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The Atlantic Hockey Federation is hosting its first-ever event in Minnesota, the State of Hockey. From September 13-15th, AA teams in the 14U to 18U divisions will take to the ice in the Minneapolis area, competing in what promises to be a weekend of high-level action.

This landmark event brings AHF teams to the heart of one of the most storied hockey regions in the country, where players will face off in fast-paced matchups and showcase their skills in front of scouts, fans, and hockey enthusiasts. With divisions ranging from 14U to 18U, this Minnesota Showcase is a fantastic opportunity for teams to challenge themselves against top-tier competition in the early stages of the season.

As the excitement unfolds, fans can stay connected to the live action through the AHF Game Center on our website, providing real-time updates, scores, and highlights.

The Minnesota Showcase is a key moment for the AHF as it expands its presence and brings its competitive atmosphere to new regions, setting the tone for an exciting 2024-25 season!

Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending September 8th, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.

New this season: Vote for the Peak Performer of the Week on our Instagram stories every Tuesday to Wednesday at noon!

8U Intermediate Division: Nominating Coach: Jeff Koss

Team: Delaware Ducks
Player’s Name: Noah Sheppard
Jersey Number: 9
Position: Defense
Noah continues to lead by example by putting 110% effort in on every shift and practice. He is aggressive throughout the game and plays the game at both ends. This is leading to success not only on the scoreboard but most importantly as a leader who is quietly raising the team’s expectations and his teammates are responding. Keep up the great work, Noah!

9U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Raymond Vallejo

Team: Rockets Hockey Club
Player’s Name: John Boyd
Jersey Number: 93
Position: Forward
John scored goals in all 4 games played this week, including hat tricks in 2 games. In our 3-2 win over the Lancaster Firebirds, he scored shorthanded goals and the game-winner. He also had 4 assists and numerous shots on goal.

10U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Anthony Bozzelli

Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
Player’s Name: Brycen Bozzelli
Jersey Number: 16
Position: Forward
Brycen helped his team go 1-1 this weekend, scoring 3 and assisting 3. He also played well in our defensive zone. Brycen leads by example.

10U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Harris Dainoff

Team: Wissahickon Warriors
Player’s Name: Luke McClintic
Jersey Number: 9
Position: Forward
Luke gave maximum effort every single shift and was rewarded with two hard-earned goals. He’s never afraid to go into the tough areas for the puck and has a natural scoring ability. Luke’s enthusiasm and work ethic were on display all weekend. Great job, Luke!

10U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Jesse Brodman

Team: Royals
Player’s Name: Sean O’Sullivan
Jersey Number: 67
Position: Goalie
Sean, due to his hard work ethic, great attitude, and leadership in practice, earned team captain for this past weekend’s games. He once again proved that hard work in practice pays off in games. Facing tough opponents and a lot of hard shots on net, he never backed down, continued to make great saves, and kept his team in the games. He always comes off the ice with a smile and has earned the utmost respect from his coaches and teammates.

10U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Matthew Niepielko

Team: Toms River Blackhawks
Player’s Name: Caleb Almallah
Jersey Number: 98
Position: Center
In addition to Caleb having an amazing weekend with points, Caleb has lifted the entire team and has made every player on the team better by contributing as a 2-way player. Every player on the team looks up to him, not because of his ability to score, but because he works hard on the backcheck and forecheck. His work ethic on the ice has inspired every player on the team to work just as hard, an effect that is hard to coach and led to two wins this weekend. Caleb deserves this honor not just for his talent, but for the positivity he brought to the bench even when we were losing, leading to a close come-from-behind win!

11U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Justin Kullman

Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Player’s Name: Alex Langley
Jersey Number: 14
Position: Forward
In overtime, it was Alex’s precise pass that led his team to victory! Alex added a goal and an assist in the second game of the day, helping his team to a 2-0 weekend!

12U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Patrick Mack

Team: Rockets Hockey Club
Player’s Name: Benjamin Shteyman
Jersey Number: 1
Position: Goalie
Ben was outstanding in his team’s first home game and first win of the season, recording 33 saves and keeping the lead until the team scored 2 empty-net goals.

12U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Darren Hercher

Team: Junior Black Bears
Player’s Name: Bennett Schultheis
Jersey Number: 66
Position: Forward

12U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Steven Jiminez

Team: Woodbridge Wolfpack
Player’s Name: Steven Jiminez
Jersey Number: 13
Position: Center
Steven had a great weekend, playing both ends of the ice and scoring 2 goals in every game this weekend, finishing with 6 goals and 3 assists.

