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Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending January 28th, 2024. This weekly feature, running throughout the 2023-24 season, pays tribute to outstanding players across all divisions. Our honorees are selected from player nominations submitted by their respective coaches. You can now commemorate their achievements with customizable Player of the Week merchandise available in the league store.

9U AA Division:
- Nominating Coach: Jason Ingraham
- Team: WBS Jr Knights
- Player’s Name: Nicholas Brody Hill
- Jersey Number: 41
- Position: Defense
- Quote: “Brody is a defensive player and scored 2 goals for the team this weekend. Way to go Brody, keep up the good work!”
10U AA Division:
- Nominating Coach: Mike Dinmore
- Team: Haverford Hawks
- Player’s Name: Carter McGibney
- Jersey Number: 12
- Position: Defense
- Quote: “Carter scored his first two goals of the season on Saturday and played strong defense.”
10U Lemieux Division:
- Nominating Coach: Justin Kullman
- Team: Palmyra Black Knights
- Player’s Name: Killian Maher & Jaxon Fricchione
- Jersey Number: 57 & 96
- Position: Goalie
- Quote: “In a combined effort, our two goalies didn’t allow a goal all weekend! They protected the net with a strong presence.”
10U Gretzky Division:
- Nominating Coach: Garrick Bartlett
- Team: MD Junior Black Bears
- Player’s Name: Briggs Rzepkowski
- Jersey Number: 92
- Position: Forward
- Quote: “Briggs led his team to victory in a hard-fought 6-5 game, recording a hat trick and an assist.”
10U McDavid Division:
- Nominating Coach: Carmine Taffo
- Team: New Jersey Rockets
- Player’s Name: Emmett Abbondante
- Jersey Number: 99
- Position: Forward
- Quote: “Emmett had a great game as he led his team with a 7-point performance and at the same time, reached a milestone of 40 points on the season. Keep up the good work, Emmett!”
11U AA Division:
- Nominating Coach: Tom Fagan
- Team: Valley Forge Colonials
- Player’s Name: Bode Mchale
- Jersey Number: 39
- Position: Wing
- Quote: “Bode helped his team win a tough game against a strong opponent with 2 goals in a 3-2 win in the second game of our weekend.”
12U AA Division:
- Nominating Coach: Eric Kraus
- Team: Haverford Hawks
- Player’s Name: Chase McClintic
- Jersey Number: 3
- Position: Forward
- Quote: “Chase helped lead the Hawks to victory on Sunday by scoring his 30th and 31st goals of the season, while also notching 3 assists…”
12U Lemieux Division:
- Nominating Coach: John C. Snyder
- Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms
- Player’s Name: Every Player
- Jersey Number: Every Number
- Position: Goalie
- Quote: “I simply cannot nominate one player from our squad as we played as a team. Every player was cognizant of what they were facing and the challenges of this particular game…”
12U McDavid Division:
- Nominating Coach: Tom Holdinsky
- Team: Delaware Ducks
- Player’s Name: Blake Marconi
- Jersey Number: 99
- Position: Forward
- Quote: “Blake embodied what it meant to ‘Play Duck Hockey.’ He hustled, never quit and when we needed it most made a great pass to set up a huge goal early in the third period helping propel us to a win.”
14U AA Division:
- Nominating Coach: Tom Natoli
- Team: North Jersey Avalanche
- Player’s Name: Ryan Kovacs
- Jersey Number: 18
- Position: Forward
- Quote: “Kovacs was dynamic offensively tallying 4 goals and 1 assist on the weekend and was a true force on the defensive side of the puck…”
