The Atlantic Hockey Federation drops the puck this weekend on the Fall Freeze Showcase featuring 10U McDavid, Lemieux and Gretzky divisions in arenas across Pennsylvania.
All games in all three divisions will be streamed exclusively on Black Bear TV and you can keep up with scores, standings and schedules at the AHF Game Center.
Carmo Photography will be capturing the action at both the McDavid and Gretzky showcases.
Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending November 3rd, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.
Nominating Coach: Thomas J Figaniak
Player Name: Zac Windmill
Team: Wissahickon Warriors
Age Level: 8U
Division: Lemieux
Player Jersey Number: 6
Position: Forward
Comment: Zac put it all out there this weekend. With help from his teammates, he was able to find the back of the net a total of 7 times, including a game-winning goal. In a hard-fought tough matchup, Zac helped lead his team to victory. Way to go, Zac!
Nominating Coach: Mike Peterson
Player Name: Asher Sakherzon
Team: Philadelphia Blazers
Age Level: 8U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 1
Position: Forward
Comment: Asher has stepped up and has taken his game to the next level. His relentless work this week and his attention to get better have paid off with a few goals, a couple of assists, and not to mention the hustle to help out on defense. He’s a two-way power forward. He’s always smiling and brings that positive energy.
Nominating Coach: Kyle Kavanagh
Player Name: Gavin Kavanagh
Team: Red Bank Lumberjacks
Age Level: 8U
Division: AAA
Player Jersey Number: 16
Position: Forward
Comment: Scored a hat trick and 2 assists on Saturday, then had a big Sunday with 2 assists.
Nominating Coach: Oktay Armagan
Player Name: Jason Balamucki
Team: Mercer Chiefs
Age Level: 9U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 86
Position: Forward
Comment: Not only was Jason providing offense, but he back-checked and used his great speed on the forecheck.
Nominating Coach: Tyler Anzelone and Tim Quinlan
Player Name: Dominick Pellegrino
Team: NY Arrows
Age Level: 10U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 20
Position: Forward
Comment: Dom was impressive this weekend with goals in both games played, showcasing his leadership ability through his performance and determination on the ice. Dominic shined for the Arrows this week by not only scoring goals but playing a grind-it-out game in the corners, creating chances for his teammates!
Nominating Coach: Justin Stouch
Player Name: Tyler Nykorczuk
Team: Team Philadelphia
Age Level: 10U
Division: Lemieux
Player Jersey Number: 3
Position: Forward
Comment: Tyler’s speed and playmaking ability make him a threat to score every time he’s on the ice. Not only is he able to put the puck in the net on his own, but his effort to include his linemates every shift is what makes him a great teammate.
Nominating Coach: Kevin Abbott
Player Name: Oscar Drako
Team: Tomorrow’s Ice
Age Level: 10U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 50
Position: Forward
Comment: Oscar scored three goals in a tightly contested 9-8 win vs. a highly ranked opponent. Oscar’s resilience was on display in the game that never had a differential of more than one goal.
Nominating Coach: Parker Faix
Player Name: Brennen Morphy
Team: PHA Icemen
Age Level: 12U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 91
Position: Wing
Comment: Brennen was dominant this weekend, creating play after play while showcasing his elite stickhandling and goal-scoring ability. Two of his five goals this weekend helped up as game-winners. Great job, Brennen!
Nominating Coach: Jason Bracco
Player Name: John Arsoy
Team: Mercer Chiefs
Age Level: 12U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 24
Position: Wing
Comment: John was a force on the ice this weekend, helping to lead his team to a 3-1 record over four games in the Pucktober Showcase. John tallied a whopping 10 goals and an assist over the four games and powered his team with four goals in two of the four games.
Nominating Coach: Marc Hedquist
Player Name: Waylon Helfer
Team: PAL Sound Tigers
Age Level: 12U
Division: Lemieux
Player Jersey Number: 16
Position: Forward
Comment: Waylon is a quiet competitor who leads our first line in scoring.
Nominating Coach: Michael Losee
Player Name: Kane Lehr
Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Age Level: 12U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 76
Position: Center
Comment: [Comment not provided.]
Nominating Coach: Frank Inzano
Player Name: Mark Piltser
Team: Mercer Chiefs
Age Level: 13U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 12
Position: Forward
Comment: Mark is one of the most improved players on the team this year. This weekend he stepped up in a big way, scoring 4 goals and notching 3 assists. His 7 points were key in leading us to two dominant 7-1 victories.
Nominating Coach: Brian Repetz
Player Name: Matt Torres
Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Age Level: 14U
Division: Lemieux
Player Jersey Number: 25
Position: Forward
Comment: Matt had a great weekend, scoring a perfectly set-up power play goal and setting up his teammates with 8 assists. He helped his line keep the puck around the net, resulting in ten-plus goals this weekend. Way to go, Matt.
Nominating Coach: Andrew Messmore
Player Name: Kellan McGuire
Team: Frederick Freeze
Age Level: 14U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 94
Position: Wing
Comment: Kellan had an amazing weekend, scoring 4 goals and notching an assist over our 2 games. His hard work extended to the penalty kill, where he gritted out 2 shorthanded goals in Game 1, with the first of those 2 being the GWG.
