The New Jersey Stars converted their late season momentum into a run to the 14U B championship. Most of the games they played in were hotly contested match ups, but will and determination allowed the Stars to battle through to the final horn.
New Jersey began their round robin slate with a 6-2 decision over rivals North Jersey Aspen Kings Red. The Stars had six different goal scorers, showing their talents as a team with depth early on in the playoffs. Casey Fugure led the team in points by adding two assists to their goal. Colin Marzullo was also stellar in goal, making 22 saves.
To close out their schedule on Saturday, the Stars topped the Haverford Hawks by the score of 4-1. New Jersey got out of the gates in style, scoring three goals in the first period. Aditya Rath had a huge game for New Jersey, netting a hat trick and adding an assist. Fugere also had two more points, being credited with a goal and an assist. Marzullo had another great game in goal, making 27 saves.
The Stars finished a flawless round robin schedule with a comeback victory 4-2 against the Grundy Senators. The Senators were able to get two different one-goal leads in the first two periods of the game. Fugere tied the game with 24 seconds remaining in the second period. The game stayed tied for most of the third period, thanks in part to the efforts of Brody Santora in goal for the Senators, until Jonah Rotman converted on a shorthanded opportunity in the final two minutes of regulation, scoring the game-winning goal to send the Stars to the title game.
In the championship game, the Stars played in an instant classic against Team Philadelphia. The Stars got on the board first in the first period with a goal from Aditya Rath. Scott Scranton responded late in the period for Philadelphia, tying the game after one period. The teams then traded special teams goals in the second period. Rotman gave the Stars the lead on a short handed goal, but it didn’t last long as Ryan Behrle scored on the same power play. Philadelphia’s defense did a good job of keeping the puck out of their zone, holding the Stars to five shots.
Just a few seconds into the third period, Rath gave the Stars a lead they would not relinquish. After a nice set up from James Morino, Rath sniped home their second goal of the game. Despite a late push by Philadelphia, the Stars stood strong and were able to celebrate after the clock hit zero.
A pair of third-period comebacks also caught the attention of many over the course of the weekend. On Saturday, the New Jersey Bandits made a two-goal deficit vanish in a 4-3 win over MYHA Blue. MYHA Blue was able to score three goals in a row, including two by Sawyer Garre to jump out to a 3-1 lead in the third period. The Bandits struck back with three of their own, finished off by Kevin Marques to win the game.
North Jersey Aspen Kings Red were also able to score a come-from-behind victory when they topped the Haverford Hawks, 4-3, on Sunday. A pair of goals by Chase Francis got the Hawks a 3-1 lead in the third period. The Aspen Kings then scored three unanswered goals in the final five and a half minutes of the game. The game-winning tally came with only 42 seconds left on the clock and it came from the stick of Andrew Wilmot.
Bethesda, MD (February 16, 2022) – The Atlantic Hockey Federation (“AHF”) is pleased to announce a new girls division for the 2022-23 season, the Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation (“AGHF”). Founding members of the AGHF include the: Allegheny Badgers, Brewster Lady Bulldogs, Hartford Jr. Wolfpack, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Maryland Jr. Black Bears, MassConn United, Montgomery Blue Devils, NJ Bandits, North Jersey Kings, PHC Belles, Philadelphia Jr. Flyers, Pittsburgh Rebellion, Princeton Tiger Lilies, Rockets Hockey Club, Southern Maryland Sabres, St. James Hockey Academy and York Lady Devils. Each full season team will play 24-28 games depending upon their age and level including 1-2 showcases, with the balance of the schedule as home and away games.
“We are deeply committed to growing girls hockey and providing girls hockey with the same resources we provide boys hockey,” said Murry N. Gunty, Founder and CEO of Black Bear Sports Group. “We have an extraordinary team of women leading this effort and an amazing group of initial founding members in the girls division.”
“It is a tribute to the AHF that in only its first year it has already devoted such resources to girls hockey,” said Nikki Miller, AGHF Commissioner. “As a parent of a female hockey player, I am proud that girls finally have a league run by full-time professional female management with a full commitment to providing an elite Tier II experience to our families, including a pathway to districts and nationals.”
