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Chase Bryant, Hollydell Hurricanes
Chase is a hard-working forward and great team player that always looks to make an impact on the ice.
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Levi Grinberg, Royals Hockey Club American
Levi has the determination and endurance to never give up on a play. His strength and puck control help him get pucks deep into the offensive zone, where he can drive the play. Levi is a heads-up play that can always find someone to pass to on the ice.
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Kieran Prozorov, Royals Hockey Club White
Kieran is a goal scorer. His great hockey sense puts him in scoring positions throughout the game. He has a wicked backhand shot that is hard to save. He is an aggressive player who hunts down rebounds in front of the net and gets those dirty goals.
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Joe DeVito, Hollydell Hurricanes
Joe is a forward that gives 110% every time he is on the ice. He is an impact player who looks to make big plays to help his team win.
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DEFENSE:
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Miles Korndoerfer, Royals Hockey Club American
Miles has great hockey sense and in his limited playing career, finds himself in the right place at the right time. Miles is versatile enough to play both offense and defense but really has the scoring touch. His heads-up play really makes him a valuable asset on the ice.
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Seth McDonald, Royals Hockey Club White
Seth has been playing shut-down defense ever since Mites. He has great eye-hand coordination and can take the puck off the opponent’s stick with ease. his speed gets him in the right spot in the defensive zone. When in the offensive zone, he is always looking to unleash his cannon of a shot, so look out for those opportunities, because he will take them.
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Keagan Williams, Hollydell Hurricanes
Keagan has great defensive instinct and works hard to keep the puck out of the zone.
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Avery Dean, Royals Hockey Club White
Avery has a big frame and she knows how to use it. Defensively, her angling consistently frustrates the other team. Offensively, she has great passion and will never give up on a play. She skates with her head up and will always connect with her passes.
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GOALIE:
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Peter Coyle, Royals Hockey Club American
In his 2nd year playing, and first playing full travel, Peter has all the athleticism and instincts to be a phenomenal goalie in this league. As he fills in the gaps with the technical aspects of his game he is only going to get faster and better positionally. Peter never gives up on a play and has the flexibility and speed to make saves that rob the other team of “sure thing” goals. It won’t be long before Peter is a top goalie in this division.
FORWARDS
Savannah Bossom, Maryland Jr. Black Bears Black
Skilled in the faceoff dot, Bosom wins more often than not on the draw. Speed is another component to Bossom’s game, as well as have a quick, accurate shot.
Danny Marro, Hollydell Hurricanes Black
A grinding forward, Marro isn’t one to shy away from a battle in the corner. His speed and defensive mindset makes him a hard forward to line-up against.
Cole Rossback, Maryland Jr. Black Bears Black
Leading by example, Rossback does what is asked of him from the coaching staff. Rossback is strong on the puck and can release a heavy shot when he gets into open space.
Nate Cattafi, Hollydell Hurricanes Black
Cattafi is a very well-rounded forward for the Hurricanes. Even with a great shot and solid vision, Cattafi isn’t afraid to play some defense in his own end to help his team at all ends of the ice.
Ethan Lannon, Maryland Jr. Black Bears
Lannon can play both forward and defense for Maryland. Not one to shy away from the physical part of the game, Lannon possesses a very solid 200-foot game with his skill set.
Tanner Falato, Hollydell Hurricanes Black
With a great shot and solid speed, Falato can create quite a bit offensively. However, he’s just as good on the backcheck and playing the body as he is with his offensive prowess.
DEFENSE
Max Grotheer, Maryland Jr. Black Bears Black
An offensive defenseman to the fullest, Grotheer plays a very strong north/south game. With exceptional speed, Grotheer creates great separation to allow himself to get into open spaces.
Aiden Fitzgerald, Hollydell Hurricanes Black
With speed and solid passing ability, Fitzgerald can help the Hurricanes offense from his own end. With a great shot of his own, Fitzgerald adds another scoring tool to the Hurricanes output.
Devin Bean, Maryland Jr. Black Bears Black
Bean is a solid shutdown defenseman. With a top notch hockey IQ and steady positional awareness, Bean is an anchor on Maryland’s blue line.
