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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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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.
MYHA Blue vs. Grundy Senators
This match-up highlights the top two teams in the U18 AA division. MYHA Blue currently leads U18 AA with a record of 5-1-0 and a league-best +27 goal differential. Forward TJ Kouba leads U18 AA in point scoring with 15 points in just six games. Goalie Sebastien Blanc leads the way in the net with a 3-0-0 record. He has only allowed two goals in those three games. The Grundy Senators are second in U18 AA with a 5-3-0 record. Michael McVey’s 11 points, the Senators are tied with the North Jersey Avalanche for the highest goal total in the league with 38. This will be the first meeting between these two teams. It will take place Saturday, September 25th at 6:50 PM ET.
North Jersey Avalanche vs. Delaware Ducks
The Avalanche enter this weekend’s showcase tied with the Senators for the highest-scoring team in the league with 38 total goals. The Ave’s 5-5-0 record is good enough for third in U18 AA. Led by forwards Jack Flatley and Danny Mauriber (both with 13 points), the Aves look to use a strong offensive attack to slow down the Delaware Ducks. The Ducks (3-3-0) are on a two-game win streak and are led by forward Nicholas Lawson and his nine points. This will also be the first meeting between these two teams. The game will be played on Saturday, September 25th at 9:30 AM ET.
Philadelphia Blazers vs. Ashburn Xtreme
The Blazers enter the showcase with a perfect 4-0-0 record and have outscored its opponents 28-3. They have received excellent goaltending performances from Anthony Perti and Colin McKey who both have save percentages over .930 while scoring at least six or more goals in three of its four games. The Ashburn Xtreme are 3-1-0 and have scored 30 goals in that span. Led by Andrew Kurowski and his 13 points (good enough for second in U18 AA), they look to avenge its loss to the Blazers back in August by a score of 3-1. The game will take place Saturday, September 25th at 5:10 PM ET.
FORWARDS:
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John Scavetta, North Jersey Skyland Kings Navy
John is a big, strong two-way player who possesses great skating abilities and a deadly shot. He is very competitive and can play both offense and defense. John leads his team with six points in six games.
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Trevor Smith, Delaware Ducks
Trevor has a high motor and great skating abilities. He is strong along the boards and is a great leader on the ice. Trevor is currently tied for the team lead in goals with six on the season.
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TJ Kouba, MYHA Blue
TJ leads one of the top offenses in U18 AA with a league-leading 15 points in just six games. He possesses great offensive instinct and has a very well-rounded skill set.
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Andrew Kurowski, Ashburn Xtreme
Andrew’s 13 points in just four games are not only good enough for the second-highest total in U18 AA but the highest points-per-game average in the league (3.25. points per game). He is a threat every time he touches the puck in the offensive zone.
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Brian Kincaid, North Jersey Skyland Kings Navy
Brian has a high hockey IQ and is an excellent decision-maker when he has the puck. He can finish plays and has a strong vision on the ice.
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DEFENSE:
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Trent Lofland, Delaware Ducks
Trent is a skilled player with good vision and passing ability. He is a relentless defender who is very effective in using body position to win many puck battles and never gives up on a play.
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Jake King, North Jersey Avalanche
Jake’s 12 points this season is the highest point total among defensemen in 18U AA. He is currently riding a six-game point streak, showing he can be an impact player on both ends of the ice.
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William Thyberg, North Jersey Skyland Kings Navy
William is a strong skating defenseman who has a great ability to lead breaks out of his own zone. He has a competitive edge and can produce offensively when his team names him.
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Luke Gutman, MYHA Blue
Luke can play great hockey in both the offensive and defensive zone. He has recorded a point in every game he has played this season, totaling four goals and nine points.
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Daniel Testa, North Jersey Skyland Kings Navy
Daniel has a very high hockey IQ and excellent passing abilities. Not only is he a great skater, but he can play both offense and defense.
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Brian Nelson, Grundy Senators
Brian has been an excellent goaltender for the Senators so far this season. He has a .920 save percentage through his first four games and has made over 30 saves in a game on two occasions.
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Derek Baradgie, Grundy Senators
The other half of the Senators goaltending tandem, Derek has won three of his first four games this season and is riding a two-game win streak. He has great instincts and vision on the ice that helps him succeed.
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Jimmy Rorro, North Jersey Skyland Kings Navy
Jimmy has strong angles and a competitive edge. He has great rebound control and battles for all pucks while keeping his team in the game.
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Joseph Giarratano, Long Island Rebels
Joseph has been lights out so far this season, turning aside 43 of the 45 shots he has faced. He recorded a 19 save shutout in his first start of the season and has shown he has a great on-ice vision to help his team win.