Nominating Coach: Chris Schache
Player Name: Tye Tomasic
Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Age Level: 15U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 80
Position: Goalie
Comment: Tye has been a workhorse all season long. This weekend was no exception, as he faced 146 shots and made 132 saves, including a stellar performance in the second game of the day on Saturday, making 62 saves on 65 shots. His hard work and dedication are keeping his team in games until the final buzzer every game.
Nominating Coach: Walt Holewa
Player Name: Anthony Menechino
Team: PAL Sound Tigers
Age Level: 16U
Division: Lemieux
Player Jersey Number: 18
Position: Defense
Comment: Anthony is a defenseman but, as we only had 9 skaters, also played forward and scored 4 goals at both positions.
Nominating Coach: Pete Birmingham
Player Name: Evan Lea
Team: Southern Maryland Sabres
Age Level: 16U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 9
Position: Forward
Comment: Evan stepped up to lead his team to two wins, scoring hat tricks in each game. Evan hustled at both ends of the ice, helping his defense and goalies.
Nominating Coach: Brandon Van Scoy
Player Name: Tanner Evans
Team: WBS Jr. Knights
Age Level: 18U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 26
Position: Forward
Comment: Tanner brings the energy to the bench in each and every game. His passion, fierce battling, and powerful shot allow him to be a threat wherever he finds himself on the ice.
Nominating Coach: Nick Fritz
Player Name: Lane Meinnert
Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Age Level: 18U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 17
Position: Forward
Comment: Lane Train had a strong game despite the loss. What he lacks in size is made up for in grit and courage. He’s not afraid to go into the trees and throw his weight around.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mentions.
| Nicholas Bandera | Berserkers | 8U | AAA |
| Beckham Swetter | WBS Jr. Knights | 8U | Intermediate |
| Tommy Whitehair | Delaware Ducks | 10U | Lemieux |
| Emmett Abbondante | Rockets Hockey Club | 10U | Lemieux |
| Noah Holey | Palmyra Black Knights | 10U | McDavid |
| Victor Bai | Delaware Ducks | 10U | McDavid |
| Ryan Weinstock | Haverford Hawks | 12U | AA |
| Carson Esturo | LI Arrows | 12U | AA |
| Kaden Manis | LI Arrows | 12U | AA |
| Brayden Wright | Southern Maryland Sabres | 12U | Gretzky |
| Brandon Ries | Tri-City Eagles | 12U | Gretzky |
| Kaden Musil-Kunkel | Tomorrow’s Ice | 12U | Gretzky |
| Zia Jackson | Tomorrow’s Ice | 12U | Gretzky |
| Logan Langan | Jersey Shore Wildcats | 12U | Lemieux |
| Gabriella Wilson | Jr. Flyers | 12U | Lemieux |
| Jaden Feeney | Igloo Jaguars | 12U | Gretzky |
| Success Hendricks | Southern Maryland Sabres | 12U | Lemieux |
| Bryce Bowers | Grundy Senators | 12U | McDavid |
| Daniella Poulsen | NJ Bandits | 12U | McDavid |
| Jackson Todd | Hollydell Hurricanes | 12U | McDavid |
| Cavan Kuhlken | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 12U | McDavid |
| Wyatt Dowd | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 12U | McDavid |
| Mary Losee | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 12U | McDavid |
| Colby Hutchison | Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars | 12U | McDavid |
| Mark Zidwick | Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars | 12U | McDavid |
| Jayden Miller | Palmyra Black Knights | 13U | AA |
| Miles Nuzzi | Team Philadelphia | 14U | Lemieux |
| Wesley Tomasko | Palmyra Black Knights | 14U | McDavid |
| Aiden Bussey | Skylands Kings | 14U | McDavid |
| Preston Doe | Tomorrow’s Ice | 16U | Gretzky |
| Tyler Cockerham | Grundy Senators | 16U | Gretzky |
| Nathan Bracken | Jersey Shore Wildcats | 16U | Gretzky |
| Jack Fournier | Jersey Shore Wildcats | 16U | Lemieux |
The puck drops on another exciting weekend of AHF action as the 12U Lemieux, Gretzky and McDavid divisions hit the ice for their Fall Freeze Showcase.
Keep up with all of the action with our AHF Game Center and stream all of the games in the Lemieux and McDavid Divisions exclusively on Black Bear TV!
Carmo Photography will be on site for the Lemieux and Gretzky Divisions to capture all of the exciting action!
Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending October 20th, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.
Nominating Coach: Dave Guinan
Player Name: Lochlan Ambra
Team: Delaware Ducks
Age Level: 8U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 97
Position: Goalie
Comment: His focus and reflexes were on full display as he stopped every shot faced! Including a glove save on a penalty shot with no time remaining to win the championship 1-0!
Nominating Coach: Michael Peterson
Player Name: Brennan Peterson
Team: Philadelphia Blazers
Age Level: 8U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 44
Position: Defense
Comment: Big Bren, as his teammates call him, gives it his all every time he steps on the ice. Known for being the biggest protector on the team, don’t let his size fool you—it’s the size of his heart and his loyalty that really stands out. He’s always there for his teammates, bringing heart and hustle to every game.
