FORWARDS:
Lucas Barnes, Capital City Vipers
Lucas is an up-and-coming two-way player who can play both center and wing. He has great stickhandling ability that he will look to use to make plays this weekend.
Dylan Paranich, Igloo Jaguars Black
Dylan is a smooth skater who looks to use his abilities to score some dazzling goals. He has great edge work that helps him thrive on the ice.
Austin Shaw, North Jersey Avalanche Blue
Austin is a center that thrives in the faceoff circle. He has great speed and uses it to put the puck in the back of the net.
Brody Grill, York Devils
Brody is a forward who uses his speed to burn his opponents. He has a great goal-scoring sense he hopes to use this weekend.
Layton Becker, York Devils
Layton is a fast skating forward who uses his speed to create opportunities. He has a great hockey sense that helps his team score.
Liam Burns, Igloo Jaguars Black
Liam has great awareness on the ice to always get himself open for scoring chances. Liam also does a good job of getting back on defense to help out when needed.
DEFENSEMEN:
Justice Kuba, Capital City Vipers
Justice is an offensive defenseman that has the ability to not only play defense but forward as well. He has great ice vision and is capable of leading a breakout.
Caiden Orth, Igloo Jaguars Black
Caiden is a defenseman with the ability to be able to use his speed to his advantage. When he’s out on the ice he is very difficult to get by.
Wyatt Rehal, North Jersey Avalanche Blue
Wyatt is another speedy defenseman who can lead his team in a rush up the ice. He is excellent at being able to get back on defense and isn’t afraid to get physical.
Byron Schultz, Capital City Vipers
Byron is a defensive defenseman who uses his size well and is strong on the puck. This is in addition to the heavy shot he possesses.
Lain Thomas, North Jersey Avalanche Blue
Lain is a physical defenseman who can pass the puck well. He has a great sense for the game which helps him shut down opponents in his own zone.
GOALIES:
Aiden Dupuy, Igloo Jaguars Black
Aidan is a goalie who isn’t afraid of standing tall to the big shot. He has an excellent glove hand which makes him tough to score against.
Ella Long, Capital City Vipers
Ella is a goalie who possesses a great lateral movement ability. Ella has great technique in between the pipes, but can also skate out as a player when need be.
Cullen Widener, York Devils
Cullen is tough to beat in between the pipes for the Devils. He has quick reactions and can also use that speed to skate out when needed.
Ethan Stremmel, York Devils
Ethan is yet another goalie who has the ability to skate out when needed. Not only that, but he has a great sense of the game and a high hockey IQ.
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Cole Zoren, Maryland Jr. Black Bears
Cole thrives in the face-off circle and is a leader on the ice. He has been known for his clutch goal-scoring ability to help his team win games.
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Tommy McGrath, Rockets Hockey Club
Tommy brings energy to every game he plays. He is a relentless forechecker who does always causes the other team trouble.
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Thomas Wolf, Team Philadelphia
Thomas is a big forward that can skate really well. He has no problem using his size and speed to put the puck in the back of the net.
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Madden MacClennan, York Devils
Madden is a forward that brings determination and speed to every game. On top of that, Madden possesses an excellent shot.
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Patrick McGuire, Maryland Jr. Black Bears
Patrick is a team player that fills in wherever he is needed. This means he plays both offense and defense all while using his physicality to his team’s advantage.
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Umar Esenov, New Jersey Stars
Umar is a slick skater with a nasty shot who can also get into the scrappy areas. Look for him leading odd-man rushes and using his silky mitts to fool defenders and goalies.
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DEFENSE:
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Adrian Peterson, Rockets Hockey Club
Don’t let his size fool you, Adrian is a powerful and quick defenseman. He uses his speed and wicked shot to help his team secure wins.
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Daniel Pucci, Team Philadelphia
Daniel is a very fast and elusive defenseman. He uses his ability to be able to score big goals for his team.
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Haylee Stoneking, York Devils
Haylee has a high hockey IQ and brings determination whenever she is on the ice. She has great speed she uses to her advantage to make plays.
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Gus Stoltzfus, Team Philadelphia
Gus uses his size to his advantage whenever he is on the ice. He loves to join the rush and make an impact.
