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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.

Stay in the know and keep up with all the action by accessing schedules and live scores conveniently located under the Game Center tab on our website. Our online hub is your go-to resource for staying updated of every goal, save, and power play.

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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

Excitement is building as the Atlantic Hockey Federation prepares for its third showcase weekend. Featuring a wide array of divisions, including the 16U Gretzky and Lemieux, 18U A, and Half Ice Mites, this event, known as the Pucktober Showcase, promises an action-packed weekend of thrilling matchups spanning across 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.

For the week ending on September 24th, 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 Game Center 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), Philadelphia Blazers (10U Lemieux), Palmyra Black Knights (10U Gretzky), Grundy Senators (10U McDavid), Ashburn Xtreme (12U Lemieux), Southern Maryland Sabres (12U Gretzky), NJ Bandits (12U McDavid), PAL Silver Knights (14U Lemieux), Aviators Hockey (14U Gretzky), York Devils (14U McDavid), Hollydell Hurricanes (16U Lemieux), Dix Hill Hawks (16U Gretzky), NJ Blizzard (Mite AAA), and Central PA Lancers (Mite Add On).

The Atlantic Hockey Federation is excited for its first Federation Education Series guest this season. This series will feature presentations for our players, families, and coaches on the landscape of hockey and Player Development. The first presentation will feature Ken Martel from USA Hockey.

With over 25 years of experience in player development and a long history as a coach with USA Hockey, Ken Martel was named senior director of player and coach development in November 2022. He is charged with helping provide a framework for associations nationwide to follow for optimal athlete development.

Martel has made appearances behind the bench of nine U.S. teams that have competed in International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships, including four times with the U.S. National Under-18 Team (2000-04), four times with the U.S. National Junior Team (2004, 2006, 2008-09) and once with the U.S. Women’s National Team (2007).

All are welcome to attend however, the presentation is targeted toward 8U to 12U ages. The presentation will cover player development, growth in hockey, what makes for a great youth sports experience, learning in an athletic context, and more.

“Intro to Hockey”

Date: Tuesday, October 17th

Time: 7:00 pm EST

RSVP: Register here!

This webinar will take approximately 30 minutes with time for a Q&A

Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending September 24th, 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: John Comstock

Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
Player’s Name: Graham Litle
Jersey Number: 28
Position: Forward
Quote: Graham had a solid weekend having scored 4 goals and 5 assists.

10U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Mark Gallagher

Team: Lehigh Phantoms
Player’s Name: Carter Johnson
Jersey Number: 10
Position: Center
Quote: Carter sets the tone and leads by example with his aggressive play. He came out hard on his first shift of Sunday’s game and scored a quick goal. He is always applying pressure, and working hard, and it pays off.

10U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Kelly Dolan

Team: North Jersey Kings
Player’s Name: Landen Ritchie
Jersey Number: 72
Position: Right Wing
Quote: Landen had an all around great weekend, including 2 big goals in our 3-2 win on Sunday. His focus and work ethic has paid off as he continues to excel week after week.

10U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Luke Freeman

Team: Southern Maryland Sabres
Player’s Name: Asher Prorock
Jersey Number: 8
Position: Forward
Quote: Asher Prorock played two outstanding games, scoring three beautiful goals and making three exceptional plays resulting in assists on his teammates’ goals, all while embodying the characteristics of a great teammate and sportsman.

10U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Maddie Reynolds

Team: Jersey Shore Wildcats
Player’s Name: Brayden Vydra-Paulovic
Jersey Number: 27
Position: Forward/Goalie
Quote: Brayden played out in our Saturday game and scored a goal, as well as held his own in net on Sunday with 24 saves.

11U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Parker Faix

Team: PHA Icemen
Player’s Name: Aiden Kurz
Jersey Number: 1
Position: Goalie
Quote: Aiden was outstanding in net this weekend. He stopped 38 of 40 shots for a .95 save percentage and TWO shutouts. In 9 periods, he only allowed two goals against. He started all 3 games. Great job, Aiden!

12U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Paul Josephsen

Team: NJ Bandits
Player’s Name: Jordan Vaiana
Jersey Number: 4
Position: Forward
Quote: Jordy brought the hustle this week! His heavy play in the neutral zone created quick offense and his fearless d-zone play led to blocked shots and more offense!

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

Team: Lehigh Phantoms
Player’s Name: Deegan Berry
Jersey Number: 67
Position: Center
Quote: Deegan led by example. He kept his team locked in, always had his head up and looked to connect a pass or put one on the net. Very proud of him!

