FORWARDS
TJ Brower, Brick Hockey Club
As a leader on and off the ice, Brower is able to see the ice very well from the center position. Strong in the faceoff dot, Brower make sures to keep his own defensive end clean, while also make sure all his shots on goal count.
Spencer Applebaum, Jersey Shore Wildcats White
Strong on the puck, Applebaum makes it hard for defenders to knock him off it. With a high compete level, Applebaum can use his speed and heavy shot to create plenty of off ense for Jersey Shore.
Connor Blewett, Philadelphia Blazers
An energy player, Blewett competes every shift with a workman like mentality. A gritty player, Blewett brings plenty of heart to the Blazers’ roster.
Thomas Carbone, Jersey Shore Wildcats White
A solid skater, Carbone compliments his skating with strong stickhandling and a decent shot. Strength on the puck makes it hard for Carbone to get knocked off possession.
Michael Nelson, North Jersey Aspen Kings
Recognized as a top team player, Nelson is no stranger to mucking it up in the corners to get the puck out for the Aspen Kings. Nelson is also unselfish, often tallying more assists than goals by the end of the season.
Maciej Blon, Philadelphia Blazers
With a strong shot and solid hands, Blon serves as a playmaker for the Blazers. Keen off ensive awareness helps Blon be a solid contributor for this squad.
Connor Simonson, Brick Hockey Club
With a nose for the puck, Simonson is wherever a coach needs him to be. A well-balanced player with size, speed, and strength; Simonson creates havoc for opponents through all 200-feet of the rink.
Jude Large, Philadelphia Blazers
Large possesses solid speed through the rink, while also contributing a little grit. A heads-up passer, Large’s vision of the ice allows him to kick-start the off ense.
Brady Acropolis, Brick Hockey Club
With solid vision of the ice, Acropolis is able to know when to distribute the puck and when to take it himself. One of the bigger offensive threats for Brick, Acropolis makes defenders think before they overcommit to the pass or the shot.
Peter Psaras, North Jersey Aspen Kings
Even with cracking jokes in the locker room, Psaras’ goal scoring ability is no laughing matter. With a natural scoring touch and solid stick-handling ability, Psaras shows his a performer both on and off the ice.
Brandon Clayton, Jersey Shore Wildcats Black
Clayton uses his speed and elusiveness to get past the opposing defense. The respect he gets with his speed allows more time for plays to open up for his teammates.
Shiva Kuttikat, North Jersey Aspen Kings
As a multi-positional player, Kuttikat has displayed a solid two-way game as a forward. A blue collar attitude shows that Kuttikat can be called upon in any situation on the ice.
DEFENSE
Matthew Fritz, Philadelphia Blazers
Size and physicality is the calling card for Fritz’s play. If muscle in his own end isn’t enough, Fritz’s hard, heavy shot from the point helps the depth of the Blazers off ense.
Niko Stulic, Jersey Shore Wildcats White
With great vision in his end, Stulic is able to start the offensive side of the game for the Wildcats. With superb skating ability, he is able to read the game well and make adjustments on the fly.
Kyle Rabkin, Jersey Shore Wildcats Black
Rabkin is a steady two-way defenseman who knows when to jump up in the play and when to respect the opponent and play sound defense. Strong on both sides of the puck, Rabkin helps anchor the Wildcats defensive corps.
Kyle Smith, Philadelphia Blazers
A sneaky, heavy snap shot allows Smith to jump up in the play from the blue line. Coupled with his smooth skating, Smith can get it done at both ends of the rink.
Max Larson, Brick Hockey Club
Having led his prior teams in many offensive categories in years past, Larson’s smooth skating and ability to read places on both sides of the ice. Able to retrieve pucks in his own end, Larson is quick to transition to play for offensive chances for Brick.
Giovanni Tritto, Jersey Shore Wildcats Black
With solid playmaking ability, Tritto helps start the offense for the WIldcats Black squad. With a solid vision on the ice, he’s able to jump up on offensive, while having the sense enough to get back on the defensive end of things.
GOALIE
Gianna Raggio, Philadelphia Blazers
Raggio brings top notch awareness in the crease for the Blazers. While Raggio is positionally sound, she can also use quick reactions to stymy the opposition.