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Lucas Yarrow, Rockets Hockey Club
Lucas is a great shut-down defenseman who is very patient with the puck. He has great awareness with the puck and is always looking to make the right plays.
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Eli Broomer, New Jersey Stars
Eli is not afraid of anyone and is great at using his body to halt oncoming forwards. His grit makes him a goalie’s best friend and his hustle and determination make him a favorite among teammates.
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Robert Smack, Maryland Jr. Black Bears
Robert is a goalie with great awareness in between the pipes. He is always focused and in a position to make a save.
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Burke Edmiston, York Devils
Burke uses his athleticism to shine in net every game he plays. He is very competitive and loves to get wins for his team.
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Brody Sansone, New Jersey Stars
Brody has a flashy glove and his quick reflexes perplex opponents. He is great at moving side to side to stifle shooters on odd-man rushes.
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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
Brody Acropolis, Brick Hockey Club
Leading the team in all offensive categories, Acropolis netted two hat tricks during the showcase. His 11 points was tied for first among all U14A players in the showcase.
Spencer Applebaum, Jersey Shore Wildcats White
With nine goals and 11 points in three games, Applebaum put the Wildcats on his shoulders in the showcase. The drive in Applebaum was noticeable with his strong skating and relentless play all throughout the weekend.
Connor Blewett, Philadelphia Blazers
Despite not being the biggest player on the ice, Blewett showed up in a big way being a pest and not giving up an inch for the puck all weekend. Blewett’s heart and soul effort showed the fight that was in the Blazers team in the showcase.
Ben Skutnik, North Jersey Aspen Kings Grey
The kid known as “Spuds” led the team in points with seven, four of them being goals. The center was playing with plenty of jump in his play and knew this was a place for him to step up his game to another level.
Connor Martin, Haverford Hawks White
With six goals in four games, Martin helped the Hawks offensively by also leading the team in points with nine. Despite being short handed at center, Martin compete and energy shone through and kept the Hawks going all weekend.
Brandon Clayton, Jersey Shore Wildcats Black
Leading the way with six goals and eight points, Clayton’s skill was on full display this weekend. With his magician-like puck handling, Clayton chipped in on one-third of his team’s scoring.
Braeden McClure, York Devils
With a two-goal game to open up the showcase, McClure helped the Devils’ offensive production. Not only that, but McClure was a big part of the marathon shootout by netting four goals on his attempts.
Kaden Longo, Team Philadelphia
A new addition to Team Philadelphia who is proving to be a strong offensive threat. Put up 5 points in the opening weekend, contributing points in three of four games. Also brings a balanced approach and demonstrates his ability to play on both ends of the ice.
Brendan Cardarelli, Team Philadelphia
A versatile player who made the transition from defense to offense in the second game of the weekend as Team Philadelphia made some early season adjustments. During his first game on offense, Brendan put up an impressive two goals and three assists.
DEFENSE
Luke Rudo, Brick Hockey Club
Not a part of the pre-tournament players to watch, Rudo made a case to be on that list from here on out. Rudo led the BHC defense in scoring with two goals and four points on the weekend, as well as helping his team secure two shutouts for their goalie.
Brandon Truax, Haverford Hawks White
A dual threat on the back-end and playing a little forward, Truax added plenty of physical presence to the Haverford game. The physical play of Truax gave the Hawks that extra spark when they needed it.
Charlie Wagenbach, North Jersey Aspen Kings Grey
Having to play every other shift definitely got Wagenbach noticed this weekend. The left-handed defenseman battled throughout the weekend and was able to tally an assist in the opening game of the weekend.
Leah Yedwab, Igloo Jaguars
Making sure to stand her ground, Yedwab was a presence in front of the Jaguars’ net and didn’t back down from a battle. With a solid hockey IQ and quick feet, Yedwab has a breakout performance for herself this weekend.
GOALIE
Drew Diech, Igloo Jaguars
With a flair for the dramatic, Diech got his first win with the Jaguars in a 13-round shootout against York. To add onto that, in his next game, Diech put up a shutout to mark his save percentage at .935 for the showcase.
Merrick Ferreira, North Jersey Aspen Kings Grey
Only allowing two goals on the weekend Ferreira was more than solid between the pipes. Stopping 50 out of 52 shots, Ferreira came away from the weekend with a .962 save percentage.