“Our girls division will be devoted to providing the best competition and value for our families,” said AGHF Deputy Commissioner, Brooke Ammerman-Reimer. “We expect to provide our girls division with the same exposure that we provide our boys division including real-time updated stats and social media coverage.”
“We finally have a league devoted to girls led by women,” said Rebecca Morse, AGHF Competition Committee Chairperson. “I am thrilled to be involved and look forward to growing girls hockey in the AGHF footprint.”
About the Atlantic Hockey Federation, Inc. – The Atlantic Hockey Federation (“AHF”) is a USA Hockey-sanctioned elite youth hockey league that facilitates games throughout the Mid-Atlantic and seeks to provide elite competition with maximum value for its member-owned clubs and their families. The AHF was founded by leading hockey organizations in the Mid-Atlantic, including the Montgomery Blue Devils, New Jersey Bandits, Rockets Hockey Club, Hollydell Hurricanes, Team Philadelphia, and the 15 Black Bear Sports Group-owned clubs. Each of the Founders operate at all levels of youth and junior hockey, from Mite through to Midget at the youth level and from Tier III (EHL and USPHL), Tier II (NAHL and NCDC), to Tier I (USHL) at the junior level. The AHF offers Tier II boys and girls hockey as well as AAA Full Ice Mites. If you are looking for the best value, the AHF is for you. If you are looking for exposure to play college hockey, the AHF is also for you.
About Black Bear Sports Group – Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. is a privately held company formed by Murry Guntyand Blackstreet Capital Holdings, LLC in 2015 that seeks investments in sports and entertainment facilities, teams, and youth sports events. Black Bear arenas are clean, professionally managed, and offer world-class recreational programs. Black Bear focuses on ice arenas in metropolitan areas with compelling demographics, a National Hockey League club presence, and arenas with existing youth hockey clubs. Black Bear not only features the ability to acquire healthy and stable arenas, but also the expertise required to turn around mismanaged or under-performing facilities. The largest owner/operator of ice rinks in the U.S., Black Bear’s footprint totals 30 facilities across the United States with 55 sheets of indoor ice, four indoor turf fields, 23 youth hockey clubs, three youth hockey leagues (Atlantic Hockey Federation, Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation and National Girls Hockey League), the nation’s largest adult hockey organization (Foundry Adult Hockey) and three Junior “A” hockey franchises with membership in the USHL, NAHL, and EHL.
Contact: Nikki Miller, Commissioner, nmiller@blackbearsportsgroup.com
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Juliette Bravin, MYHA Gold
Juliette enjoys playing center and thrives on aggression, speed and loves to win puck battles. She enjoyed a summer of hard work on the ice developing skating and stickhandling skills.
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Lennon Forczek, Igloo Jaguars
Lennon is entering his first year with the Jaguars eager to make an impact. He is a hard worker that will bring excitement and energy to the team.
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Greg Alashaian, NJ Bandits Grey
Greg is a fast skating forward with an accurate shot who will look to make a big impact this weekend at the AHF’s first showcase.
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Greg Watkins, Delaware Ducks
Greg is a forward with a lethal combination of speed and hands. He is tough for a defenseman to contain when he gets a burst of speed up the ice.
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Johnny Gallagher, Royals Hockey Club National
Johnny is forward capable of playing both wing and center. He is an excellent playmaker with the ability to put the puck in the back of the net as well.
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Patrick Powers, Team Philadelphia
Patrick uses his speed when he is out on the ice to make an impact. He is an excellent puck-mover and uses his ability to help his team win.
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Liam Chris-Luca, Igloo Jaguars
Liam is a new addition to the Jaguars that coaches are excited about. He possesses a great hockey instinct as he looks to make an impact this weekend.
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Blase Bozzuto, Ashburn Xtreme 2
Blase’s combination of speed and stickhandling skills make him dangerous to opposing defensemen. In an era where speed is the name of the game, this is definitely a forward to keep an eye out for.
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Vincent Tirado, Jersey Shore Wildcats
Vincent has the excellent puck-moving ability to help set his teammates up for goals. He is smart with the puck and makes the right plays needed to win.
