Forwards
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Jonathan Eves Jr. – Haverford Hawks
The leading scorer on the undefeated Hawks, Eves has put up 6 goals and 9 assists through his first seven games. He has scored at least a point in every game he has played and has scored multiple times in four of them. He has scored four points twice, striking for 2 goals and 2 assists against MYHA Blue and scoring a goal and 3 assists in a win over Ashburn. Eves has also been a help to Haverford through his disciplined play, not taking a penalty so far this season. His discipline allows him to stay on the ice and continue his point streak.
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Noah Raymond – Delaware Ducks 2
With 11 goals through seven games, Raymond’s shooting talents have helped to propel the Ducks to an undefeated start to the season. He also has 7 assists, tying him the team lead in points. Raymond has registered two hat tricks this season, one against New Jersey Stars Green and another against Ashburn. In that Ashburn game, he also added three assists, giving him an impressive six point outburst. When he scores, he tends to score in bunches, posting four multipoint games so far this season. He has also stayed out of trouble, not committing a penalty yet this season.
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Michael Regan – Hollydell Hurricanes Navy
Captain of the team and the division’s leading goal and point scorer, Regan has proven to be a leader on and off the ice. On the ice, he has scored points in eight consecutive games, dating back to August. His best performances came in consecutive wins against Ashburn on September 19. In the first game of a doubleheader, Regan registered 4 goals. He followed that sniping masterpiece with 3 goals and 2 assists in the second game. Off the ice, he has provided influential led his team to a 7-3-1 start.
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Bennett Stanton – Team Philadelphia Orange
Leading the way for the division leaders in scoring, Stanton has gotten off to a hot start in scoring this season. His 18 goals are second in the division while his 22 points have positioned him in third. He has done so in only eight games, putting his scoring pace in the upper echelons in the division, and certainly the highest on the team. Despite his small size, Stanton has a physical aspect to his game, registering 4 hits while also having a playing style that contributes in ways that are not equated in the box score.
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Defense
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Declan Henes – Philadelphia Blazers American
One of the division’s leading scorers, Henes has established himself as one of the division’s top offensive defensemen. His scoring pace is unmatched, as he has racked up 12 goals and 11 assists in only five games. He has not played a game in which he has scored fewer than 3 points and has scored as many as 6 in a game. That 6 point outburst came back in his first game of the season, as Henes scored a hat trick and added 3 assists in a win over New Jersey Stars Green. He has also helped the Blazers to become one of the division’s best defensive sides, assisting in two shutouts.
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Mason Levine – Jersey Shore Wildcats Red
Levine has flashed his talents at both ends of the ice, establishing himself as an emerging two-way defenseman. Levine has a 7-game point streak, dating back to the second game of the season. His best game of the season came against Maryland Jr. Black Bears Red as he tallied 4 assists in a 5-3 win. He is proving to be one of the best passers at the defensive position with his 7 assists, while also scoring 5 goals. He also recovers well in his own half and limits breakouts for the opposition.
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Brody Stanisz – Brick Hockey Club 2
A talented two-way defenseman, Stanisz has been a standout so far this season. From the blue line, he has contributed 9 points (4 G, 5 A) in eight games, tying him for the team lead in that category. He scored two goals against Haverford earlier this season, a tough defensive squad to crack. Stanisz has also stood out in the defensive zone, locking down his assignments and preventing opposing players from getting open. His efforts have absolutely been a large part in his team’s success this season.
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Goalies
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Harrison Kool – Haverford Hawks
Statistically, one of the best goalies in the entire AHF, Kool has been simply remarkable through his first four starts. Two of his first four games resulted in shutouts while the others have only seen Kool allow one goal. Kool’s statline has reflected the goalie’s outstanding start; 4-0-0, 0.51 GAA, .947 SV%. Kool looks very cool in net, with a composure and willingness to allow play to happen and reacting quickly once a shot comes towards the net.
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Maya Sturm – Jersey Shore Wildcats Red
Playing each of Jersey Shore’s first eight games, Sturm has locked things down for the team, cruising to a sterling 6-0-2 record. Sturm’s athleticism has really shined throughout the season, leading to a 2.25 GAA and a .910 SV%. Sturm has allowed the Wildcats to compete in many games as well, silencing 39 of 40 Maryland shots in a 6-1 victory and stopping 47 of 52 shots in a 6-5 shootout loss against Delaware. Sturm has stood strong in goal and will look to continue to do so as the season rolls on.
