FORWARDS:
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Juliette Bravin, MYHA Gold
Juliette enjoys playing center and thrives on aggression, speed and loves to win puck battles. She enjoyed a summer of hard work on the ice developing skating and stickhandling skills.
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Lennon Forczek, Igloo Jaguars
Lennon is entering his first year with the Jaguars eager to make an impact. He is a hard worker that will bring excitement and energy to the team.
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Greg Alashaian, NJ Bandits Grey
Greg is a fast skating forward with an accurate shot who will look to make a big impact this weekend at the AHF’s first showcase.
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Greg Watkins, Delaware Ducks
Greg is a forward with a lethal combination of speed and hands. He is tough for a defenseman to contain when he gets a burst of speed up the ice.
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Johnny Gallagher, Royals Hockey Club National
Johnny is forward capable of playing both wing and center. He is an excellent playmaker with the ability to put the puck in the back of the net as well.
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Patrick Powers, Team Philadelphia
Patrick uses his speed when he is out on the ice to make an impact. He is an excellent puck-mover and uses his ability to help his team win.
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Liam Chris-Luca, Igloo Jaguars
Liam is a new addition to the Jaguars that coaches are excited about. He possesses a great hockey instinct as he looks to make an impact this weekend.
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Blase Bozzuto, Ashburn Xtreme 2
Blase’s combination of speed and stickhandling skills make him dangerous to opposing defensemen. In an era where speed is the name of the game, this is definitely a forward to keep an eye out for.
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Vincent Tirado, Jersey Shore Wildcats
Vincent has the excellent puck-moving ability to help set his teammates up for goals. He is smart with the puck and makes the right plays needed to win.
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Nikolai Kovall, Delaware Ducks
Nikolai is a fast skater who has a nose for the net. He uses his strong shot to his advantage to help his team win.
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Caleb Cecchetti, Ashburn Xtreme 2
Caleb possesses a deadly combination of speed and stick handling skills. On top of this, he has a deadly shot he uses to score for his team.
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Mason Filato, North Jersey Skylands Kings White
Mason possesses excellent passing abilities to help set his teammates up for big goals. He is a team-first player and brings a great attitude every game.
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DEFENSEMEN:
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Gianni Melfi, Royals Hockey Club American
Gianni has excellent defensive instincts and is a great skater. He is someone on the team who loves to lead by example and works hard on the ice.
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Ben Sneeringer, Tomorrow’s North Stars
Ben is someone who loves to play defense. He is a hard worker in front of the net and does a great job moving the puck and racking up assists.
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Jack Ferry, Delaware Ducks
Jack is a steady defenseman who is strong in his own zone. He can contribute offensively too with his strong shot from the blue line.
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Braden Groves, MYHA Gold
Ben is a skilled defenseman with a strong stride who is as fluent skating backward as he is skating forward. When not on the ice, Braden practices in the family garage to continue to improve his skills.
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Cullen Almond, NJ Bandits Grey
Cullen is a strong two-way defenseman with a hard shot to boot. It can be trouble when he lets a shot go from the point.
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Connor Pendleton, Ashburn Xtreme 2
Connor is a strong defensive-minded defenseman who uses physicality to his advantage. He can also contribute offensively too with his excellent passes.
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Luke Cunningham, Royals Hockey Club National
Luke’s skating is powerful, dynamic, and oftentimes deceptive. While posing an offensive threat anywhere on the ice, Luke has made a living in the defensive corners and around his own net.
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Brady Farbman, Jersey Shore Wildcats
Brady loves to join the rush as a defenseman. He has had many clutch moments throughout his career and is an impact player.
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Kaden Chamberlain, North Jersey Skylands Kings White
Kaden is an excellent poke checker and is excellent in the defensive end. He is a fast skater and isn’t afraid to do what it takes to stop the opposition.
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GOALIES:
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James O’Neill, Royals Hockey Club American
James has been described by his coach as “our brick wall.” He is constantly showing a strong work ethic and is a student of the game.
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Brady Marksamer, Tomorrow’s North Stars
Brady uses his size to come out, challenge and cut down angles on opposing skaters. His favorite goaltender is Henrik Lundqvist.
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Logan Mitchell, Royals Hockey Club National
Logan leaves opposing scorers shaking their heads and coaches nodding in approval. Whether it’s his sound positioning or ability to make some unbelievable stops with his great pushes and terrific reflexes, Logan continues to impress everyone.