Nominating Coach: Paul Losik
Player Name: Mason Aginsky
Team: Bridge Hockey Club
Age Level: 8U
Division: AAA
Player Jersey Number: 11
Position: Forward
Comment: Mason exploded with offense for the weekend as Bridge went 3-1.
Nominating Coach: Oktay Armagan
Player Name: Carmine Sallemi
Team: Mercer Chiefs
Age Level: 9U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 51
Position: Forward
Comment: Carmine used his speed and offensive abilities to help our team compete this weekend.
Nominating Coach: Carmine Taffo
Player Name: Mason Donlin
Team: Rockets Hockey Club
Age Level: 10U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 10
Position: Defense
Comment: Mason played well on both ends of the ice, supporting his team offensively and defensively, which helped the Rockets to a 1-1 record on the weekend. His strong play defensively led to scoring chances for himself & his teammates. Mason showed big improvement with his play in the offensive zone as 2 of his 3 goals came on shots from the blueline. Good job Mason!
Nominating Coach: Frank Inzano
Player Name: Brody Jones
Team: Mercer Chiefs
Age Level: 10U
Division: Lemieux
Player Jersey Number: 8
Position: Forward
Comment: Brody Jones helped our team get two big wins this weekend with his 2 goals and 2 assists. He got the game going with an early goal 15 seconds into the game by driving to the net and finishing his play. Brody never quits. He is extremely hard-working at practices and during the games. He plays hard to the whistle and most importantly, he is an incredible teammate.
Nominating Coach: Kyle Trull
Player Name: Brayden Brucculeri
Team: WBS Knights
Age Level: 10U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 6
Position: Center
Comment: Brayden switched from wing to center and exploded with 5 goals in 2 games to go 1-1 on the weekend.
Nominating Coach: Wade Richardson
Player Name: Eric Esquivel
Team: Westchester Express
Age Level: 11U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 29
Position: Forward
Comment: Eric scored 4 goals in back-to-back games against the best teams in our league.
Nominating Coach: George Noble
Player Name: Mikey Incremona
Team: Red Bank Generals
Age Level: 12U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 9
Position: Forward
Comment: Mikey was a monster this weekend at our showcase, leading his team to a 4-0 record with 4 goals and 2 assists (that were recorded), including an overtime winner in one of the games! His play and work rate all season so far is a huge reason for our success.
Nominating Coach: Trevor Mankus
Player Name: Braxton Seltzer
Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Age Level: 12U
Division: Lemieux
Player Jersey Number: 18
Position: Forward
Comment: This is from 10/19 as I missed the email, but this recognition is important as Braxton played hard and set a good example for effort level for the entire team across both games on this day. He was an offensive force who drove hard to loose pucks and battled hard when faced with adversity.
Nominating Coach: Michael Schneider
Player Name: Christian Maraokovits
Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
Age Level: 12U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 9
Position: Goalie
Comment: Christian played very well this weekend. In two games he only let in one goal and had a shutout. He made some timely saves when the opposition was putting on pressure in both games. He was the backbone for our team this weekend.
Nominating Coach: Dean Whittingham
Player Name: Mason Sheetz
Team: PHA Icemen
Age Level: 13U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 14
Position: Forward
Comment: Outstanding weekend by Mason, scoring 12 goals and 4 assists to help his team to a 3-1 record this past weekend!
Nominating Coach: Joe
Player Name: Douglas Rowe
Team: Skylands Kings
Age Level: 14U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 9
Position: Defense
Comment: [No Comment Provided]
Nominating Coach: Stephen Cavendish
Player Name: Erick Marino
Team: Red Bank Generals
Age Level: 14U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 92
Position: Center
Comment: Perhaps our most gifted passer, Erick has been nothing short of spectacular so far this season. He works hard every shift, game or practice, and plays with his head up always. He has an incredible knack for finding open teammates in all areas of the ice and has been instrumental in our team’s success and development this season. He’s been a real pleasure to coach.
Nominating Coach: Paul Losik
Player Name: Andrew Losik
Team: Wolfpack Hockey Club
Age Level: 14U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 5
Position: Goalie
Comment: 49 saves, 1 GA vs. the two top 14 AA teams in the NJ Division.
Nominating Coach: Nick Vitanovec
Player Name: Jack McLaughlin
Team: WBS Knights
Age Level: 15U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 7
Position: Forward
Comment: Jack is a force on the ice and this past weekend he showed why teams should be aware of him out there.
Nominating Coach: Peter La Monica
Player Name: Sean Tyrell
Team: North Jersey Avalanche
Age Level: 16U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 17
Position: Forward
Comment: Sean amassed 9 goals and 2 assists this past weekend in the AHF showcase, displaying his talents.
Nominating Coach: William DeMio
Player Name: Billy DeMio
Team: NJ Bandits
Age Level: 16U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 9
Position: Forward
Comment: Billy led his team to a 3-0 weekend with 4 goals and an assist, including one shorthanded goal and an overtime winner. He’s the engine that drives our team with his effort, determination, and tenacity.
Nominating Coach: Patrick O’Leary
Player Name: Jonah Rotman
Team: Mercer Chiefs
Age Level: 16U
Division: Lemieux
Player Jersey Number: 19
Position: Forward
Comment: Assistant Captain Jonah Rotman helped lead the Chiefs to a 3-0 weekend with 4 goals and 5 assists. Jonah is a player who has the ability to change the momentum of a game with one big play.