Forwards
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Erik Mitchell – Atlantic City Sharks
The division leader in goals and points, Mitchell has had an offensive explosion to start the season. Through eight games, he has 27 goals and 35 points. This translates to a scoring pace of nearly 4 goals and 4.5 points per game. The shooting talents of Mitchell are remarkable, finding ways to score from any position in the offensive zone. Look for Mitchell and the Sharks to continue their powerful attack.
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Leonard Rybakov – New Jersey Stars
Rybakov has displayed his talents as a high-scoring forward throughout this season. On offense, he is averaging 2.5 points per game (16 G, 9 A) through his first 10 games. He scored 5 points (3 G, 2 A) in a 10-6 victory over the Grundy Senators and 4 points (3 G, 1 A) in a 5-4 win over Maryland Jr. Black Bears Red. In the Maryland game, all three of his goals came in the third period, his hat trick goal serving as the game winner.
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Grey Yinger – York Devils
A forward with an outstanding shot, Yinger has established his talents by leading his team in scoring. Yinger has 16 goals and 9 assists through 11 games, a good pace for the York player. He has scored two hat tricks this season, one against New Jersey and another against Jersey Shore Wildcats Red, in which he scored four times. In both of these games, his final goal was the game winner. Not only does he score with regularity, but Yinger scores when his team needs it most.
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Defense
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Colton Dreyfus – Royals Hockey Club National
A goal per game coming from the blue line is an excellent commodity to have, and this is exactly what the Royals have in Dreyfus. He has scored 7 goals and 4 assists in seven games this season. His offensive talents were on display right from the start, as he scored 4 goals and added an assist in the season opener vs. Jersey Shore. He is currently on a 5-game point streak and will look to extend it this weekend.
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Luca Guarna – Jersey Shore Wildcats Black
A two-way defenseman gifted with a powerful shot, Guarna is the glue at the back for this Wildcats team. Through six games this season, Guarna has 11 goals and 5 assists, so he is scoring at a rate of nearly 2 goals per game. In addition to his great offensive talents, he has also shown his skill in his own half of the ice, locking down attackers and helping Jersey Shore to become one of the division’s more defensively sound teams.
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Goalies
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Johnny Gillin – Haverford Hawks White
An athletically gifted net minder, Gillin leads the division in several goalie categories. Over six games this season, he leads the way in GAA (0.50) and SV% (.956). He only has one official shutout, but has been in net to contribute to flawless defensive efforts three times. His best performance came in an 18-save shutout against New Jersey Bandits National, but he will look to surpass it this weekend.
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Riley McIntosh – Igloo Jaguars
The Jaguar’s saving grace in the crease, McIntosh has been stellar through five games this season. In those five games, she has posted a GAA of 2.30 and SV% of .910. Standing only 4’6”, 64 lbs, Riley has to rely on pure athleticism to make stops in goal. She has done so with great success and will hope to continue to backstop the Jaguars towards the top of the league.
Atlantic City Sharks vs. Haverford Hawks White – October 23, 9:45 AM
The division’s top two teams are set to do battle to get their showcase under way on Saturday. Atlantic City (8-0-0) sits in second place after going undefeated through their first eight games this season. Their offensive attack has been nearly uncontainable this season, scoring 84 goals. Three players lead the way with double-digit goal tallies and at least 20 points. Haverford (9-1-0) sits in first place with outstanding defense, only allowing 9 goals through their opening 10 games. They will look to bounce back from their first loss of the season, a 4-2 decision to Hollydell Hurricanes Black in their last game, after starting the year with nine wins. In a classic battle of defensive game plan vs. offensive attack, only one can win.
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Team Philadelphia vs. New Jersey Stars – October 24, 7:30 AM
Team Philadelphia (5-1-0) will hope to continue their hot start when they meet tough opposition in New Jersey (6-3-1). Philadelphia has a strong offensive attack, averaging 6 goals per game. They are led by Brooks Angelo, as they have racked up 11 goals and 6 assists to begin the season. New Jersey also has a high powered offense, scoring 61 goals through 10 games. Four forwards have at least 10 points. Leonard Rybakov leads the way with 25 points (16 G, 9 A). The first time these teams met, Philadelphia emerged with a statement win on August 28. Will they be able to repeat that result or will New Jersey respond?