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Nikolai Kovall, Delaware Ducks
Nikolai is a fast skater who has a nose for the net. He uses his strong shot to his advantage to help his team win.
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Caleb Cecchetti, Ashburn Xtreme 2
Caleb possesses a deadly combination of speed and stick handling skills. On top of this, he has a deadly shot he uses to score for his team.
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Mason Filato, North Jersey Skylands Kings White
Mason possesses excellent passing abilities to help set his teammates up for big goals. He is a team-first player and brings a great attitude every game.
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DEFENSEMEN:
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Gianni Melfi, Royals Hockey Club American
Gianni has excellent defensive instincts and is a great skater. He is someone on the team who loves to lead by example and works hard on the ice.
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Ben Sneeringer, Tomorrow’s North Stars
Ben is someone who loves to play defense. He is a hard worker in front of the net and does a great job moving the puck and racking up assists.
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Jack Ferry, Delaware Ducks
Jack is a steady defenseman who is strong in his own zone. He can contribute offensively too with his strong shot from the blue line.
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Braden Groves, MYHA Gold
Ben is a skilled defenseman with a strong stride who is as fluent skating backward as he is skating forward. When not on the ice, Braden practices in the family garage to continue to improve his skills.
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Cullen Almond, NJ Bandits Grey
Cullen is a strong two-way defenseman with a hard shot to boot. It can be trouble when he lets a shot go from the point.
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Connor Pendleton, Ashburn Xtreme 2
Connor is a strong defensive-minded defenseman who uses physicality to his advantage. He can also contribute offensively too with his excellent passes.
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Luke Cunningham, Royals Hockey Club National
Luke’s skating is powerful, dynamic, and oftentimes deceptive. While posing an offensive threat anywhere on the ice, Luke has made a living in the defensive corners and around his own net.
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Brady Farbman, Jersey Shore Wildcats
Brady loves to join the rush as a defenseman. He has had many clutch moments throughout his career and is an impact player.
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Kaden Chamberlain, North Jersey Skylands Kings White
Kaden is an excellent poke checker and is excellent in the defensive end. He is a fast skater and isn’t afraid to do what it takes to stop the opposition.
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GOALIES:
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James O’Neill, Royals Hockey Club American
James has been described by his coach as “our brick wall.” He is constantly showing a strong work ethic and is a student of the game.
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Brady Marksamer, Tomorrow’s North Stars
Brady uses his size to come out, challenge and cut down angles on opposing skaters. His favorite goaltender is Henrik Lundqvist.
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Logan Mitchell, Royals Hockey Club National
Logan leaves opposing scorers shaking their heads and coaches nodding in approval. Whether it’s his sound positioning or ability to make some unbelievable stops with his great pushes and terrific reflexes, Logan continues to impress everyone.
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Gabriel Hernandez, MYHA Gold
Gabriel has great eye-hand coordination, enjoys tracking the puck and blocking, attributes that build on his year-round baseball skills as a centerfielder. If players ever hear a song while on the ice, it’s because, on a breakaway, he says he hums to himself to keep his nerves down while tracking.
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Justin Pribish, Team Philadelphia
Justin is a strong goaltender in between the pipes who looks to help lead Team Philadelphia to some big wins this weekend.
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Marko Stulic, Jersey Shore Wildcats
Marko is a very intelligent netminder. He never gives his net up and is always in a position to make a big save.
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Arabella DeKorte, North Jersey Skylands Kings White
Nicknamed “Kings Squirt A’s Great Wall of China,” Arabella works hard every practice to be the best netminder she can be. She is dedicated to being the best she can be as well as a great teammate.
FORWARDS:
Lucas Barnes, Capital City Vipers
Lucas is an up-and-coming two-way player who can play both center and wing. He has great stickhandling ability that he will look to use to make plays this weekend.
Dylan Paranich, Igloo Jaguars Black
Dylan is a smooth skater who looks to use his abilities to score some dazzling goals. He has great edge work that helps him thrive on the ice.
Austin Shaw, North Jersey Avalanche Blue
Austin is a center that thrives in the faceoff circle. He has great speed and uses it to put the puck in the back of the net.