14U Lemieux Division:
- Nominating Coach: Brent Reitz
- Team: MYHA
- Player’s Name: Harry Brown
- Jersey Number: 18
- Position: Forward
- Quote: “Harry has been a top scorer for us all year. He has scored key goals at key times. He is a leader on and off the ice and is always trying to motivate the team in a positive way…”
14U McDavid Division:
- Nominating Coach: Warren Scott Monks
- Team: TI North Stars Red
- Player’s Name: Jackson Truhlar
- Jersey Number: 64
- Position: Defense
- Quote: “Jack played solidly in two back-to-back games this Sunday. He scored a goal and had an assist to help the team secure two wins.”
15U AA Division:
- Nominating Coach: Joe Jaskot
- Team: York Devils
- Player’s Name: Kameron Long
- Jersey Number: 14
- Position: Goalie
- Quote: “Kam had a huge shutout and a lot of grade A chance saves against a very good Blazers team.”
16U AA Division:
- Nominating Coach: Brian Shanahan
- Team: Palmyra Black Knights
- Player’s Name: Hudson Shanahan
- Jersey Number: 88
- Position: Defense
- Quote: “In the past 2 games, our team has given up 10 GA, however, Hudson has been a brick wall for our defense…”
16U Lemieux Division:
- Nominating Coach: Ben Ansuini
- Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
- Player’s Name: Kyler Watson
- Jersey Number: 39
- Position: Forward
- Quote: “Kyler had a great weekend and came in clutch on our game against Grundy. He works hard and is very persistent. His persistency paid off as he scored the game-winning goal with 1:20 seconds left in the 3rd.”
18U A Division:
- Nominating Coach: Frank Blust
- Team: Wissahickon Warriors
- Player’s Name: Liam Marshall
- Jersey Number: 33
- Position: Forward
- Quote: “Liam scored 2 and 2 in a big win on Saturday, but he really shined on Sunday in a back-and-forth game with a strong Valley Forge team. Liam scored 3 goals and added an assist to help us to a 7-6 win.”
8U AAA Division:
- Nominating Coach: Chris Riggs
- Team: Pennsauken Pilots
- Player’s Name: Caleb Worrell
- Jersey Number: 40
- Position: Forward
- Quote: “Caleb set the scoresheet on fire this weekend scoring 12 goals and notching 4 assists. He has the ability to take over hockey games and this weekend, he did just that. Great work, Caleb!”
8U Beginner Division:
- Nominating Coach: Jeff Koss
- Team: Delaware Ducks
- Player’s Name: Ella Harrington
- Jersey Number: 4
- Position: Goalie
- Quote: “Ella had an exciting weekend and was all over the ice. In her 2nd year in hockey, Ella’s skating fundamentals have grown exponentially, and so has her confidence on the puck as a defender. It’s clear that she has a knack for hopping in net and representing as one of the goalie leaders on the team. The team rallies behind Ella’s effort in net both at practice and in the huddle.”
8U Intermediate Division:
- Nominating Coach: Peter Crocker
- Team: Royals
- Player’s Name: Sean Lowery
- Jersey Number: 98
- Position: Forward
- Quote: “As a 7 am mite game can sometimes go, we started with some problems. We are grateful to the coaches, players, and those who were very supportive and accommodating. Understandably with the change, a few players were apprehensive, yet I want to recognize Sean Lowery. Sean exploded into his best game to date! With stick handling and speed, he channeled his inner hockey player and showed the entire rink what he can do! Very happy to see this growth because that is what this year is all about. Let’s Go Royals!”