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Jersey Shore Wildcats Black vs. Igloo Jaguars – October 24, 10:10 AM
Two teams with 6 wins will meet on Saturday in a matchup between Jersey Shore (6-0-0) and the Igloo Jaguars (6-2-0). The Wildcats have a very strong offense, tallying 71 goals through their first six games. Every forward has at least 6 points while three have double-digit goals this season. Their attack has not been slowed once this season, as they have not scored fewer than 5 goals in a game this season. The Jaguars have a well-rounded game plan, earning a goal differential of +23. They are led offensively by Trey Frederico, as he has 10 goals and 9 assists on the season. They also have solid team defense, allowing no more than 6 goals in a game this season. This statistic will be put to the test, however, against Wildcats.
FORWARD
Shane Papaccioli, North Jersey Avalanche
With six goals and three assists in the Showcase, Papaccioli was a key component in the Avalanche’s 4-0 weekend. A natural goal-scorer, Papaccioli is second on the team with 15 goals on the season.
Eric Bieda, Maryland Jr. Black Bears
Tallying four goals and six points, Bieda was a key cog in the Jr. Black Bears Showcase. Bieda contributed on four of the five Maryland goals in the opening game on the weekend with two goals and two assists.
Daniel Donagan, Haverford Hawks
One of the Hawks most consistent players, Donagan led by example this weekend, helping out his squad with three goals in the Showcase. Donagan’s hockey IQ and balanced attack has him atop the Hawks scoring list with 20 points on the season.
Kyler Johnson, Igloo Jaguars
Johnson had himself a solid Showcase with two goals and six assists for the weekend. With solid hands and crisp vision of the ice Johnson was able to help set-up his team and helped contribute to the three victories for the Jaguars in the Showcase.
Brady Schmidt, Royals Hockey Club
While he might be one of the smaller players on the ice, Schmidt is one of the more tenacious out there. With a never-say-die attitude, Schmidt is not afraid of anyone on the ice. That helped this weekend with a goal and an assist to show for his efforts.
DEFENSE
Brody D’Alessandro, Haverford Hawks
Out there against the oppositions’ top lines, D’Alessandro was a force on the blue line, making some big plays on the defensive side. While he was responsible in his own end, D’Alessandro also provided offensively with a goal and three assists on the weekend.
Daniel Pucci, Team Philadelphia
A great first step and solid stick-handling helped Pucci to a solid offensive output. With two goals and five points, Pucci’s contribution on the scoresheet showed through the Showcase.
Josh Zdunkiewicz, Royals Hockey Club
Heads-up plays by Zdunkiewicz helped the Royals to an undefeated Showcase. His hockey IQ and solid vision of the ice allowed him to anticipate counteracts and break-up several possible breakaway attempts.
GOALIE
Aidan Pesek, MYHA Blue
Putting up a strong showing with a shutout in the first Showcase game, Pesek ended the Showcase with a 1.50 GAA and .919 save percentage. Pesek’s play helped the Blue Devils to a solid weekend and help them stay in the top three in the standings.
Chayce Turnbull, Rye Rangers
In three games, Turnbull left the Showcase with a 2.00 GAA and .903 save percentage. Turnbull used his solid lateral movement and ability to cut off the angles in order to help the Rangers to two wins in his three appearances.
FORWARD
Jake Lauterstein, Ashburn Xtreme
Lauterstein finished the Showcase with multi-point games in each of Ashburn’s four games. His seven goals and 11 points helped Ashburn go undefeated and stay at the top of the U13AA standings.
Henry Kovacs, North Jersey Avalanche
Putting up a goal-a-game, Kovac walked out of the Showcase with seven goals and ten points on the weekend. Kovacs’ goals helped the Avs finish 3-1-0 and put himself in the top-ten in divisional scoring.
Liam Ahern, New Jersey Bandits
Ahern registered at least one point in each of the four games in the Showcase, finishing with three goals and two assists on the weekend. Ahern’s balanced attack helped create goals for his teammate, while also knowing when to take the shots on net himself.