Brody Grill, York Devils
Brody is a forward who uses his speed to burn his opponents. He has a great goal-scoring sense he hopes to use this weekend.
Layton Becker, York Devils
Layton is a fast skating forward who uses his speed to create opportunities. He has a great hockey sense that helps his team score.
Liam Burns, Igloo Jaguars Black
Liam has great awareness on the ice to always get himself open for scoring chances. Liam also does a good job of getting back on defense to help out when needed.
DEFENSEMEN:
Justice Kuba, Capital City Vipers
Justice is an offensive defenseman that has the ability to not only play defense but forward as well. He has great ice vision and is capable of leading a breakout.
Caiden Orth, Igloo Jaguars Black
Caiden is a defenseman with the ability to be able to use his speed to his advantage. When he’s out on the ice he is very difficult to get by.
Wyatt Rehal, North Jersey Avalanche Blue
Wyatt is another speedy defenseman who can lead his team in a rush up the ice. He is excellent at being able to get back on defense and isn’t afraid to get physical.
Byron Schultz, Capital City Vipers
Byron is a defensive defenseman who uses his size well and is strong on the puck. This is in addition to the heavy shot he possesses.
Lain Thomas, North Jersey Avalanche Blue
Lain is a physical defenseman who can pass the puck well. He has a great sense for the game which helps him shut down opponents in his own zone.
GOALIES:
Aiden Dupuy, Igloo Jaguars Black
Aidan is a goalie who isn’t afraid of standing tall to the big shot. He has an excellent glove hand which makes him tough to score against.
Ella Long, Capital City Vipers
Ella is a goalie who possesses a great lateral movement ability. Ella has great technique in between the pipes, but can also skate out as a player when need be.
Cullen Widener, York Devils
Cullen is tough to beat in between the pipes for the Devils. He has quick reactions and can also use that speed to skate out when needed.
Ethan Stremmel, York Devils
Ethan is yet another goalie who has the ability to skate out when needed. Not only that, but he has a great sense of the game and a high hockey IQ.
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Cole Zoren, Maryland Jr. Black Bears
Cole thrives in the face-off circle and is a leader on the ice. He has been known for his clutch goal-scoring ability to help his team win games.
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Tommy McGrath, Rockets Hockey Club
Tommy brings energy to every game he plays. He is a relentless forechecker who does always causes the other team trouble.
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Thomas Wolf, Team Philadelphia
Thomas is a big forward that can skate really well. He has no problem using his size and speed to put the puck in the back of the net.
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Madden MacClennan, York Devils
Madden is a forward that brings determination and speed to every game. On top of that, Madden possesses an excellent shot.
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Patrick McGuire, Maryland Jr. Black Bears
Patrick is a team player that fills in wherever he is needed. This means he plays both offense and defense all while using his physicality to his team’s advantage.
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Umar Esenov, New Jersey Stars
Umar is a slick skater with a nasty shot who can also get into the scrappy areas. Look for him leading odd-man rushes and using his silky mitts to fool defenders and goalies.
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DEFENSE:
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Adrian Peterson, Rockets Hockey Club
Don’t let his size fool you, Adrian is a powerful and quick defenseman. He uses his speed and wicked shot to help his team secure wins.
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Daniel Pucci, Team Philadelphia
Daniel is a very fast and elusive defenseman. He uses his ability to be able to score big goals for his team.
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Haylee Stoneking, York Devils
Haylee has a high hockey IQ and brings determination whenever she is on the ice. She has great speed she uses to her advantage to make plays.
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Gus Stoltzfus, Team Philadelphia
Gus uses his size to his advantage whenever he is on the ice. He loves to join the rush and make an impact.
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Lucas Yarrow, Rockets Hockey Club
Lucas is a great shut-down defenseman who is very patient with the puck. He has great awareness with the puck and is always looking to make the right plays.
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Eli Broomer, New Jersey Stars
Eli is not afraid of anyone and is great at using his body to halt oncoming forwards. His grit makes him a goalie’s best friend and his hustle and determination make him a favorite among teammates.