Reed Murphy, Hollydell Hurricanes Black
Always willing to give up the body, Murphy is able to play a responsible game in the defensive zone. When given the chance, he’s not afraid to let one fly from the point to create offense.
Forwards
Nicholas Lawson Delaware Ducks
-Lawson is a smooth-skating forward with excellent hands and goal-scoring ability. His deceptive skating and great technical ability make him a handful for defenders when passing or shooting the puck.
Vincenzo Varriale Delaware Ducks
-”Cenzo” as he is referred to by his teammates is a two-way forward who always seems to produce in the most important moments. He is a natural leader both on, and off the ice and is a vital cog in the Delaware Ducks machine.
Zachary Duca Delaware Ducks
-Duca’s most outstanding attributes include his passing ability, hockey IQ, and his defensive awareness in his own zone, especially when killing penalties.
Danny Mauriber New Jersey Avalanche
-Mauriber plays a vital role for the Avalanche as the center on the top line. His natural scoring ability makes him one of the first names on the opposition’s scouting report.
Luke Hulbert New Jersey Avalanche
-Blistering speed is the first thing that comes to attention when watching Hulbert play, pair that with his laser beam of a wrist shot and you’ve got enough to keep defenders and goalies up at night.
Jack Flatley New Jersey Avalanche
-Every team needs an outstanding physical presence and for the Avalanche Jack Flatley is the man who brings that to the table. His hockey sense and passing also help to ensure his presence is felt every time he is on the ice.
Matthew Doherty New Jersey Avalanche
-Staples of Matthew Doherty’s game include his elite-level shooting ability, as well as his fantastic ice vision and hockey sense.
Defenseman
Bryan Janocha Delaware Ducks
-Janocha is the complete package on the blueline, his size and strength are a great asset to his defensive game, while his hard shot and passing make him a threat offensively. His outstanding hockey IQ makes it even more difficult for attacking players to create chances against him.
Jake King New Jersey Avalanche
– Defensive defensemen are often the unsung heroes of a team, in Jake King’s case, however, his booming shot from the point gives onlookers something to get excited about.
Luke Botti New Jersey Avalanche
-Botti is an outstanding skater who uses that ability on both sides of the puck, His passing ability makes him an especially dangerous threat in special teams scenarios
Goalies
-Nicholas Giuliano Delaware Ducks
– Rebound control is key to any goalie but Giuliano’s rebound control is potentially his strongest attribute. His smaller frame also helps him to move around the crease more efficiently and get from post to post in the blink of an eye.
Forwards:
Marcel Camper – Royals Hockey Club 2 (Silver)
– Royals head coach Barney Weber described Camper as the “ultimate team player.” Accompanying his team-first mindset is a type of physical play that is a force to be reckoned with.
Riley Capecci – Holydell Hurricanes White (Gold)
– Capecci can skate circles around nearly any defender and is skilled in every aspect of the game. He’s expected to have his name all over the score sheet, and he has done so thus far, notching two goals and four points over two games.
Alvin Grubb – Team Philadelphia White (Silver)
– An incredible playmaker, Grubb has the ability to read the game with ease and create the best chances possible for his team. This ability has shown on the scoresheet, tallying two assists in his first game.
Adam Iles – Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars White (Silver)
– Iles’s playmaking ability is among the best in the age group. He has great puck handling and a superb passing talent, along with above average finishing ability.
Flint Kodak – Maryland Jr. Black Bears Black (Silver)
A power forward with a strong, accurate shot, Kodak is a tough force to contain in the Jr. Black Bears offensive attack. Willing to get physical to win puck battles, he can cause problems all over the ice.
Michael Rago – Royals Hockey Club 2 (Silver)
– Having a high hockey IQ can take you a long way and that is exactly what Rago possesses. His intelligence is often displayed in his timely passes.
Gareth Schoeffler – Maryland Jr. Black Bears Black (Silver)
A headsy centerman, Schoeffler never gives up on a play and does all he can to keep attacks alive. Always aware of where the best play is, he can use his strength and skill to execute to perfection.