Brennan Ward, New Jersey Jets
With four goals and five points in their three games, Ward was a big part in the undefeated weekend for the Jets. His ability to drive to the net and find the chances in front, Ward has been solid for the Jets all season, leading on and off the ice.
Connor Flynn, Atlantic City Sharks
Thanks to a three assist performance in the final Showcase game, Flynn walked away this weekend with six points in four games. While he was able to set up his teammates, Flynn was able to score both goals for the Sharks in their second game on Saturday.
DEFENSE
Sean Rue, Grundy Senators
Rue was solid from the point, with three goals in the first two contests for Grundy. Rue also provided some timely blocks and solid defensive awareness for the Senators, as they won three of their four games in the Showcase.
Juno Moon, North Jersey Avalanche
More known for their defense, Moon provided two assists for the Avalanche on the weekend. However, Moon’s responsible play in the defensive zone helped the Avs limit opponents to 2.5 goals-per-game.
GOALIE
Ian Seitz, Atlantic City Sharks
Starting the weekend with a shutout, Seitz was able to complete the Showcase with a 2.00 GAA and .930 save percentage. Seitz was able to keep the Sharks in all four games, making crucial saves when called upon to do so.
Ryan Barker, Grundy Senators
Winning both the games he played, Barker was solid in the Showcase. With a 2.50 GAA and .902 save percentage, Barker played a solid part of the Senators weekend and keeping them at the top-three of the U13AA Division.
North Jersey Avalanche (4-0-0, 19 GF, 6A): A solid performance by North Jersey boosted them up to the fourth position in the U12AA standings. Both Davin Friedman and Shane Papaccioli had six goals on the weekend, while Peter McAdams and Jack DeBlinger helped the Avalanche limit the opponents to only 21 shots a game. Ryan Kovacs and Christopher Schulz teamed up for a 1.50 GAA on the weekend for the Avs.
Igloo Jaguars (3-1-0, 16 GF, 7 GA): Led by Tyler Reillo’s six goals and Kyler Johnson’s six assists, the Jaguars were able to move their way into the top-four of the U12AA standings. Solid defensive play by Owen Jenkins and Andrew Krott provided fits for the opponents, with Chase Kishler and Tyler Davis standing tall between the pipes and combining for a 1.75 GAA.
Rye Rangers (3-1-0, 20 GF, 12 GA): In their first Showcase, the Rangers put out a big display. Rogan Lester (4g, 3), Owen Nates (5g, 1a), and Liam Heffernan (2g, 3a) helped out offensively, while Dillion Sykes and Will Leahy helped on the defensive side of the puck. Chayce Turnbull was solid in net, leaving the Showcase with a 2.00 GAA on the weekend.
Maryland Jr. Black Bears (3-1-0, 14 GF, 13 GA): Maryland doubled their win total in the AHF during the Showcase, thanks in part to Eric Bieda, Gavin Monaco, and Cole Zoren putting up multi-goal games during the weekend. Maryland had plenty of contributions up and down the line-up, helping them to their three win weekend.
North Jersey Avalanche (3-1-0, 26 GF, 11 GA): Thanks to big offensive outputs by Henry Kovacs (7g, 3a), Dylan Ferlanti (3g, 5a), and Max Ruggie (4g, 1a); the Avalanche were able to get into the top-five of the U13AA Division. The defense was also strong with the team limiting the opposition’s shots to just over 14 shots a game over the four games. Much of that defense is thanks to the likes of Juno Moon, Andrew Sherland, and Maxwell Amico.
New Jersey Jets (3-0-0, 15 GF, 11 GA): Brandon Eigner and Brennan Ward were the offensive force behind the Jets’ undefeated weekend; accounting for almost half of the Jets goals. The Jets also leave the Showcase with only one blemish on their record, keeping them in the top part of the standings.
Grundy Senators (3-1-0, 19 GF, 14 GA): Playing at home gave the Senators some good vibes, as they were able to have a .750 win percentage on the Showcase. Christopher Marshall put up five goals and nine points, with Patryk Oszer (4g, 5a) and Jake Smaron (3g) playing key scoring roles in the Showcase. Ryan Barker and Lukas Chomic were busy, as they faced an average of 32 shots a game in the four games they played.