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Gabriel Hernandez, MYHA Gold
Gabriel has great eye-hand coordination, enjoys tracking the puck and blocking, attributes that build on his year-round baseball skills as a centerfielder. If players ever hear a song while on the ice, it’s because, on a breakaway, he says he hums to himself to keep his nerves down while tracking.
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Justin Pribish, Team Philadelphia
Justin is a strong goaltender in between the pipes who looks to help lead Team Philadelphia to some big wins this weekend.
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Marko Stulic, Jersey Shore Wildcats
Marko is a very intelligent netminder. He never gives his net up and is always in a position to make a big save.
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Arabella DeKorte, North Jersey Skylands Kings White
Nicknamed “Kings Squirt A’s Great Wall of China,” Arabella works hard every practice to be the best netminder she can be. She is dedicated to being the best she can be as well as a great teammate.
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Tyler Hathaway, Philadelphia National Blazers
Tyler controls the puck like it’s on a string. Defenders can’t take it off this big forward. Hathaway plays hard in both ends of the rink and is a top 2-way player.
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Vincent Gulotta, Rockets Hockey Club
Vincent has great positioning whenever he is out on the ice. He is an excellent skater with a deadly shot.
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Dylan Lam, Ashburn Xtreme 2
Dylan possesses a combination of speed with excellent hands. This makes him very difficult to defend when on the ice.
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Owen Pierre, New Jersey Bandits
Owen is a hard-working forward who always has the drive to win. He makes an impact with his team-first attitude and is an excellent teammate.
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Jackson Foster, Philadelphia Blazers National
Jackson is a dominant forward with great skill and hockey sense. Whether it’s a goal or an assist, Foster will rack up the points.
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Jacob Attarian, Rockets Hockey Club
Jacob is a very fast skater in an era where speed is the name of the game. On top of that, he has a great shot he uses to score big goals for his team.
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Carter Stough, York Devils
Carter is a speedy forward with a quick wrist shot. He is an aggressive forechecker that always gives his opponents a tough time.
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DEFENSE:
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Blake Hurless, Ashburn Xtreme 2
Blake is a great stay-at-home defenseman with excellent defensive instincts. He works hard to help his team keep the puck out of the net.
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Jack O’Hara, New Jersey Bandits
Jack is a selfless teammate who always puts his team first. He is a hard worker on ice and finds a way to make an impact.
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Colton Holt, Philadelphia Blazers National
When this defenseman hits top speed, he will blow past his opponents. Holt is very responsible in his own zone but will jump-start the offense whenever he needs to.
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Jacob Gantz, Rockets Hockey Club
Jacob has excellent puck protection skills which is a great skill to have to make an impact defensively. He has great defensive awareness and does his best to clear the opposing offense out of the zone.
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Miles Gleason, Ashburn Xtreme 2
Miles possesses great offensive awareness and skating abilities. This makes him an excellent asset as a puck-moving defenseman.
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Daniel Rinaldi, New Jersey Bandits
Daniel is a great team player who gets the job done in the defensive zone. He works hard every shift to get his team wins.
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Gavin Wahl, York Devils
Gavin is excellent at keeping the puck in the zone. He makes plays in both the offensive and defensive zones.
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Owen Strausbaugh, York Devils
Owen is a strong defenseman who always makes the right plays. He is unselfish and a great team player.
FORWARDS
JJ Kilpatrick, New Jersey Bandits
With plenty of speed in his game, Kilpatrick makes it tough for opposing defenseman to keep him contained. On top of his foot speed, Kilpatrick’s stickhandling is another part of his game to give the opposition trouble.
Brennan Ward, New Jersey Jets
Ward is able to play the game with speed, not only entering the zone, but also driving the net and creating chances in front. Ward is a solid team player and has plenty of athleticism from being a dual sport athlete.
Tyler Hill, North Jersey Kings
With plenty of skill in his game, Hill is often a spark for the Kings’ offense. His ability to find the high-percentage scoring areas really helps his game and offensive output.
Scotty Stansfield, New Jersey Bandits
Possessing solid stickhandling ability, Stansfield is a very elusive player on the offensive end. With plenty of speed in his game, Stansfield adds to the Bandits team speed and skill up and down the roster.
Nicholas Racanelli, New Jersey Jets
A versatile player, Racanelli’s drive is what helps him standout. An aggressive player, he raises the compete level each shift with his workman like mentality.