Bruno Mainardi, Haverford Hawks White
With timely saves and great communication with his defense, Mainardi kept the Hawks confidence high with him between the pipes. His communication helped stymie the forecheck, while also allowing a good first past out of the zone.
Zidane Brena, Team Philadelphia
Came out strong in his opening appearance of the year, making several dynamic saves which enabled his team to gain some momentum in their first game of the season. Also stood strong during a very tight game that eventually went to overtime. Zidane will be half of the very strong goaltending duo that Team Philadelphia has this year.
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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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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.
Forwards:
Chase Gittens – Hollydell Hurricanes (Gold)
– Able to pick out and place the puck on a single piece of twine behind the net, Gittens sniping talents were on full display throughout the showcase. Tied for the team lead in goals with seven, while adding four helpers, his accurate shooting continuously eluded goaltenders and put points on the board for the Hurricanes. Anticipate Chase to continue to rack up the goals this season.
Rylan Schneider – York Devils (Silver)
– Schneider finished joint third in the 16A silver showcase in both goals, seven, and points, ten. He converted two shootout goals while also potting a hat trick in York’s showcase finale. Flashing his scoring talent to stand out in a group of very talented players, Schneider will be sure to net many more goals this season.
Andrew Way – Hollydell Hurricanes (Gold)
– Good things happen when you have the puck, and puck possession is exactly what Way granted the Hurricanes. Winning nearly three-quarters of the face-offs that he took, the Hurricanes saw a lot of time in possession when he was on the ice, and this translated to a three points-per-game pace for Hollydell’s centerman (7 G, 5 A in 4 GP). He absolutely played a vital role in the Hurricanes going undefeated in the showcase.
Defense:
Gavin Nace – Hollydell Hurricanes (Gold)
– Nace put a damper on opponent’s attacks through the team’s four showcase games. While +/- may not be a be-all, end-all stat, when you tally more points than goals against while you’re on the ice, that speaks volumes for a defenseman. Nace did just this, putting up nine points (3 G, 6 A) while helping Hollydell, as a team, concede only ten goals over the entire showcase.
Gavin Smith – York Devils (Silver)
– Toughing out a leg injury throughout the showcase, Smith still found the will to shine. In four games, he played outstanding defense while adding a goal and two assists. He also tallied the game-winning goal in the shootout to win the team’s opening game. Showcasing a clutch factor, grit, and ability at both ends of the ice, Smith is a great presence to have in the defensive zone and on the blue line.
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Chris London, Royals Hockey Club
Chris is a player that keeps his team together in tight games and always gives 100% on the ice. This work ethic showed as he leads the division in points with 18, 14 of them goals.
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Rocco Chaudhury, Maryland Jr. Black Bears
Rocco is a forward that has been described as reliable and consistent. He showed his consistency by scoring at least one goal a game and leading his team with five goals total.
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Drew Walker, York Devils
Drew uses his speed and strength to create scoring opportunities. He has a great hockey IQ and used these skills to score eight goals at the showcase.
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Cole Zoren, Maryland Jr Black Bears
Cole showcased his offensive instincts and wide skillset this past weekend. Highlighted by a great backhand goal against the Avalanche, Cole recorded three goals and eight points.
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Preston Stremmel, York Devils
Preston is a leader on the York Devils that possesses a great hockey IQ and competitive nature. His strength and overall skill led him to success on the ice, scoring three goals and seven points.
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Colton Weible, Maryland Jr Black Bears
Colton’s offensive instincts were on display this past weekend. He works hard every shift and he was rewarded with a four-goal, seven-point performance at the showcase. He even recorded a hattrick against the NJ Skylands Kings.
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Miles Matyszczak, Royals Hockey Club
Miles is a 2011 player playing with the big kids. He always hustles and is never afraid to mix it up. He plays hard every shift and is one of the most unselfish players who is always looking for the open player to pass to.
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Chase Sanchez, Maryland Jr Black Bears
Chase has done a fantastic job of transitioning from playing offense to defense as needed. While he was excellent in the defensive zone, he also had offensive highlights as well such as a hattrick against the NJ Skylands Kings.