Thomas McGrath and DJ Swierk, Brick Hockey Club
A dual threat in net, McGrath and Swierk are both able to steal games whenever called upon. The duo are able to play off each other very well, able pick one another up when needed, and prove to be a big strength to the Brick lineup.
Jayden Ellis, Jersey Shore Wildcats Black
Ellis is a cornerstone on this Wildcats squad, making sure that they’re able to stay in games with his stops in the crease. With support from his defense, Ellis is able to see shots clearly, allowing him to position properly.
Adam Yacuk and Merrick Ferierra, North Jersey Aspen Kings
Another strong duo of goalie in this division, as Yacuk and Ferierra prove to be a big backbone of the Aspen Kings side. Unselfish with their game, both display the dedication to each other to help the success of the team.
FORWARDS
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.
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Jack Scott, Brick Hockey Club White
Jack led the Brick Hockey Club over the weekend with 14 goals and 1 assist. He showed poise and great offensive ability, but most importantly, he showed leadership qualities when he volunteered to play defense when the team needed him.
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Shane Hicks-Cree, Hollydell Hurricanes White
Shane proved to be excellent in both the offensive and defensive zone. He hustled all weekend and was a cornerstone in the defensive effort, all while scoring two goals as well.
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Tyler McDow, Jersey Shore Wildcats Red
Tyler is another forward who proved clutch in the defensive zone while being a forward. He showed patience and hockey IQ to make the plays he needed to make. He also showed off his offensive instincts, scoring a team-high four goals and five points.
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Kieran Prozorov, Royals Hockey Club National White
Kieran is a goal scorer through and through. He has a scoring touch and finds himself in position every time. Smart with the puck, Kieran was able to move the puck to his teammates and keep plays alive. He tallied eight goals and 12 points this past weekend.
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Walker Boyd, Team Philadelphia Orange
Walker showed excellent offensive instincts all weekend long. This was highlighted in a game against the New Jersey Stars, scoring four goals and an assist.
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Jack Newton, Hollydell Hurricanes White
Jack showed off his offensive instincts in his first year as a squirt. He used his hockey IQ and skill to score his first goal as a squirt!
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Carter Herring, Royals Hockey Club National White
Carter proved he is to be considered with the top players in this division this weekend. He controlled the play and scored his share of goals (nine to be exact). His tenacity and hands allowed him to consistently push the play into the offensive zone.
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Vincent Pagano, Grundy Senators
Vincent loves hyping the team on the ice and high-fiving the opposing team also when they do well. He is a great team player with great offensive skills, highlighting this with his first-ever hat-trick.
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Brian Delfin, Grundy Senators
Brian brings energy every game and loves hyping his team up to take the ice. He recorded three points this weekend and showed off some clutch scoring ability, netting the game-winning shootout goal in a win against Jersey Shore.
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Gabriel Acevado, Brick Hockey Club White
Gabriel was an anchor for Brick’s defense this past weekend. Not only did he play solid 2-way defense while showing a knack for his natural skating ability, he also scored the game-winning goal in Brick’s shootout victory Saturday afternoon.
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Avery Jones, Tomorrow’s North Stars White
Avery not only contributed with an assist this weekend but took on a massive leadership role for the team. Tasked with helping inexperienced players adjust, he took on the role with flying colors and helped them tidy up their game. He made sure they knew to shake it off when mistakes were made and showed great sportsmanship throughout.
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Seth McDonald, Royals Hockey Club National White
Seth is a well-rounded hockey player. His speed and athleticism helped him shut down the opposing teams on defense. Seth used his vision and his hands to charge up the ice, surprising the other teams, to score in spectacular fashion. These skills were reflected in the eight goals and eleven points he totaled.
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Brody Kassa, Jersey Shore Wildcats Red
Brody was a force in front of the net, using his size and stick skills to clear the crease. He showed he can contribute offensively as well with a goal and assist on the weekend.
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Elek Lukas, Tomorrow’s North Stars White
Elek played every position this past weekend, showing off his athletic ability in each one. When he played defense, he showed great skills to force the opposition out of the offensive zone while holding strong on the blue line and allowing no goals against.
