Philadelphia Blazers National vs. Ashburn Xtreme – October 23, 10:00 AM
The undefeated Ashburn Xtreme (10-0-0) checks all of the boxes of a contending hockey team. High-powered offense, they have scored 103 scores, tops in the league. Fortified defense, they have conceded the fewest goals per game in the league at a measly figure of 1.4. The team is paced offensively by Bryan Wallace (31 G, 8 A) and Rylan MacCormick (26 G, 13 A). However, the Blazers (6-1-1) seek to disrupt this rhythm. They have won each of their last five games, including a perfect run of three games during the month of September. A tandem of Jackson Foster (9 G, 5 A) and Brennan McKee (4 G, 12 A) are the center of the Blazer attack and will look to cause problems for Ashburn’s defenders.
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North Jersey Avalanche Blue vs. MYHA Blue – October 23, 11:50 AM
Likely the toughest test so far this season for the league leaders, undefeated MYHA Blue (12-0-0) will face upstart North Jersey (6-1-0) for each team’s first game of the showcase. MYHA owns a strong +43 goal differential over their hot start. MYHA turns to Braxton Menkiti to provide many of the points on the scoreboard, as he leads the league with 32 goals. Meanwhile, Cameron Augustoni provides the spark for the Avalanche, as he leads the team in goals (11) and points (14). North Jersey hopes to continue their stellar defensive play, as they are allowing fewer than 2 goals per game, on average. Either team can open their showcase slate with a loud statement.
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New Jersey Stars Black vs. New Jersey Bandits – October 23, 1:00 PM
Good things happen to teams with good discipline. The Stars (4-4-1) and Bandits (5-3-0), two of the division’s more disciplined sides, will meet in this game. The Bandits lead the league in penalty minutes, only being assessed 24 PIM through their first nine games. Their strong will has kept them competitive against the league’s top competition, most notably MYHA Gold and Maryland Jr. Black Bears Red. The Stars have struggled as of late after a hot start, but this showcase is a perfect opportunity to get back on track.
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Brick Hockey Club vs. MYHA Gold – October 24, 9:10 AM
Two very deep squads, Brick Hockey Club (4-3-1) and MYHA Gold (7-3-0) will face off on Sunday in what should prove to be a competitive game. Most of MYHA’s skaters have scored a point this season. The team hasn’t stood out in any one category of play, but have grit and a determination to win. This determination has resulted in seven of their last eight games ending in victory. Brick Hockey Club also shares the same scoring trait, with only one skater remaining scoreless. The side also seems to find another gear when playing highly touted opponents. They knocked off the Blazers and played competitively against the Maryland Jr. Black Bears Red. Time will tell if this gear will factor into this matchup.
Philadelphia Blazers American vs. Jersey Shore Wildcats Red – October 22, 6:50 PM
The undefeated Blazers (6-0-0) will have to work hard to keep their flawless record when they face the Wildcats (6-0-2) on Friday night. The Blazers have been off to an outstanding start on defense, only allowing 7 goals through their first six games. Each of their goalies have recorded a shutout and Jackson Gwardyak has also recorded a .923 SV% through their first two starts. The team also has scoring talent throughout the roster, headlined by Declan Henes (12 G, 11 A). The Wildcats also have a high powered offense, as scoring is distributed throughout all three forward lines. However, the offensive spark largely comes from team scoring leader, defenseman Mason Levine (5 G, 7 A). The team also has a very reliable goaltender in Maya Sturm, as they have recorded an impressive .910 SV%. Few better ways to start the weekend than this showdown.
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Haverford Hawks vs. Brick Hockey Club 2 – October 23, 3:45 PM
Brick Hockey Club 2 (6-3-0) will look to continue their roll heading into this showcase when they face Haverford (7-0-0). Brick Hockey Club has won each of their last four games, including a 3-0 shutout over Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars Red in their last game. Featuring plenty of prolific forwards, three have at least five goals this season. Haverford won’t be an easy game, though, as the team has displayed talent in all aspects of the game. Every skater has an average of at least 0.5 points per game, the team has conceded fewer than two goals per game, on average, and Harrison Kool has been a force in net, cruising to a .947 SV% in their first four starts. Two deep teams will make for an entertaining game to watch.
