which, given that losses do not matter in MHR, artificially increases their ranking. Ultimately this is particularly important for national bound teams as USA Hockey and their affiliates are now using MHR for qualification for district and national at-large selections.

The primary problem with MHR is that its system creates a “rating” for teams that sadly are not based on wins. The higher the rating, the higher the ranking. To simplify things, the rating is based on strength of schedule and goal differentials. The rating difference between teams represents the projected score differential (the “spread”) between teams when they play. If you beat that spread, regardless of winning or losing, your ranking rises. If you do not beat the spread, your rating falls – hence the problem with pulling the goalie and giving up an empty net goal – it could damage your spread if the spread is one goal. Moreover, MHR will not share how the rating is calculated in any fashion, leaving people to wonder if teams start the season equally or if there is a carryover from the previous season. The lack of transparency from MHR makes their rating/rankings even more powerful and dangerous.

The Hockey Power Rankings is based on KRACH – the same formula used by College Hockey Power Rankings systems, one of the rankings used by NCAA Division 1 College Hockey. HPR uses wins and strength of schedule – goal differential is not relevant. We are not trying to displace MHR; instead, we are trying to give alternatives for USA Hockey, coaches and families to make decisions. We believe that teams should not be forced to turn down games due to fear of the “spread.” We hope the HPR allows teams to play more local games, limit travel, and reduce the overall costs of playing the game.

Finally, Black Bear is the largest customer of GameSheet, the electronic scoring system that, as a result of Black Bear adopting it two years ago, has now become the national standard. Black Bear asked GameSheet to provide HPR electronic access to the games that GameSheet produces, similar to the access that MHR has to ensure accuracy of posted scores. GameSheet has some form of agreement with MHR that precludes anyone else from accessing this data. Black Bear asked that MHR allow HPR access to the GameSheet data and MHR refused. Black Bear responded that if MHR will not give access to its data, then MHR could not have access to Black Bear’s data. It is a shame that MHR is acting this way – everyone is suffering because of their decisions. Black Bear stands willing to share access to its data if MHR changes their mind.

In the meantime, we have always believed that choices are better. If people do not like the HPR, they will not come to the site. If they do, we believe youth hockey will be better off.

Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending December 17th, 2023. 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: Chris Harrington

Team: Delware Ducks
Player’s Name: Boden Winchell
Jersey Number: 10
Position: Forward
Quote: Bo had a strong performance this weekend netting 2 goals as a forward. Bo primarily plays a strong role on defense and has become more confident as the season has progressed with his stick handling. The game this weekend it all came together with strong puck pressure and attack while jumping up to forward. Bo’s attitude on and off the ice is always very positive and contagious amongst his teammates. Keep up the great work Bo!

10U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Unspecified

Team: Team Philadelphia
Player’s Name: Logan Rubin
Jersey Number: 88
Position: Forward
Quote: Logan had a big game against a tough opponent posting 3 goals and 1 assist along with playing a full 200 foot game and working hard in the defensive zone as well.

10U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Unspecified

Team: Delaware Ducks
Player’s Name: Giovanni Cuipinski
Jersey Number: 13
Position: Forward
Quote: Gio has been a key contributor for the Ducks this season and he continued his efforts this weekend, leading the team in scoring with 12 points. Gio was able to score a hat trick in each game Saturday. Then, in a key divisional game Sunday, Gio netted the game-winning goal in a 3rd period comeback. Way to go Gio!!

10U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Carmine Taffo

Team: New Jersey Rockets Squirt B Grey
Player’s Name: Emmett Abbondante
Jersey Number: 99
Position: Forward
Quote: Emmett scored 7 goals in 1 game on Sunday in the Rockets 9-7 loss to the Skyland Kings. Emmett constantly kept his team in the game, as he led by example by displaying his hard work to lead his team.

11U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Joe Rizzo

Team: NY Arrows
Player’s Name: Ethan Kierez
Jersey Number: 87
Position: Forward
Quote: Ethan shows up every day ready to play. He has become our team’s most valuable utility player. He steps up when we need a defenseman or grinds every shift when we need an offensive threat! Ethan’s been playing D for the last few months, but this week we asked him to move up to wing. Boy did he turn some heads. Not only did he score a huge goal to help us win a big game Saturday, he helped drive the offense during our game Sunday with his relentless forechecking! Keep up the great work E… and please… get a haircut!!!

12U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Frank Inzano

Team: Mercer Chiefs
Player’s Name: Mario Hubert
Jersey Number: 8
Position: Forward
Quote: Mario has a motor that keeps running all game and was a dynamo all weekend. He scored 4 of the Chiefs 7 goals, including notching a hat trick against a tough Bandits (Grey) team in an important 5-2 victory. Mario continues to progress and will undoubtedly be a key to our team’s further success.

12U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: John C. Snyder

Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Player’s Name: Matt Torres
Jersey Number: 25
Position: Wing
Quote: Matt was in his element this weekend. Every time he hit the ice, he gave 100%! He was a strong skater, both on the fore and back checks, and set up some nice goals by being there with the passes and proximity to the opponent’s net. Good for him!

12U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Paul Rohanna

Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
Player’s Name: Cash DeHart
Jersey Number: 77
Position: Center
Quote: Cash was extremely productive on offense this weekend netting 3 goals. Congratulations on the hat trick. All of your hard work and practice is paying off!

14U AA Division: Nominating Coach: John Fields

Team: Valley Forge Colonials
Player’s Name: Lucas Bennett
Jersey Number: 31
Position: Goalie
Quote: Lucas has really improved this year with his rebound control, handling traffic, and mental preparation. He led us to 1-1-1 weekend against two of the better teams in the league and stopped 138 shots. Was truly a special weekend of hockey for him, and a great sign of his continued improvement!