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

Boden Winchell	Delaware Ducks	9U	AA	10	Defense
Derek Mason	Hollydell Hurricanes	9U	AA	77	Forward
Estellise Lewis	Hollydell Hurricanes	10U	AA	10	Goalie
Patrick Haines	Haverford Hawks	10U	AA	16	Forward
Logan Langan	Jersey Shore Wildcats	10U	Lemieux	13	Forward
Blake King	Hollydell Huricanes	10U	Lemieux	23	Center
Trystan Mehler	Team Philadelphia	10U	McDavid		Defense
Lawson Burgess	Jersey Shore Wildcats	10U	McDavid	91	Center
Yajnesh Dhanaseka	Delaware Ducks	10U	McDavid	7	Forward
Finn Flasher	Jersey Shore Wildcats	10U	McDavid	3	Defense
Ben Uebele	Haverford Hawks	10U	McDavid	80	Defense
Ryan Antoniello	Mercer Chiefs	12U	AA	18	Defense
Julian Himlin	Grundy Senators	12U	McDavid	25	Center
Javon Malone	Palmyra Black Knights	14U	AA	18	Forward
Sean Davies	Grundy Senators	14U	Lemieux	40	Wing
Aiden Tsipenyuk	Grundy Senators	14U	Lemieux	57	Wing
Dylan Sattler	PAL Silver Knights	14U	Lemieux	23	Defense
Aiden Montalbano	Jersey Shore Wildcats	14U	Lemieux	5	Defense
Hunter Di Peri	PAL Silver Knights	14U	Lemieux	18	Defense
Michael Stevenson	Grundy Senators	14U	McDavid	98	Forward
Kevin O’Shea	WBS Jr Knights	16U	AA	32	Defense
Harry Neilly	Wissahickon Warriors	16U	AA	25	Forward
Dylan Lynch	Tomorrow’s Ice	16U	Lemieux	30	Goalie
Lukus Raffauf	Jersey Shore Wildcats	16U	Lemieux	19	Center
Chase Devlin	Palmyra Black Knights	16U	Lemieux	14	Forward
Anthony DiCrosta	Grundy Senators	16U	Lemieux	7	Forward
Alexander Papagiannakis	Jersey Shore Americans	8U	AAA	39	Defense
Dominic Fusco	LI Monarchs	8U	AAA	13	Forward
Tommy Brilli	Jersey Shore Wildcats	8U	Beginner	23	Forward

The Atlantic Hockey Federation is set to host a series of dynamic showcases for its member teams, providing an opportunity for competitive play against diverse opponents. These showcases will feature four intense games on a single weekend, offering AHF teams the chance to face off against teams not encountered during the regular season. The events will also showcase guest teams from around the country.

August 23-25: Showcase 1
10U-14U Lemieux, Gretzky, McDavid
16U Lemieux and Gretzky
18U A

August 30-September 2: Showcase 1
9U-18U AA
Full Ice Mite AAA

September 27-29: Showcase 2
16U Lemieux and Gretzky
18U A

October 4-6: Showcase 1
Half Ice Mites

October 18-20 – Showcase 2
14U Lemieux, Gretzky, McDavid
9U-12U AA
Full Ice Mite AAA

October 25-27: Showcase 2
13U-18U AA

November 1-3: Showcase 2
12U Lemieux, Gretzky, McDavid

November 8-10: Showcase 2
10U Lemieux, Gretzky, McDavid

November 15-17: Showcase 3
9U-12U AA
Full Ice Mite AAA

November 22-24: Showcase 3
13U-18U AA

December 13-15: Showcase 1
Full Ice Mite Add On

January 10-12: Showcase 2
Full Ice Mite Add On

January 17-20: Chicago MLK Showcase
14U-18U AA

If your team wants to be part of the excitement as a guest team, complete the Guest Team Application Form. Stay updated on schedules and participating teams by visiting our AHF Showcase Information Page.

For the week ending on January 28th, 2024 the Atlantic Hockey Federation rankings are in. KRACH is a team’s win/loss ratio multiplied by strength of schedule. You can view all rankings on the AHF KRACH Page here.

The teams that are in first in each division are Ashburn Xtreme (9U AA), Long Island Whalers (10U AA), Team Philadelphia (11U AA), Hollydell Hurricanes (12U AA), Ashburn Xtreme (13U AA), PHA Icemen (14U AA), Chesterfield Falcons (15U AA), North Jersey Kings (16U AA), Chesterfield Falcons (18U AA), Hollydell Hurricanes (10U Lemieux), Palmyra Black Knights (10U Gretzky), North Jersey Avalanche (10U McDavid), Ashburn Xtreme (12U Lemieux), Tomorrow’s Ice Selects (12U Gretzky), Grundy Senators (12U McDavid), MYHA (14U Lemieux), Jersey Colts (14U Gretzky), St. James (14U McDavid), MYHA (16U Lemieux), Dix Hill Hawks (16U Gretzky), Dix Hill Hawks (18U A), North Jersey Blizzard (Mite AAA), and Ashburn Rebels (Mite Add On).