Nominating Coach: Dom Lanza
Player Name: Josh Lanza
Team: NJ Stars
Age Level: 18U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 15
Position: Forward
Comment: Josh notched a hat trick in a thrilling come-from-behind 6-4 win this past weekend.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mentions.
| Riley Ahiskali | Delaware Ducks | 8U | McDavid |
| Andre D’Emidio | Rockets Hockey Club | 8U | Intermediate |
| Mason Irwin | Delaware Ducks | 10U | Gretzky |
| Paige Abbott | Tomorrow’s Ice | 10U | Gretzky |
| Lucian Kizuka | Hollydell Hurricanes | 10U | Gretzky |
| Caleb Voetgli | Wissahickon Warriors | 10U | Lemieux |
| Brady Clinton | Wissahickon Warriors | 10U | Lemieux |
| Thomas Morgan | Red Bank Generals | 10U | McDavid |
| William Keene | NY Arrows | 10U | AA |
| Hudson Cohen | Jersey Colts | 11U | AA |
| Luke Lutzer | North Jersey Avalanche | 11U | AA |
| Liam Hauck | Palmyra Black Knights | 11U | AA |
| Liam Hauck | Palmyra Black Knights | 11U | AA |
| Parker Unruh | Valley Forge Colonials | 12U | AA |
| Anthony Chiravolo | NY Dynamo | 12U | AA |
| Jack Weber | LI Arrows | 12U | AA |
| Carson Esturo & Callie Rizzo | LI Arrows | 12U | AA |
| Vincent Prestinari | Toms River Blackhawks | 12U | McDavid |
| Roman Boselli | Valley Forge Colonials | 12U | McDavid |
| Benjamin Cyr | Valley Forge Colonials | 12U | AA |
| Mason Wicinski | Mercer Chiefs | 13U | Lemieux |
| Brady Marksamer | Tomorrow’s Ice | 13U | AA |
| Kayden Youndt | Palmyra Black Knights | 13U | AA |
| Christopher Spano | Woodbridge Wolfpack | 13U | AA |
| Anthony Cambio | Tri-City Eagles | 13U | AA |
| Nolan Little | Valley Forge Colonials | 14U | AA |
| Jackson Repetz | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 14U | Lemieux |
| Matthew Crist | Tri-City Eagles | 14U | AA |
| Anthony Iannone | NJ Jets | 14U | AA |
| Adam Sirmarco | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 14U | AA |
| Henry Monks | Tomorrow’s Ice | 14U | McDavid |
| Andrew Florio | Red Bank Generals | 14U | Gretzky |
| Riley Tucker | Valley Forge Colonials | 14U | McDavid |
| Zane Cruz | WBS Knights | 15U | AA |
| Marcus D’Errico | PAL Blue Knights | 15U | AA |
| Robert Young | NJ Jets | 15U | AA |
| Michael Nelson | NJ Jets | 16U | AA |
| Brendan Milliken | Grundy Senators | 16U | Gretzky |
| Matthew Montena | NJ Bandits | 16U | AA |
| Aiden Barraza | Florida Golden Wolves | 16U | AA |
| Luke Brown | Palmyra Black Knights | 18U | Gretzky |
| Cam Adams | WBS Knights | 18U | AA |
| Nolan Stott | Team Philadelphia | 18U | AA |
| Dean Swift | Jersey Colts | 18U | Gretzky |
| Mason Schneider | Tri-City Eagles | 18U | AA |
It’s another weekend of Showcase action this weekend in the Atlantic Hockey Federation as the 13U-18U AA divisions hit the ice in the Pucktober Showcase.
The 13U-18U Divisions will take the ice at rinks throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey all weekend in AHF action. You can keep up with the scores, standings and schedules at the AHF Game Center and tune into all 14U-18U AA games and 13U AA games out of ProSkate Arena exclusively on Black Bear TV.
Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending October 20th, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.
New this season: Vote for the Peak Performer of the Week on our Instagram stories every Tuesday to Wednesday at noon!
Nominating Coach: Frank Rosi
Player Name: Liam McCann
Team: Venom
Age Level: 8U
Division: AAA
Liam plays a complete 200-foot game, generating offense while also being responsible defensively. We relied heavily on Liam this weekend, and he came up big time for us. He is a game changer who does whatever he can to help his team and teammates.
Nominating Coach: Mike Zimny
Player Name: Nolan Zimny
Team: Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars
Age Level: 8U
Division: Intermediate
Nolan played great defensively and offensively on Saturday. He was a huge impact in the game on defense, blocking shots and clearing pucks out of danger areas.
Nominating Coach: Raymond Vallejo
Player Name: Krishiv Rawal
Team: Rockets Hockey Club
Age Level: 9U
Division: AA
Krishiv had a goal and assist this week, but his contributions on the ice were larger than the statistics. He worked hard to prevent our opponents’ chances and helped set up the offense, contributing to a number of goals in our two wins this week.
Nominating Coach: Andy Gojdycz
Player Name: Michael Frattaroli
Team: Jersey Shore Wildcats
Age Level: 10U
Division: AA
Michael led the team in points this weekend with 4 goals as the Wildcats went .500 with 2 wins and 2 losses at the AHF AA Showcase. In the losses, they faced a talented MYHA squad and lost a nailbiter to New Canaan in the last contest.
