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The eerie anticipation is mounting as the Atlantic Hockey Federation readies itself for a spine-chilling 5th Showcase Weekend. Entering its Pucktober Showcase, the air is thick with a wickedly spooky vibe, set to haunt the divisions of 10U Lemieux, Gretzky, McDavid, and 12U McDavid. Brace yourself for a weekend of dreadfully thrilling matchups that will send shivers down your spine in the arenas of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

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For the week ending on October 15th, 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), Tri City Eagles (18U AA), Hollydell Hurricanes (10U Lemieux), Palmyra Black Knights (10U Gretzky), Grundy Senators (10U McDavid), Ashburn Xtreme (12U Lemieux), Wissahickon Warriors (12U Gretzky), NJ Bandits (12U McDavid), PAL Silver Knights (14U Lemieux), Jersey Colts (14U Gretzky), St. James (14U McDavid), MYHA (16U Lemieux), Dix Hill Hawks (16U Gretzky), Long Island Rebels (18U AA), Dix Hill Hawks (18U A), NJ Blizzard (Mite AAA), and NY Wings (Mite Add On).

Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending October 15th, 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.

10U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Chris Harrington

Team: Delaware Ducks
Player’s Name: Aiden Harrington
Jersey Number: 4
Position: Defense
Aiden had a strong showcase weekend contributing 5 goals and 2 assists to the team’s efforts. Aside from the stats, his effort to lead by example with a positive attitude and strong efforts on both sides of the puck were huge!

10U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Andy Gojdycz

Team: Jersey Shore Wildcats
Player’s Name: Cross Carhart
Jersey Number: 13
Position: Forward
Cross led the offense this weekend as he scored 6 points in 4 games as the Wildcats went 3-1 in the AHF Showcase.

10U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Peter Naranjo

Team: MYHA
Player’s Name: Jack Aschenbach
Jersey Number: 13
Position: Forward
Jack was able to score 3 goals and have 2 assists, while still helping his team defensively against a very strong opponent.

10U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Jason Kellam

Team: Southern Maryland Sabres
Player’s Name: Leighton Roof
Jersey Number: 93
Position: Forward
Leighton had a great weekend of Hockey. He had 6 goals in 3 games and led the team in scoring this weekend. Hats off to the Palmyra Black Knights-Merrill and Navy Rams 10U B for their great team sportsmanship.

11U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Robert Doody

Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
Player’s Name: Michael Divito
Jersey Number: 13
Position: Forward
Throughout this weekend’s 11U AA Showcase, Michael Divito took his game to another level, helping the Hurricane’s to achieve a 3-1 record, by recording 5 goals and 3 assists including an exciting game-winning goal with 5 seconds remaining in one of the games.

12U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Paul Robert

Team: Jersey Shore Wildcats
Player’s Name: Aiden Cash
Jersey Number: 15
Position: Forward
Great Kid and a leader! He plays both sides of the rink and is becoming a team leader and a player that shows grit and determination each and every shift.

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

Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms Youth
Player’s Name: Alexandra Neu
Jersey Number: 34
Position: Forward
Alex really hustled and played her position to the extreme! She was there several times to set up a goal and succeeded three times! She also used her hockey sense to be in the right place at the right time to place that puck in the back of the net four times! The team is very proud of the relentless effort she displayed this weekend!

12U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Bryce McGuire

Team: Frederick Freeze
Player’s Name: Matthew Venezie
Jersey Number: 28
Position: Center
Matt demonstrates great leadership on and off the ice. He leads his team by example, hustling every shift, and being a true team player.

12U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Dave Tran

Team: Tri City Eagles
Player’s Name: Oliver Gustafson
Jersey Number: 28
Position: Goalie
Oliver made numerous big saves throughout the game which helped the team solidify a big win after a 3-4 team loss earlier in the day to the same team. His confidence and positioning was a huge difference in this game; earning him a 94.4% save percentage for the game.

13U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Mike Porcello

Team: LI Rebels
Player’s Name: Richard Ogburn
Jersey Number: 62
Position: Forward
A very determined effort. Our team had a number of injuries, and Ricky showed great leadership.

14U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Adam Kondraski

Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Player’s Name: Chase Skriletz
Jersey Number: 22
Position: Center
Chase Skriletz demonstrated great leadership in close games and was able to capture two hat tricks on the weekend!

14U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Michael Fitzgerald

Team: Valley Forge Colonials
Player’s Name: Sullivan Schoedler
Jersey Number: 81
Position: Goalie
In our non-league game this weekend Sully helped the team secure a 4-1 victory keeping 33 of 34 shots out of the net. Sully always plays with grit and determination, and this weekend was no exception.