The Atlantic Hockey Federation is gearing up for another Showcase Weekend featuring Full Ice Mite Add-On teams, taking place this weekend, January 27-28, at Pennsauken Skate Zone

Stay in the know and keep up with all the action by accessing schedules and live scores conveniently located under the Game Center tab on our website.

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Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending January 21st, 2024. This weekly feature, running throughout the 2023-24 season, pays tribute to outstanding players across all divisions. Our honorees are selected from player nominations submitted by their respective coaches. You can now commemorate their achievements with customizable Player of the Week merchandise available in the league store.

9U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Jason Ingraham

Team: WBS Jr Knights
Player’s Name: Anthony Cherkauskas
Jersey Number: 87
Position: Center
AJ had a great weekend. AJ scoring four goals this weekend and getting a hat-trick. He played very competitive and strong all weekend. Great job AJ. Keep up the good work.

10U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Al Lewis

Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
Player’s Name: Carson Lieb
Jersey Number: 66
Position: Forward
Carson had a monster game, tallying four points and three of our seven goals this weekend. His creative puck handling and persistence really paid dividends. Keep up the great work, Big Dog!

10U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Bryan Shrouds

Team: Delaware Ducks
Player’s Name: Landon Rivell
Jersey Number: 14
Position: Forward
Landon was a huge factor in our games this weekend. Landon showed great vision as he found open teammates, setting them up for goal-scoring opportunities, and he hustled all weekend to back check in the defensive zone. On top of his hustle, Landon led the way in scoring, netting a goal/assist on Saturday, followed up with a hat trick/assist against one of the top teams in the division on Sunday. Landon’s contribution was the key to a successful weekend. Way to go Landon!!

10U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Chris Horan

Team: Royals
Player’s Name: Brody Freedman
Jersey Number: 77
Position: Defense
Brody gets the nod this week for notching his first goal of the season. Congratulations Brody!

11U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Parker Faix

Team: PHA Icemen
Player’s Name: Graham Knickelbein
Jersey Number: 29
Position: Forward
Graham set the scoresheet on fire this weekend scoring 3 goals and 1 assist in 2 games. Graham’s ability to get to the net mixed with his poise with the puck led to his successful weekend. His best goal came on a breakaway after blocking a shot, where he skated the length of the ice before making a beautiful move on the goalie. Great work, Graham!

12U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Eric Kraus

Team: Haverford Hawks
Player’s Name: Christopher Dicrecchio
Jersey Number: 5
Position: Defense
Christopher helped lead the Haverford Hawks to two victories this past Sunday with his play at both ends of the ice. He contributed to 5 of the nine goals scored (4 goals and 1 assist) and played shutdown defense throughout both games. Christopher is a fantastic leader on and off the ice for the Hawks and never takes a shift off. He has a unique ability to quickly turn a strong defensive play into a great scoring chance for his team.

12U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: John C. Snyder

Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms Youth
Player’s Name: Blake Benner
Jersey Number: 29
Position: Goalie
Blake ignored the scoreboard and other obstacles and focused on the puck and players in the game. He had some great saves and made a difference for his team hanging in the games this weekend.

12U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Bryce McGuire

Team: Frederick Freeze
Player’s Name: Ben Page
Jersey Number: 90
Position: Forward
A true 200ft player. Ben has proven to be a team player dishing passes to teammates and scoring big goals when his team needs it.

12U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: John Fields

Team: Valley Forge Colonials
Player’s Name: Lucas DiGregorio
Jersey Number: 67
Position: Forward
Lucas had a big goal in our tie against a top team in our division and got two more the next day in our win. He is really getting to the net, anticipating the play and battling for loose pucks.