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Robert Smack, Maryland Jr. Black Bears
Robert is a goalie with great awareness in between the pipes. He is always focused and in a position to make a save.
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Burke Edmiston, York Devils
Burke uses his athleticism to shine in net every game he plays. He is very competitive and loves to get wins for his team.
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Brody Sansone, New Jersey Stars
Brody has a flashy glove and his quick reflexes perplex opponents. He is great at moving side to side to stifle shooters on odd-man rushes.
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Tyler Hathaway, Philadelphia National Blazers
Tyler controls the puck like it’s on a string. Defenders can’t take it off this big forward. Hathaway plays hard in both ends of the rink and is a top 2-way player.
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Vincent Gulotta, Rockets Hockey Club
Vincent has great positioning whenever he is out on the ice. He is an excellent skater with a deadly shot.
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Dylan Lam, Ashburn Xtreme 2
Dylan possesses a combination of speed with excellent hands. This makes him very difficult to defend when on the ice.
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Owen Pierre, New Jersey Bandits
Owen is a hard-working forward who always has the drive to win. He makes an impact with his team-first attitude and is an excellent teammate.
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Jackson Foster, Philadelphia Blazers National
Jackson is a dominant forward with great skill and hockey sense. Whether it’s a goal or an assist, Foster will rack up the points.
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Jacob Attarian, Rockets Hockey Club
Jacob is a very fast skater in an era where speed is the name of the game. On top of that, he has a great shot he uses to score big goals for his team.
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Carter Stough, York Devils
Carter is a speedy forward with a quick wrist shot. He is an aggressive forechecker that always gives his opponents a tough time.
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DEFENSE:
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Blake Hurless, Ashburn Xtreme 2
Blake is a great stay-at-home defenseman with excellent defensive instincts. He works hard to help his team keep the puck out of the net.
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Jack O’Hara, New Jersey Bandits
Jack is a selfless teammate who always puts his team first. He is a hard worker on ice and finds a way to make an impact.
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Colton Holt, Philadelphia Blazers National
When this defenseman hits top speed, he will blow past his opponents. Holt is very responsible in his own zone but will jump-start the offense whenever he needs to.
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Jacob Gantz, Rockets Hockey Club
Jacob has excellent puck protection skills which is a great skill to have to make an impact defensively. He has great defensive awareness and does his best to clear the opposing offense out of the zone.
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Miles Gleason, Ashburn Xtreme 2
Miles possesses great offensive awareness and skating abilities. This makes him an excellent asset as a puck-moving defenseman.
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Daniel Rinaldi, New Jersey Bandits
Daniel is a great team player who gets the job done in the defensive zone. He works hard every shift to get his team wins.
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Gavin Wahl, York Devils
Gavin is excellent at keeping the puck in the zone. He makes plays in both the offensive and defensive zones.
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Owen Strausbaugh, York Devils
Owen is a strong defenseman who always makes the right plays. He is unselfish and a great team player.
FORWARDS
JJ Kilpatrick, New Jersey Bandits
With plenty of speed in his game, Kilpatrick makes it tough for opposing defenseman to keep him contained. On top of his foot speed, Kilpatrick’s stickhandling is another part of his game to give the opposition trouble.
Brennan Ward, New Jersey Jets
Ward is able to play the game with speed, not only entering the zone, but also driving the net and creating chances in front. Ward is a solid team player and has plenty of athleticism from being a dual sport athlete.
Tyler Hill, North Jersey Kings
With plenty of skill in his game, Hill is often a spark for the Kings’ offense. His ability to find the high-percentage scoring areas really helps his game and offensive output.
Scotty Stansfield, New Jersey Bandits
Possessing solid stickhandling ability, Stansfield is a very elusive player on the offensive end. With plenty of speed in his game, Stansfield adds to the Bandits team speed and skill up and down the roster.
Nicholas Racanelli, New Jersey Jets
A versatile player, Racanelli’s drive is what helps him standout. An aggressive player, he raises the compete level each shift with his workman like mentality.
Brady Mulligan, North Jersey Kings
A relentless forward, Mulligan’s toughness and aggression helps with the forecheck. Even with the toughness, Mulligan has a solid skill set to provide plenty of chances offensively.