Nominating Coach: Keith Irwin
Player Name: Keanan Folke
Team: Delaware Ducks
Age Level: 10U
Division: Lemieux
Keanan had a strong weekend supporting his team offensively and defensively. His hard work and positioning paid off as he netted 3 goals and 2 assists (5 points) in our 3 games this weekend. Keanan continues to adjust to the speed of the game and is becoming more consistent. Keep up the great work, Keanan! The coaches are proud of your continued development.
Nominating Coach: Kevin Abbott
Player Name: Bennett Tyler
Team: Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars
Age Level: 10U
Division: McDavid
Bennett led his team to two wins over the weekend with a combined 6 goals and 2 assists. Bennett arrives each day with incredible energy and enthusiasm, which is contagious both on and off the ice.
Nominating Coach: Jeremiah Dea
Player Name: Jason Terantino
Team: Jersey Colts
Age Level: 11U
Division: AA
Jason scored 6 goals and 8 points over 4 games, killed penalties, and won faceoffs. The team went 3-1 on the weekend, and Terantino played a large role in those victories.
Nominating Coach: Neil Runbeck
Player Name: Sieger Gilhooly
Team: Boulder Hockey Club
Age Level: 12U
Division: AA
Of Sieger’s 15 points, he had 3 power-play goals, 1 power-play assist, 1 shorthanded goal, and 1 shorthanded assist. Additionally, he was +10 on the weekend.
Nominating Coach: Jason Bracco
Player Name: Trystan O’Keefe
Team: Mercer Chiefs
Age Level: 12U
Division: Gretzky
Trystan was the backbone of the Mercer Chiefs this past weekend, helping his team secure two wins over the Rockets Hockey Club. Trystan went 2-0 and earned his first shutout of the year on Sunday, stopping all 20 shots against.
Nominating Coach: Mike Schneider
Player Name: Carson Cox
Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
Age Level: 12U
Division: McDavid
Carson played two very good games this weekend, scoring 3 goals in 2 games and adding an assist. He also played great shutdown defense for his team in both games.
Nominating Coach: Frederic Jean
Player Name: Liam Meredith
Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Age Level: 13U
Division: AA
Liam delivered an outstanding performance this weekend, contributing to 11 of our 30 goals. His efforts were crucial in helping us secure the championship win. His patience and readiness to bury the puck and set up his teammates were invaluable. Great job, Liam!
Nominating Coach: Chad Barron
Player Name: Nathan Ochranek
Team: Valley Forge Colonials
Age Level: 14U
Division: AA
Nathan played strong and physical in both games, supporting his teammates throughout a win and a loss.
Nominating Coach: Brad Salvato
Player Name: Jacob Braun
Team: Tri-City Eagles
Age Level: 14U
Division: Gretzky
Jacob Braun had an outstanding weekend, scoring six goals and adding three assists across four games. His offensive production and smart playmaking were matched by his relentless work ethic on the ice. Jacob’s ability to create opportunities, both for himself and his teammates, made him a constant threat and an essential contributor in all areas of the game.
Nominating Coach: Chris St John
Player Name: Gavin Barnes-Seals
Team: Grundy Senators
Age Level: 14U
Division: Lemieux
Gavin helped the Senators secure 3 wins and 1 tie, scoring and assisting goals in all four Showcase games this weekend. Totaling 8 goals and 8 assists, Gavin and his linemates Jaxson StJohn and Sebastian Krigbaum continue to show their chemistry on the ice, scoring 22 total goals this weekend.
Nominating Coach: Joe
Player Name: Ethan Scanlon
Team: Skylands Kings
Age Level: 14U
Division: McDavid
Ethan saw close to 200 shots this weekend at our showcase. He played great and gave our team a chance to win in every game.
Nominating Coach: Mark Signore
Player Name: Jude Signore
Team: Saugerties Mustangs
Age Level: 18U
Division: Gretzky
Jude Signore was in goal for 2 games on Sunday for the Mustangs with no backup goalie and a short bench. Mustangs went 2-0 on the weekend, and Signore came up big with little rest between games, stopping 38 of 41 shots in game 2, including a heavy flurry in the 2nd period when the team spent a lot of time on the penalty kill.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mentions.
| Nicholas Colosi | Jersey Shore Wildcats | 11U | AA |
| Jaden Feeney | Igloo Jaguars | 12U | Gretzky |
| Thomas Sciortino | Woodbridge Wolfpack | 12U | Lemieux |
| Bryce Bowers | Grundy Senators | 12U | McDavid |
| Jackson Kennelly | Palmyra Black Knights | 13U | AA |
| Edward Mullarkey | Tri-City Eagles | 14U | AA |
| Mason Sweeney | Rockets Hockey Club | 14U | Gretzky |
| Jackson Repetz | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 14U | Lemieux |
| Henry Monks | Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars | 14U | McDavid |
| Ethan Peskin | Valley Forge Colonials | 14U | McDavid |
| Joseph Frederick | Saugerties Mustangs | 18U | Gretzky |
A full weekend of AHF Showcase play begins Friday as the 14U McDavid, Lemieux and Gretzky divisions, 9U-12U AA divisions and Full Ice Mite AAA division take the ice for their Pucktober showcase.