14U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Shawn Grant

Team: MYHA
Player’s Name: Jack Greissing
Jersey Number: 55
Position: Forward
Jack had a strong weekend with 2 goals and an assist to help lead our team to two wins to start CBHL play. He was also key defensively with strong back-checking and key face-off wins.

14U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: W. Scott Monks

Team: TI North Stars
Player’s Name: Jeremy Doyle
Jersey Number: 55
Position: Forward
Jeremy set up our goal scorer with a game-winning primary assist to help defeat MYHA 3-1 this weekend. His relentless effort to hunt for the puck throughout the game paid off to help his team secure the victory.

15U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Coach Placier

Team: NJ Bandits
Player’s Name: Brady Driesse
Jersey Number: 2
Position: Defense
Brady had 3 goals and 3 assists, a game winner with 18.6 seconds left in regulation to beat Team Philly.

16U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Beau Armstrong

Team: Clearwater Ice Storm
Player’s Name: Elliot Hernandez
Jersey Number: 91
Position: Forward
Elliot had a very strong weekend being a dual threat defensively and offensively registering 2 goals and 5 assists this weekend. Elliot works very hard on and off the ice being the best player he can possibly be.

16U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Neil Devlin

Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Player’s Name: Braden McCloskey
Jersey Number: 9
Position: Forward
Braden’s 7 Points in 2 games along with his drive and effort helped propel our team to 2 hard-fought games, one of which we started down 0-3. He is a team player, and his excitement level when his line mates score, or when he scores is equal, putting the team first.

18U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Bill

Team: Igloo Jaguars
Player’s Name: Ben Meyer
Jersey Number: 37
Position: Forward
Ben dominated the weekend with 14 points.

18U A Division: Nominating Coach: Steve York

Team: Grundy Senators
Player’s Name: Aiden Hullings
Jersey Number: 19
Position: Goalie
Having his best year, allows us to be competitive in every game. Played great against the phantoms.

8U AAA Division: Nominating Coach: Mike Green

Team: LI Riptide
Player’s Name: Kyle Lee/Grant Crossman
Jersey Numbers: 77/39
Position: Goalie
This goalie duo played a huge part of the team’s 3-0-1 weekend. Playing strong in chaotic situations.

Honorable Mentions

Roman Ludwig	WBS Jr Knights	9U	AA	99	Center
Santino Nastase	Hollydell Hurricanes	10U	AA	81	Forward
Colby Ortega	Team Philadelphia	10U	AA	48	Defense
Henry whalen	LI Whalers	10U	AA	46	Forward
Andrew Buzzeo	Southern MD Sabres	10U	Gretzky	33	Forward
David Klus	Royals	10U	McDavid	74	Center
Talin Desai	Haverford Hawks	10U	McDavid	86	Forward
Zachary Fulton	Haverford Hawks	10U	McDavid	37	Wing
Maximilian Hsu	LI Whalers	11U	AA	9	Forward
Levi Grinberg	Royals	11U	AA	12	Forward
Liam Doyle	Valley Forge Conials	11U	AA	98	Center
Kieran Bachman	Valley Forge Colonials	12U	AA	52	Forward
Ava Deblinger	North Jersey Avalanche	12U	AA	11	Defense
Connor Wilson	Mercer Chiefs	12U	AA	80	Center
Nikita Evdokimov	Royals	12U	AA	5	Forward
Conor Madigan	NJ Bandits	12U	AA	27	Defense
Carter Steier	Palmyra Black Knights	12U	AA	55	Goalie
Lucas Hagan	Haverford Hawks	12U	Lemieux	56	Forward
Samuel Bartle	Wissahickon Warriors	12U	Lemieux	30	Defense
Jensen Hoffman	Southern MD Sabres	12U	Lemieux	3	Defense
Ibrahim Qureshi	Rockets	12U	Lemieux	20	Goalie
Julissa Williamson	Frederick Freeze	12U	Lemieux	86	Forward
Lucas Miller	Wissahickon Warriors	12U	Gretzky	16	Forward
Conner Thir	Southern MD Sabres	12U	Gretzky	73	Center
Nicholas Berl	MYHA	12U	Gretzky	18	Defense
Bryson Reinhart	Valley Forge Colonials	12U	Gretzky	9	Forward
Maxim Askarov	Tri City Eagles	12U	Gretzky	79	Forward
Will Ryan	Hollydell Hurricanes	12U	McDavid	15	Defense
Alex Sanford	NJ Bandits Girls	12U	McDavid	8	Forward
Joshua Chu	Valley Forge Colonials	12U	McDavid	23	Forward
Ethan Burke	Team Philadelphia	12U	McDavid	27	Forward
Nicholas Seely	Grundy Senators	12U	McDavid	21	Forward
Jake Keil	LI Whalers	13U	AA	30	Goalie
Gabe Clark	Palmyra Black Knights	13U	AA	8	Defense
Thomas Settefrati	Valley Forge Colonials	13U	AA	28	Forward
Daniel Donegan	Haverford Hawks	14U	AA	19	Forward
Derek Jollon	NYC Skyliners	14U	AA	88	Forward
Marcus D’Errico	PAL Blue Knights	14U	AA	19	Forward
Daniel Donegan	Haverford hawks	14U	AA	19	Forward
Jacob Bilotta	Valley Forge Colonials	14U	AA	26	Forward
Bryce Haas	Lehigh Valley Phantoms	14U	Gretzky	43	Forward
Porzillo	MD Jr Black Bears	14U	Gretzky	74	Wing
Ethan Deasey	Lehigh Valley Phantoms	14U	McDavid	94	Forward
Jake Proud	Philadelphia Blazers	15U	AA	19	Center
Thomas Pilkington	Tri City Eagles	16U	AA	45	Wing
Logan Gibbs and Jerome Sudhakar	Arizona Bobcats	16U	AA	38 & 35	Goalie
Luke Brown	Palmyra Black Knights	16U	AA	98	Forward
Tanner Evans	WBS Jr Knights	16U	AA	26	Forward
Shane Keller	Team Philadelphia	16U	Lemieux	6	Forward
Hilten Valente	Palmyra Black Knights	16U	Lemieux	13	Forward
Chase Devlin	Palmyra Black Knights	16U	Lemieux	14	Forward
Michael Green	LI Riptide	8U	AAA	46	Center