Jeremy Emmel, New Jersey Jets
With a quick, precise shot, Emmel is a big contributor to the Jets’ offense. A strong player on and off the puck, Emmel makes sure he gets into the prime scoring areas to show off his solid shot.
DEFENSE
Brady Driesse, New Jersey Bandits
From the blue line, Driesse possesses a strong shot that helps create scoring chances from the back-end. Driesse also adds to the solid skating of the Bandits’ team with his own excellent skating ability.
Griffin Dunne, New Jersey Jets
Dunne plays with plenty of confidence in his game, as he’s able to adapt to every situation on the ice when he sees it. That has helps his puck control, as Dunne doesn’t give up the pick haphazardly when he’s trying to push it up ice.
Logan O’Malley, North Jersey Kings
Strong in his own end, O’Malley is a stay-at-home defenseman who makes a solid first pass out of his own zone. O’Malley also bringts a strong leadership quality to the team.
Kaden Avella, New Jersey Bandits
An aggressive player in his own end, Avella adds a smooth skating style in his game. Avella is also a player who is a well-conditioned athlete, helping his game stay consistent from puck drop to the final buzzer.
Brandon Eigner, New Jersey Jets
A strong blue-liner, Eigner keeps himself in a solid defensive state by cutting off the opposition’s angles when entering the zone. With a good first pass and being strong on the puck, Eigner is able to help his team transition smoothly out of their own end.
Jacob McCullough, North Jersey Kings
An offensive minded defenseman, McCullough helps spark the offense for North Jersey. On top of that, McCullough is a physical player with the right amount of aggression to keep the opposition away from the scoring areas.
GOALIE
Brendon Eigner, New Jersey Jets
One of the key parts of Eigner’s game is his ability to play the angles well thanks to his solid vision of the ice. With an active stick in the crease, Eigner keeps shooters frustrated with his coverage of the net.
Lucas Egan, New Jersey Bandits
With a quick reaction to the play, Egan comes up big for the Bandits in clutch situations. Even with the support around him, Egan is able to stand out when he’s called upon to make the crucial stop.
FORWARDS
TJ Brower, Brick Hockey Club
As a leader on and off the ice, Brower is able to see the ice very well from the center position. Strong in the faceoff dot, Brower make sures to keep his own defensive end clean, while also make sure all his shots on goal count.
Spencer Applebaum, Jersey Shore Wildcats White
Strong on the puck, Applebaum makes it hard for defenders to knock him off it. With a high compete level, Applebaum can use his speed and heavy shot to create plenty of off ense for Jersey Shore.
Connor Blewett, Philadelphia Blazers
An energy player, Blewett competes every shift with a workman like mentality. A gritty player, Blewett brings plenty of heart to the Blazers’ roster.
Thomas Carbone, Jersey Shore Wildcats White
A solid skater, Carbone compliments his skating with strong stickhandling and a decent shot. Strength on the puck makes it hard for Carbone to get knocked off possession.
Michael Nelson, North Jersey Aspen Kings
Recognized as a top team player, Nelson is no stranger to mucking it up in the corners to get the puck out for the Aspen Kings. Nelson is also unselfish, often tallying more assists than goals by the end of the season.
Maciej Blon, Philadelphia Blazers
With a strong shot and solid hands, Blon serves as a playmaker for the Blazers. Keen off ensive awareness helps Blon be a solid contributor for this squad.
Connor Simonson, Brick Hockey Club
With a nose for the puck, Simonson is wherever a coach needs him to be. A well-balanced player with size, speed, and strength; Simonson creates havoc for opponents through all 200-feet of the rink.
Jude Large, Philadelphia Blazers
Large possesses solid speed through the rink, while also contributing a little grit. A heads-up passer, Large’s vision of the ice allows him to kick-start the off ense.
Brady Acropolis, Brick Hockey Club
With solid vision of the ice, Acropolis is able to know when to distribute the puck and when to take it himself. One of the bigger offensive threats for Brick, Acropolis makes defenders think before they overcommit to the pass or the shot.