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Keegan Ford, Igloo Jaguars Green
Keegan has great reaction time and has helped keep his team in every game. He has turned aside over 25 shots in every start he has this season.
MYHA Blue
MYHA Blue stayed at the top spot in the U18 AA standings, going 4-0-0 at the showcase and improving to 9-1-0 overall. MYHA Blue was dominant, outscoring its opponents 25-7 with players contributing from up and down the lineup. Seamus McNally extended his point streak to six games, using the four games this past weekend to score five goals and eight points.
North Jersey Avalanche
The North Jersey Avalanche jumped into second place in U18 AA this past weekend, going 4-0-0 and improved its win streak to nine games. The Aves outscored its opponents 27-5 and were led by Luke Hulbert’s excellent weekend performance, scoring five goals and eight points.
Ashburn Xtreme
The Ashburn Xtreme is another team that was able to go 4-0-0 this past weekend, improving to 7-1-0 and moving to third in the 18U AA standings. The Xtreme outscored its opponents 26-8 and were led by the team’s leading point scorer Andrew Kurowski, who tallied six goals and eleven points. Ashburn also got a big goaltending performance from Leo Quattron, turning aside 20 shots in a 4-0 win over the Haverford Hawks.
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Andrew Kurowski, Ashburn Xtreme
Andrew made every minute of ice time count in the three games he played at the most recent AHF showcase, scoring six goals and nine points. Andrew played a role in all three wins for the Xtreme, most notably his four-goal performance in a 6-3 win over the Long Island Rebels. He is tied for the U18 AA lead in goals with 13 and points with 22.
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Jace Lombardo, Rockets Hockey Club Black
Jace put on a playmaking display this past weekend, recording five assists and six points in three games. His five-point performance in a 6-0 win over the Capitals Hockey Academy showcased his offensive instincts and his ability to spark an offense to success.
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Seamus McNally, MYHA Blue
Seamus stepped it up big time this past weekend, scoring five goals and eight points as he and his team went 4-0-0. He started off strong with a three-point performance in a 5-4 win over the Long Island Rebels and never looked back.
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Luke Hulbert, North Jersey Avalanche
The Aves went 4-0-0 on the weekend and Luke was a huge reason because of it. His scoring ability was on display as he tallied five goals and eight points in those four games. His two-goal game against the Brick Hockey Club was his most impactful, being the difference in a 5-3 win.
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John Ryan, Ashburn Xtreme
John showed off a great all-around skillset this past weekend at the AHF showcase, scoring six goals and nine points. He made an impact in every game he played in, including a hat trick against the Grundy Senators in an 8-1 win that saw him add an assist too. John is currently on a six-game point streak.
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Mario Leone, Igloo Jaguars Black
Mario entered this past weekend’s showcase with three goals and five points in four games. He left it with 13 goals and 19 points in seven games. That’s right, Mario totaled 10 goals and 14 points in just three games played. Highlighted by a five-goal game in a 10-1 over Delaware, Mario proved to be one of the most lethal scorers in the AHF. He leads all defensemen in goals (13) and points (19) in U18 AA.
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Jake King, North Jersey Avalanche
Jake possesses the second-highest point total by a defenseman (17) and this past weekend he showed why scoring two goals and five points as the Aves won all four of its games. He played strong in his own end and made his presence felt in the offensive zone too. Jake’s four-point performance in a 5-3 win over Brick Hockey Club showcased exactly what he can do and how he can affect the outcome of a game.
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Christian Short, Hollydell Hurricanes Red
Christian stayed red hot at the AHF Midget showcase this past weekend, recording three goals and seven points in four games. He showed his ability to play both ends of the ice and extended his point streak to six games in the process.
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Riley Rudolph, Igloo Jaguars Black
The Jaguars only let up three goals in the three games it played this past weekend, and Riley was a big reason why. He played excellent in his own zone to help his goalie keep the puck out of the net and chipped in offensively too, recording five assists.
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Carter Vela, Team Philadelphia
Carter proved to impact the game at both ends of the ice this past weekend, tallying three assists in four games all while playing excellent defense. His on-ice vision and hockey IQ were on display as he helped Team Philadelphia to four wins.
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Joseph Lawrence, MYHA Blue
You don’t often see a goalie get four starts in two days, but that’s exactly what Joseph was tasked with this past weekend. And the faith his coaches showed him paid off as he helped his team to four straight wins, including one shutout. Joseph posted a save percentage above .900 in every start as he made big saves when needed.