12U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Joshua Schnoor

Team: Toms River Blackhawks
Player’s Name: Elliott Schnoor
Jersey Number: 6
Position: Forward
Elliott stepped into a 3rd line shutdown role and wound up scoring 3 goals while not being on the ice for any against.

13U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Trey Peacock

Team: Jersey Colts
Player’s Name: Will Hery
Jersey Number: 40
Position: Goalie
Will had a great weekend with a highlight reel save Saturday, and then anchored his team to a 2-1 win Sunday with over 40 saves.

14U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Scott Sutherland

Team: Tri-City Eagles
Player’s Name: Quinn Streaker
Jersey Number: 20
Position: Forward
Quinn shined in big moments this weekend. He started with the OT winner in game 1 vs the Royals and followed it up with a better performance in game two, having a goal and an assist with under a minute to go to force OT.

14U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Patrick Mack

Team: Rockets Hockey Club
Player’s Name: William Petchak
Jersey Number: 30
Position: Goalie
Will was outstanding between the pipes during his team’s showcase, seeing 129 shots in 4 games, recording a 2.11 GAA, and also recording 2 assists while shorthanded.

14U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Brian Repetz

Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms Youth
Player’s Name: Chase Rivera
Jersey Number: 42
Position: Forward
Chase put on an impressive offensive display this past weekend. Both he and his line mates did a great job with puck distribution and finding ways to finish pucks. Great Job Chase!

14U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Ryan Patrick

Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Player’s Name: Brayden Patrick
Jersey Number: 31
Position: Goalie
Brayden Patrick delivered an outstanding performance in the 14U Palmyra Black Knights’ season opener, backstopping his team to a 2-1 victory. Facing a barrage of shots, Patrick made 30 saves as PBK was outshot 31 to 9. His composure and resilience in net were key to securing the win in a strong defensive effort by the team.

16U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Tai DeNunzio

Team: Rockets Hockey Club
Player’s Name: Nick Movsesian
Jersey Number: 27
Position: Forward
A natural forward, Nick stepped up and logged significant minutes as a defender in addition to his natural position when injuries left the team shorthanded on the blue line. Nick helped lead the team to a 2-1 record, including their first victories of the season, while tallying 5 goals and 1 assist. Congrats to Nick on a fantastic weekend and displaying a great unselfish team-first attitude!

16U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Patrick O’Leary

Team: Mercer Chiefs
Player’s Name: Sahil Patel
Jersey Number: 86
Position: Forward
Sahil helped power the Chiefs to a 3-1 record with 7 goals and 1 assist at this weekend’s College Showcase Tournament. A great teammate and a quiet leader!

18U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Mike Dianora

Team: Jersey Shore Wildcats
Player’s Name: Katie Cisar
Jersey Number: 30
Position: Goalie
We have 2 great goalies and this weekend Katie was spectacular, making big save after big save.

HONORABLE MENTIONS
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mention

Carter Lawson	Woodbridge Wolfpack	9U	AA	44	Forward
Matthew Bachorik	Mercer Chiefs	9U	AA	34	Defense
Brandon Merrill	Palmyra Black Knights	10U	Gretzky	2	Forward
Daniel Kim	Haverford Hawks	10U	McDavid	57	Forward
James Lamberti	Wolfpack Hockey Club 10UB	10U	McDavid	88	Center
Naomi Doyle	Hollydell Hurricanes	10U	McDavid	81	Forward
Brayden Vydra Paulovic	Jersey Shore Wildcats	10U	AA	27	Goalie
Noah Kuipers	Toms River Blackhawks	10U	Gretzky	9	Forward
Grant Litsky	Jersey Shore Wildcats	11U	AA	18	Forward
Cole Espenschade	Southern Maryland Sabres	12U	Gretzky	12	Defense
DIllion Brophy	Valley Forge Colonials	12U	Gretzky	25	Forward
Isaiah Stewart	Lehigh Valley Phantoms	12U	Lemieux	95	Goalie
Jaxson Lewis	Lehigh Valley Phantoms Youth	12U	Lemieux	14	Forward
Nick Buzzeo	Southern Maryland Sabres	12U	Lemieux	96	Wing
Ben Del Pizzo	Hollydell Hurricanes	12U	McDavid	99	Forward
Salvatore Stuto	Woodbridge Wolfpack	13U	AA	23	Center
Paul (Trey) Delmonte	Palmyra Black Knights	13U	AA	72	Forward
Patrick Jackson	Team Philadelphia	14U	Gretzky	36	Defense
Alexander Bilyou	Saugerties Fillies	14U	Lemieux	33	Forward
Mitchell Minevich	Mercer Chiefs	14U	Lemieux	87	Forward
Bryce Hobbs	Frederick Freeze	14U	Lemieux	97	Forward
Aiden Rittenhouse	Valley Forge Colonials	14U	AA	97	Forward
Kyle Rabkin	Jersey Shore Wildcats	18U	AA	61	Forward

Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week is back for the 2024-25 season, starting with the week ending September 2, 2024! Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.