14U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Tom Natoli

Team: North Jersey Avalanche
Player’s Name: Noah Hilliard
Jersey Number: 9
Position: Forward
Hilliard had a great weekend on and off the puck and was a key part of a 2-0 AHF weekend for the Avs. On Saturday, he scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in a 4-1 win vs. PAL Blue Knights. On Sunday, he found the back of the net once again in a 4-2 road win vs. Rye Rangers.

14U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Joe

Team: Skylands Kings
Player’s Name: James Boyce
Jersey Number: 33
Position: Goalie
James played amazing Saturday for his team keeping them in the game and giving them the chance to come back and earn a 4-4 tie on Saturday night.

14U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Brian Ruel

Team: MYHA
Player’s Name: Steven Mah
Jersey Number: 86
Position: Defense
Steven played very well at the International Silver Stick tournament in Michigan against some top-notch competition. He assisted on all 3 goals scored in the tournament.

14U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Warren Scott Monks

Team: TI North Stars Red
Player’s Name: Michael Marcinkiewicz
Jersey Number: 6
Position: Defense
Michael was instrumental on defense this weekend in two critical matches. He posted a positive plus/minus rating which helped the team clinch wins in the team’s final two AHF games.

16U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Peter Muehlbronner

Team: Wissahickon Warriors
Player’s Name: William Forman
Jersey Number: 53
Position: Forward
After overcoming a hip injury and missing a significant number of games, William has battled back and is now tied for total points on our team. However, he’s not the kind of player who is worried about statistics. Instead, he is quietly contributing to the team’s success, especially as of late. It’s been said that good players have a way of slowing the game down – William is such a player. Calm and cool with the puck, seeing the ice and creating opportunities, working with his teammates and when the opportunity presents itself – He can finish.

16U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Joe Pizzino

Team: Team Philadelphia
Player’s Name: Jayden Shavney
Jersey Number: 18
Position: Forward
Jayden is our captain, he always works hard and led our team to a win in a tough game.

16U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Swede Farling

Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Player’s Name: Matthew Polinski
Jersey Number: 71
Position: Defense
Played poised, aggressive D all weekend. Was +2, while adding a Goal and Assist.

8U AAA Division: Nominating Coach: Oktay Armagan

Team: Jersey Shore Americans
Player’s Name: Joey Baughman
Jersey Number: 93
Position: Forward
Joey had an incredible weekend playing forward when he normally plays defense.

8U Beginner Division: Nominating Coach: Jeff Koss

Team: Delaware Ducks
Player’s Name: Olivia Koss
Jersey Number: 99
Position: Forward
Olivia had a breakthrough weekend! Her tenacity on the ice caught up with her skating fundamentals, and she was a force to be reckoned with. This aggressive play became contagious for the team, as well as the cheering from the bench between shifts.

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

Jacob Derr	Delaware Ducks	9U	AA	95	Forward
Nash Doucette	Jersey Shore Wildcats	10U	AA	19	Wing
Henry Kopp	Wissahickon Warriors	10U	Lemieux	60	Defense
Alex Langley	Palmyra Black Knights	10U	Lemieux	14	Forward
Patrick Morton	Haverford Hawks	10U	McDavid	30	Forward
Carson Ford	Valley Forge Colonials	10U	McDavid	23	Goalie
Jules Schaeffer	Valley Forge Colonials	10U	McDavid	62	Defense
Freddie DiBona	Haverford Hawks	10U	McDavid	24	Forward
Gareth Meyer	Team Philadelphia	12U	AA	1	Goalie
Max Boni	Bandits	12U	AA	22	Defense
Steven Barbarino	Mercer Chiefs	12U	AA	16	Forward
Brody Lindelow	Haverford Hawks	12U	Lemieux	10	Forward
Braxton Hallman	Palmyra Black Knights	12U	Lemieux	29	Forward
Easton Ricords	Palmyra Black Knights	12U	Gretzky	37	Defense
Ryan Leap	Hollydell Hurricanes	12U	McDavid	2	Defense
Jackson Corbit	Delaware Ducks	12U	McDavid	55	Forward
Aiden Rafanello	Grundy Senators	14U	Lemieux	36	Defense
Harrison Ervin	Valley Forge Colonials	14U	Lemieux	71	Defense
Eddie Corbin	PAL Silver Knights	14U	Lemieux	63	Forward
Travis Martin	PAL	14U	Lemieux	29	Goalie
Devon Gough	Southern Maryland Sabres	16U	Lemieux	33	Defense