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Jake Booth, Holleydell Hurricanes Red
Jake remained perfect on the season, improving to 4-0-0 in net with a 10-1 win over the New Jersey Renegades and a 3-1 win over the Haverford Hawks. His game against the Hawks proved to be his best as he turned aside 32 shots in the winning effort.
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Kieran Sullivan, Capitals Hockey Academy
Kieran got two starts this past weekend and made them both count, securing wins in each of them. Kieran made 44 saves over the two starts and displayed excellent vision and awareness in between the pipes.
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Keegan Ford, Igloo Jaguars Green
Keegan kept his team in every game he started at the showcase, posting a combined .940 save percentage in the two games he started. His athleticism and awareness helped him make big stops as he proved to be a tough netminder to beat.
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Jackson Gottlick, Rockets Hockey Club Black
Jackson continues to show why he is one of the toughest goalies to take on at the U18 AA level. In two starts, Jackson stopped all but one shot en route to two wins with one being a shutout. He has yet to give up more than three goals in a game this season as his athleticism and vision in the net have been on point.
Ashburn Xtreme
The Xtreme is undefeated and has been dominant in doing so, starting off the season with three straight wins while scoring ten or more goals. Ashburn is 6-0-0 overall and have outscored its opponents 57 to 12, the largest goal differential in U10 A. Led by Gehrett Mussel and his 12 points, the offense has shown its true colors by boasting ten players averaging at least a point-per-game.
MYHA Blue
MYHA Blue enters the showcase with a 6-2-0 record and is the only other team besides the Xtreme to score a total of over 50 goals as a team with 52. It has a very deep offensive unit that has four players with ten or more points, including point leader Jonathan Holcomb with 14.
Jersey Shore Wildcats National
The Wildcats head into the weekend with a 5-1-0 record and have put up impressive numbers in doing so. Its nine goals against is the fewest goals allowed as a team amongst teams with six or more games played. Goaltender Marco Stulic has been a force in between the pipes, posting a .900 save percentage and a 1.5 goals-against average, good enough to be top five in each category amongst U10 A goalies.
Delaware Ducks
The Ducks are a team that not only can put the puck in the back of the net, but they also sport one of the league’s best defenses. Its 14 goals against are the second-lowest total amongst teams that have played six or more games. The offense is just as lethal as the defense, with six players averaging a point per game or more.
Team Philadelphia
Team Philadelphia has started the season by winning four of its first five games. It not only has gotten great performances by its goaltending and defense, but the offense has been deadly. The depth of Team Philadelphia’s scoring has been excellent with eight players with at least two goals on the year so far. Joey Kiss has led the way for his team so far with five goals and seven points.
MYHA Blue vs. Rockets Hockey Club
U14 AA’s top team in MYHA Blue takes on the undefeated Rockets Hockey Club in a can’t miss goaltending match-up. MYHA Blue is 8-1-1 and has won four of its last five games. It boasts a lethal offense and a goaltending tandem that has been lights out in Daniel Rosenstock and Mac Glazer, who have combined for three shutouts this season. The Rockets are 5-0-0 and have three shutouts in those five games. Rasmus Bergam and Liam Slattery are the goaltenders for the Rockets and both have over a .935 save percentage and under a 1.00 goals-against average. These two teams face off Saturday, October 23rd at 8:40 PM ET on Grundy Rink B.
New Jersey Jets vs. North Jersey Aspen Kings Blue
A battle of two New Jersey teams both in the top five of the U14 AA standings. The North Jersey Aspen Kings Blue team boasts an 8-0-0 record and the highest-scoring offense in U14 AA with a team total of 71 goals scored while sitting in second place. The Kings have scored eight or more goals in seven of its eight games played and are led offensively by Jase Zangara and his team-leading 33 points. The Jets are 6-2-0 and are fourth in U14 AA. New Jersey is accustomed to winning close games with four of its six victories coming in one-goal games. The team is led offensively by Maximo Rodriguez and his nine points. These two teams face off Friday, October 22nd at 8:00 PM ET at Skylands Ice World Coliseum.
Ashburn Xtreme vs. Royals Hockey Club
The Xtreme enter this showcase with a 6-2-0 record and have recorded shutout wins the past two games. Tyler Rounds has been excellent in net, recording three shutouts this season. The team has been incredible defensively, holding its opponents to three or fewer goals in all six of its wins so far. The Royals enter the showcase 5-0-0 and have the second-best team goal differential with a plus 32. The club has six players with a point per game average or higher and is led by Cole Gainsley and his ten goals. This match-up takes place Saturday, October 23rd at 3:50 PM ET at NESZ Phantoms rink.