Kyle Sigwart – Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars White (Silver)
– Sigwart’s sense for the net and shooting talent is something that instantly catches the eye. He possesses the speed to break away from the defense and also has the physicality to serve as a power forward.
Chase Strange – Royals Hockey Club 2 (Silver)
– Along with an elite scoring touch, Strange can easily slip by defenders with high level speed and elusiveness. Chase also plays with a gritty style that can fluster opponents.
Andrew Way – Holydell Hurricanes White (Gold)
– Captain of the Hurricanes, Way’s leadership and poise shows that his potential doesn’t just rest in his skill on the ice. Of course, having passing talent as good as Andrew’s certainly helps.
Ian Weber – Atlantic City Sharks (Gold)
– With great physical size for his position, Weber has the puck on a string whenever it is in his possession. Along with his good hands is an electric shot.
Russell Weber – Royals Hockey Club 2 (Silver)
– Using his explosive skating, Weber can create his own opportunities by laying the body on his opponents. He can also finish those opportunities with a supreme scoring touch.
Joe Duemmer, New Jersey Bandits (Silver)
– Strong two-way forward who works hard on both sides of the puck. Has a strong shot, has good hands, and makes good accurate passes.
Defense:
John Cherubini – Royals Hockey Club 2 (Silver)
– Fast and physical are the best words to describe Cherubini. With his quick skating and hard-nosed playing style, he is quick to provide support in any part of the ice.
Aiden Donnelly – Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars White (Silver)
– Donnelly is a threatening presence all over the ice. He can shut down attacks with textbook poke checks while he can break down defenses with a wicked slapshot.
Grant Galvin – North Jersey Avalanche (Gold)
– A fleet-of-foot blue liner that can help in creating an attack from a defensive stop, Galvin is expected to be near the top of the Avalanche in assists. He has a decent start in that category, having an assist through two games.
Ethan Ives – Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars White (Silver)
– Ives is a big, physical defenseman that isn’t afraid to throw his body around to win battles for the puck. He also utilizes solid puck movement and a powerful wrist shot.
Allen Magie – North Jersey Avalanche (Gold)
– An offensively-gifted defenseman, Magie can send blistering shots from the blue line and has dynamic skating talents that allow him to create open space. The Avalanche can rely on him to generate chances from the blue line.
Ryan Roscoe – Atlantic City Sharks (Gold)
– A playmaking defenseman, Roscoe makes good use of his vision of the ice and physical play to spark offensive attacks for the Sharks. He is also efficient when skating in reverse, rarely getting beat while recovering defensively.
Lukas Stratton – Maryland Jr. Black Bears Black (Silver)
– Stratton is a defenseman that is strong and powerful on his skates. Able to move around the defensive zone with ease, don’t expect many opponents to be left unmarked when Maryland’s vocal leader is on the ice.
Jake Chromcik, New Jersey Bandits (Silver)
– Strong two-way defenseman who excels on both ends of the ice. Contributes as much defensively as he does offensively.
Goalies:
Kyle Foster – Rockets Hockey Club (Gold)
– One of the best netminders in the age group, Foster serves as an excellent last line of defense. Through two games in the showcase so far, he has saved 31-of-33 shots against in 85 minutes of ice time.
Ricky Gonzalez – Grundy Senators (Gold)
– Don’t try to sneak one by Gonzalez on his stick side, he’ll more than likely have it locked down. Paired with his good size, Ricky will definitely be tough to break through in net.
Ella Hydutsky – Team Philadelphia White (Silver)
– Hydutsky is a quick, agile goalie that can anticipate plays very well. There isn’t a weak spot for opponents to expose, making Ella a dependable presence in goal.
Utility:
Gerhig Callahan – Atlantic City Sharks (Gold)
– Already 6’5”, 225 pounds at the age of 16, Callahan uses his frame effectively as both a center and a defenseman. In addition to a powerful shot, Callahan is also a great leader.
Trevor Hyman – Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars White (Silver)
– A true 200-foot player, Hyman is both a scoring threat as a forward and a solid defenseman. His offensive skill set stands out the most, as he has both outstanding passing and shooting abilities.