For the week ending on January 21st, the Atlantic Hockey Federation rankings are in. KRACH is a team’s win/loss ratio multiplied by strength of schedule. You can view all rankings on the AHF KRACH Page here.

The AHF is thrilled to announce the upcoming installment in the Federation Educational Series: “Apex: Academic Success for Athletes”.

APEX Learning Virtual School works on improving your GPA, taking courses to get ahead of your academic success, challenging yourself with classes that interest you, and giving you the flexibility of balancing your academics with your athletics. APEX is a great way to set yourself apart from other students as you look to continue your athletic and academic careers in college!

The AHF is working with the APEX to invite all players and their families to an exclusive webinar presentation. The presentation will cover opportunities for online school and how you can take advantage of getting ahead in academics while pursuing your athletic career.

Apex Learning Virtual School: Academic Success for Athletes

Date: Tuesday, February 6th

Time: 6:00 pm EST

Register: Click Here

Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending January 14th, 2024. This weekly feature, running throughout the 2023-24 season, pays tribute to outstanding players across all divisions. Our honorees are selected from player nominations submitted by their respective coaches. You can now commemorate their achievements with customizable Player of the Week merchandise available in the league store.

9U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Jason Ingraham

Team: WBS Jr Knights
Player’s Name: Judson Spencer
Jersey Number: 8
Position: Defense
Strong defense for player. Always up for a challenge, plays hard, and takes a lot of pucks for his goalie.

10U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Robert Beauchamp

Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
Player’s Name: RJ Beauchamp
Jersey Number: 17
Position: Center
RJ, throughout the season, has led by example and continued to do so this weekend to help bring home a championship. He works hard in all 3 zones, wins big faceoffs, and has had timely goals throughout this season.

12U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Paul Josephsen

Team: NJ Bandits
Player’s Name: James MacLaren
Jersey Number: 33
Position: Forward
James is a versatile threat on the ice! Nearing 50 points already this season, he is an excellent two-way player who makes everybody on the ice a harder worker and better player. When you need something to happen, he is the player you turn to.

12U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Michael Castiglia

Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Player’s Name: Paxton Maher
Jersey Number: 56
Position: Center
Pax led the team this weekend with 8 points (5 goals & 3 assists) in 4 games. Whether it was battling in front of the net to tuck away rebound goals or assisting his teammates, it was the much-needed offensive spark the team needed. Great job Pax!

12U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Rob Dolan

Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Player’s Name: Chase Erhart
Jersey Number: 93
Position: Forward
Chase showed a lot of growth and heart this weekend. We played in a tournament this weekend, he was a huge contributing factor to the team’s success.

14U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Jason Miller

Team: Grundy Senators
Player’s Name: Jason Russo
Jersey Number: 9
Position: Wing
Jason is a complete player. He forechecks, rushes the puck well, kills penalties, scores goals from the dirty areas, and always finds his teammates in scoring areas. Jason had a strong weekend and led his team to a tournament win.

14U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Evan Calendrillo

Team: North Jersey Avalanche
Player’s Name: Tripp Caie
Jersey Number: 31
Position: Goalie
Tripp had 39 saves in our victory this weekend. Without his shutout performance, our team may not have come out of Saturday night’s game with a much-needed victory. Tripp made countless big saves to pull our team to a win.