14U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Jason Miller

Team: Grundy Senators Miller
Player’s Name: Justin Shupe
Jersey Number: 22
Position: Defense
Quote: Justin has been a solid defenseman for our team all season. He plays both power play and short-handed situations. He moves the puck well and always sees the ice.

14U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Andy McDonald

Team: WBS Knights
Player’s Name: Austen Easler
Jersey Number: 9
Position: Forward
Quote: Ace worked hard recording a hat trick on Sunday along with adding another goal and an assist this weekend for a total of 5 points in 3 games!!

14U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Ryan Todero

Team: North Jersey Kings
Player’s Name: Andrew Manchester
Jersey Number: 6
Position: Wing
Quote: Andrew had a huge 5 point game on Saturday to secure a victory and extend our winning streak to a season high 3 games

15U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Chris Sharamatew

Team: Philadelphia Blazers
Player’s Name: Jude Large
Jersey Number: 44
Position: Forward
Quote: “Jude has been working so hard all year, every shift but this weekend he really bought a lot of energy with him not only on the ice but on the bench as well. He did a great job keeping his teammates motivated all while putting up 3 points, you deserve it. Keep it up Jude.”

16U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Dylan DellaVecchio

Team: Grundy Senators
Player’s Name: Vonn Krieger
Jersey Number: 52
Position: Wing
Quote: Vonn came up huge this weekend tallying 3 consecutive power play goals on Saturday and icing the game with an empty netter on Sunday in 2 great team wins

16U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Swede Farling

Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Player’s Name: Jacob Yost
Jersey Number: 64
Position: Center
Quote: Played an excellent all-around game in all 3 games this weekend. Forechecked and backchecked, making key plays on both ends of the ice. Was a +6, while scoring 4 goals and adding 3 assists.

18U A Division: Nominating Coach: Frank Blust

Team: Wissahickon Warriors
Player’s Name: Joey Chipman
Jersey Number: 48
Position: Forward
Quote: We had 2 games against our neighbors in the standings. Joey played a fantastic 2-way game in our win on Saturday, including helping our Penalty Kill to a few huge kills late in the 3rd and 100% on the day. On Sunday he helped us to a win in a different way, scoring 4 points – 3 goals and an assist. Chipman was all over the ice this weekend propelling us to 2 big-time wins going into break.

8U AAA Division: Nominating Coach: Oktay

Team: Jersey Shore Americans
Player’s Name: Ryan Gonzalez
Jersey Number: 14
Position: Forward
Quote: Ryan provided timing offense and has done so in our last 8 games

8U Beginner Division: Nominating Coach: Frank Rosi

Team: Pennsauken Pilots
Player’s Name: Jacob Longo
Jersey Number: 77
Position: Forward
Quote: Jake is an absolute gamer. He gave it his all this weekend. He was rewarded with many goals and assists this weekend by working hard and being confident with his abilities. He plays with swagger. He finds open teammates and isn’t afraid to skate with the puck!

HONORABLE MENTIONS
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mention

John Sikina	Royals	10U	AA	28	Goalie
Landon Rivell	Delaware Ducks	10U	Lemieux	14	Forward
Kam Kullman	Palmyra Black Knights	10U	Lemieux	9	Forward
Nikhil Narasimhan	Igloo Jaguars	10U	McDavid	99	Wing
Alexander Gabriel	Valley Forge Colonials	10U	McDavid	6	Forward
Carmine Montesano	PAL Soundtigers	10U	McDavid	21	Forward
Adam Rank	PAL Soundtigers	10U	McDavid	16	Center
Luke McCluskey	Haverford Hawks	10U	McDavid	11	Defense
Mason Irwin	Delaware Ducks	10U	McDavid	96	Defense
Zavier Blizzard	Southern Maryland Sabres	10U	McDavid	29	Forward
Titus Miller	Palmyra Black Knights	10U	McDavid	90	Goalie
Kaden Manis	NY Arrows	11U	AA	96	Defense
Mason Kubach	Valley Forge Colonials	11U	AA	73	Goalie
Julisa Williamson	Frederick Freeze	12U	Lemieux	86	Forward
Jack Carr	Wissahickon Warriors	12U	Lemieux	7	Forward
Mason Foutz	Palmyra Black Knights 12U Hallman	12U	Lemieux	86	Forward
Bobby Smith	Hollydell Hurricanes	12U	Lemieux	99	Forward
Cash DeHart	Hollydell Hurricanes	12U	McDavid	77	Center
Caleb Chapman	Delaware Ducks	12U	McDavid	63	Forward
Joshua Chu	Valley Forge Colonials	12U	McDavid	23	Forward
Brooks Lankford	Team Philadelphia	12U	McDavid	11	Forward
Daniel Donegan	Haverford Hawks	14U	AA	19	Forward
TJ Kaczorek	PAL Silver Knights	14U	Lemieux	27	Forward
Gael Desotti	Valley Forge Colonials	14U	Lemieux	34	Forward
Steven Mah	MYHA	14U	Gretzky	86	Defense
Liam McGinley	Lehigh Valley Phantoms	14U	Gretzky	42	Forward
Sofia Calandra	Jersey Shore Wildcats	14U	McDavid	7	Center
Michael Santarpio	Haverford Hawks	16U	Lemieux	58	Forward
Dylan Lynch	Tomorrow’s Ice	16U	Lemieux	30	Goalie
Connor Myers	Tri City Eagles	16U	Lemieux	38	Wing
Joseph Hayes	Mercer Chiefs	16U	Gretzky	89	Center
Nathan Tempest	Jersey Shore Wildcats	8U	Beginner	93	Forward