Forwards:
Jake Calanni – New Jersey Aspen Kings Blue
– Calanni uses his speed to turn breakouts into breakaways, generating scoring opportunities on his own. However, he is a pure two-way player, as he back checks with aggression while also battling in front of the net in the attacking zone. Through three games so far, Calanni has a goal and an assist.
Ian D’Ambrosio – Haverford Hawks
– A sniper from the center position, D’Ambrosio can turn the puck into a rocket with a flick of his wrist. He also has a hard-working nature and slick skating ability to supplement his scoring.
Dylan Kouba – Haverford Hawks
– A determined, hard-working winger, Kouba is the type of player that sparks energy on the bench by simply stepping on the ice. He also has great speed and puck control to establish scoring chances.
JL O’Toole – New Jersey Aspen Kings Blue
– O’Toole can skate with speed and aggression, using it to attack the puck on offense or defense. Paired with a strong set of hands, JL has a full “toole” box.
Colin Rink – Haverford Hawks
– With a top-tier hockey name, Rink has the skills to do the name on the back of his jersey proud. With good speed and vision, along with a strong sense of where to be in front of the net, Rink causes headaches for many defenders.
Aaron Shulman – North Jersey Skyland Kings Navy
– Shulman utilizes his quick, strong hands all over the ice, from winning face-offs to dangling around defenders. Paired with great knowledge of the game, Shulman has the potential to be a top-tier talent.
Fredrick Sitner – Rockets Hockey Club
– Using his elite speed to create open space, Sitner can use his top-level skill to generate opportunities for himself and for his teammates. He has a very well-rounded offensive game, including great shooting and passing abilities.
Defense:
Johans Bars – North Jersey Skyland Kings Navy
– Able to knock the puck away from attackers, Bars uses his body to win the puck away from opponents using his large frame. He also puts that frame into a strong shot from long range.
Nathan Cucinatta – Haverford Hawks
– With good speed for his size and physical play, Cucinatta stands out on the blue line. Using his speed, he is able to convert defense to offense.
Joel Saxon – New Jersey Aspen Kings Blue
– A player with a very high hockey IQ, Saxon is able to adapt to wherever the play goes, especially in the offensive zone. He is able to clear room in front of the net and he has a thundering shot when positioned at the blue line. He has a goal through three games.
Constantine Sidorov – Rockets Hockey Club
– A player that always moves the puck with care and intent, despite his physical style of play, Sidorov has the can both move defenders off the puck and help advance attacks with insightful passes.
Blake Stevens – New Jersey Aspen Kings Blue
– A two-way defenseman, Stevens is able to use his outstanding speed to generate offensive opportunities from his own zone. He has a knack for finding the tape of open teammates elsewhere on the ice.
Goalies:
Zach Carter – Hollydell Hurricanes Red
– One cannot ask for a better start to the season than what Carter provided the Hurricanes, as just recorded a 36-save shutout to kick-off the season along with some solid games early on. Look for him to rely on his athleticism to continue his hot streak.
Chrisitan Mackey – Haverford Hawks
– Mackey uses his height to his advantage, using his entire body and athleticism to stop pucks from all angles. Mackey’s positioning and rebound control are also evaluated among the best in the 16U AA group.
Connor Thomas – New Jersey Aspen Kings
– Thomas has stellar puck tracking and precise net movement. Along with good size and a quick glove, Thomas provides firm support for the Kings in net. In two games so far, Thomas owns an .890 SV%.
Forwards:
Kyle Butchyk – Jersey Shore Wildcats Black
– A forward that is a critical cog in the Jersey Shore offensive machine. Kyle’s great hands and quick skating accompanies a fantastic shot to contribute on the ice.
Chris Kay – North Jersey Aspen Kings Blue
– If he gets room to unleash a shot, look out. With one of the hardest shots you will see in the showcase, Kay is a driving force of the North Jersey offense and power play. Through four games, Kay is among showcase leaders in points with eight (3 G, 4 A).
Steven Keane – North Jersey Aspen Kings Blue
– Keane is not only a wise player, but a skilled one, as well. With an excellent ability to read defenses, Kean has already potted four goals and added an assist in five games.