For the week ending on October 8th, 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), Chesterfield Falcons (16U AA), Tri City Eagles (18U AA), Hollydell Hurricanes (10U Lemieux), Palmyra Black Knights (10U Gretzky), Grundy Senators (10U McDavid), Ashburn Xtreme (12U Lemieux), Wissahickon Warriors (12U Gretzky), NJ Bandits (12U McDavid), PAL Silver Knights (14U Lemieux), Jersey Colts (14U Gretzky), York Devils (14U McDavid), MYHA (16U Lemieux), Dix Hill Hawks (16U Gretzky), Dix Hill Hawks (18U A), NJ Blizzard (Mite AAA), and Central PA Lancers (Mite Add On).

The eerie anticipation is mounting as the Atlantic Hockey Federation readies itself for a spine-chilling Friday the 13th game day. Entering its 4th Showcase Weekend, the Pucktober Showcase beckons, with its wickedly diverse divisions, including the (9U-18U AA, 12U Gretzky and Lemieux, and Mite AAA) Frightful Friday Showcase. Brace yourself for a weekend of dreadfully thrilling matchups that will haunt the arenas of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Be sure to share your unforgettable moments from this weekend by tagging us on your social media platforms, and don’t miss the opportunity to submit your best Game Clips here.

Pucktober Merchandise is available online only this weekend here.

In October, the NY Arrows embark on their 3rd Annual Pink the Rink campaign, donning pink jerseys for the entire month. The initiative serves a dual purpose: raising funds and creating awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Pink the Rink tradition began in the fall of 2021, with the Arrows passionately advocating for breast cancer awareness and emphasizing the importance of self-exams for women of all ages. This month-long effort includes special fundraising events, such as Parents Night Out, where ticket proceeds support their cause. Additionally, donations are welcomed at all home games, featuring 50/50 drawings, raffles, auctions, and culminating in a Coaches Charity game.

While Pink the Rink is a common theme during October, this cause hits close to home for the Arrows Organization and their families, following the loss of a beloved member this summer. Adina Perullo, who had been battling breast cancer, sadly passed away on August 7, 2023. Adina’s son, Luca, joined the Arrows in the summer of 2021, and in her honor, the Arrows chose to wear pink jerseys that October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Adina fought Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer, a particularly aggressive and terminal form of the disease. Despite the daunting prognosis, Adina remained strong, emphasizing awareness and never wanting anyone to feel sorry for her. Arrows President Robert Albi remembers her as someone who “could light up a room with her infectious smile, strong will, and never-quit attitude.”