New this season: Vote for the Peak Performer of the Week on our Instagram stories every Tuesday to Wednesday at noon!

8U AAA Division: Nominating Coach: Ryan Herits

Team: Long Island Spitfires Silver
Player’s Name: Jagger Frade
Jersey Number: 13
Position: Forward
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t want to work hard.

9U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Oktay Armagan

Team: Mercer Chiefs Red
Player’s Name: Jesse D’Auria
Jersey Number: 23
Position: Goalie
Jesse was stellar in net. He held off the opponents at the right time. Even had a big save on a 2v1 that went the other way, and we scored, which sealed the deal. Plus, he had an assist on that play.

10U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Anthony Bozzelli

Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
Player’s Name: Gregg D’Antonio Jr
Jersey Number: 17
Position: Forward
Gregg had 6 goals and 4 assists with a big game-winning OT goal. Gregg is a great leader/teammate on and off the ice. He played well defensively also this past weekend.

10U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Harris Dainoff

Team: Wissahickon Warriors Red
Player’s Name: Lex Brand
Jersey Number: 18
Position: Forward
Lex played with tremendous heart and commitment to teamwork all weekend. He stayed focused on passing the puck, skated hard at both ends of the ice, and scored timely goals. He was awesome!

10U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Carmine Taffo

Team: Rockets Hockey Club
Player’s Name: Tyler Doyal
Jersey Number: 1
Position: Forward
With 4 goals & 3 assists, Tyler had a great start to his season, which helped guide the Rockets to a 3-0-1 weekend. His work ethic was on full display as he led by example to his teammates by constantly being the hardest worker on the ice.

10U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Carmine Taffo

Team: Rockets Hockey Club
Player’s Name: Violet Vogel
Jersey Number: 14
Position: Forward
Violet had a great start to her season as she helped guide her team to a 3-1 record during the AHF showcase. She registered back-to-back hat tricks in her first two games as she set the pace for her teammates. Great job Violet!

11U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Melissa Jenkins

Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
Player’s Name: Xavier Araujo
Jersey Number: 10
Position: Forward
Xavier displayed exceptional team play this weekend, creating opportunities for not only himself but his teammates. Always hardworking, having a positive attitude, receptive to feedback, and willingness to apply, Xavier is becoming a complete hockey player any coach would be proud of.

12U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Tom Fagan

Team: Valley Forge Colonials
Player’s Name: Shane Johnson
Jersey Number: 48
Position: Forward
Shane had an outstanding weekend. He contributed with a strong offensive performance with 11 points, 9 goals & 2 assists. Shane also played well in the defensive zone, supporting the team and giving us an excellent start to our season.

12U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Jacob Meyer

Team: Saugerties Mustangs
Player’s Name: Eli McCormick
Jersey Number: 21
Position: Center
Eli had a great weekend. His high energy and effort helped to lead and energize the team.

12U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Dave Peisel

Team: Jersey Shore Wildcats
Player’s Name: Evan Hofsdal
Jersey Number: 48
Position: Center
Evan is a crucial part of the team! He is an amazing teammate both on and off the ice. The team loves to get him the rock and watch it fly!

12U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Michael Schneider

Team: Hollydell Hurricanes White
Player’s Name: Nicholas Davidson
Jersey Number: 8
Position: Defense
Nick had a great first weekend. While playing in 4 games, he racked up 9 points from defense, 5g 4a. He recorded points in every game and scored in 3 out of 4 games. In the 4th game, he took it up a notch, scoring a natural hat trick and the game-winning goal.

13U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Frederic Jean

Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Player’s Name: Kayden Youndt
Jersey Number: 3
Position: Forward
Kayden kicked off our season with an impressive performance, scoring 4 goals and providing 5 assists, which contributed to 9 of our 22 total goals over the weekend! He is a great two-way player; a fearless forechecker; and a playmaker. His relentless effort and performance shift after shift truly made a difference.