Defense:
Jack Battistelli – Jersey Shore Wildcats Black
– A solid two-way defenseman, Jack handles the puck with ease and skates well, too. Jack’s back-check stiffles opponents while he can also move the puck to establish offensive attacks.
Rich Williams – Jersey Shore Wildcats Black
– Rich is an offensive-minded defenseman with the skillset to supplement his role on the ice. He has great vision when moving the puck and an accurate shot.
Goalies:
Phil Togno – North Jersey Aspen Kings Blue
– A very skilled netminder, Togno has a perfect combination of reflexes, puck tracking, and precise movement. With a knack for always being in the right place at the right time, few pucks elude Togno.
Forwards:
Kyle Butchyk – Jersey Shore Wildcats Black
– A forward that is a critical cog in the Jersey Shore offensive machine. Kyle’s great hands and quick skating accompanies a fantastic shot to contribute on the ice.
Chris Kay – North Jersey Aspen Kings Blue
– If he gets room to unleash a shot, look out. With one of the hardest shots you will see in the showcase, Kay is a driving force of the North Jersey offense and power play. Through four games, Kay is among showcase leaders in points with eight (3 G, 4 A).
Steven Keane – North Jersey Aspen Kings Blue
– Keane is not only a wise player, but a skilled one, as well. With an excellent ability to read defenses, Kean has already potted four goals and added an assist in five games.
Defense:
Jack Battistelli – Jersey Shore Wildcats Black
– A solid two-way defenseman, Jack handles the puck with ease and skates well, too. Jack’s back-check stifles opponents while he can also move the puck to establish offensive attacks.
Rich Williams – Jersey Shore Wildcats Black
– Rich is an offensive-minded defenseman with the skillset to supplement his role on the ice. He has great vision when moving the puck and an accurate shot.
Goalies:
Phil Togno – North Jersey Aspen Kings Blue
– A very skilled netminder, Togno has a perfect combination of reflexes, puck tracking, and precise movement. With a knack for always being in the right place at the right time, few pucks elude Togno.
Forwards:
Jake Calanni – New Jersey Aspen Kings Blue
– Calanni uses his speed to turn breakouts into breakaways, generating scoring opportunities on his own. However, he is a pure two-way player, as he back checks with aggression while also battling in front of the net in the attacking zone. Through three games so far, Calanni has a goal and an assist.
Ian D’Ambrosio – Haverford Hawks
– A sniper from the center position, D’Ambrosio can turn the puck into a rocket with a flick of his wrist. He also has a hard-working nature and slick skating ability to supplement his scoring.
Dylan Kouba – Haverford Hawks
– A determined, hard-working winger, Kouba is the type of player that sparks energy on the bench by simply stepping on the ice. He also has great speed and puck control to establish scoring chances.
JL O’Toole – New Jersey Aspen Kings Blue
– O’Toole can skate with speed and aggression, using it to attack the puck on offense or defense. Paired with a strong set of hands, JL has a full “toole” box.
Colin Rink – Haverford Hawks
– With a top-tier hockey name, Rink has the skills to do the name on the back of his jersey proud. With good speed and vision, along with a strong sense of where to be in front of the net, Rink causes headaches for many defenders.
Aaron Shulman – North Jersey Skyland Kings Navy
– Shulman utilizes his quick, strong hands all over the ice, from winning face-offs to dangling around defenders. Paired with great knowledge of the game, Shulman has the potential to be a top-tier talent.
Fredrick Sitner – Rockets Hockey Club
– Using his elite speed to create open space, Sitner can use his top-level skill to generate opportunities for himself and for his teammates. He has a very well-rounded offensive game, including great shooting and passing abilities.
Defense:
Johans Bars – North Jersey Skyland Kings Navy
– Able to knock the puck away from attackers, Bars uses his body to win the puck away from opponents using his large frame. He also puts that frame into a strong shot from long range.
Nathan Cucinatta – Haverford Hawks
– With good speed for his size and physical play, Cucinatta stands out on the blue line. Using his speed, he is able to convert defense to offense.