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Team Philadelphia Orange vs. Delaware Ducks 2 – October 24, 4:50 PM
Should these teams continue their momentum from earlier this season, someone’s “oh” has got to go when Philadelphia (10-0-0) and Delaware (7-0-0) close out their showcase slate. Philadelphia has three forwards with over 20 points on the season and every skater has registered at least a point this season. They stand on top of the division, and for very good reason. Delaware has registered a goal differential of +42 and has displayed great defense, only allowing 12 goals through their seven games. The team also has strong scoring depth, as every skater has at least three points. Jacob Schultz has also been outstanding in net. These two top teams are certain to put on a show.
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Jonathan Eves Jr. – Haverford Hawks
The leading scorer on the undefeated Hawks, Eves has put up 6 goals and 9 assists through his first seven games. He has scored at least a point in every game he has played and has scored multiple times in four of them. He has scored four points twice, striking for 2 goals and 2 assists against MYHA Blue and scoring a goal and 3 assists in a win over Ashburn. Eves has also been a help to Haverford through his disciplined play, not taking a penalty so far this season. His discipline allows him to stay on the ice and continue his point streak.
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Noah Raymond – Delaware Ducks 2
With 11 goals through seven games, Raymond’s shooting talents have helped to propel the Ducks to an undefeated start to the season. He also has 7 assists, tying him the team lead in points. Raymond has registered two hat tricks this season, one against New Jersey Stars Green and another against Ashburn. In that Ashburn game, he also added three assists, giving him an impressive six point outburst. When he scores, he tends to score in bunches, posting four multipoint games so far this season. He has also stayed out of trouble, not committing a penalty yet this season.
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Michael Regan – Hollydell Hurricanes Navy
Captain of the team and the division’s leading goal and point scorer, Regan has proven to be a leader on and off the ice. On the ice, he has scored points in eight consecutive games, dating back to August. His best performances came in consecutive wins against Ashburn on September 19. In the first game of a doubleheader, Regan registered 4 goals. He followed that sniping masterpiece with 3 goals and 2 assists in the second game. Off the ice, he has provided influential led his team to a 7-3-1 start.
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Bennett Stanton – Team Philadelphia Orange
Leading the way for the division leaders in scoring, Stanton has gotten off to a hot start in scoring this season. His 18 goals are second in the division while his 22 points have positioned him in third. He has done so in only eight games, putting his scoring pace in the upper echelons in the division, and certainly the highest on the team. Despite his small size, Stanton has a physical aspect to his game, registering 4 hits while also having a playing style that contributes in ways that are not equated in the box score.
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Defense
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Declan Henes – Philadelphia Blazers American
One of the division’s leading scorers, Henes has established himself as one of the division’s top offensive defensemen. His scoring pace is unmatched, as he has racked up 12 goals and 11 assists in only five games. He has not played a game in which he has scored fewer than 3 points and has scored as many as 6 in a game. That 6 point outburst came back in his first game of the season, as Henes scored a hat trick and added 3 assists in a win over New Jersey Stars Green. He has also helped the Blazers to become one of the division’s best defensive sides, assisting in two shutouts.
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Mason Levine – Jersey Shore Wildcats Red
Levine has flashed his talents at both ends of the ice, establishing himself as an emerging two-way defenseman. Levine has a 7-game point streak, dating back to the second game of the season. His best game of the season came against Maryland Jr. Black Bears Red as he tallied 4 assists in a 5-3 win. He is proving to be one of the best passers at the defensive position with his 7 assists, while also scoring 5 goals. He also recovers well in his own half and limits breakouts for the opposition.
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Brody Stanisz – Brick Hockey Club 2
A talented two-way defenseman, Stanisz has been a standout so far this season. From the blue line, he has contributed 9 points (4 G, 5 A) in eight games, tying him for the team lead in that category. He scored two goals against Haverford earlier this season, a tough defensive squad to crack. Stanisz has also stood out in the defensive zone, locking down his assignments and preventing opposing players from getting open. His efforts have absolutely been a large part in his team’s success this season.
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Goalies
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Harrison Kool – Haverford Hawks
Statistically, one of the best goalies in the entire AHF, Kool has been simply remarkable through his first four starts. Two of his first four games resulted in shutouts while the others have only seen Kool allow one goal. Kool’s statline has reflected the goalie’s outstanding start; 4-0-0, 0.51 GAA, .947 SV%. Kool looks very cool in net, with a composure and willingness to allow play to happen and reacting quickly once a shot comes towards the net.