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Peter Gaffney, Team Philadelphia Orange
Peter shined in between the pipes for Team Philadelphia. He earned star of the game honors for his shutout win this past Saturday against the Hollydell Hurricanes, staying poised and focused throughout the game.
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Julia Sammarco, Brick Hockey Club White
Julia registered a shut-out in her first game as a Squirt and made many key saves over the weekend. She shows natural athletic ability in her side-to-side movements and battles for every loose puck. She plays her angles well and rarely leaves a rebound.
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Tomas Ancinec, Tomorrow’s North Stars White
Tomas showed how clutch he could be in goal this past weekend, shutting down breakaways in key moments of the game. He turned aside 22 shots in two games.
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Carter Bryson, Grundy Senators
Carter maintained a positive attitude throughout the weekend and showed off in between the pipes as well, recording 85 saves! He also made three big saves in the shootout to help his team secure a win over Jersey Shore.
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Ryan Swartzell, Capital City Vipers National
Ryan is a hard-working forward that never gives up and always drives the net hard. He’s an aggressive forechecker and has a thing for scoring big goals as well, scoring a shootout game-winner.
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Justin Pacheco, Philadelphia Blazers National
Having success in the face-off circle this weekend, Pacheco was a reliable center to have on the rink. Also sharing the team lead in points (6), he netted a nasty breakaway goal this weekend after striping a D man of the puck and turning on the speed.
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Henry Colonna, North Jersey Avalanche Gold
Henry brought his A-game this weekend, leading his team in points with seven. His hockey IQ shined as he was able to make plays to put the puck in the back of the net.
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Braxton Menkiti, MYHA Blue
Braxton used hustle and hard work to make a big impact on his team. He started off with a strong five-goal performance against Philadelphia and finished with the fourth-most points in his division (14).
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Cooper Stanisz, Brick Hockey Club 2
Cooper brought 100% effort to every game he played and it reflected on the scoresheet. He was the team’s most consistent scorer, recording three goals and four points total.
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Henry Rielly, Jersey Shore Wildcats Red
With a hat trick in the Wildcats’ 6-5 shootout loss to the 4-0 Delaware Ducks Reilly scored more goals (3) against the Ducks in one game than they had let up (2) in their three previous games. He also scored the game-tying goal against Team Philadelphia very late in the 3rd period. Reilly is tied for the Wildcats team lead with 5 goals after the weekend.
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Jonathan Eves, Haverford Hawks
Jonathan was the offensive leader for the Hawks this weekend tallying 5 goals and 7 assists. His consistency in making offensive plays helped the Hawks get off to quick starts and having an undefeated weekend.
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DEFENSE:
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Anthony Doone, Capital City Vipers National
Anthony is a leader for the Vipers and showed his willingness to lay it all on the line for his team, blocking 15 shots in four games. He showed off his speed as well, rushing the puck up the ice to create numerous scoring opportunities.
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Tyler Nevroski, Philadelphia Blazers National
Leading his team on and off the ice, this Captain did it all this weekend. Shutting down top players in the defensive zone and scoring big goals on offense. Nevrotski had the nicest slap shot goal from the blue line all weekend.
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Zachary Shen, Brick Hockey Club 2
Zachary showed what it meant to be a true shut-down defenseman this past weekend, stifling the opponent’s offense every chance he got.
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Jackson Skaare, MYHA Blue
Jackson was a force on the penalty kill throughout the weekend for his team. He also scored two goals, one of which was a big goal late in the third period against Jersey Shore on an end-to-end rush in a 5-2 win.
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Reece Corneau, Jersey Shore Wildcats Red
Reece relies on a combination of great anticipation, a giant heart, and superior stick skills to shut down forwards all weekend. Despite usually having a size advantage against Corneau, opposing forwards had a difficult time carrying the puck around him.
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Dylan Myers, Capital City Vipers
Dylan was as clutch as a goalie could be this past weekend, stopping ten total breakaways and stopping five shootout attempts in the Vipers’ first win. He always stayed positive, even when the score was not in his team’s favor, and helped out coaches when he was on the bench.
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Artin Toufouyan, North Jersey Avalanche Gold
Artin was a brick wall for the Avalanche at the showcase, highlighted by a shutout performance in his team’s 4-0 win over Capital City.