Joel Saxon – New Jersey Aspen Kings Blue
– A player with a very high hockey IQ, Saxon is able to adapt to wherever the play goes, especially in the offensive zone. He is able to clear room in front of the net and he has a thundering shot when positioned at the blue line. He has a goal through three games.
Constantine Sidorov – Rockets Hockey Club
– A player that always moves the puck with care and intent, despite his physical style of play, Sidorov has the can both move defenders off the puck and help advance attacks with insightful passes.
Blake Stevens – New Jersey Aspen Kings Blue
– A two-way defenseman, Stevens is able to use his outstanding speed to generate offensive opportunities from his own zone. He has a knack for finding the tape of open teammates elsewhere on the ice.
Goalies:
Zach Carter – Hollydell Hurricanes Red
– One cannot ask for a better start to the season than what Carter provided the Hurricanes, as just recorded a 36-save shutout to kick-off the season along with some solid games early on. Look for him to rely on his athleticism to continue his hot streak.
Chrisitan Mackey – Haverford Hawks
– Mackey uses his height to his advantage, using his entire body and athleticism to stop pucks from all angles. Mackey’s positioning and rebound control are also evaluated among the best in the 16U AA group.
Connor Thomas – New Jersey Aspen Kings
– Thomas has stellar puck tracking and precise net movement. Along with good size and a quick glove, Thomas provides firm support for the Kings in net. In two games so far, Thomas owns an .890 SV%.
FORWARDS
Brody Acropolis, Brick Hockey Club
Leading the team in all offensive categories, Acropolis netted two hat tricks during the showcase. His 11 points was tied for first among all U14A players in the showcase.
Spencer Applebaum, Jersey Shore Wildcats White
With nine goals and 11 points in three games, Applebaum put the Wildcats on his shoulders in the showcase. The drive in Applebaum was noticeable with his strong skating and relentless play all throughout the weekend.
Connor Blewett, Philadelphia Blazers
Despite not being the biggest player on the ice, Blewett showed up in a big way being a pest and not giving up an inch for the puck all weekend. Blewett’s heart and soul effort showed the fight that was in the Blazers team in the showcase.
Ben Skutnik, North Jersey Aspen Kings Grey
The kid known as “Spuds” led the team in points with seven, four of them being goals. The center was playing with plenty of jump in his play and knew this was a place for him to step up his game to another level.
Connor Martin, Haverford Hawks White
With six goals in four games, Martin helped the Hawks offensively by also leading the team in points with nine. Despite being short handed at center, Martin compete and energy shone through and kept the Hawks going all weekend.
Brandon Clayton, Jersey Shore Wildcats Black
Leading the way with six goals and eight points, Clayton’s skill was on full display this weekend. With his magician-like puck handling, Clayton chipped in on one-third of his team’s scoring.
Braeden McClure, York Devils
With a two-goal game to open up the showcase, McClure helped the Devils’ offensive production. Not only that, but McClure was a big part of the marathon shootout by netting four goals on his attempts.
Kaden Longo, Team Philadelphia
A new addition to Team Philadelphia who is proving to be a strong offensive threat. Put up 5 points in the opening weekend, contributing points in three of four games. Also brings a balanced approach and demonstrates his ability to play on both ends of the ice.
Brendan Cardarelli, Team Philadelphia
A versatile player who made the transition from defense to offense in the second game of the weekend as Team Philadelphia made some early season adjustments. During his first game on offense, Brendan put up an impressive two goals and three assists.
DEFENSE
Luke Rudo, Brick Hockey Club
Not a part of the pre-tournament players to watch, Rudo made a case to be on that list from here on out. Rudo led the BHC defense in scoring with two goals and four points on the weekend, as well as helping his team secure two shutouts for their goalie.
Brandon Truax, Haverford Hawks White
A dual threat on the back-end and playing a little forward, Truax added plenty of physical presence to the Haverford game. The physical play of Truax gave the Hawks that extra spark when they needed it.
Charlie Wagenbach, North Jersey Aspen Kings Grey
Having to play every other shift definitely got Wagenbach noticed this weekend. The left-handed defenseman battled throughout the weekend and was able to tally an assist in the opening game of the weekend.