Albi’s words reflect the enduring impact of Adina’s strength and message: “Adina will always be my hero, and her message will live on as we continue to wear Pink the Rink Jerseys and raise more money to support those in need and to find a cure for this terrible disease.”

In addition to their Pink the Rink campaign, the Arrows are also participating in a Breast Cancer walk, led by Courtney Banks, a Breast Cancer Survivor and mother of Arrows player Ethan. Courtney’s journey began in 2020 when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 Invasive Ductal Breast Cancer while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Her determination to provide a distraction for her son Ethan led her to enroll him in the Arrows organization.

Courtney, a source of inspiration, shares her story with Arrows parents, highlighting the significance of self-exams and the importance of not delaying mammogram appointments. Her message resonates: “I want to share my story with you because I want to help as many people as I can.”

On Saturday, she leads the way at the 30th Annual Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk at Jones Beach, hoping for the support of Arrows players and parents alike.

The funds raised by the Arrows go to support families battling breast cancer, as well as Metavivors, the first foundation exclusively focused on Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer research, and the Mena Singer Foundation, founded by two hockey players who lost their mother to breast cancer in 2015.

Mark your calendars for Pink the Rink Weekend next weekend, an event that promises to unite the community and make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. If you wish to donate to the cause, you can do so here.

Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending October 8th, 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: Delaware Ducks
Player’s Name: Patrick Knox
Jersey Number: 44
Position: Forward
Patrick had a great game Sunday contributing to the team win with 7 goals and 1 assist. Not only did Patrick play with a lot of grit and determination but led by example with strong backchecking and a great attitude even when the game was not trending in our favor.

10U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Mark Gallagher

Team: Lehigh Phantoms
Player’s Name: Owen Gallagher
Jersey Number: 55
Position: Defense
Owen helped keep us in a close game on Saturday with good defense and a goal. On Sunday, he had an explosive game with 4 goals in a much-needed victory against Skylands to boost team morale!

10U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Bill Gaines

Team: TI North Stars Red
Player’s Name: Theodore Gaines
Jersey Number: 35
Position: Goalie
“Teddy had several big saves, diving and sprawling to keep the semi-finals tied at 1. TI later scored in the final minutes to win the game (and add an EN Goal also at the end). .928 SV% – 5 GP, 5 Wins, 2 Shutouts, including championship shutout (1 GA in semi-final, SO in championship)”

10U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Luke Freeman

Team: Southern Maryland Sabres
Player’s Name: Ayden Zeolla
Jersey Number: 78
Position: Goalie
Playing a half in each of two games, Ayden played extremely well, saving 28 of 29 shots. His effort directly contributed to a crucial overtime win.

10U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Maddie Reynolds

Team: Jersey Wildcats
Player’s Name: Ryan Gordon
Jersey Number: 19
Position: Forward
Ryan brought hustle and dedication to our team this weekend. He hustled when the team needed it, and this weekend it paid off with 2 points.

12U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Kevin Burke

Team: Haverford Hawks
Player’s Name: Christopher DiCrecchio
Jersey Number: 5
Position: Defense
Christopher returned from injury this weekend to lead the Hawks to a well-earned win. His hat trick was a direct result of his leadership by example both on and off the ice. Keep up the great work, Chris!

12U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Steve Moeglein

Team: Tri-City Eagles
Player’s Name: Aiden Bohlayer
Jersey Number: 50
Position: Goalie
Aiden had a 0.911 save percentage with several critical saves, including stopping multiple breakaways, helping his team win the game despite being outshot 31 to 19.

12U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Ryan Larrance

Team: Tri-City Eagles
Player’s Name: Henry Arthur
Jersey Number: 87
Position: Forward
Henry did a great job putting the puck in the net this weekend with 7 goals in 2 games. However, the most impressive part of his performance was his defensive play, which often goes unnoticed. He helped to kill several penalties and was not on the ice for any goals against.

12U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Pual Rohanna

Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
Player’s Name: Bella Coco
Jersey Number: 17
Position: Forward
Bella is a first-year ice hockey player who works extremely hard at her craft. She has an incredible work ethic and sets a great example for the team. Her positive attitude is a true inspiration to all of us. Keep working hard, kid!

13U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Mark Krull

Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Player’s Name: Burke Edmiston
Jersey Number: 1
Position: Goalie
Burke had a great weekend in between the pipes, helping the team win the Columbus Day Defender Tournament in Hershey! He was strong in all three games he played with a 1.00 GAA. Good job, Burke!