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Owen Korth, Brick Hockey Club 2
Owen stood tall in net for his team this past weekend, doing his part to help his team to two wins. He made clutch saves throughout the showcase and even recorded 49 saves in a game against Team Philadelphia Orange.
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Maya Sturm, Jersey Shore Wildcats Red
Boasting a .907 sv pct, Sturm did everything she could (47 saves) to keep the undermanned Wildcats in their game long enough to storm back late to tie the Ducks. Sturm also had a shutout against Ashburn and was a major reason why the Wildcats were undefeated in regulation through 4 games.
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Harry Kool, Haverford Hawks
The big man in net had a tremendous weekend in his two starts allowing only one goal and recording his first shutout of the season. His 0.957 Save % is a big reason the Hawks went undefeated in their first showcase.
FORWARDS
Devin Valeri, Hollydell Hurricanes Gold
A big presence in front, Valeri has been a top producer for the Hurricanes so far this season. A threat in the blue paint, Valeri causes plenty of havoc in front and gets rewarded for taking the abuse in front of the net.
James Smack, Maryland Jr. Black Bears White
With 16 goals in five AHF games, it’s safe to say that Smack has plenty of offensive upside to his game. A natural in scoring, Smack has hat-tricks in four of his five games played for the Jr. Black Bears.
Nicholas Calandra, Jersey Shore Wildcats Red
In only eight games, Calandra has posted 21 goals for Jersey Shore; far eclipsing his 12 goals in 18 games last season in U16 A. While he did have better than a point-per-game last season in U16 A, Calandra has used that season as a huge jumping off point heading into this season.
Aidan Rozell, Brick Hockey Club
In only nine games, Rozell has matched his output from last season in U16 A with six goals and 13 points in half as many games last year. With a solid showing in the August Showcase, Rozell is looking to take control on the bigger stage once again.
Ryan Jarvie, Atlantic City Sharks
In his first year with Atlantic City, Jarvie has made quite an impression with 10 points in his first six games. Jarvie has great vision of the ice and solid decision making when it comes to handling the puck.
Patrick Shearn, Grundy Senators
With a balanced attack, Shearn provides a dual threat in the offense for the Senators. While he does have a solid goal scoring touch, his ability to dish the puck to his teammates around him keeps the defense guessing on what he’ll do when he has the puck.
Ethan Bui, Hollydell Hurricanes Gold
While he might not be the biggest on the team, Bui’s heart and speed make up for that. A vicious back-checker, Bui won’t back down from the competition and will give as good as he gets. Many feel that he’s one of the top defensive forwards in the division.
DEFENSE
Tony Brandl, Jersey Shore Wildcats Black
Brandl leads his squad with 10 goals this season, which is a huge feat for the blue-liner. A solid puck moving defenseman, Brandl not only adds offense; but he makes sure to be as responsible in his own end to help out his goalies.
Tyler Peterson, North Jersey Aspen Kings Grey
A solid puck-moving defenseman, Peterson leads all defenders across the division with eight assists on the season so far. The right-handed shot defenseman has solid vision of the ice in order to find his teammates for prime scoring chances.
Gavin Nace, Hollydell Hurricanes White
Even though he’s one of the more undersized defenders, Nace has put up a 2.25 points-per-game mark in AHF play this season. You’d never know that Nace is in his first season of U16 A hockey, but uses his solid skating talent to close any gap there may have been coming into the year.
GOALIE
Cody Arnold and Lucas Vellequette, New Jersey Jets
Arnold and Vellequette sport the lowest goals-against in the division with only two goals against given up between the two. Arnold has three shutouts on the season and Vellequette has one in a combined 255 minutes of AHF game time.
Owen El-Attar, Delaware Ducks
Having only let up three goals in four games, El-Attar has been solid for Delaware this season. With a 0.75 GAA and .950 save percentage, El-Attar has been one of the top goalies in the division.
Shane Brannick, Atlantic City Sharks
Brannick has played over 300 minutes this season and has a 2.17 GAA and .910 save percentage. In his six games this season, Brannick has only allowed more than one goal twice on the season.