Carmo Photography will be at the 12U AA showcase at Klick Lewis Arena and Twin Ponds Arena.
You can keep up with all the schedules, scores and standings at the AHF Game Center. All divisions except for 14U Lemieux will be streamed exclusively on Black Bear TV.
Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending October 13th, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.
New this season: Vote for the Peak Performer of the Week on our Instagram stories every Tuesday to Wednesday at noon!
Nominating Coach: Bill Jackson
Player Name: David Jiang
Team: Rockets
Age Level: 8U
Division: AAA
Player Jersey Number: 98
Position: Forward
David played both center and defense this weekend and put forth a great effort at both positions. His goals were extremely timely and he was very solid in the defensive end.
Nominating Coach: Mike Peterson
Player Name: Joey Kilroy
Team: Philadelphia Blazers
Age Level: 8U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 19
Position: Forward
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Nominating Coach: TJ Figaniak
Player Name: James Chapman
Team: Wissahickon Warriors
Age Level: 8U
Division: Intermediate
Player Jersey Number: 3
Position: Forward
Coming off a very hot showcase the weekend prior, James put the work in at practice this week and was rewarded for it. He connected with the back of the net, which helped inspire his teammates as well. Additionally, his heads-up and unselfish passing helped his team succeed. Huge effort and hustle, James!
Nominating Coach: Oktay Armagan
Player Name: Jesse D’Auria
Team: IL Mercer Chiefs
Age Level: 9U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 23
Position: Goalie
Jesse was stellar holding the fort with big saves at big times. 1 GA in 2 games against great competition.
Nominating Coach: Andy Gojdycz
Player Name: Bryce Nitche
Team: Jersey Shore Wildcats
Age Level: 10U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 3
Position: Forward
Bryce notched 2 goals in two wins this weekend as the ‘Cats keep rolling…
Nominating Coach: Harris Dainoff
Player Name: Liam McClinton
Team: Wissahickon Warriors
Age Level: 10U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 79
Position: Goalie
Another stellar weekend in net for Liam! He continued his run of incredible play with a .911 save percentage against the highest-ranked team in our division, keeping our club in 2 very close games in the process. He made one acrobatic save after another and flashed some serious leather too! Just awesome performances all around. Excellent job, Liam!
Nominating Coach: Scott Kelly
Player Name: Hunter Kellam
Team: Southern Maryland Sabres
Age Level: 10U
Division: Lemieux
Player Jersey Number: 99
Position: Goalie
Hunter played 2 outstanding games between the pipes this weekend, securing 1 shutout and helping the team win 2 important games. Great work, Hunter!
Nominating Coach: Justin Holmes
Player Name: Ezekiel Perez
Team: Wissahickon Warriors
Age Level: 10U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 52
Position: Goalie
Zeke recorded his 4th shutout of the season this weekend. He is a top player not only for his goalie skills but for his consistent hard work and positive attitude. He always has a smile on his face and continues to work on his craft. His effort is paying off, and he continues to develop week after week. He is a great teammate and player to coach.
Nominating Coach: Anthony Jannotta
Player Name: Ethan Wahl
Team: Lancaster Firebirds
Age Level: 11U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 35
Position: Goalie
Ethan posted a 7-0 shutout in our first game this weekend, and then stood tall against a barrage of 50 shots against a significantly higher-ranked team to keep us in the game. Great job, Ethan!
Nominating Coach: Craig Stanton
Player Name: Liam Mijares
Team: PAL Blue Knights
Age Level: 12U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 14
Position: Wing
Liam was electric this weekend in two state qualifier games, boring and setting up his teammates with unselfish passes.
Nominating Coach: Joshua Schnoor
Player Name: Jackson Rizzolo
Team: Tom’s River Blackhawks
Age Level: 12U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 27
Position: Forward
Jackson had a highlight reel goal and was +3 in a tremendous effort on Oktoberfest Celebration day at Winding River Skating Center. He was also crucial in playing a defensive role against a skilled opponent.
Nominating Coach: Frank Inzano
Player Name: Anthony Vovk
Team: Mercer Chiefs
Age Level: 13U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 30
Position: Goalie
Anthony posted a 30-save shutout against one of the top teams in the AHF. His goaltending consistently keeps us in the game, and today’s performance was one of his best of the season. Anthony is a fierce competitor and a team leader, which makes him a highly respected teammate.
Nominating Coach: Anthony Iannone
Player Name: Brody Ozga
Team: NJ Jets
Age Level: 14U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 29
Position: Forward
Brody put up 3 goals and 2 assists in our game on Saturday.