Brady Mulligan, North Jersey Kings
A relentless forward, Mulligan’s toughness and aggression helps with the forecheck. Even with the toughness, Mulligan has a solid skill set to provide plenty of chances offensively.
Jeremy Emmel, New Jersey Jets
With a quick, precise shot, Emmel is a big contributor to the Jets’ offense. A strong player on and off the puck, Emmel makes sure he gets into the prime scoring areas to show off his solid shot.
DEFENSE
Brady Driesse, New Jersey Bandits
From the blue line, Driesse possesses a strong shot that helps create scoring chances from the back-end. Driesse also adds to the solid skating of the Bandits’ team with his own excellent skating ability.
Griffin Dunne, New Jersey Jets
Dunne plays with plenty of confidence in his game, as he’s able to adapt to every situation on the ice when he sees it. That has helps his puck control, as Dunne doesn’t give up the pick haphazardly when he’s trying to push it up ice.
Logan O’Malley, North Jersey Kings
Strong in his own end, O’Malley is a stay-at-home defenseman who makes a solid first pass out of his own zone. O’Malley also bringts a strong leadership quality to the team.
Kaden Avella, New Jersey Bandits
An aggressive player in his own end, Avella adds a smooth skating style in his game. Avella is also a player who is a well-conditioned athlete, helping his game stay consistent from puck drop to the final buzzer.
Brandon Eigner, New Jersey Jets
A strong blue-liner, Eigner keeps himself in a solid defensive state by cutting off the opposition’s angles when entering the zone. With a good first pass and being strong on the puck, Eigner is able to help his team transition smoothly out of their own end.
Jacob McCullough, North Jersey Kings
An offensive minded defenseman, McCullough helps spark the offense for North Jersey. On top of that, McCullough is a physical player with the right amount of aggression to keep the opposition away from the scoring areas.
GOALIE
Brendon Eigner, New Jersey Jets
One of the key parts of Eigner’s game is his ability to play the angles well thanks to his solid vision of the ice. With an active stick in the crease, Eigner keeps shooters frustrated with his coverage of the net.
Lucas Egan, New Jersey Bandits
With a quick reaction to the play, Egan comes up big for the Bandits in clutch situations. Even with the support around him, Egan is able to stand out when he’s called upon to make the crucial stop.
Forwards:
Marcel Camper – Royals Hockey Club 2 (Silver)
– Royals head coach Barney Weber described Camper as the “ultimate team player.” Accompanying his team-first mindset is a type of physical play that is a force to be reckoned with.
Riley Capecci – Holydell Hurricanes White (Gold)
– Capecci can skate circles around nearly any defender and is skilled in every aspect of the game. He’s expected to have his name all over the score sheet, and he has done so thus far, notching two goals and four points over two games.
Alvin Grubb – Team Philadelphia White (Silver)
– An incredible playmaker, Grubb has the ability to read the game with ease and create the best chances possible for his team. This ability has shown on the scoresheet, tallying two assists in his first game.
Adam Iles – Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars White (Silver)
– Iles’s playmaking ability is among the best in the age group. He has great puck handling and a superb passing talent, along with above average finishing ability.
Flint Kodak – Maryland Jr. Black Bears Black (Silver)
A power forward with a strong, accurate shot, Kodak is a tough force to contain in the Jr. Black Bears offensive attack. Willing to get physical to win puck battles, he can cause problems all over the ice.
Michael Rago – Royals Hockey Club 2 (Silver)
– Having a high hockey IQ can take you a long way and that is exactly what Rago possesses. His intelligence is often displayed in his timely passes.
Gareth Schoeffler – Maryland Jr. Black Bears Black (Silver)
A headsy centerman, Schoeffler never gives up on a play and does all he can to keep attacks alive. Always aware of where the best play is, he can use his strength and skill to execute to perfection.
Kyle Sigwart – Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars White (Silver)
– Sigwart’s sense for the net and shooting talent is something that instantly catches the eye. He possesses the speed to break away from the defense and also has the physicality to serve as a power forward.
Chase Strange – Royals Hockey Club 2 (Silver)
– Along with an elite scoring touch, Strange can easily slip by defenders with high level speed and elusiveness. Chase also plays with a gritty style that can fluster opponents.
Andrew Way – Holydell Hurricanes White (Gold)
– Captain of the Hurricanes, Way’s leadership and poise shows that his potential doesn’t just rest in his skill on the ice. Of course, having passing talent as good as Andrew’s certainly helps.