Team Philadelphia Black (4-0-0, 37 GF, 2 GA): Coming into the tournament undefeated at 6-0-0, Team Philadelphia Black made sure they left the Showcase undefeated. Asserting dominance in every aspect of the games, Team Philadelphia held teams to only 52 shots on goal in their four games. Not only that, their goal-scoring was spread around with 14 different goal-scorers in the Showcase, with Ben Falicki (8) and Anthony Logiurato (7) leading the way.
Grundy Senators (4-0-0, 17 GF, 7 GA): With an undefeated record in the Showcase, Grundy is at the top of the U16 A Gold standings. Logan Doyle had a breakout weekend with four goals in the team’s first game and six overall for the weekend. The team defense held the opposition to under 20 shots-per-game, while Ricky Gonzalez recorded a .922 save percentage and Aidan Hullings had a 1.50 GAA with both finishing with two wins a piece.
Brick Hockey Club (4-0-0, 23 GF, 11 GA): Even though they are denoted as a Silver Division team, Brick played three of their four games against Gold Division rivals and came out victorious in every one. Aidan Rozell was stellar again, putting home five goals and adding four assists on the weekend. Thomas Findley helped with the offense with two goals and five points on the weekend.
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Declan Kiley, Royals Hockey Club National
Declan came to play this weekend, scoring seven goals in three games. He has a dangerous mixture of skill and grit that made him a problem to face in each game. Declan also shined in the faceoff circle, winning a lot of draws for his team.
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Gunnar Schwanke, Tomorrow’s North Stars Red
A stellar combination of skills, speed, and hustle, Gunnar had a weekend of dangles and dishes. He put up six goals and three assists this past weekend while also showing a willingness to play defense too. He was constantly seen hustling on the backcheck to break up plays and showing why he is an effective two-way player.
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Jack Grossfield, Montgomery Blue Devils LA Blue
Jack had his offensive skills on display this past weekend, scoring several highlight-reel goals. He used his speed and energy to produce five points in four games and fought through any defender that got in his way.
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London Smolenski, Team Philadelphia
London came to play this past weekend, scoring four goals in as many games. He is a hard-working forward who not only produces offensively but defensively as well. In a game against MYHA Blue, London made an excellent stick lift play that ended up going the other way for a Team Philadelphia goal. He received player of the game honors because of it.
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Kendall Dossouvi, MYHA Gold
If you want a player who knows how to use his offensive skill to benefit the team, look no further. Kendall has a unique blend of skills that helped him net three hat tricks and 16 points in four games for MYHA Gold. He was an integral part of his team’s two wins, recording 14 points in those two victories.
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Jakub Sokolak, MYHA Gold
Jakub showed tremendous hustle on the forecheck and backcheck, getting to where he needed to be, as well as scoring 2 goals. His excellent positional play was a big reason for his team’s success this past weekend.
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Lily Majors, Brick Hockey Club Green
Lily has a hand in every play and is a scoring threat to boot. She drives plays very well and is committed to the success of her team in all three zones. Her coaches have been very impressed with her development and can’t believe she isn’t playing at a higher level.
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Mason Sambuco, Team Philadelphia
Mason is a hardworking defenseman with a great hockey sense. He always gives 110% on the ice and makes an impact defensively with well-executed plays.
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Colton Livingston, Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars Red
A force to get around, Colton is a shutdown D that spent the weekend breaking up plays and rushes in every game. He then has no problem setting up his teammates for success. Putting up two goals and three assists from the point over the weekend, he hustles every shift and does it all with a big smile.
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Ramsey Helman, Montgomery Blue Devils LA Blue
Ramsey displayed both offensive and defensive skills this past weekend. On defense, he was gritty and very tough to play against in his own zone. Offensively he displayed great stick handling, passing, and scoring ability. Ramsey totaled three goals on the weekend.
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Luca Keller, Montgomery Blue Devils LA Blue
Luca played tough defense which made it very difficult for his opponents to get around him. He moved the puck around with ease and hustled on every play, even finding the back of the net this weekend.
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GOALIES:
Brady Marksamer, Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars Red
His combined size and mobility have put Brady at the top of the league with a 1.20 GAA, with four straight games only giving up a single goal. He also has two shutouts on the year and has looked impressive in every game he has played in.