Nominating Coach: Doug Little
Player Name: Tyler Little
Team: Saugerties Mustangs
Age Level: 14U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 26
Position: Forward
I submitted a scoresheet change request this morning to reflect Tyler’s assist on our second goal. Down several players for this game, Ty stepped up and was a major factor in our comeback win. Rye was playing a very solid game, and they were up by 2 for most of the game. Tyler sparked our comeback with some strong forecheck plays that led to his first goal, created the turnover for our second goal, had a number of other chances, and made strong plays away from the puck and on the PK. The OT goal he scored was a result of an amazing play by our center to put the puck in space for him. He won the race to the puck on the far wall, got the puck to himself from behind his back, chipped the puck to himself to get by the defender, and shielded the backchecker from making a play while he went in on goal and scored the winner against the grain, going over the goalie’s shoulder from in tight at the top of the crease for the winner. I try hard to be real careful about nominating my son for awards. However, in this case, he put the team on his back a couple of times with strong plays on the forecheck, and I was very proud of him as a player and a dad. Thanks for considering this. I will ask one of our assistant coaches to keep tabs on assists for future games so we do not submit as many change requests. I haven’t worried much about that in games before signing scoresheets because there is a lot going on, and I do not expect the refs to get secondary assists correct most of the time. I try not to get hung up on that but will track on our end and update the sheet before signing.
Nominating Coach: Warren Scott Monks
Player Name: Christian Horlacher
Team: TI North Stars
Age Level: 14U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 77
Position: Forward
Christian scored two goals in a tough loss during our last game of the weekend.
Nominating Coach: Anthony Iannone
Player Name: Jase Estrin
Team: NJ Jets
Age Level: 16U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 13
Position: Forward
Jase helped our team with a comeback victory, adding 1 goal and 2 assists.
Nominating Coach: Eric Wolf
Player Name: Jimmy Hayes
Team: Team Philadelphia
Age Level: 18U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 34
Position: Forward
Jimmy had a hat trick in a hard-fought win this weekend!
Nominating Coach: Patrick O’Leary
Player Name: Zach Chuck
Team: Mercer Chiefs
Age Level: 18U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 40
Position: Center
Zach Chuck, our Captain, helped lead the Chiefs to 2 victories this weekend. 3 goals, 5 assists, and huge penalty kills over 2 games. “Zach Chuck Tough” was in the house this weekend!
HONORABLE MENTIONS
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mentions.
| Logan Uzenski | Berserkers | 8U | AAA |
| Jackson Murphy | Long Island Spitfires | 8U | AAA |
| John Colbert | Hollydell Hurricanes | 10U | Gretzky |
| Cam McCann | Palmyra Black Knights | 11U | AA |
| Chris Bergstrasser | Valley Forge Colonials | 12U | AA |
| Tommy Lopes | Jersey Colts | 12U | AA |
| Anthony Conshignano | Team Philadelphia | 13U | AA |
| Chase McClintic | Team Philadelphia | 13U | AA |
| Brady Marksamer | Tomorrow’s Ice Selects | 13U | AA |
| Dax Prorokovic | North Jersey Avalanche | 14U | Gretzky |
| Lucas Eagan | NJ Bandits | 16U | AA |
| James Fogarty | Jersey Shore Wildcats | 18U | Gretzky |
| Joe Menicheschi | Palmyra Black Knights | 18U | Gretzky |
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: Wednesday, October 16th
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 October 6th, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.
New this season: Vote for the Peak Performer of the Week on our Instagram stories every Tuesday to Wednesday at noon!
8U AAA Division: Nominating Coach: Viktor
Team: Berserkers
Player’s Name: Andrew Feldchun
Jersey Number: 16
Position: Forward
Andrew played with high intensity and battled thru every shift. In the second period, Andrew scoring 2 goals within 28 seconds brought life back to the bench.
8U Intermediate Division: Nominating Coach: TJ Figaniak
Team: Wissahickon Warriors
Player’s Name: Thatcher Wilson
Jersey Number: 9
Position: Forward
Thatcher was a leader on and off the ice this weekend. He led by example in his effort on the ice, and his two-way play helped motivate the team. He is always there making the right play to set up his teammates and hustled to get back to play defense to protect the net. Keep up the hard work!
9U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Tom Cox
Team: Ashburn Xtreme
Player’s Name: Declan Lumsden
Jersey Number: 9
Position: Forward
10U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Adam Porche
Team: Haverford Hawks
Player’s Name: Logan Elias
Jersey Number: 9
Position: Goalie
Logan put together a 42-save performance in his first shutout of his squirt career this weekend. When he was awarded the team’s Player of the Game belt, he said, “I want to share this honor with my defenseman who helped clear the front of our net and had a big hand in this team shutout.”
10U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Harris Dainoff
Team: Wissahickon Warriors
Player’s Name: Blake Dainoff
Jersey Number: 7
Position: Defense
It was great to see Blake get rewarded for his play with 2 goals, but where he really stood out this weekend was with his defense. Blake has been a wall at the blueline – eliminating zone entries into the defensive zone, making great reads to keep the puck in the offensive zone, and also starting breakouts with strong, accurate passes. It has been fun to watch his complete game develop over the last few weeks. Keep up the awesome work Blake!!
10U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Keith Irwin
Team: Delaware Ducks
Player’s Name: Tommy Whitehair
Jersey Number: 15
Position: Center
As a center, Tommy fulfilled his duties in all games played this weekend. His continued unselfish play has benefited his team up and down the entire ice, which showed this weekend with his team getting 4 wins, including 2 shutouts. Keep raising the bar Tommy. You continue to embody what it is to be a well-rounded team player.
11U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Andy Gojdycz
Team: Jersey Shore Wildcats
Player’s Name: Nash Doucette
Jersey Number: 19
Position: Forward
Nasher tallied 3 goals and 2 assists this weekend in 2 nail-biting OTL games. The Cats look to rebound this weekend.