14U AA Division: Nominating Coach: John Fields

Team: Valley Forge Colonials
Player’s Name: Lucas Bennet
Jersey Number: 31
Position: Goalie
Lucas was very consistent this weekend and made all the saves he should have and some he had no business making. As the only goalie on a 14AA team, he gets no breaks, can’t be pulled, and this weekend he made 108 saves, and helped us to a big tie on Sunday in his third game of the weekend.

14U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Anthony Minerva

Team: Rockets Hockey Club
Player’s Name: Gio Sosa
Jersey Number: 49
Position: Center
I’ve been harping at the fact that the team needs to move their feet more and play competitively. Day in and day out Gio shows up and skates hard. There were a few times I was directing him to “stop and start” as well as “skate”, at those moments he turned on the jets and flew by the defenseman putting the puck into the net. Another skill I touch on is crashing the net for rebounds. On one of his goals Gio found the back of the net after the goalie made a save, he drilled the puck into the back of the net. Keep up the good work Gio! While you continue to work hard and SKATE you will find success in your game much more frequently.

14U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Andy McDonald

Team: WBS Knights
Player’s Name: Erik Smith
Jersey Number: 86
Position: Forward
Erik had an outstanding weekend with back-to-back hat tricks and 7 total goals this past weekend, helping his team go 2-0!

14U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: W. Scott Monks

Team: TI North Stars Red
Player’s Name: Wylie Hyman
Jersey Number: 11
Position: Forward
Wylie posted two goals and nearly a third on a spectacular scoring chance during the 14U TI North Stars game versus the Hollydell Hurricanes this Saturday. His efforts helped his team towards an 8-3 victory in a well-contested game.

15U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Chris Sharamatew

Team: Philadelphia Blazers
Player’s Name: Nolan Rauch
Jersey Number: 88
Position: Defense
Nolan really stepped up for the team this weekend, for the past few years Nolan has played center, this weekend the team had 3 injured players and 1 player out, Nolan volunteered to play defense and did an amazing job as he scored a goal and had 2 assists

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and blocked multiple shots, helping his team to stay close in the tournament, not to mention the team is 15AA and played in a 16AA tournament. Well done, Nolan!

16U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Matt Vicinie

Team: Tri-City Eagles
Player’s Name: Orion Barker
Jersey Number: 84
Position: Left Wing
Orion played a sound two-way hockey game, tallying 2 goals in our game this weekend. Orion always tries to find ways to get better and improve. It’s so awesome to see hard work pay off.

18U A Division: Nominating Coach: Frank Blust

Team: Wissahickon Warriors
Player’s Name: Liam Marshall
Jersey Number: 33
Position: Forward
Liam has had an incredible season thus far but truly stood out on Sunday. He dominated in an unselfish fashion, finishing the game with 2 goals and 6 assists for 8 points. This puts Liam atop the league in assists and total points through 14 games.

8U Beginner Division: Nominating Coach: Oktay Armagan

Team: Jersey Wildcats
Player’s Name: Tommy Brilli
Jersey Number: 10
Position: Forward
Not only did Tommy produce offensively but helped the team defensively.

8U Add On Division: Nominating Coach: Jim Lawson

Team: Team Philadelphia
Player’s Name: Andreas Boulos
Jersey Number: 78
Position: Forward
Andreas Boulos could be the most talented 2016 in the entire league. During our game against the Blazers, this young man demonstrated an amazing display of empathy and sportsmanship. After scoring two goals against the Blazers a minute into the game, he decided ON HIS OWN to stop scoring goals and instead passed the puck, providing assists to a number of boys on our team who have not scored yet this season. This is my first submission for Player of the Week this season, and I felt Andreas deserves to be recognized.

Honorable Mentions
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mention

Luke Simon	Royals	10U	AA	45	Center
Christopher Werstine	Aviator Hockey Club	10U	Lemieux	24	Right Wing
Sophia Bambi	Wissahickon Warriors Red	10U	Lemieux	48	Forward
Giovanni Ciupinski	Delaware Ducks	10U	Lemieux	13	Right Wing
Luca Kovall	Delaware Ducks	10U	Lemieux	90	Center
Harrison Caldwell	Team Philadelphia	10U	Gretzky	50	Forward
Brayden Evanitsky	Grundy Senators Schafer	10U	McDavid	6	Defense
Christian Leakas	North Jersey Avalanche	12U	AA	10	Center
Michael Presti	NJ Bandits	12U	AA	17	Defense
Blake Benner	Lehigh Valley Phantoms	12U	Lemieux	29	Goalie
Joseph DeVito	Hollydell Hurricanes	12U	Lemieux	19	Center
Ryan Bower	Valley Forge Colonials	12U	Gretzky	53	Forward
Gabriel Hernandez (#70) and Anthony Palermo (#29)	MYHA	12U	Gretzky	70 and 29	Goalies
Brayden Beukema	Delaware Ducks	12U	Gretzky	71	Left Wing
Joseph Falbo	Valley Forge Colonials	12U	McDavid	11	Forward
Cian Heater	Palmyra Black Knights	12U	McDavid	55	Goalie
Anthony D’Agostino	North Jersey Kings Yellow	14U	Lemieux	92	Defense
Chase Bruno	Southern Maryland Sabres	16U	Lemieux	28	Center