14U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Cory Rome

Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Player’s Name: Cam Messick
Jersey Number: 17
Position: Forward
Cam helped the team go 4-0 in the showcase this weekend. He led the team in scoring with 5 goals and assists while also being an essential part of both special teams units.

14U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Stephen Cavendish

Team: Red Bank Generals
Player’s Name: Benjamin Lauro
Jersey Number: 09
Position: Forward
Ben has worked incredibly hard during the offseason in all areas of his game, and his early season results are a direct reflection of his hard work and dedication.

14U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Shaun Keller

Team: MYHA
Player’s Name: Lorenzo Blackwell
Jersey Number: 19
Position: Forward
Lorenzo had a great start to the season, winning loose puck battles and creating scoring opportunities in the offensive zone. This strong effort showed on the score sheet for both him and his teammates.

15U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Jeff Angert

Team: Wolfpack Hockey Club
Player’s Name: Joseph Quaglino
Jersey Number: 27
Position: Forward
Honorable mention.

16U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Matt Lewis

Team: TriCity Eagles
Player’s Name: Nathan Geeng
Jersey Number: 17
Position: Center
Nathan paced our team during our showcase games. Playing center for the first time, he constantly utilized his speed and high motor to create scoring chances for himself and his teammates in all situations, scoring 9 points in 4 games, including a PPG, SHG, and 2 goals at even strength.

18U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Brandon Van Scoy

Team: Wilkes Barre/Scranton Knights
Player’s Name: Brody Polacek
Jersey Number: 10
Position: Forward
Brody is a force to reckon with on the ice. His speed, skill, and mental game are no match for anyone when he’s dialed into the game. The Captain of the team stepped up to the plate, leading the team through this weekend’s showcase in goals and assists!

18U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Mark Signore

Team: Saugerties Mustangs
Player’s Name: Ayden McCormick
Jersey Number: 13
Position: Center
“McCormick is an elite-level hockey player with exceptional skill, athleticism, and hockey IQ. His advanced technical abilities make him stand out as the best player on the ice every time he is out there. His play this weekend played a huge role in our success, winning 3 of 4 games. His teammates nicknamed him Superman.”

HONORABLE MENTIONS
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mention

John Faccas	Wolfpack Hockey Club	9U	AA	96	Forward
Tom Perrine	Wilkes Barre/Scranton Knights	10U	Lemieux	72	Center
Brody Young	Delaware Ducks	10U	Lemieux	91	Center
Matthew Ojdanic	North Jersey Avalanche	11U	AA	74	Goalie
Hudson Cohen	Jersey Colts	11U	AA	42	Forward
Dean Ciccone	NY Arrows	11U	AA	78	Center
Evan Stankay	PHA Icemen	12U	AA	28	Wing
Greyson Kobler	PAL Blue Knights	12U	AA	79	Forward
Tyler Perkins	NY Dynamo	12U	AA	64	Defense
Brantley Diem	Palmyra Black Knights	12U	AA	10	Center
Maxim Askarov	Tri City Eagles	12U	Gretzky	79	Forward
Tegan Wales	Southern Maryland Sabres	12U	Gretzky	26	Wing
Elan Gurevich	Wolfpack Hockey Club	12U	Lemieux	27	Goalie
Tristan Higdon	PAL Sound Tigers Blue	12U	Lemieux	30	Goalie
Jack Hanobeck	Lehigh Valley Phantoms Youth Mankus	12U	Lemieux	20	Defense
Brody Truszkowski	Toms River Blackhawks	12U	McDavid	55	Center
Carter Frick	Hollydell Hurricanes	12U	McDavid	83	Goalie
Collins Marchese	Hollydell Hurricanes	12U	AA	24	Forward
Jackson Croce	Valley Forge Colonials	13U	AA	88	Center
Alex Seamon	Mercer Chiefs	13U	AA	8	Forward
Justin Kinnier	NJ Jets	14U	AA	15	Forward
Tyler Thir	Southern Maryland Sabres	14U	AA	88	Forward
Travis Martin	NY Dynamo	14U	AA	29	Goalie
Sean McDermott	Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars	14U	McDavid	2	Forward
Sawyer Fox	Tri City Eagles	15U	AA	75	Defense
Liam McNamara	PAL Blue Knights	15U	AA	12	Forward
Logan Paskewich	Wolfpack Hockey Club	15U	AA	26	Forward
Tom Bacich	PAL Sound Tigers	16U	Lemieux	55	Forward
Camden Adams	Wilkes Barre/Scranton Knights	18U	AA	23	Forward
Jason Miaetta	Jersey Shore Wildcats	18U	AA	30	Goalie
Nick Fanizza	Jersey Shore Wildcats	18U	AA		Forward
Logan Barnes	Philadelphia Blazers	18U	AA		Forward
Ryan Craven	Tri City Eagles	18U	AA	20	Forward
Lucas Mott	Team Philadelphia	18U	AA	93	Forward
Ricky Dean	Philadelphia Blazers	18U	Gretzky	13	Forward