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Haley Stoneking, York Devils
Haley was tough on the puck all weekend and did a great job of getting herself open and available on the ice. She makes consistent efforts to make an impact on the ice and even recorded an assist on the weekend.
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Bella Holben, Maryland Jr. Black Bears
Bella showed off great defensive skills at the showcase, forcing turnovers and tracking down numerous plays to frustrate the opposing offense.
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Xavier Prozorov, Royals Hockey Club
Xavier was extremely solid in net this weekend. He is always 100% alert and ready to make those key saves. His save percentage was quite good (.905) and he went 2-0 on the weekend.
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Chase Strunk, York Devils
Chase showed off his athleticism this past weekend and proved he is a force in between the pipes. He never gave up or backed down and helped his team to a win over Maryland.
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.
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Tyler Skolnick, Philadelphia Blazers
Tyler, for being one of the smaller kids on the team, plays with the most heart. He never is afraid to get hit or throw his weight around. His speed and handling ability result in numerous scoring opportunities for his team. He has three goals and four points so far this season.
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Michael Gionco, North Jersey Aspen Kings Yellow
Michael is an excellent team player with a great sense for the game of hockey. He posses a wicked shot which has helped him tally four goals and six points through his team’s first nine games.
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Griffin Hoch, MYHA Gold
Griffin is a fast, physical forward who can create space and opportunity for scoring opportunities for his team. He has a very accurate shot which has helped him score twice so far this season.
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Camilo Ramirez, North Jersey Avalanche
Camilo has had an excellent start to the season, leading U18 A in goals (11) and points (16). Camilo has an excellent sense for the game and is a threat with the puck every time they’re in the offensive zone.
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Sean Pedersen, North Jersey Aspen Kings Yellow
Sean is a hardworking forward that has excellent skating ability. He is a great back checker and makes an impact on both ends of the ice. Sean has recorded four points in his first six games.
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Eric Scheleur, Maryland Jr. Black Bears
Eric is a player to watch out for due to his ability to find the back of the net during important times in the game, as well as his strong skating. He has six points in eight games so far this season.
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Chris Kay, North Jersey Aspen Kings Blue
Chris has proven to be effective both defensively and offensively. He is the highest-scoring defenseman in U18 A, recording four goals and ten points. He has only gone pointless twice in his first eight games of the season, showing he is a consistent point scorer.
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Lucas Guinan, Philadelphia Blazers
Lucas has an excellent sense for the game of hockey. He knows where every play is going to end up and uses his speed to get himself involved.
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David Gruhn, MYHA Gold
David loves to use his size and physical ability to his advantage, getting physical to cause turnovers. He is a vocal leader on the ice and has two assists so far this season.
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Tyler Kulbanskiy, North Jersey Avalanche
Tyler is productive on both ends of the ice. He is smart in his own zone and can produce offensively too, scoring two goals and eight points in his first nine games. Tyler has been heating up as of late, recording five points in his last three games.
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Colin Barrett, MYHA Gold
Colin controls the puck in his own zone and outworks his opponents. He does a great job leading breakouts with a mix of good vision and passing while also always working hard to keep the puck in the zone.
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Vincenzo Palome, North Jersey Aspen Kings Yellow
Vincenzo has a great work ethic in net and gives it his all every game. He is dedicated to getting better every game and never gives up on the play.
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Phillip Togno, North Jersey Aspen Kings Blue
Phillip has been dynamite for his team so far and is entering the showcase riding a three-game shutout streak. Those three shutouts he recorded are good enough to lead U18 A in shutouts. He has a goals-against-average of only 1.37 and has proven to be consistent and focused in between the pipes.
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Taylor West, Team Philadelphia
Taylor has only started two games so far this season and has been spectacular in them, recording shutouts in both games. He is quick and consistent in between the pipes.
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Colin McQuade, York Devils
Colin enters this weekend with a 6-2 record, winning his last three games. He has come up with 20 plus saves his past two wins as he continues to demonstrate why he is one of the top goalies in U18 A.
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Alexander Napela, Maryland Jr. Black Bears
Alexander has proven his worth in between the pipes, turning aside at least 20 shots in every game he has played in. He uses his vision and athleticism to be consistent and help his team win. Alexander has won his last two starts.