The Atlantic Hockey Federation is thrilled to announce an exciting update for all our teams: the 2024 Championship brackets are now available on our website. The brackets, by division, can be found on our dedicated Championship page.

Our mission is to foster competitive balance among all participating teams while affording as many as possible the opportunity to vie for the Championship title. Our commitment to providing a level playing field and a chance for every team to compete for glory remains unwavering.

The AHF is set to host Championships for all age groups and divisions (excluding half-ice mites) at the conclusion of the regular season. The upcoming 2024 Championships are scheduled to take place in February and March, promising an action-packed time of high-stakes hockey.

For the week ending on October 1st, 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), Chesterfield Falcons (16U AA), Philadelphia Blazers (18U AA), Hollydell Hurricanes (10U Lemieux), Palmyra Black Knights (10U Gretzky), Grundy Senators (10U McDavid), Ashburn Xtreme (12U Lemieux), Wissahickon Warriors (12U Gretzky), NJ Bandits (12U McDavid), PAL Silver Knights (14U Lemieux), Jersey Colts (14U Gretzky), York Devils (14U McDavid), MYHA (16U Lemieux), Dix Hill Hawks (16U Gretzky), Dix Hill Hawks (18U A), NJ Blizzard (Mite AAA), and Central PA Lancers (Mite Add On).

Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending October 1st, 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: Peter Nawrocki

Team: NY Arrows
Player’s Name: Luka Tehomilic
Jersey Number: 79
Position: Left Wing
Quote: “Luka is the ultimate team player. His dogged determination led to him scoring the game tying and game winning goal on the same shift in the 3rd period. His 3 points helped lead the team to a comeback victory.”

10U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Bryan Roth

Team: Team Philadelphia
Player’s Name: Kellen Zeager
Jersey Number: 90
Position: Center
Quote: “Kellen really heated up this weekend contributing 2 goals and 3 assists to help his team to 2 victories against a tough opponent. Kellen had the motor going and the effort paid off big time for him and his team.”

10U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Jason Glenn

Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms Youth U10A1
Player’s Name: Matthew Supp
Jersey Number: 43
Position: Defense
Quote: “Matty had a great game on Saturday scoring 2 and assisting on a 3rd. Sunday he played strong defense in a loss. Matty is one of the hardest workers and a great kid to be around.”

10U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Harris Dainoff

Team: Wissahickon Warriors Red
Player’s Name: Jack Knowles
Jersey Number: 97
Position: Forward
Quote: “Jack was a monster on the ice all weekend, not only scoring 6 goals but displaying his speed and strength and passing well to his teammates, particularly in a very well played game against a very strong opponent against Hollydell on Sunday.”

10U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Ryan Jones

Team: Valley Forge Colonials
Player’s Name: Jake Weis
Jersey Number: 68
Position: Forward
Quote: “Jake played a full 200’ game. He fought hard to get his two goals but his play in our own zone was the difference maker. He fought hard to get back in the defensive zone and disrupt play in our own end.”

11U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Tom Fagan

Team: Valley Forge Colonials
Player’s Name: Cooper Neilds
Jersey Number: 35
Position: Forward
Quote: “Cooper played 2 strong games this weekend contributing 1 goal and 2 assists to help his team.”

12U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Joe Pelle

Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
Player’s Name: Daniel Kane
Jersey Number: 16
Position: Center
Quote: “Daniel is a hardworking player and dug deep this weekend to help his team go 3-0 this weekend.”

12U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Derek Wade

Team: Jr. Black Bears
Player’s Name: Oscar Haines
Jersey Number: 84
Position: Goalie
Quote: “This kid makes so many saves every week and is overlooked by the losses.”