Atlantic City Sharks (2-1-1, 12 GF, 9 GA) Defense was the big part of the Sharks’ game, allowing only eight goals in regulation for the Showcase. Goalie Ian Seitz left with a 2.00 GAA and a shutout, while Luke Burns, Billy Christopher, and Connor Flynn accounted for over half of the Sharks’ goals on the weekend.
North Jersey Avalanche
The Avalanche jumped into third place in the U14 AA division of the Atlantic Hockey Federation this past weekend. How did they accomplish it? By going a perfect 4-0-0 at the AHF’s showcase. Goaltender Aidan Alvino turned aside 60 of the 62 total shots he faced in the four games he started (recording two shutouts) and Luke Isaac recorded ten points as the Aves cruised to four wins.
Rockets Hockey Club
The Rockets stayed red hot this past weekend’s showcase, going 3-1-0. The Rockets were led offensively by Austen Halleran and his seven points in his team’s four games. By bouncing back from a 7-4 loss with a 3-1 win, the team showed it has no problem bouncing back with a well-balanced offense and shutdown defense.
Team Philadelphia
Team Philadelphia find itself in fifth place in U14 AA after a successful showcase performance that saw them go 3-1-0 including a shutout win. Led offensively by Henry Tesoriero and his ten points, the team now sees itself having scored 57 total goals as a team, the third-highest total in U14 AA.
Team Philadelphia
Team Philadelphia woke up this morning in first place in the U14 B division of the Atlantic Hockey Federation. They did this by going 3-1-0 at the showcase this past weekend. The offense came to play, scoring 22 goals in four games all while putting up solid defensive numbers that include a shutout victory. Jayden Shavney shined offensively with six points in four games as his team now boasts the highest-scoring offense in U14 B with 97 total goals.
New Jersey Stars
The Stars came to play this past weekend, going 4-0-0 to stay near the top of the U14 B standings. They performed well on both ends of the ice, allowing no more than two goals a game defensively while scoring no fewer than seven goals a game offensively. Aditya Rath continues to lead the Stars on the attack, registering 11 points in the four games he played in.
Haverford Hawks
The Hawks jumped into third place of the U14 B standings with a 3-0-1 performance at the AHF showcase this past weekend. After dropping a close game in the shoutout to start the showcase off, they were able to bounce back with three straight wins to cap off the weekend. The offense exploded for 16 goals in those three games as they were led by Chase Francis and Rafael Aghababyan who both recorded six points in four games.
Jersey Shore Wildcats Black (Gold)
When your team jumps to 11-0-0 on the season and remains in first place in the U14 A Gold division, you deserve to have your team highlighted. The Wildcats gutted out some close wins as they went 4-0-0 on the weekend with two wins coming in one-goal games. Scoring came from all over the lineup, including a three-goal four-point performance by Vincent Lattarulo who shined in the four games.
Haverford Hawks (Gold)
Haverford came to play this past weekend, going 4-0-0 at the Atlantic Hockey Federations Bantam/PeeWee Showcase. The Hawks’ offense erupted for 25 total goals in the four games while the defense held the fort down, helping Haverford record a shutout win along the way. Andrew Graney led the way offensively with nine points in four games while goaltender Will Zeger turned aside 34 total shots this past weekend, including being in net for the Hawks’ shutout win.
North Jersey Avalanche White (Silver)
The top team in the U14 A Silver division stood tall this past weekend, going 4-0-0 in the team’s four games. The Avs were able to grind out some close wins, including a 3-2 comeback win over the Delaware Ducks that saw North Jersey trail 2-1 entering the third period. The team’s two goaltenders Milo Smith and Gabriel Koerner-Imas shined when the team needed them the most, including getting a shutout win from Koerner-Imas during the showcase.
MYHA 14U LA Gold (Silver)
MYHA went 3-1-0 at this past weekend’s showcase, putting on impressive performances both offensively and defensively. What makes the team’s showcase performance is how they responded to dropping the first game. After a 3-2 loss to open the showcase against the Delaware Ducks, they never let another goal get scored on them the rest of the weekend. That’s right, MYHA recorded three straight shutout wins and scored seven or more goals in each game. The goaltending tandem of Gregory Saffell and Aden Perry gave it their all and helped their team win because of it.