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Maya Sturm – Jersey Shore Wildcats Red
Playing each of Jersey Shore’s first eight games, Sturm has locked things down for the team, cruising to a sterling 6-0-2 record. Sturm’s athleticism has really shined throughout the season, leading to a 2.25 GAA and a .910 SV%. Sturm has allowed the Wildcats to compete in many games as well, silencing 39 of 40 Maryland shots in a 6-1 victory and stopping 47 of 52 shots in a 6-5 shootout loss against Delaware. Sturm has stood strong in goal and will look to continue to do so as the season rolls on.
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Lex Udell, Grundy Senators
Lex had a breakout showcase, registering seven goals, two assists, and a shootout goal over the course of his three games. He demonstrated a keen ability to anticipate the puck and find soft spots within his opponent’s defense. His patience and poise caused goalies to make mistakes leaving openings for Lex to bury the puck in the back of the net.
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Cole Rossback, Maryland Jr. Black Bears Black
Due to a roster shortage, Cole was moved up from his normal defenseman position to forward. Cole has a strong physical presence on the ice due to his size and skill. Cole won more than his share of puck battles and faceoffs. He also has a rocket of a shot that produced two goals over the weekend.
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Vonn Krieger, Grundy Senators
Vonn did a yeoman’s job this weekend, skating hard and playing both ways. While scoring two goals in the final game of the showcase weekend, Vonn double-shifted at times to support his team that was short benched. He showed great hockey IQ, blending his physicality and puck awareness to shut opponents down in the neutral zone. His steely nerves and quick hands allowed him to net the game-winning goal in the OT Shootout to close out the final game of the weekend for the Senators.
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Kayla Distler, Grundy Senators
Kayla blended her size, speed, and smoothness to put together a very strong weekend. Unintimidated by the physicality of her opponents, Kayla pursued the puck with reckless abandon causing numerous turnovers that led to scoring opportunities for the Senators. As the season has progressed, she has continued to gain confidence and awareness to help elevate her game.
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Aditya Rath, New Jersey Stars
Aditya continues to be one of the top point producers in U14 B with a strong showcase performance. He produced nine goals and two assists in four games as the Stars went 4-0-0 and scored 31 goals in that span. Aditya was the spark this offense needed to succeed.
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Derek Krizman, Maryland Jr. Black Bears Black
Derek had a great weekend, playing solid defense and supporting the team offensively by scoring a goal. Derek is a physical player with a high defensive IQ. His positioning/angling, decision-making, and puck control make him a top defenseman. Derek is affectionately called “Derek Dangles” by his peers and is capable when he has the puck on his stick.
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Brendan Milliken, Grundy Senators
Using his size and reach, Brendan shut down multiple odd-man rushes into his defensive zone. He also displayed effective speed, pushing the puck in transition through the neutral zone, creating excellent transition opportunities for his team. On the power play, Brendan effectively held the blue line, putting multiple shots on net. A stalwart in his own defensive zone, Brendan blocked numerous shots in each of the Showcase games.
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Sean Tobin, Team Philadelphia
Team Philadelphia had an outstanding weekend defensively, only allowing two goals in four games. Sean was a big reason for it by making big plays in his own zone to frustrate the opposition. On top of this, he produced offensively as well by scoring a goal and three assists in the four games.
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Robert Applegate, North Jersey Aspen Kings Red
Robert played a big role in the Kings’ 4-0-0 record this past weekend. He did a great job of positioning himself well to keep the offense from generating chances and helped out offensively as well. He scored twice during his time at the AHF showcase, showing he can be a threat at both ends of the ice.
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Tommy Dayton, Hollydell Hurricanes Black
Tommy proved he can be a great two-way defenseman at the AHF’s most recent showcase, making plays at both ends of the ice. Throughout the showcase, he made excellent plays to break up opposing offense’s opportunities as well as help his own offense as well. In the Canes’ two wins, Tommy recorded three goals and two assists. He scored the game-winning goal late in the third period in a 3-2 win against Brick Hockey Club as well as scoring a goal and two assists in a 5-3 win over North Jersey Skyland Kings White.
