The Atlantic Hockey Federation is thrilled to announce that Cherry Creek Defensemen Logan Flay has signed a tender with the EHL Boston Junior Rangers for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. Flay’s exceptional talent and dedication to the sport have earned him this opportunity to further develop his skills and compete at the highest level of junior hockey.
The Boston Jr. Rangers, located in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, have been a prominent organization since their establishment in 2008. While the Rangers aim to contend for championships across all levels each year, their primary focus lies in the development of their players to help them reach their full potential.
Originally known as the Boston Red Rangers, the organization expanded to include a junior program in 2012. The Junior “A” team made its debut in the Atlantic Junior Hockey League during the 2012-2013 season and later transitioned to the Eastern Hockey League (EHL) in the fall of 2013. The EHL team has demonstrated remarkable success, qualifying for the playoffs in each of its three seasons of competition. Notably, 35 former players from the EHL team have gone on to compete at the collegiate level, highlighting the program’s commitment to player development.
Logan Flay, a standout Defenseman from Cherry Creek High and the AHF organization Cherry Creek Bruins, has proven to be a force on the ice throughout his career. His impressive skills, combined with his dedication and work ethic, have caught the attention of the EHL Boston Jr. Rangers.
Flay’s tenure with Cherry Creek High and the Cherry Creek Bruins has been marked by outstanding achievements. Last season, Flay had the opportunity to showcase his skills as a guest player with the AHF, where he made a significant impact. He also excelled for Cherry Creek High, contributing four points on the ice.
The EHL is widely regarded as one of the premier junior hockey leagues in the United States, serving as a stepping stone for players aspiring to play at the collegiate level and beyond. With his exceptional abilities and dedication, Flay is well-positioned to make a significant impact within the league.
The Atlantic Hockey Federation congratulates Logan Flay on signing his tender with the EHL Boston Jr. Rangers for the 2023-2024 season. We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors and look forward to witnessing his continued success on the ice.
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AJ Moleski of the Atlantic Hockey Federation committed to Penn State Harrisburg for the 2023-2024 season. The D2 Nittany Lions are a member of the Delaware Valley Collegiate Hockey Conference and are located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. AJ will join his fellow AHF players Nemec and Ellmore on the Harrisburg team.
This defenseman from Havertown, PA began his hockey journey with the Delco Phantoms, where he played from Squirts to Bantam AA. He later joined the Haverford Hawks 16U AA and 18U AA teams, further honing his abilities on the ice. Throughout his high school career at Haverford High, Moleski played an integral role as a varsity athlete for four consecutive years in their ice hockey program. Notably, this season Moleski accumulated four goals and eight assists as a top defenseman with the Hawks.
“AJ was a terrific player to coach. His ability to play any position and elevate his game during key moments proved to be invaluable to the team. His commitment to team and personal goals will pave the way for a successful future ahead,” said 18U Haverford Hawks Coach Gaetan Juliano.
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Zachary Taylor of the Atlantic Hockey Federation committed to Marist College for the 2023-2024 season. Located in Poughkeepsie, NY, the D2 Red Foxes are a member of the American Collegiate Hockey Association and Super East Collegiate Hockey League .
This forward from Wayne, NJ honed his skills over seven years with the New Jersey Bandits, leaving a lasting mark by scoring 30 goals and contributing 15 assists in the most recent season alone. Additionally, he showcased his abilities as a key player for the Paramus Catholic High Paladins during his three-year tenure there. Notably, Taylor’s exceptional performance on the ice earned him the well-deserved recognition as an AHF All Star in the previous season.
“Zachary is a great young man both on and off the ice who has a bright future ahead of him. He truly leads by example through his dedication, work ethic and no quit attitude. Simply put, he makes his teammates better! Having coached Zachary on and off since he was a mite and being able to coach him his last season at 18U couldn’t have worked out better!” said 18U Bandits Coach Mike Sevret.
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Brady Baehser, a highly skilled forward hailing from Langhorne, PA, has been tendered by the NCDC WBS Knights junior hockey team for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. Baehser’s impressive record includes a five-year stint with the Philadelphia Blazers from 2018-2023, during which he served as Varsity Captain at Holy Ghost Prep High School.
During his time with the Blazers, Baehser proved to be a formidable force, netting an impressive 42 goals and 30 assists this season alone. His outstanding performance on the ice earned him a spot in the prestigious 2022 AHF All Star games.
“Brady is an exceptional athlete, one of the hardest working players I have seen,” praised 18U Blazers Coach Jon Barger. “He committed himself to being a great player every day through his constant training both on and off the ice. He was a leader both on and off the ice for a team that advanced to 4 straight Nationals. A great teammate who pushed all his fellow players to perform at their best, Brady was committed to his teammates and loyal to the Blazers organization. He played nine out of ten years for the Blazers, captaining one of the best teams in their age group for all those years. Brady is destined to do great things wherever he plays!”
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Connor Ellmore of the Atlantic Hockey Federation committed to Penn State Harrisburg for the 2023-2024 season. The D2 Nittany Lions are a member of the Delaware Valley Collegiate Hockey Conference and are located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
The 2022-23 season is Ellmore’s first season with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
This forward from Quakertown, PA has 14 goals, 8 assists, and 22 points in the 31 games played this season. Connor also records a hat trick this season. Ellmore also played all four years for Quakertown Community High, with a combined 19 goals and assists.
“Connor is more than just a hockey player. He puts his heart and soul in everything he does. A big forward with great hands and a good shot. If he continues pushing himself and listens to his coaches and professors at college, I have no doubts he is bound for great things,” said 18U Lehigh Valley Phantoms Coach Schache.
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Sam Nemec of the Atlantic Hockey Federation committed to Penn State Harrisburg for the 2023-2024 season. The D2 Nittany Lions are a member of the Delaware Valley Collegiate Hockey Conference and are located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
The 2022-23 season is Menec’s first season with the Wissahickon Warriors.
This goalie from Abington, PA has a .940 save percentage in the 14 games played and records 8 shutouts this season. Nemec has also played for the Abington High School hockey team all 4 years, with 269 saves in his 9 games this season.
“Sam has been an integral part of our team this season; alongside his partner Roan, our goaltending-duo leads the league in goals against. Sam also leads the league in GAA and shutouts and is top 5 save percentage. Sam is always focused and ready to go when his name get called, and we can count on him for a solid performance each game. We will certainly miss him next year, but I look forward to seeing what he can accomplish a the next level,” said 18U Wissahickon Warriors Red Coach Frank Blust.
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