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Emile Ruhleman, MYHA Gold
Emile had a 35 save game this weekend against Brick Hockey Club Green, giving up only three goals and boasting a .921 save percentage. This excellent effort lead his team to a win after a very tight first and second period.
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Anthony Palemo, Montgomery Blue Devils LA Blue
Anthony put his skills on display this past weekend, making big saves and showing how much of a team player he is. He showed great awareness on the ice and used great vision and athleticism to keep the puck out of the net.
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Lucas Johnson, Hollydell Hurricanes Red
Lucas showed why he is a top goalie at the U10 A level this past weekend, recording an impressive 39 save victory in a close 4-3 win over the Jersey Shore Wildcats National. Despite facing 10 or more shots every period, he stood tall to the task to help his team secure a big win.
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Sebastian Swaine, Rye Rangers
Sebastian played a big role this past weekend for the Rangers, starting in all three of the team’s wins. He recorded over 15 saves in two of his team’s wins, showing he can stand tall with a heavy workload.
North Jersey Aspen Kings Yellow vs. Jersey Shore Wildcats Black (Gold)
One of U14 A’s top offenses meets one of U14 A’s top defenses in this U14 A Gold match-up. The 64 goals scored by the Kings is the second-highest total in U14 A goal and third amongst both divisions. Its recent five-game winning streak saw the team score at least four goals in each game. Cameron Smith leads the way offensively with 11 goals and 19 points as U14 A’s first-place team looks to start off this weekend’s showcase strong. But to do it, they’ll have to get past one of the tougher defenses with the Jersey Shore Wildcats Black who are 7-0-1 on the season. The team has only allowed 17 goals all season, the fewest goals allowed by a team that has played at least eight games in U14 A Gold. The team also can put the puck in the back of the net and are led by Brandon Clayton’s ten goals. These teams face off Friday, October 22nd at 6:10 PM ET at JSA Blue Rink.
MYHA Blue (Silver) vs. North Jersey Avalanche Blue (Gold)
It’s a Gold vs. Silver showdown you don’t want to miss! MYHA Blue is 10-0-0 on the seasons and has outscored its opponents 77-11. The team has scored eight or more goals in five of its games this season and is led by Aidan Pham and his 22 points. The Avalanche are 5-1-0 entering this weekend and on a three-game win streak, outscoring its opponents 24-4 in that span. North Jersey also boasts a top goalie duo in Jack Walsh and Daniel Canizares who both have save percentages higher than .910. These two teams play Sunday, October 24th at 4:30 PM ET in Howell Ice Arena.
Maryland Jr. Black Bears Red vs. Brick Hockey Club (Silver)
Two high-flying offenses meet in this U14 A Silver division clash. The Maryland Jr. Black Bears Red are 6-2-0 this season and have scored 36 total goals in those games. Led by Robert Turner IV and his ten points, the Black Bears look to add on to its current six-game win streak. Brick Hockey Club however is looking to spoil the fun and continue being undefeated. They are currently 4-0-0 this year and have totaled 26 goals in those games. Brody Acropolis leads the way for Brick with 11 points in the four games. These two teams will face off Saturday, October 23rd at 7:50 PM ET at Howell Ice Arena.
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Jack DeCaprio, Brick Hockey Club
Jack has been an impact player over the past few games. He’s been red hot and a major contributor to the team’s offense during recent competition. He gives it his all every shift and works hard to make an impact for his team.
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Eric Connors, Jersey Shore Wildcats Black
Eric is a flashy quick winger who is one of the offensive leaders of the team. He is quick on his feet and always hits the net, which shows in his ten points scored this season.
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Jude Large, Philadelphia Blazers
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Jude has great hockey sense and “sees” the ice really well. A great skater that works hard from whistle to whistle.
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Bennett Kronstedt, Jersey Shore Wildcats Red
Bennett is a solid skater who is strong on faceoffs with a strong shot. He helps create offense with his vision on the ice and is excellent at utilizing his linemates. Bennett has been lights out this season, scoring ten points in eleven games.
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Sean Scott, Haverford Hawks Silver
Sean’s strong net-front presence and soft hands make him a scoring threat on every shift. He also plays with a little edge that makes him difficult to compete against. His 12 points in eight games are good enough for second on the team as he continues to make an impact each game.