Ian Weber – Atlantic City Sharks (Gold)
– With great physical size for his position, Weber has the puck on a string whenever it is in his possession. Along with his good hands is an electric shot.
Russell Weber – Royals Hockey Club 2 (Silver)
– Using his explosive skating, Weber can create his own opportunities by laying the body on his opponents. He can also finish those opportunities with a supreme scoring touch.
Joe Duemmer, New Jersey Bandits (Silver)
– Strong two-way forward who works hard on both sides of the puck. Has a strong shot, has good hands, and makes good accurate passes.
Defense:
John Cherubini – Royals Hockey Club 2 (Silver)
– Fast and physical are the best words to describe Cherubini. With his quick skating and hard-nosed playing style, he is quick to provide support in any part of the ice.
Aiden Donnelly – Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars White (Silver)
– Donnelly is a threatening presence all over the ice. He can shut down attacks with textbook poke checks while he can break down defenses with a wicked slapshot.
Grant Galvin – North Jersey Avalanche (Gold)
– A fleet-of-foot blue liner that can help in creating an attack from a defensive stop, Galvin is expected to be near the top of the Avalanche in assists. He has a decent start in that category, having an assist through two games.
Ethan Ives – Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars White (Silver)
– Ives is a big, physical defenseman that isn’t afraid to throw his body around to win battles for the puck. He also utilizes solid puck movement and a powerful wrist shot.
Allen Magie – North Jersey Avalanche (Gold)
– An offensively-gifted defenseman, Magie can send blistering shots from the blue line and has dynamic skating talents that allow him to create open space. The Avalanche can rely on him to generate chances from the blue line.
Ryan Roscoe – Atlantic City Sharks (Gold)
– A playmaking defenseman, Roscoe makes good use of his vision of the ice and physical play to spark offensive attacks for the Sharks. He is also efficient when skating in reverse, rarely getting beat while recovering defensively.
Lukas Stratton – Maryland Jr. Black Bears Black (Silver)
– Stratton is a defenseman that is strong and powerful on his skates. Able to move around the defensive zone with ease, don’t expect many opponents to be left unmarked when Maryland’s vocal leader is on the ice.
Jake Chromcik, New Jersey Bandits (Silver)
– Strong two-way defenseman who excels on both ends of the ice. Contributes as much defensively as he does offensively.
Goalies:
Kyle Foster – Rockets Hockey Club (Gold)
– One of the best netminders in the age group, Foster serves as an excellent last line of defense. Through two games in the showcase so far, he has saved 31-of-33 shots against in 85 minutes of ice time.
Ricky Gonzalez – Grundy Senators (Gold)
– Don’t try to sneak one by Gonzalez on his stick side, he’ll more than likely have it locked down. Paired with his good size, Ricky will definitely be tough to break through in net.
Ella Hydutsky – Team Philadelphia White (Silver)
– Hydutsky is a quick, agile goalie that can anticipate plays very well. There isn’t a weak spot for opponents to expose, making Ella a dependable presence in goal.
Utility:
Gerhig Callahan – Atlantic City Sharks (Gold)
– Already 6’5”, 225 pounds at the age of 16, Callahan uses his frame effectively as both a center and a defenseman. In addition to a powerful shot, Callahan is also a great leader.
Trevor Hyman – Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars White (Silver)
– A true 200-foot player, Hyman is both a scoring threat as a forward and a solid defenseman. His offensive skill set stands out the most, as he has both outstanding passing and shooting abilities.
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Byron Schultz, Capital City Vipers
Byron is a 2nd-year player that transitioned to wing and is strong on the puck. He has excellent backchecking skills and has a strong shot. Byron tied for the team lead with 4 points scoring two-goal and 2 assists along with two shootout goals.
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Dylan Paranich, Igloo Jaguars Black
Dylan finished fourth in points for the U10 AA division, scoring ten goals and 11 points. He really showed his skills off when he was able to score on a penalty shot.
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Owen Mitchell, New Jersey Bandits
Owen showed off his great hands and shot this weekend, finishing third in U10 AA in goals with eight.
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Austin Shaw, North Jersey Avalanche Blue
Austin showed great speed to create many scoring opportunities on breakaways and off of face-offs. He used these skills to lead his team in points with five.
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Josh Warren, York Devils
Josh is hustling every second he is out on the ice. He has great speed and agility which allowed him to create chances and record a team-leading nine goals and 14 points on the weekend.