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Braedon Goloboski, Maryland Jr. Black Bears Black
Braedon plays competitive lacrosse as a goalie and was able to transfer his skills to hockey. He played two games and had a .900 save percentage. Adding to his success, he had a 1-0 shutout win against the North Jersey Skyland Kings White.
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Ethan Lannon, Maryland Jr. Black Bears Black
Ethan played goalie once before this weekend, but covered the net for two games and had a .880 save %. What coach wouldn’t love that?! Ethan also contributed offensively, he tallied a goal when he was not in net.
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Peter Neveil, Team Philadelphia
Peter was called upon twice to start in between the pipes, and twice he delivered. He recorded two wins including a shutout victory, displaying great vision and reflexes while doing so.
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Ashley Randazzo, Brick Hockey Club
Ashley recorded double-digit save totals in every game she started. She ended the showcase on a high note, helping her team to a 1-0 shutout win where she made 17 saves.
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Sara Caldicott – MYHA Blue
Caldicott had a great weekend, scoring 3 goals and adding an assist. This propels her point total to 13 for the season, putting her tops for female skaters. Caldicott also displayed her skills as a two-way forward, filling in on the back check and using her speed to catch up with attackers going the other way. Overall, Caldicott has a very well-rounded game.
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Ryan Corsaro – Jersey Shore Wildcats Black
According to his coach, Corsaro is coming off of his best weekend of hockey with the Wildcats. Over the four games, Corsaro bagged 11 points (8 goals, 3 assists). He had at least a goal in every game, but he burst out for 5 goals in a win against New Jersey Aspen Kings Blue. This brought Corsaro’s goal total for the season to 11, reflecting his good shot.
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Marcello Ferrari – New Jersey Stars Black
Ferrari kicked it into high gear during this showcase, putting his name all over the scoresheet. He was able to put a recent slump behind him, scoring multiple points in every game en route to a 10-point (4 goals, 6 assists) weekend. Ferrari had two three-point performances over the weekend, one against the Delaware Ducks and another against MYHA Gold.
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Rylan MacCormick – Ashburn Xtreme
MacCormick had another very strong showing in the showcase, scoring 13 points (6 goals, 7 assists) in his four games. His efforts came with a couple of highlights. He recorded 4 assists in an 8-5 win against Philadelphia Blazers National and he also had a hat trick and 2 assists in a win against North Jersey Avalanche Blue. MacCormick’s passing touch has been unrivaled so far this season, as he has the most assists in the division with 20.
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Defense
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Jacob Ganz – Rockets Hockey Club
A defenseman with an outstanding shot, Ganz let his abilities shine in this showcase. He scored 5 goals and added an assist, bringing his season goal total to 11 over the same number of games. His highlight of the weekend was scoring a hat trick in a win over the York Devils. By bringing his goals per game average to 1.0, Ganz establishes himself as one of the top shooting blue liners in the division.
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Tyler Nevrotski – Philadelphia Blazers National
Contributing equally to offensive and defensive efforts, Nevrotski has been a key factor in the Blazer game plan. This weekend, he scored 3 goals and 2 assists, bringing his season total to 15 points. In a loss to Ashburn, he scored a season-high 3 points by scoring a goal and 2 assists. His defensive skills are also notable, leading the back check for Philadelphia whenever he is on the ice.
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Jackson Skaare – MYHA Blue
A defensive defenseman, Skaare was the leader of MYHA’s backcheck, especially with injuries and other factors leading to the team having a depleted blue line core. He was also a consistent presence on both special teams units. Skaare was not afraid to get low to block shots to help his team. In addition, he also contributed on offense, scoring twice and netting a goal in a winning shootout effort against Brick Hockey Club.
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Goalies
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Dylan Amato – Brick Hockey Club
Amato served as the backbone to a very strong effort from the Brick Hockey Club. Over the weekend, Amato saved 87 of the 91 shots he faced, translating to a stellar .956 save percentage. Included in his efforts was a shutout victory over the Grudy Senators and a 30-save performance along with three saves in a shootout loss to Philadelphia Blazers National. Amato had a real breakout performance, hopefully the first of many strong showings.