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Brandon Dovey, Igloo Jaguars
Barndon is a stalwart defender for the Jags. An intimidating presence on the blue line, Dovey possesses a tremendous shot. He’s capable of scoring from anywhere in the offensive zone.
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Noel Acevedo, Brick Hockey Club
Noel’s nifty puck skills are obvious, but it’s been his hard work on the defensive side of the puck that’s been a key to the team’s success. He has recorded three assists on the year so far.
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Kyle Rabkin, Jersey Shore Wildcats Black
Kyle is not only one of the team captains, but he is a truly versatile player who plays both forward and defense. He skates very well and is terrific at finding open teammates. Kyle has recorded eight points in as many games this season.
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Mathew Fritz, Philadelphia Blazers
Mathew effortlessly uses his size to clear the crease and has a slapshot that makes goalies duck. His three points on the season is good enough for second on the team in scoring.
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Michael Lynch, Jersey Shore Wildcats Red
Michael is a solid two-way defenseman who not only knows when to rush the puck and be aggressive but also knows defense is his primary role and responsibility. He is strong on both sides of the puck he helps round out the defensive rotation.
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Drew Deich and Jonathon Dilliplane, Igloo Jaguars
Tending the nets for the Jags, this duo has been rock solid all year. Deich is a model of efficiency as he is always in a position to make a save. Equally strong, Dilliplane has shown the ability to “stand on his head” and steal a game for the Jags with his cat-quick glove. The Jags netminders have frustrated the sharpest of shooters all year long.
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Lucas Yenal, Haverford Hawks
Lucas gives the Hawks a stabilizing presence in the net and always delivers the spectacular save when the Hawks are in need of a boost.
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Marcus Braun, New Jersey Bandits
Marcus has been a crucial role in the Bandits’ success this season, leading all of U14 B in goals (21) and points (26). He has put up 13 goals in his last six games and works hard every shift he plays.
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Scott Scranton, Team Philadelphia
Scott has been a force for Team Philadelphia this season. His 21 points are good for second-most in U14 B and has made an impact in every game he has played in.
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Alex Polishko, North Jersey Aspen Kings Red
Alex has proven his worth offensively, scoring 13 goals this season. This total has him tied for second-most in U14 B. He has recorded seven points his past four games as he continues his offensive explosion this season.
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Michael Santarpio, Haverford Hawks
Michael has been an impact player all season for the Hawks. He’s scored seven goals and eight points in his last three games using his offensive instinct and a wicked shot.
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Lex Udell, Grundy Senators
Lex has been excellent on both ends of the ice. His ten goals and twelve points are good enough for second best amongst all U14 B defensemen as he continues to make an impact every shift he takes the ice for.
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Owen Parker, Team Philadelphia
Owen has been an excellent two-way defenseman for Team Philadelphia this season. He has ten points on the season, eight have which have come in his last four games. Owen not only produces offensively but uses his great defensive instinct to keep opponents out of his team’s zone.
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Tyler Rayzvikh, Brick Hockey Club
Tyler has been excellent in his own zone, using speed and skill to give opposing offenses trouble. He has also shown off his offensive flair this season too, scoring four goals and six points this year.
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Kamran Maslott, New Jersey Stars
Kamran has been a reliable two-way defenseman for the Stars this season. He has used his vision and skill to his advantage to not only frustrate the opposition but score as well. Kamran has six points in as many games and process excellent awareness in the offensive zone.
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Colin Marzullo, New Jersey Stars
Colin has been incredible in net for the stars this year. He is tied for U14 B lead in shutouts with three and has a save percentage of .920 which is one of the best in the league. Colin has excellent reflexes and great vision on the ice which helps him succeed whenever he starts.
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Max Grant, Maryland Jr. Black Bears Black
Max has been a great goalie for the Black Bears so far this season, winning three of his last five starts. He has excellent awareness that helps him track and cover pucks as well as come up with big saves when needed.
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Jack Worst, New Jersey Bandits
Jack’s reflexes and puck tracking abilities have made him successful this season in the Atlantic Hockey Federation. He has two wins on the season with one of those being a shutout. Jack brings his A-game every time he steps on the ice for the Bandits.