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Christian Leakas, North Jersey Avalanche Blue
Christian showed great awareness on the ice to consistently put himself in a position for scoring opportunities throughout the weekend. He recorded three goals and four points at the showcase.
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Aaron Glasser, New Jersey Bandits
Aaron worked hard all weekend and his hard work showed up on the stat sheet. He has a great shot he used to score four goals, and his heads-up passing led him to four assists as well.
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DEFENSE:
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Justice Kuba, Capital City Vipers
Justice is an offensive Defenseman that can play all 5 positions. He led his team in goals with 3 and had 4 points in the showcase. Primarily plays a physical style of defense but his offense showed again when he scored a shootout winner this weekend.
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Hunter Frasch, Igloo Jaguars Black
Hunter possesses great defensive and offensive instincts. In his game against the Suffolk P.A.L Sound Tigers, he dove to block two shots in the defensive zone. He showed off his goal-scoring abilities as well, bringing the puck from the neutral zone against the North Jersey Skylands Kings Navy and scoring from the top of the circle.
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Bryson Miller, New Jersey Bandits
Bryson showed off his defensive instincts this weekend. He played strong in his own zone and played smothering defense all weekend.
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Shane Flemming, York Devils
Shane showed off his speed and high competition level this weekend. He has a great attitude and even tallied two goals on the weekend as well.
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Cooper Smith, Capital City Vipers
Cooper is a strong and physical defenseman that logs heavy minutes and is excellent on the PK. He shows strength down low and is physical in the corners and keeps the crease clean.
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GOALIES:
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Aidan Dupey, Igloo Jaguars Black
Aidan is entering his first year in travel hockey and in his first showcase, he showed he belonged. He showed an ability to make saves in clutch moments and totaled 120 saves throughout the weekend.
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Cullen Widener, York Devils
Cullen showed off his speed this past weekend when he was called upon in between the pipes. He came up with big saves and went 2-0 at the showcase.
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Ella Long, Capital City Vipers
Ella is a goalie with great lateral movement and technique. She led her team to two shoot-out wins, stoping 5 out of 7 shootout attempts total.
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Ethan Stremmel, York Devils
Ethan stood tall when called upon in net, stopping 27 shots against Ashburn. He has a high hockey IQ and brings competitive nature to every game he plays.
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Tristan MacCormick, Ashburn Xtreme
Tristan led all U13 AA skaters in goals (6), assists (6), and points (12). He used his elite offensive instincts to great scoring chances for his team.
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Patryk Oszer, Grundy Senators
Patryk tied for second in total scoring amongst U13 AA skaters with seven points on the weekend. He was smart with the puck and made the right plays when needed.
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Max Godshall, Team Philadelphia
Max was a goal-a-game player this past weekend, scoring four times in as many games. He also showed off his passing ability as well, totaling three assists.
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Ethan Hong, Ashburn Xtreme
Ethan finished with the second most goals amongst U13 AA skaters with five. He used his offensive skills to get to where he needed to be to score.
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Peyton Murphy, North Jersey Avalanche
Peyton lead his team in scoring with four goals and five points in just three games. His two goals and assist against the Rockets Hockey Club helped power the Aves to a 6-1 win.
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DEFENSE:
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Christopher Marshall, Grundy Senators
Not only can Christopher play defense, but he can also put up offensive numbers too! His five points in three games this past weekend were the most amongst defensemen in the U13 AA division.
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Lucas Gonzalez, Grundy Senators
Lucas put up a point-per-game in his three contests this weekend, displaying his talents at both ends of the ice.
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Aiden Chun, North Jersey Avalanche
Aden’s two goals were the second most goals scored amongst defensemen for the U13 AA division. He played well at both ends of the ice and showcased his athleticism.
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Ronan Ivins, Tomorrow’s Ice Selects
Ronan played strong for Tomorrow’s Ice Selects this past weekend. He recorded two points in four games and displayed skill and awareness on both ends of the ice.
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Mathew Hemenway, North Jersey Aspen Kings
Mathew was an anchor on defense for the Kings this past weekend. He played strong in the defensive zone and got an assist in a 6-1 win over Tomorrow’s Ice Selects.
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GOALIES:
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Declan Geary, Team Philadelphia
Declan faced the most shots (71) of any goalie who played multiple games in U13 AA. Despite the large workload, Declan found a way to make 67 saves and go 2-0 on the weekend with a shutout.