12U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Joe Rizzo
Team: LI Arrows
Player’s Name: Ryan Wurtzel
Jersey Number: 14
Position: Forward
Ryan has always been a role player for our team. His relentless forechecking causes him to be a disruptor to our opponents. But this season, his hard work has allowed for him to be a goal scorer! Ryan picked up a hat trick and a helper in our game this weekend and has made his way to the scoresheet every weekend! We are all so proud of the work he’s putting in!
12U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Chris Brosius
Team: Igloo Jaguars
Player’s Name: Lucy Luciano
Jersey Number: 7
Position: Forward
Lucky had a 4-goal and 1-assist weekend for a total of 5 points, including a hat trick. His offensive and defensive tenacity helped lead his team to an undefeated weekend.
12U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Bill High
Team: Igloo Jaguars
Player’s Name: Luke Gerkins
Jersey Number: 63
Position: Forward
Dominated all weekend.
12U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Michael Schneider
Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
Player’s Name: Bella Cocco
Jersey Number: 17
Position: Forward
Bella had a great weekend. She started the weekend with her team’s first goal, which broke a scoreless game. She continued in her second game with great backchecking, shutting down the other team.
13U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Frederic Jean
Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Player’s Name: Paul (Trey) Delmonte
Jersey Number: 72
Position: Forward
Trey had a standout performance this weekend, scoring 6 goals and providing 1 assist, contributing to half of our 14 total goals. His impressive speed and knack for finding the back of the net were undeniable. Trey’s relentless effort and consistency in every shift made a real difference throughout the games. Well done!
14U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Cory Rome
Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Player’s Name: Brandon Wehr
Jersey Number: 86
Position: Forward
Brandon played a great two-way game in both games this weekend. He led the team in scoring in both games and was also a key contributor on both special teams units.
14U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Stephen Cavendish
Team: Red Bank Generals
Player’s Name: Hunter Holdreith
Jersey Number: 29
Position: Center
Hunter is the epitome of hard work. He has developed into a tremendous two-way center who is phenomenal on faceoffs. His hard work weekly has paid huge dividends as he is becoming a regular on the score sheet. However, he does those little things you don’t see on the scoresheet that make the biggest impact on our games.
14U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Chris St. John
Team: Grundy Senators
Player’s Name: Sebastian Krigbaum
Jersey Number: 74
Position: Forward
Sebastian continues to bring the spark the team needs in the right moments. With 3 goals this weekend, including the tying goal on Saturday, he comes up big when needed. Scoring 2 goals and assisting 5 others on Sunday, Sebastian along with his linemates Jaxson St John and Gavin Barnes totaled 20 combined points this weekend.
16U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Billy Placier
Team: NJ Bandits
Player’s Name: Theo Herman
Jersey Number: 4
Position: Forward
Theo had a 9-point weekend, with 5 goals and 4 assists.
16U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Carl Barling
Team: Jersey Colt
Player’s Name: Grayson Eckhardt
Jersey Number: 66
Position: Forward
He scored timely goals for a successful weekend: 2 wins and 1 loss.
18U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Joey Dematteo
Team: Grundy Senators
Player’s Name: Carter Short
Jersey Number: 83
Position: Forward
Carter displayed great two-way play this weekend. Sound defensively while also continuing to produce on the offensive end.
18U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Zach Wilson
Team: The St. James
Player’s Name: Connor Seibel
Jersey Number: 66
Position: Forward
Model of consistency! Following up his honorable mention last week, Connor had another big weekend, notching 4 goals and 4 assists in helping his team secure two more wins.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mentions.
| Tyler Scott | Delaware Ducks | 8U | Intermediate |
| Grady Hartung | WBS Jr. Knights | 8U | Intermediate |
| Christian uberti | Woodbridge Wolfpack | 9U | AA |
| Brian Maio | Mercer Chiefs | 9U | AA |
| William | NY Arrows | 10U | AA |
| Dylan Klotz | NY Arrows | 10U | AA |
| Timothy Murphy | Jersey Shore Wildcats | 10U | AA |
| Tyler Grunenthal | Mercer Chiefs | 10U | Gretzky |
| Emmett Abbondante | Rockets | 10U | Lemieux |
| Delaware Ducks | Delaware Ducks | 10U | Lemieux |
| Tommy Whitehair | Delaware Ducks | 10U | Lemieux |
| Entire Delaware Ducks 10A Lemieux Team | Delaware Ducks | 10U | Lemieux |
| Edie Frelinghuysen | North Jersey Avalanche | 11U | AA |
| Connor McGovern | Hollydell Hurricanes | 11U | AA |
| Owen Garger | Rockets | 11U | AA |
| Jordan Roverano | Hollydell Hurricanes | 12U | AA |
| Michael Schnug | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 12U | AA |
| Trevor Purdy | Valley Forge Colonials | 12U | AA |
| Trevor Purdy | Valley Forge Colonials | 12U | AA |
| Jack Mormile | LI Arrows | 12U | AA |
| Brayden Alexander | Team Philadelphia | 12U | Lemieux |
| Tristan Higdon | PAL Sound Tigers Blue | 12U | Lemieux |
| Chase Mankus | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 12U | Lemieux |
| Brennan Kutz | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 12U | McDavid |