The Atlantic Hockey Federation (AHF) is excited to welcome teams from across the East Coast as the Stars and Stripes Invitational Showcase begins today. This weekend marks the second showcase of the season and the first for the AA, 18U, and 9U Divisions, promising thrilling competition and showcasing the talent of young hockey players in various age groups.

Hitting the ice this weekend are teams in the AA Division from 9U-18U as well as 18U Gretzky and Full Ice Mite Divisions.

Fans and families can stay up-to-date with all the games and results by visiting our Game Center on the AHF website, where live scores, standings, and schedules will be regularly updated throughout the weekend. You can also catch all the live action from the 18U Gretzky division on BlackBear TV live from Ice Vault in New Jersey.

In addition to the excitement on the ice, Carmo Photography will be at the Full Ice Mite AAA showcases at Ice Land Skating Center and ProSkate Arena, both in New Jersey.

We are looking forward to a fantastic weekend of hockey and wish all the teams the best of luck in the first showcase of the season!

The Atlantic Hockey Federation (AHF) is excited to welcome teams from across the East Coast as the Stars and Stripes Invitational Showcase begins today. This weekend marks the first showcase of the season, promising thrilling competition and showcasing the talent of young hockey players in various age groups.

Hitting the ice this weekend are teams in the 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16U age levels, divided into divisions honoring some of hockey’s greatest legends: Lemieux, Gretzky, and McDavid. The showcase will feature the following divisions:

10U Lemieux, 10U Gretzky, 10U McDavid
12U Lemieux, 12U Gretzky, 12U McDavid
14U Lemieux, 14U Gretzky, 14U McDavid
16U Lemieux, 16U Gretzky

In addition to the excitement on the ice, Carmo Photography will be present at the 10U Lemieux, 14U Gretzky, and 12U McDavid showcases to capture the action and memorable moments. Be sure to check out their photographs to see the highlights of the games.

We are looking forward to a fantastic weekend of hockey and wish all the teams the best of luck in the first showcase of the season!

The Atlantic Hockey Federation (AHF) is excited to announce the commencement of the 2024-25 season, officially starting today, August 16th. As anticipation builds across the hockey community, over 50 organizations will compete under the AHF banner this year, featuring more than 600 teams across 20+ divisions, spanning from New York to Virginia to Pennsylvania.

Throughout the season, teams will participate in three highly anticipated showcases, leading up to the season’s pinnacle events: the All-Star Game in December and the Championships in February and March. The first showcase is scheduled for August 23-25th, where the 10U-14U Lemieux, Gretzky, and McDavid Divisions, as well as the 16U Lemieux and Gretzky Divisions, will compete across the East Coast.

Please note that the Atlantic Hockey Federation does not have a formal agreement with any streaming service. Streaming is managed by individual rinks, each selecting its partner. However, starting September 16, 2024, AHF games played at the following venues will be streamed exclusively on Black Bear TV. We encourage you to contact the rinks directly to confirm their specific video streaming options.

The AHF looks forward to another incredible season of high-level competition, player development, and unforgettable moments on the ice. Stay tuned for more updates as the season unfolds!

For the latest updates, scores, and highlights, be sure to follow the Atlantic Hockey Federation on all major platforms. Game on!

The Atlantic Hockey Federation (AHF) is dedicated to providing the best possible experiences for our young athletes and their families. With this commitment in mind, we are announcing a change in the locations for our upcoming Half-Ice Mite Showcase for the 8U and 6U age groups, scheduled for October 5-6. This decision was made after carefully analyzing historical data on team locations to ensure optimal convenience and accessibility for all participants. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and flexibility.

8U Advanced Showcase

October 5-6

Pennsauken Skate Zone
Igloo Ice Rink

8U Intermediate Showcase

October 5-6

Bridgewater Sports Arena

8U Beginner and 6U Showcase

October 5-6

Pennsauken Skate Zone
Igloo Ice Rink

We look forward to seeing you at the rinks and wish all our young players the best of luck in their upcoming games!