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Carson Ramsey, Ashburn Xtreme
Carson went 2-0 on the weekend and only allowed one goal on 32 shots. His save percentage (.970) and goals-against average (0.50) were the best amongst U13 AA goalies who played multiple games.
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Ryan Felenstien, North Jersey Avalanche
Ryan was strong in between the pipes for the Aves this weekend, recording a shutout win and a .910 save percentage.
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Ian Seitz, Atlantic City Sharks
Ian displayed excellent skills and athleticism this past weekend for the Sharks. He was a crucial part of the Sharks’ 3-2 win over Team Philadelphia, making 21 saves.
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Lucas Egan, New Jersey Bandits,
Lucas showed poise and skill for the Bandits this past weekend. He made 18 saves against the North Jersey Aspen Kings Black in a 5-3 Bandits win.
York Devils vs. North Jersey Avalanche
The York Devils enter this weekend’s showcase with an 8-1-1 record and are tied for first in U18 A with the North Jersey Aspen Kings Blue. One of the two losses for York? A 3-2 shootout loss to the Avalanche back in August. They are the highest-scoring team in the league with 49 total goals scored and have the best goal differential with a +28 margin. They have four players with over a point-per-game average and are led by Anthony Woodard’s eight goals and 15 points (both lead the team). The North Jersey Avalanche is the second highest-scoring team with 45 total goals. The Aves are third in 18U A with a 6-2-1 record and are led by U18 A’s leading goal (11) and point scorer (16) Camilo Ramirez. The game will take place Saturday, September 25th at 2:50 PM ET.
North Jersey Aspen Kings Blue vs. Maryland Jr. Black Bears
This match-up boasts two top-five teams in the U18 A division. The Aspen Kings are 8-1-1 and have allowed the lowest amount of goals against (18) amongst teams that have played more than five games. Ryan Solotist leads the way offensively for the Kings, recording 13 points in ten games. This total is good enough for the fifth-highest in 18U A. The Maryland Jr. Black Bears are fifth in U18 A with a record of 5-3-0. Offensively they are led by Edmond O’Connell with nine goals and eleven points while being held down in between the pipes by Alexander Nalepa and his .930 save percentage. The last time these two teams met the Kings defeated the Black Bears 3-0. This match-up will take place on Sunday, September 26th at 9:30 AM ET.
MYHA Gold vs. New Jersey Bandits
MYHA Gold head into the showcase undefeated with a record of 5-0-0 while scoring 32 goals in those games. They have two undefeated goalies in Julien Piche and Federick Horowitz who both have a save percentage higher than .920 and three players with over a point per game average. The New Jersey Bandits are 4-3-0, scoring 28 goals in those games. Mathew Healey’s eight assists are good enough for being tied for third in 18U A in that category. MYHA won the prior game in August by a score of 7-2. This game will take place on Saturday, September 25th at 11:20 AM ET.
FORWARDS
Nathan Ciccarelli, North Jersey Aspen Kings Blue
The two-way forward has shown a lot of grit in his game this season. Not afraid to mix it up in the corners, Ciccarelli has been a source of energy for North Jersey, putting up three points in seven divisional games.
Stephen Gresch, Hollydell Hurricanes Red
With 12 points in the teams first 11 games, Gresch is showing his leadership on the scoresheet; but behind the scenes, the respect of his teammates show his leadership off the rink. With plenty of hockey sense and solid hands, Gresch will be a threat for Hollydell this showcase.
Tucker Graham, Team Philadelphia
A proven goal scorer, Graham has seven goals in six AHF match-ups this season, tallying a hat trick in the August Showcase. With a keen nose for the net, Graham will be a big offensive player for Team Philadelphia this coming weekend.
Connor Hall, Montgomery Youth Hockey Blue
In his last two AHF match-ups, Hall has potted three goals and added four assists. Hall has climbed through the Montgomery AA ranks the past three years, but this one he has discovered a scoring touch to compliment his solid passing ability.
Nicholas Marino, New Jersey Bandits
With seven goals in five AHF contests, Marino has been a big bright spot for this Bandits team. Marino is in his second season at the U16 AA level and looks to have found his footing, surpassing his goal total from last year in 13 fewer games.
Landon Street, Ashburn Xtreme
After a strong season last year, Street is continuing that trend this year with nine points in four AHF games this season. Coming off a better than point-per-game season last year at the U16 AA level, Street’s skill and natural playmaking ability continues to mature as he does.