Leah Yedwab, Igloo Jaguars
Making sure to stand her ground, Yedwab was a presence in front of the Jaguars’ net and didn’t back down from a battle. With a solid hockey IQ and quick feet, Yedwab has a breakout performance for herself this weekend.
GOALIE
Drew Diech, Igloo Jaguars
With a flair for the dramatic, Diech got his first win with the Jaguars in a 13-round shootout against York. To add onto that, in his next game, Diech put up a shutout to mark his save percentage at .935 for the showcase.
Merrick Ferreira, North Jersey Aspen Kings Grey
Only allowing two goals on the weekend Ferreira was more than solid between the pipes. Stopping 50 out of 52 shots, Ferreira came away from the weekend with a .962 save percentage.
Bruno Mainardi, Haverford Hawks White
With timely saves and great communication with his defense, Mainardi kept the Hawks confidence high with him between the pipes. His communication helped stymie the forecheck, while also allowing a good first past out of the zone.
Zidane Brena, Team Philadelphia
Came out strong in his opening appearance of the year, making several dynamic saves which enabled his team to gain some momentum in their first game of the season. Also stood strong during a very tight game that eventually went to overtime. Zidane will be half of the very strong goaltending duo that Team Philadelphia has this year.
FORWARDS:
Elwyn Craig, Delaware Ducks 2
Elwyn has great hands that he uses to move through traffic and free up space for his great wrist shot. He used these skills to finish the weekend with three goals (which is tied for most on the team).
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Ben Kaplan, Montgomery Blue Devils LA Blue
Ben is a great team player that has a thing for scoring big goals. He used his scoring instinct to score six goals and eight points this past weekend (good for first on the team in both categories).
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Joey Kiss, Team Philadelphia
Joey brings a wide range of skills to his offense and the stat sheet reflects it, leading his team with five goals and seven points. His goal-scoring skills were on display when he scored the game-winning goal in the third period to beat the NJ Bandits 4-3.
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Nick Cimaszewski, Tomorrow’s North Stars Red
Nick used his combination of size, speed, and shot in putting together quite a weekend. His 23 pts (20G, 3A) were impressive on their own, but more so in the fact that he played the point in 1 game, showing his ability to be used anywhere on the ice.
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Jonah Shifrin, Team Montgomery Blue Devils LA Blue
Jonah brings hustle and speed to every shift he takes. He can also pass the puck well too, totaling six points this weekend.
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Henry Aurthur, Tomorrow’s North Stars Red
Henry has great dangles but also some great vision in setting up some beautiful plays. He ended the weekend with 14 goals and 5 assists. His play on defense for one of the games earned him a team Player of the Game award.
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DEFENSE:
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Garrett Yu, Team Philadelphia
Garrett has a great hockey sense and is great at causing turnovers when on the ice. He can also score too, tallying four goals in four games.
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Gunnar Schwanke, Tomorrow’s North Stars Red
Gunnar showed a wide range of skills throughout the weekend, playing all positions and excelling at each of them. He was able to tally seven goals and 16 points this showcase.
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Brayden Beukema, Delaware Ducks 2
Brayden displayed the skills of a true shutdown defenseman this past weekend. He was strong in his own zone and generated a lot of turnovers that he helped turn into offensive chances.
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GOALIES:
Emile Ruhlmann, MYHA Gold
Emile showed resilience in the net, racking up 137 total saves (including 58 in one game)!
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Justin Pribish, Team Philadelphia
Justin helped his team to go 4-0 this past weekend. He recorded a shutout victory and made some great saves while helping his team win.
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Charlie Murray, Grundy Senators
Charlie was a brick wall in net this weekend! He saw the puck incredibly well and stood on his head for dozens of shots!
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Mathew Lee, Delaware Ducks 2
Mathew displayed his skills in between the pipes this weekend, showcasing his great butterfly play and his ability to bait players to go five-hole. He has great side-to-side movement is stands tall against breakaways.
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Gabriel Hernandez, Montgomery Blue Devils LA Blue
Gabriel displayed the true skills of a goaltender this past weekend. He made some great saves and kept a positive attitude to help his team win.