FORWARD
Dylan Swon, Rockets Hockey Club
With 11 goals and 20 points in five games Swon has been a huge attribute to the Rockets undefeated AHF play. While Swon has natural scoring ability, he knows when to distribute the puck, leading to a balanced attack out of his game.
Baptiste Demurge, New Jersey Stars
The power forward of the Stars isn’t afraid to take the puck right to the net. Demurge has been the straw that stirs the drink on the top line, creating time and space for his linemates and headaches for the opposing defense.
Eli Barnes, Capital City Vipers
Barnes’ 16 goals has led the way for the Vipers, who are in the thick of it in the standings. His quick release and elusive skating makes him hard to stop for the opposition.
Vinny Sampogna, Suffolk PAL Sound Tigers
With a well-rounded attack, Sampogna has been key to the Sound Tigers offense in their four previous Showcase games. Four goals and seven points in the last August Showcase had his passing and shooting skills on display, not to mention his quick first step.
Ryker Rieling, St. James
A strong showing by Rieling in August turned a few heads in St. James’ direction. Tallying nine goals and an assist, Riesling showed off his quick release and ability to find the open spaces in only four games of the Showcase.
DEFENSE
Andrew Browing Elam, MYHA Blue
Browning Elam has been solid on the Blue Devils defense corp. While helping in his own end, limiting the opponents to just over two goals-against-per-game, Browning Elam also has contributed offensively with five goals and eight points, including four points in his last four games.
Christopher Triolo, Hollydell Hurricanes Red
A sturdy defender, Triolo has helped out offensively for Hollydell by contributing four goals and seven points in seven games. With his foot speed, Triolo is someone who can lead the way out of his own end to start the attack for Hollydell.
Marshall Matyszczak, Royals Hockey Club
While he has helped the Royals limit the opposition to 11 goals in eight games, Matyszczak has found his offensive stride in his last couple AHF contests. In the last two games, Matyszczak has two goals and two assists in the two wins for the Royals.
GOALIE
Laith Ramadan, New Jersey Stars
Quiet off the ice, Ramadan lets his technical sound play do the talking for him. Excelling at post-to-post play thanks to his butterfly style, Ramadan has an active stick and is not afraid of throwing a pokecheck to break-up a pass or shot.
Chase Kishler, Igloo Jaguars
Kishler has played a big role in the Jaguars success, posting a 2.05 GAA and .920 save percentage in his seven games. Kishler also has two shutouts to his record, while making crucial saves to keep the Jaguars ahead.
Haverford Hawks vs. Rockets Hockey Club, Saturday October 23rd: In the thick of the playoff hunt, these two squads will face-off in a pivotal game with big implications in the standings. Haverford has found a balanced offensive attack with five players in double-digits in points, led by Daniel Donegan. Frankie and Jake Ely are also in that group with both having seven assists on the year, but Frankie having seven goals to Jake’s three. Rockets Hockey Club has a dynamic duo in Dylan Swon and Brendan Whiteley, who have accounted for 47% of the team’s goals. However, every skater on Rockets has a point on the season, showing this team can distribute the puck up and down the roster.
New Jersey Stars vs. Capital City Vipers, Sunday October 24th: Another match-up between teams within striking distance of each other in the standings, as two points separate the clubs going into the Showcase. New Jersey has plenty of firepower, with Umar Esenov, Philip Revzin, and Ben Blizniak all in double-digits in points. But New Jersey also gets help from their blue line with Eli Broomer tied for the lead in assists with five and Michael Sudia chipping in two goals and two assists on the year. Capital City has two goal-scorers in double-digits with Eli Barnes (16) and Chase Pavlesich (11) at the top of those charts. Geno Doone has played well in net, as he has faced an average of 29 shots a game while collecting five wins on the year.
MYHA Blue vs. Royals Hockey Club, Sunday October 24th: Two of the top teams in the U12AA division will face off to end their Showcases. Royals are undefeated heading into the Showcase with Chris London and his 26 goals leading the way offensively. Royals also have three other players with at least a point-per-game this season: Roman Tkach, Alex Korolev, and Miles Matyszczak. In net, Royals boast two goalies in Xavier Prozorov and Matthew Urena, who have sub-1.75 GAA on the campaign. Not to be outdone, MYHA’s squad has four players with five-or-more goals: Alexander Cheves (13), Jacob Resnick (8), Andrew Browning Elam (5), and Grayson Felizzi (5). Browning Elam also leads the defense that has allowed just over two goals-per-game, alongside Colt Meyers, Alexander Bazyluk, and Adeline Vederman.
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.