12U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Collin Stough

Team: York Devils
Player’s Name: John Carmelite
Jersey Number: 37
Position: Defense
Quote: John was a key to our play this weekend. Not only putting up 3 points but took control of our zone when on the ice.

12U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Tom Holdinsky

Team: Delaware Ducks
Player’s Name: Defensive Unit
Jersey Number: N/A
Position: Defense
Quote: The defensive unit as a whole played outstanding this weekend allowing only 6 goals over 3 games, including a shutout win on Sunday where they held the opposing team to 11 shots on goal.

13U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Chad Barron

Team: Valley Forge Colonials
Player’s Name: Teagan Latshaw
Jersey Number: 96
Position: Forward
Quote: Teagan’s effort all year is paying off, and he is putting up goals and assists. He is making everyone around him a better player.

14U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Mike Cioffi

Team: Darien
Player’s Name: Luke Fox
Jersey Number: 57
Position: Defense
Quote: Aside from his shut down defensive play over the weekend, Luke had two goals and one assist in this week’s games. Including the OT winner on 9/23 vs. Rye Rangers.

14U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Patrick O’Leary

Team: Mercer Chiefs
Player’s Name: Chris Passuth
Jersey Number: 29
Position: Goalie
Quote: As one of our Captains, Chris put the team on his shoulders and carried the Chiefs in a thrilling 55-save 1-0 shutout against the North Jersey Skylands Kings.

14U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Evan Calendrillo

Team: NJ Avalanche
Player’s Name: Tripp Caie
Jersey Number: 31
Position: Goalie
Quote: Tripp played yet another solid game for our team, while making countless big saves. He helped us secure another victory on Sunday with his great play.

14U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Warren S Monks

Team: TI North Stars Red
Player’s Name: Jeremy Monks
Jersey Number: 20
Position: Center
Quote: Jeremy exploded for 5 goals in Game 1 and 4 goals in Game 2 of a doubleheader at Bucks County Ice Sports Center this weekend, carrying his team to victory in both games.

15U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Chris Sharamatew

Team: Philadelphia Blazers
Player’s Name: Jake Smaron
Jersey Number: 17
Position: Forward
Quote: “Jake had a great weekend of hockey Saturday his energy on the bench and on the ice helped us come back from 3-0 to win 4-3 against the York Devils. On Sunday Jake had a go-ahead goal and game winner in OT against the Valley Forge Colonials.”

16U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Brandon Van Scoy

Team: WBS Knights
Player’s Name: Cayden Booth
Jersey Number: 61
Position: Defense
Quote: His first year with the 16UAA Wilkes Barre/Scranton Knights – Cayden stands out by leading with confidence, strength, and leadership throughout the game. This weekend, he worked hard to earn his first assist of the season!

16U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Rich Galasso

Team: TI North Stars Red
Player’s Name: Preston Doe
Jersey Number: 7
Position: Right Wing
Quote: Preston had a great weekend. He scored two goals, including the game winner, in our 4-3 win on Saturday night, and then scored two more in our 6-6 tie on Sunday. He did a great job of getting into the dirty areas and putting himself in the right positions to score.

16U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Swede Farling

Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Player’s Name: Kaleb Wehr
Jersey Number: 78
Position: Defense
Quote: Moved to forward for the weekend, scored a goal in each game with one assist. Impressive forechecking and hockey sense displayed.

18U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Collin Stough

Team: York Devils
Player’s Name: Tyler Brandtonies
Jersey Number: 54
Position: Defense
Quote: Tyler really helped connect our defense to our offense. He is an offensive defenseman that is second on our team in points for the season.

18U A Division: Nominating Coach: Jimmy Colgan

Team: Skylands Kings
Player’s Name: Alex Sonvico
Jersey Number: 61
Position: Forward
Quote: Had a big goal to start a 3-goal comeback in his first game to help secure the win. In our second game, he had to play both offense and defense filling in for missing players. Overall had a great weekend making plays with and without the puck.

8U AAA Division: Nominating Coach: Chris Riggs

Team: Pennsauken Pilots
Player’s Name: Caleb Worrell
Jersey Number: 40
Position: Forward
Quote: Strong skater with the ability to take over a game. Can count on him to contribute every game.

8U Beginner Division: Nominating Coach: Jeff Koss

Team: Delaware Ducks
Player’s Name: Braden Goodenough
Jersey Number: 51
Position: All
Quote: Braden continues to lead by example by putting 110% effort in on every shift and practice. He is aggressive throughout the game and plays the game at both ends. This is leading to success not only on the scoreboard but most importantly as a leader who is quietly raising the team’s expectations and his teammates are responding. Keep up the great work Braden!