Ashburn Xtreme
Remaining perfect on the season, Ashburn improved their win streak to 14 games with four wins this weekend. The Xtreme had a goal differential of +16 over these games. Although they had several dominant performances, including a game in which both Rylan McCormick and Bryan Wallace scored hat tricks, the Xtreme also had their closest game of the season. Jersey Shore Wildcats Black forced the Xtreme to the brink, tying the game by scoring four goals in a row, but Kyle Boteler scored the game winner to keep Ashburn perfect.
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Brick Hockey Club
Despite a difficult slate, the Brick Hockey Club hung tough, managing to end the weekend with a 2-1-1 record. In a win over the Grundy Senators, the team exploded for eight goals while tallying 37 shots on goal. Nick DeMarco and James Sanmarco led the way with 2 goals and an assist each. The team ended the weekend on a high note with a 4-1 win against MYHA Gold, made possible by 20 saves from Dylan Amato. In what could be a season defining showcase, the team’s record has improved to 6-4-2 on the season.
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New Jersey Bandits
The Bandits proved to be a very complete team this weekend, posting a 3-1-0 record over their four games. They played in some very close games, earning one-goal wins over New Jersey Stars Black and St. James. The Bandits also earned a win over the division leaders, MYHA Blue by a 7-3 score, thanks to four goals from Owen Pierri. Their only loss came in a razor-thin 2-1 decision against the next team on this list. This performance greatly improved the Bandits positioning in the standings as their record swelled to 8-4-0.
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Philadelphia Blazers National
The Blazers also recorded a 3-1-0 showcase performance and, similar to the Bandits, also played in some close games. They topped the Brick Hockey Club 2-1, in a shootout, to start their weekend and then added consecutive wins by two-goal margins against North Jersey Avalanche Blue and MYHA Gold. Over those two games, Jackson Foster scored six goals, leading the charge of the Blazer offense. After this weekend, the Blazers season record stands at 9-2-1.
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Harrison Aller – Team Philadelphia Orange
Aller took the spot as the division’s top scorer (32 points) with a huge weekend in the box score, racking up 10 goals in four games. His total included a ridiculous showcase opener, in which he scored 6 goals, including four in a row to cement a Philadelphia victory. This outburst nearly doubled his goal total for the season, bringing him to 23. If Aller can continue to shoot like this, the division should be on high alert whenever he takes the ice.
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Chase Matheus – Delaware Ducks 2
Scoring in each of the four games his team played, Matheus extended his point streak to eight games and took the point scoring lead on the team. Matheus had a pair of multi-point games, as well, including 2 goals and 3 assists in a 6-3 win against Hollydell Hurricanes White. He has proven to be a diversely talented offensive forward, scoring 11 goals and 15 assists this season, showing both a strong shot and good passing vision.
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Leo Alley Strocher – MYHA Blue
Finding a renewed scoring touch, Strocher scored in each of his four games this weekend, taking the team lead for scoring. Two of these four games were three-point performances, including 2 goals and an assist in a 6-3 win over Brick Hockey Club 2. In that game, Strocher had a hand in each of his team’s first three goals, assisting the first goal before scoring the following two. His efforts kept MYHA competitive in each game and directly led to their win this weekend.
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Defense
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Brendan Becker – Haverford Hawks
Showing off a fantastic sense for the net, Becker jumped up the blue liner scoring chart with 5 goals in the showcase. This performance brought his season total to 11, tying him for second place among defensive players. He netted a hat trick in a win over Brick Hockey Club 2. He also contributed to a sound defensive game plan for the Hawks.
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Goalies
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Owen Korth – Brick Hockey Club 2
Despite his team’s tough weekend, Korth still had a great weekend in net. Over the four games this weekend, he faced a staggering 168 shots, an average of 42 shots per game. Through the heavy workload, Korth still stood strong, saving 144 of the shots he faced, an average of 36 saves each game. His competitive spirit and will allowed his team to stay close in several games.
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Henry Monks – Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars Red
Monks was a superstar for the North Stars. He faced a heavy volume of shots, 118 to be exact, and he made 98 saves. He showed a great amount of composure, utilizing good puck tracking to make saves. He also flashed his athleticism, sprawling to make some spectacular saves. Above all, Monks displayed spirit, helping his team to their first AHF point over the weekend.