Caden Hall, York Devils
After a year off, Hall hasn’t missed a step with seven points in six AHF match-ups. Hall is able to evenly distribute the puck when needed and uses his hockey sense to know when he needs to shoot the puck.
DEFENSE
Tommy Ryerson, North Jersey Aspen Kings Blue
Ryerson has been crucial for the North Jersey offense by being able to hold the blue line and keep possession going for the team. He’s also not afraid of getting physical, using his big frame to his advantage against the opposition.
Hayden Shield, York Devils
With a good first touch, Shield is one of the main components starting up the York offense. With solid footwork and vision, Shield provides a solid option from the blue line, but he’s not afraid to throw the body around against the opponents to stake his claim in his own zone.
Colton Weiss, Igloo Jaguars Black
One of the top scoring defenseman, Weiss has five points in five AHF contests so far. Weiss has come into his own this year offensively, taking more chances with the puck, which as yield solid offensive returns for the Jaguars.
Johans Bars, North Jersey Skyland Kings Navy
A solid puck-moving blueliner, Bars has been a solid on the point for the Skyland Kings. With three goals so far this season, Bars shows that he’s not afraid to take a shot when he’s needed to. He won’t force a shot, however, knowing when to find the open man for a better opportunity.
GOALIE
Dante DeFruscio, Team Philadelphia
With two of his three games in the AHF being shutouts, it’s not hard to see why DeFruscio is one of the top goalies in the U16 AA. Aided by a solid team in front of him, DeFruscio is able to see plenty of pucks coming his way and knows he’ll get plenty of goal support.
John Castle, York Devils
Sporting a 1.50 GAA in six games in the AHF, Castle has helped York go undefeated in those contests. Castle has only let up two goals in his last three starts for York and has been a big part of their success this season.
Zach Carter and Bailen Smargiassi, Hollydell Hurricanes Red
Both Carter and Smargiassi are backbones for the Hurricanes this season. Both have faced an average of 35 shots a game and have made big saves to keep Hollydell in many of their match-ups this season.
FORWARDS
Liam Daniel Monterio, North Jersey Skylands Kings Gold
It was hard to find a better goal-scoring weekend than what Monterio put forth in the Showcase. With a hat trick in every game, Monterio ended with 22 goals in four games. Monterio also had a point in each of the Skylands Kings goals against Team Philadelphia Orange (6g, 2a).
Anthony Raineri, York Devils
With two hat tricks in two straight games, Raineri went on a tear with nine goals and three assists on the Showcase. Raineri’s nine goals helped York have a +22 goal differential and an undefeated mark this weekend.
Ryan Uhl, Royals Hockey Club National White
Displaying his keen offensive side, Uhl put up five goals and four assists on the Showcase. Uhl had the game-winning goal in all four games for Royals HC, as well as a natural hat trick in Sunday’s early game against Tomorrow’s Ice.
Parker Clancy, St. James (Showcase)
Clancy put on a show this weekend, registering 12 goals and five assists for St. James’ undefeated weekend. Adding to the last two games of the August Showcase, Clancy now carries a six-game point streak coming out of the Squirt Showcase weekend.
Shane Hicks-Cree, Hollydell Hurricanes White
Potting a goal a game, Hicks-Cree was a force for Hollydell White this Showcase. Finishing with six goals and an assist this weekend, Hicks-Cree helped Hollydell to three out of four wins and played well without the puck to get into solid offensive positioning
Samuel Drake, Tomorrow’s North Stars
This weekend Samuel Drake had his full 200ft game in full effect, playing both ends of the ice as a center. He had some amazing forechecking plays to get the puck into the offensive zone and scored some goals for his team. Samuel had the determination to get back and backcheck which helped his team stay in the game and still give them a fighting chance.
DEFENSE
Tristan Haftek, New Jersey Bandits Red
Saving the best for the last day, Haftek helped the Bandits on Sunday with a goal in their earlier game against Montgomery and then two assists in their second game against Team Philadelphia. Haftek also showed his defensive attributes during the first game this weekend, helping his team to a shutout against the Aspen Kings Grey squad.
Joseph Keeley, New Jersey Stars
Keeley was able to help the Stars to their big win on Sunday, scoring the game-winning goal with 12:49 remaining in the game against Hollydell. Keeley also had an assist in the game, while tallying a goal on Saturday against York.