8U Intermediate Division: Nominating Coach: Peter Crocker

Team: Royals
Player’s Name: Andrew Binns
Jersey Number: 28
Position: All
Quote: Andrew Binns had an amazing mite game with plenty of passes and 6 well-earned goals. Great job Andrew!

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

Travis Levin	Jersey Shore Wildcats	10U	AA	97	Goalie
Joey Sisca	Haverford Hawks	10U	AA	22	Center
Kam Kullman	Palmyra Black Knights	10U	Lemieux	9	Forward
Brayden Anthony	Valley Forge Colonials	10U	Lemieux	36	Left wing
Parker Naranjo	MYHA UA	10U	Gretzky	44	Defense
Reink Crocker	Royals	10U	Gretzky	18	Center
Jai Kataria	Lancaster Firebirds	10U	Gretzky	38	Forward
Ryan Burke	Igloo Jaguars	10U	McDavid	13	Center
Dom Esposito	Hollydell Hurricanes	10U	McDavid	71	Goalie
Carmine Montesano	PAL Soundtigers	10U	McDavid	21	Wing
Erik Lounsberry	Grundy Senators	10U	McDavid	13	Defense
Braxton Reppert	Junior Black Bears	10U	McDavid	82	Left Wing
Jackson Brooks	Delaware Ducks	10U	McDavid	92	Goalie
Gabriel Sweet	Delaware Ducks	10U	McDavid	39	Defense
Lawson Burgess	Valley Forge Colonials	10U	McDavid	91	Forward
Matthew Gerbavac	Philadelphia Blazers	11U	AA	18	Wing
Luke Walsh	Skylands Kings	11U	AA	19	Center
Toby Rakoff	Valley Forge Colonials	11U	AA	20	Right Wing
Zack Wiernasz	Hollydell Hurricanes	12U	AA	30	Goalie
Francis Kerr	Hollydell Hurricanes	12U	Lemieux	79	Forward
Benjamin Graham	Rockets	12U	Lemieux	32	Forward
Spencer Elling	MYHA	12U	Gretzky	27	Forward
Tanner Nau	Valley Forge Colonials	12U	Gretzky	18	Defense
Nick Ferullo	Lehigh Phantoms	12U	McDavid	86	Forward
Sam Ingram	Hollydell Hurricanes	12U	McDavid	28	Goalie
Honey White	Jr Flyers	12U	McDavid	33	Center
Gavin Delaney	PAL Silver Knights	12U	McDavid	97	Forward
Lucas Holdinsky	Delaware Ducks	12U	McDavid	24	Forward
Joey Magee	Grundy Senators	12U	McDavid	41	Forward
Sam Cohen	Bandits	12U	McDavid	7	Center
Steve “Stel” Koutsouras	NJ Avalanche	14U	AA	22	Forward
Brendan sheykevich	Rockets	14U	AAA	10	Forward
Quinn Johns	Igloo Jaguars	14U	Lemieux	16	Defense
Joseph Sheckler	Royals	14U	Lemieux	17	Center
Stephan tursi	Hollydell Hurricanes	14U	Gretzky	91	Forward
Carter Lorentz	Team Philadelphia	14U	Gretzky	00	Goalie
Dominic Day	Lehigh Phantoms	14U	McDavid	78	Left Wing
Kyler Porzillo	Junior Black Bears	14U	McDavid	74	Forward
Gavin Donnelly	TI North Stars	14U	McDavid	18	Center
Anthony Iannone	SportsCare Kings	15U	AA	50	Goalie
Israel Buckrop	Florida Everblades	16U	AA	24	Wing
Scott Fleming	Palmyra Black Knights	16U	AA	38	Defense
Jimmy McDonald	Hollydell Hurricanes	16U	Lemieux	3	Defense
Greg Stearn	Igloo Jaguars	16U	Lemieux	4	Center
Ethan Sonde	Tri-City Eagles	16U	Gretzky	72	Wing
Joseph Bilotta	Valley Forge Colonials	16U	Gretzky	29	Forward
Mason Macera	Frederick Freeze	16U	Gretzky	66	Center
Gabe Wells	Wissahickon Warriors	18U	A	13	Forward
Jake Seiler	Grundy Senators	18U	A	23	Center
Mason Johnson	RSG Selects	8U	AAA	29	Goalie
Lucas Yu	Long Island Monarchs	8U	AAA	55	Center
Colton Price	York Devils	8U	Intermediate	8	Forward