16U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Brandon Van Scoy

Team: WBS Jr Knights
Player’s Name: Christian Magas
Jersey Number: 20
Position: Forward
After several weeks of hard work and determination, Magas scored his FIRST goal of the season, minutes into the first period! He never gives up, always motivates his teammates, and finally reached a goal he had been working for all season!

16U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Robert P Cacchiola

Team: Mercer Chiefs
Player’s Name: Michael Szarek
Jersey Number: 30
Position: Goalie
Michael was a brick wall for our team in the Winter Whiteout tournament, which included key saves in games, a shutout in the semifinals, and a shootout win for the championship.

18U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Brent Gough

Team: AZ Bobcats
Player’s Name: Ryan Jim
Jersey Number: 91
Position: Forward
Jimbo collected his 50th Goal of the season this weekend at the MLK AHF Showcase in Chicago. Helping his team to a 3-1 weekend against some of the best teams in the country.

8U AAA Division: Nominating Coach: Mike Green

Team: LI Riptide
Player’s Name: Wyatt Bailey
Jersey Number: 12
Position: Forward
Wyatt broke out of his shell this weekend, exploding with 6 points in 4 games. His puck movement and IQ were key in 2 big wins.

8U Add On Division: Nominating Coach: Peter Jaeckle

Team: RSG Selects
Player’s Name: Matthew Isola
Jersey Number: 8
Position: Forward
Matthew was the leading scorer this weekend, helping lead the team to a 2-1 record with a 6-goal outburst for a comeback victory on Sunday afternoon.

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

Liam Stout	Hollydell Hurricanes	12U	McDavid	88	Forward
Charlie Morgan	Delaware Ducks	12U	McDavid	11	Defense
Josh Yocus	Delaware Ducks	12U	McDavid	94	Forward
Will Bryant	PAL Silver Knights	14U	Lemieux	6	Defense
Andrew Klein	New Jersey Rockets	14U	Lemieux	22	Forward
Jaxson Clark	Clearwater Ice Storm	16U	AA	34	Defense
Carson Hummer	Palmyra Black Knights	16U	Gretzky	6	Defense
Alexander Papagiannakis	Jersey Shore Arena	8U	AAA	39	Defense
Andreas Boulos	West Chester Wolverines	8U	Add On	78	Forward

For the week ending on January 14th, the Atlantic Hockey Federation rankings are in. KRACH is a team’s win/loss ratio multiplied by strength of schedule. You can view all rankings on the AHF KRACH Page here.

The teams that are in first in each division are Ashburn Xtreme (9U AA), Long Island Whalers (10U AA), Team Philadelphia (11U AA), Hollydell Hurricanes (12U AA), Ashburn Xtreme (13U AA), PHA Icemen (14U AA), Chesterfield Falcons (15U AA), North Jersey Kings (16U AA), Chesterfield Falcons (18U AA), Hollydell Hurricanes (10U Lemieux), Palmyra Black Knights (10U Gretzky), North Jersey Avalanche (10U McDavid), Ashburn Xtreme (12U Lemieux), Wissahickon Warriors (12U Gretzky), Grundy Senators (12U McDavid), MYHA (14U Lemieux), Jersey Colts (14U Gretzky), St. James (14U McDavid), MYHA (16U Lemieux), Dix Hill Hawks (16U Gretzky), Dix Hill Hawks (18U A), North Jersey Blizzard (Mite AAA), and Ashburn Rebels (Mite Add On).

Get ready for an exciting weekend of hockey at the AHF MLK Chicago Showcase at Seven Bridges Arena and Center Ice of DuPage, featuring 14U AA-18U AA teams. Don’t miss out on the action as puck drops on Friday at 6:00 PM, with the 16U AA Cherry Creek Bruins facing off against Mission Arizona.

Merchandise will be available onsite at Seven Bridges and online here.

For those unable to attend in person, stay connected with the Game Center tab on our website for schedules and live scores throughout the weekend. Follow us on social media and share your unforgettable moments from the weekend by tagging us on your platforms. Submit your best game clips here for a chance to be featured in Top 5 Plays of the Week.