12U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Collin Stough

Team: York Devils
Player’s Name: Trey Delmonte
Jersey Number: 26
Position: Forward
Quote: “Trey helped secure a big OT win. He not only scored the game winner in OT but also scored the tying goal to push the game into OT.”

12U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Mike Delfin

Team: Grundy Senators Delfin
Player’s Name: Cooper Waldman
Jersey Number: 44
Position: Forward
Quote: “Cooper had 2g and 2a in 2 big wins this weekend. Cooper has been a consistent and reliable contributor since the first game this year and continues to lead the team in scoring with a perfect balance goals and assists! Cooper is always working on his game and it has really shown this season as he has broken out as leader on the scoresheet and in the locker room!”

13U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Mark Krull

Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Player’s Name: Noah Rome
Jersey Number: 17
Position: Defense
Quote: “Noah jumped up and played Forward this weekend. Typically a strong Defensemen, his work in the offensive zone ignited our offense and contributed 3 Assists. His strong skating and willingness to be a good teammate to help our team was awesome. Great job Noah!”

14U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Dan Donegan

Team: Haverford Hawks
Player’s Name: Brendan Becker
Jersey Number: 68
Position: Right Wing
Quote: “Brendan is a physical forward with a big shot that plays with a ton of energy. He lead the offense this weekend with 2 goals and an assist.”

14U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Jason Miller

Team: Grundy Senators Miller
Player’s Name: Kevin Ringenary
Jersey Number: 48
Position: Left Wing
Quote: “Kevin is a player who not only scores goals, but consistently does the little things that helps his team win. Whether it’s sacrificing his body to block a shot, skating hard to back check, or taking a hit to make a play, his team can always count on him in any situation!”

14U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Shawn Grant

Team: MYHA 14U UA Blue
Player’s Name: Andrew Lam
Jersey Number: 65
Position: Forward
Quote: “Andrew had a strong game with a goal and an assist in our 7-1 this weekend against TI Selects. It utilized his speed and was making smart decisions with the puck all game.”

15U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Chris Sharamatew

Team: Philadelphia Blazers
Player’s Name: Matt Fritz
Jersey Number: 72
Position: Defense
Quote: “Matt, kept up his great play for the team this weekend with an assist on our first goal and scoring the 6th and final goal this Saturday along with some really strong defensive play to help the team and our goalie to a shutout.”

16U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Keith Nixon

Team: NJ Bandits 16AA
Player’s Name: Joey Capizzano
Jersey Number: 21
Position: Center
Quote: “Joey is a hardworking player and great teammate. His teammates honored him with a “C” this season. He led us to two wins this weekend with 5 goals and 2 assists.”

16U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Dylan DellaVecchio

Team: Grundy Senators
Player’s Name: Klim Belko
Jersey Number: 65
Position: Center
Quote: “Klim tallied hat tricks in three consecutive games this weekend(2 GWG), while also being relentless on the back check and leading his team to a 3-1 weekend.”

16U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Mark Macera

Team: Frederick Freeze
Player’s Name: Mason Macera
Jersey Number: 66
Position: Center
Quote: “66 once again carried our offense and scored the game winner when we needed it and despite being injured played game 3 and 4. He will most likely miss multiple weeks of play due to his injury and didn’t want to let his team down. I believe he leads his division in points per game due to his consistent play throughout the season.”

18U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Robert Thomas

Team: Delaware Ducks
Player’s Name: Alex Denny
Jersey Number: 1
Position: Goalie
Quote: “Alex’s effort helped our young team stay competitive from start to finish.”

18U A Division: Nominating Coach: Frank Blust

Team: Wissahickon Warriors
Player’s Name: Ian McAteer
Jersey Number: 31
Position: Goalie
Quote: “Ian had a huge weekend for us, with 2 starts, 2 shutouts, and 2 big wins…helping us to a 3-1 showcase weekend.”

8U AAA Division: Nominating Coach: Mike Green

Team: LI Riptide
Player’s Name: Michael Green
Jersey Number: 46
Position: Center
Quote: “Michael and his line mates were a huge part of the team’s 3-0 weekend. They battled and helped each other on multiple plays as well as being there for their fellow teammates.”

8U Intermediate Division: Nominating Coach: Peter Crocker

Team: Royals Green
Player’s Name: Asher Crocker
Jersey Number: 5
Position: All
Quote: “Asher Crocker lead his team to 2 victories out of 3 games. His multiple assists were impressive to see as a true selfless player. As a first-year mite, I hope to see many more great plays to come! Great Job Royals.”