Peter Psaras, North Jersey Aspen Kings
Even with cracking jokes in the locker room, Psaras’ goal scoring ability is no laughing matter. With a natural scoring touch and solid stick-handling ability, Psaras shows his a performer both on and off the ice.
Brandon Clayton, Jersey Shore Wildcats Black
Clayton uses his speed and elusiveness to get past the opposing defense. The respect he gets with his speed allows more time for plays to open up for his teammates.
Shiva Kuttikat, North Jersey Aspen Kings
As a multi-positional player, Kuttikat has displayed a solid two-way game as a forward. A blue collar attitude shows that Kuttikat can be called upon in any situation on the ice.
DEFENSE
Matthew Fritz, Philadelphia Blazers
Size and physicality is the calling card for Fritz’s play. If muscle in his own end isn’t enough, Fritz’s hard, heavy shot from the point helps the depth of the Blazers off ense.
Niko Stulic, Jersey Shore Wildcats White
With great vision in his end, Stulic is able to start the offensive side of the game for the Wildcats. With superb skating ability, he is able to read the game well and make adjustments on the fly.
Kyle Rabkin, Jersey Shore Wildcats Black
Rabkin is a steady two-way defenseman who knows when to jump up in the play and when to respect the opponent and play sound defense. Strong on both sides of the puck, Rabkin helps anchor the Wildcats defensive corps.
Kyle Smith, Philadelphia Blazers
A sneaky, heavy snap shot allows Smith to jump up in the play from the blue line. Coupled with his smooth skating, Smith can get it done at both ends of the rink.
Max Larson, Brick Hockey Club
Having led his prior teams in many offensive categories in years past, Larson’s smooth skating and ability to read places on both sides of the ice. Able to retrieve pucks in his own end, Larson is quick to transition to play for offensive chances for Brick.
Giovanni Tritto, Jersey Shore Wildcats Black
With solid playmaking ability, Tritto helps start the offense for the WIldcats Black squad. With a solid vision on the ice, he’s able to jump up on offensive, while having the sense enough to get back on the defensive end of things.
GOALIE
Gianna Raggio, Philadelphia Blazers
Raggio brings top notch awareness in the crease for the Blazers. While Raggio is positionally sound, she can also use quick reactions to stymy the opposition.
Thomas McGrath and DJ Swierk, Brick Hockey Club
A dual threat in net, McGrath and Swierk are both able to steal games whenever called upon. The duo are able to play off each other very well, able pick one another up when needed, and prove to be a big strength to the Brick lineup.
Jayden Ellis, Jersey Shore Wildcats Black
Ellis is a cornerstone on this Wildcats squad, making sure that they’re able to stay in games with his stops in the crease. With support from his defense, Ellis is able to see shots clearly, allowing him to position properly.
Adam Yacuk and Merrick Ferierra, North Jersey Aspen Kings
Another strong duo of goalie in this division, as Yacuk and Ferierra prove to be a big backbone of the Aspen Kings side. Unselfish with their game, both display the dedication to each other to help the success of the team.
FORWARDS
Gavin Ehret, Hollydell Hurricanes
Ehret has a knack for scoring goals; having multiple goal outings last season. With solid positioning away from the puck, crisp passing, and speed in his game Erhet is a four-tool threat for the Hurricanes.
Colin Mullin, Royals Hockey Club American
In only his second year of hockey, Mullin has taken to the game very quickly. With a leadership ability and always cheering on his teammates, Mullin leads by example with his hard work and dedication to the game. Mullin is a multi-sport athlete, as he also plays baseball, basketball, and floor hockey.
Trey Frederico, Igloo Jaguars
With top offnensive skill, Frederico is projected to be a big part of the Jaguars’ offense this season. Solid quickness and a good shot makes Frederico a threat every game.
Alex Gasparon, Hollydell Hurricanes
A well-versed passer, Gasparon can use his speed to get open and dish the puck to his teammates. Gasparon is also very sound positionally, as well as having a little grit to round out his game.
Connor Faulkenstien, Igloo Jaguars
With his keen sight on the ice, Faulkenstein is able to find his teammates in prime scoring areas. A shifty forward, Faulkenstein is able to evade the defense and create opportunities.