The Atlantic Hockey Federation (AHF) is excited to announce that the schedules for the highly anticipated August Showcases are now available on our website! Players and families can check out the full lineup of games by visiting the AHF Game Center.

This year, the Showcases will feature thrilling matchups across various divisions:

Showcase 1 for 10U-14U Gretzky/Lemieux/McDavid and 16U Gretzky/Lemieux will take place August 23-25.
Showcase 1 for 9U-18U AA, 18U A, and Full Ice Mites AAA will take place August 30 to September 1.

Don’t miss out on the action! Visit our website for all the details and make sure to mark your calendars for an unforgettable start to the AHF season.

The Atlantic Hockey Federation is proud to announce that six standout players from our league have committed to play AAU Hockey for Penn State University – Harrisburg. This exciting development underscores the talent and dedication present in our league and highlights the pathway we provide for our athletes to advance their hockey careers.

Lehigh Valley Phantoms Youth

From the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Youth, three players will be donning the Penn State – Harrisburg Lions jersey next season:

Tom Piripavel: A versatile forward, Piripavel played 37 games for the Phantoms, tallying 5 goals and 6 assists for a total of 11 points.

Garrett Wolfe: As a goaltender, Wolfe brought stability and skill between the pipes for the Phantoms. He played in 19 games last season, achieving a 10-8-1 record.

Ian Brouse: Brouse had an impressive season with the Phantoms, scoring 24 goals and adding 7 assists over 36 games, amassing 31 points.

NJ Avalanche

Kevin Zidiak: Zidiak joins the Lions from the NJ Avalanche, where he played in 22 games, scoring a goal and providing two assists for a total of three points.

Allegheny Badgers

Carter Cherok: Cherok’s performance with the Allegheny Badgers saw him play in 8 games, scoring three goals and assisting on five others for eight points.

Ashburn Xtreme

Daniel McConchie: McConchie comes to the Lions after a stellar season with the Ashburn Xtreme. He played in 34 games, scoring 26 goals and 22 assists for an impressive 48 points.

The Penn State University – Harrisburg Lions compete in Division 2 of AAU College Hockey and are part of the Delaware Valley Collegiate Hockey Conference (DVCHC). They are coming off a conference championship-winning season, and the addition of these six talented players from the Atlantic Hockey Federation will bolster their roster as they strive to defend their title.

We wish Tom Piripavel, Garrett Wolfe, Ian Brouse, Kevin Zidiak, Carter Cherok, and Daniel McConchie the best of luck as they continue their hockey journeys with Penn State – Harrisburg. Their hard work and dedication have earned them this opportunity, and we look forward to watching them succeed at the collegiate level.

If you have a player whose achievements you would like to see featured in our announcements, please fill out the form here. We are eager to share the stories of these rising stars as they advance in their hockey careers.

Are you ready to lace up your skates and take on an incredible opportunity? The Atlantic Hockey Federation is thrilled to announce tryouts for our select team heading to the prestigious Quebec International Peewee Tournament. Held from February 12th to February 23rd, 2024, this tournament is renowned worldwide, and we want you to be a part of it!

The Quebec International Hockey Tournament is one of the most prestigious minor hockey tournaments globally, attracting over 120 teams from around the world. Each year, players have the chance to compete at the impressive 18,000-seat Videotron Center, as well as participate in exhibition games and practices at partner arenas. It’s an unforgettable experience that allows young athletes to showcase their skills on an international stage.

To assemble our competitive team, the AHF is hosting tryouts for all players born in 2012 and 2013 who will play on an AHF team in the upcoming 2024-2025 season.

Event Details

Open Tryout for Birth Years 2012-13

11 am and 2:30 pm on July 27th at Igloo Arena
11 am and 2:30 pm on July 28th at SportsCare Arena

Players must attend a minimum of one full day but are welcome to participate in both. The selection process involves Open Tryouts, where players will be chosen to advance to the Main Tryout on August 10th. From the Main Tryout, the final team members will be selected.

Registration and More

To register for the tryouts and learn more about the AHF, please visit the link here. We encourage all aspiring players to take advantage of this opportunity and join us in Quebec.

Please note that Quebec Tryouts are subject to the AHF being awarded a team in October. We understand the importance of financial considerations, which is why there will be no charge for any team fees until we receive confirmation of being awarded a bid.