Honorable Mentions
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mention

All 7 Players	Lady Royals	10U			All
Lorenzo Muratore	Long Island Rebels	10U	AA	89	Forward
Jaxson Lewis	Lehigh Valley Phantoms	10U	AA	14	Forward
Callen Hummer	Palmyra Knights	10U	Lemieux	13	Right Wing
Victor Demaio	Philadelphia Blazers	10U	Lemieux	3	Center
Carter Huff	Hollydell Hurricanes	10U	Lemieux	79	Goalie
Liam Zadon	Valley Forge Colonials	10U	Lemieux	79	Left Wing
Joey Spor	Royals	10U	Gretzky	11	Goalie
Layne Keller	York Devils	10U	McDavid	11	Wing
Jackson Plummer	Igloo Jaguars	10U	McDavid	33	Right Wing
Jameson Gaffey	Jersey Shore Wildcats	10U	McDavid	44	Defense/Forward
Andrei Likhov	Wissahickon Warriors	10U	McDavid	63	Forward
Jacob Stretch	Royals	10U	McDavid	11	Defense
Oliver Gabler	Palmyra Black Knights	10U	McDavid	20	Defense
Jordan Schwartz	NJ Bandits	12U	AA	16	Forward
Jacob Jastrzab	NJ Avalanche	12U	AA	8	Defense
Aiden Albright	Hollydell Hurricanes	12U	AA	9	Wing
Damian Dimitrov	Tri City Eagles	12U	Lemieux	93	Right Wing
Jacob Powell	Lehigh Valley Phantoms	12U	Lemieux	52	Forward
Cameron Ridgway	Hollydell Hurricanes	12U	Lemieux	45	Defense
Liam Wagner	Palmyra Black Knights	12U	Lemieux	46	Forward
COLIN CALLAHAN	Valley Forge Colonials	12U	Gretzky	77	Forward
Ryan Meehan	Team Philadelphia	12U	Gretzky	72	Goalie
Ryan Leap	Hollydell Hurricanes	12U	McDavid	2	Defense
Ryan Leap	Hollydell Hurricanes	12U	McDavid	2	Defense
Ava Milachouski	NJ Bandits	12U	McDavid	57	Forward
Devlin Regan	Royals	12U	McDavid	8	Goalie
Lucas Budaji	Valley Forge Colonials	12U	McDavid	71	Forward
Colton Dreyfus	Royals	13U	AA	93	Defense
Matthew DeFeo	Long Island Rebels	13U	AA	11	Forward
Cayden Petty	Tri City Eagles	13U	AA	23	Center
Fabian GAO	NJ Rockets	14U	AA	41	Defense
Logan Kircher	PAL Silver Knights	14U	Lemieux	#2	Defense
Aiden Park	NJ Avalanche	14U	Lemieux	87	Center
Gino Scala	Valley Forge Colonials	14U	Lemieux	13	Forward
Joseph Lucariello	Mercer Chiefs	14U	Lemieux	2	Center
Alexander Labe	NJ Avalanche	14U	Gretzky	42	Center
Shane Florit	NJ Kings	15U	AA	50	Goalie
Aidan Bobst	Team Philadelphia	16U	AA	88	Defense
Marshall Keninitz	Tri City Eagles	16U	AA	98	Goalie
Ethan Fenner	WBS Knights	16U	AA	#39	Forward
Max Peppers	Tri City Eagles	16U	Lemieux	41	Wing
Braden Bishop	Lehigh Valley Phantoms	16U	Lemieux	21	Center
RJ Galasso	Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars	16U	Lemieux	61	Left Wing
Kyler Watson	Hollydell Hurricanes	16U	Lemieux	39	Offense
John Gibbs	SOMD Sabres	16U	Lemieux	27	Goalie
Chris Kennedy	Team Philadelphia	16U	Lemieux	5	Defense
Patrick O’Shea	Dix Hills Hawks	16U	Gretzky	9	Goalie
Bennett Haas	STJ Gold	16U	Gretzky	25	Forward
Connor Sweeney	Tri City Eagles	16U	Gretzky	55	Defense
Dalton Kunkle	Palmyra Black Knights	16U	Gretzky	41	Defense
Lawrence Proux	Frederick Freeze	16U	Gretzky	95	Wing
Alex Sonvico	Skylands Kings	18U	A	61	Forward
James Bissett	LI Monarchs	8U	AAA	14	Left Wing
Milo Wartownik	LI Riptide	8U	AAA	97	Right Wing
Everett Armagan	Jersey Shore Americans	8U	AAA	28	Forward
Logan Usenski	Long Island Arrows	8U		13	Defense