Chase Tomasso, Hollydell Hurricanes
Tomasso is a speedy forward who possesses a solid shot. Another tenacious forward for Hollydell, Tomasso is able to get to the puck quickly and create chances for his squad.
DEFENSE
Charles Kapusniak, Hollydell Hurricanes
Another multi-threat player for Hollydell, Kapusniak has a great shot to compliment his speed and vision of the ice. While he may be an offensive threat, he also compliments his play on the defensive end by being in positioning and transitioning his style away from the puck.
Alexander Saletnik, Royals Hockey Club American
Thanks to his speed skating backward, Saletnik is able to keep the play in front of him in his own zone. A big key to his game is not only battling for pucks on the boards, but also making sure to clear the crease for his goalie after a save. A gamer on the ice and on the console, Saletnik enjoys being around his teammates and making the game fun. Saletnik also overcomes adversity, as he is deaf, but he hasn’t let that hinder his solid play for the Royals.
Ben O’Connor, Igloo Hurricanes
With plenty of offensive talent, O’Connor is a dual threat in the defenseman role. On top of that, O’Connor’s size and smooth skating compliments his play away from the puck.
Olivia Ash, Hollydell Hurricanes
With great vision on the ice, Ash is able to quickly transition the play up the ice for offensive chances. On top of that, Ash’s positioning and poise allows for protection in the defensive zone
GOALIE
Tyler Cockerham, Igloo Jaguars
Cockerham possesses a solid positional game in the crease. His biggest attribute, however, is a quick glove hand that is able to stonewall the opposition.
Emleyn Costello, Hollydell Hurricanes
While there’s plenty of support in front, Costello is able to help as the last line of defense. Learning each game, Costello’s tenacity in net compliments the other well-rounded parts of this Hollydell team.
Riley McIntosh, Igloo Jaguars
Quick and aggressive are key words to describe McIntosh’s game. Another positionally sound goalie for the Jaguars, McIntosh can steal a game when called upon.
FORWARDS
Ryan DeMatteo, Royals Hockey Club
With a gift of a pure goal-scorer, DeMatteo is one of the threats for the Royals Hockey Club. His deadly shot and outstanding stick-handling draws plenty of attention from the opposition.
Mason Hitt, Delaware Ducks
A speedy center, Hitt is elusive up the middle thanks to his stickhandling ability. Even with the good hands, Hitt has a big shot that he can get off his blade quickly.
Shane Redden, Royals Hockey Club
Likened to a matador, Redden is crafty enough to evade defenders with lightning quick speed. His hockey IQ allows him to see the game as if it were in slow motion and gives him the perfect chance to get in prime scoring areas.
Connor Davis, Delaware Ducks
Creation is a big part to Davis’ game, using his vision and stickhandling to get the puck to open areas. A smart player, Davis sees the ice very well and can make solid decisions under pressure.
Nate Nemchinov, Royals Hockey Club
A strong, tenacious player, Nemchinov is described as one of the toughest in the division. A fire inside drives Nemchinov to get to the puck by any means.
Anthony McGonigle, Delaware Ducks
McGonigle is a three-zone player who is as solid on the defensive side as he is offensively. His speed and vision makes him hard to ignore from the opposition.
Joey Mullen, Royals Hockey Club
With a quick release on his shot, it’s hard to get a stick in front of Mullen’s attempts on net. With a nose fo the net, Mullen always find a way to get to in prime real estate to create scoring opportunities.
DEFENSE
Ben Holdsworth, Delaware Ducks
Not afraid to play physical, Holdsworth size is a big factor in his game play. Even with the physical side, Holdsworth has a heavy shot from the back-end to help create on the offensive side of the ice.
GOALIE
Ian Goldberg, Royals Hockey Club
Known to his team as “The Accountant,” Goldberg is a sound and confident netminder. His solid position gives shooters little room to put it past him.
Trey Prozzillo, Royals Hockey Club
Prozzillo seems to have gotten a clutch gene, as he is a big game goalie. His quick reflexes, especially on the glove side, can leave shooters looking at the ceiling in dismay.