Ezra Lorentzen, Maryland Jr. Black Bears Red
With a goal in the second period. Lorentzen sparked a four-goal rally by Maryland to help them get the win over Royals HC American. Lorentzen also added two goals in a Maryland win on Sunday over New Jersey to close out the Showcase on a winning note.
GOALIE
Elias Savana, Royals Hockey Club National White
With four wins, Savana was able to kick off the Showcase with a 23-save performance against Team Philadelphia Orange. Savana ended the showcase with a 1.75 GAA, only having one game where they let up more than one goal.
Quinn Donofry, Philadelphia Blazers
Coming out victorious in all four games he started, Donofry ended the weekend with a .914 save percentage and 1.75 GAA. Donofry’s standout game was a 29-save performance against the Rye Rangers in a 6-1 Blazers victory.
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Anthony Tyler, Igloo Jaguars Black
Anthony stepped up for his team this weekend and filled the gap of the Jaguar’s missing centers. Playing a new position, he took control of the ice and showed he is a commanding force on the ice whichever position he plays. Anthony even showed offensive success by scoring a pair of goals.
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Jaxton Paquette, York Devils
Jaxton was a big part of the Devils’ offense this past weekend, scoring seven goals in four games. He has a nose for the net and always is in a position to bury the puck for a goal.
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Austin Shaw, North Jersey Avalanche Blue
Austin had a productive weekend playing center. He scored seven goals and had four assists in four games to lead the team this weekend. He used his speed to outskate opponents for loose pucks in the corners and created a lot of opportunities for the team. Austin also did great winning many face-offs to put his team in a position to score.
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Logan Rowand, Igloo Jaguars Black
Logan’s primary position as a hockey player is defensive. This weekend, however, he stepped up his game in a new role by playing as a forward. He showed off his skill set by creating opportunities and scoring chances whenever he was on the ice.
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Sophia Delaura, New Jersey Bandits
Sophia stepped it up this past weekend for the Bandits in a big game against the top-seeded Ashburn Xtreme. Needing a goal, Sophia scored the only goal in regulation for New Jersey, helping the bandits to a 2-1 shootout win.
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DEFENSE:
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Ethan Stemmel, York Devils
Ethan displayed his skills on both sides of the ice at the Atlantic Hockey Federation’s most recent showcase. He has great vision on the ice which helps keep the puck out of the zone and move the puck up ice as well. He also showed off his offensive abilities, proving to be a great skater and point producer, recording seven points.
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Ava Deblinger, North Jersey Avalanche
Ava had a strong weekend on defense. She consistently works hard to be in a position to stop breakaways and to dig pucks out of the corners in her defensive end and get them out of the zone.
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Wyatt Dirsh, Igloo Jaguars Black
Wyatt was an absolute force to be reckoned with this weekend. He displayed strong defensive play with numerous blocked shots, keeping the opposing team from having scoring chances.
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Lucas Tate, York Devils
Lucas played hard all weekend for the York Devils. He broke up several plays and made a difference every time he stepped onto the ice.
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Tyler Branigan, North Jersey Aspen Kings Blue
Tyler played a big role in his team going undefeated this past weekend. He displayed excellent skills on both sides of the ice, helping keep the puck out of his own zone while producing scoring chances for his team as well. His highlight came in the final game of the showcase, recording four assists in a win over the North Jersey Skyland Kings Navy.
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GOALIES:
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Cullen Widener/Mason Leisenring , York Devils
Cullen and Mason split games in net for the Devils and turned away 54 of 64 shots against tough competition. Both goalies also skate out and play defense when not in the net. They showed they will always put the team first and will thrive wherever the team needs them to.
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Andrew Figueroa, North Jersey Avalanche
Andrew played his best games of the season this weekend. He played a big role in the team’s three wins during the showcase weekend. He greatly improved both his save percentage and goals-against average. His size helps him tremendously in the goaltending position and he used it to his advantage.
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Stanley Krulc, St. James
Stanley came to play this past weekend, starting two games and earning two shutout victories. In total, he turned away 23 shots and made big saves when his team needed him to.
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Mathew Tartaglione, Ashburn Xtreme
The Ashburn Xtreme found itself at the top of the U10 AA standings after the AHF showcase concluded and Mathew was a big reason why. Mathew turned aside 29 stops in three games and sported a 2-0-1 record. He stepped it up for his team when he was needed to and displayed great athleticism and vision.