The AHF announces the Players of the Week for the week ending November, 6 2022.  The Players of the Week is a weekly feature during the 2022-23 season that honors players in all divisions. Only players that are nominated by their respective teams are considered.

Age Level / Division: 10A
Team: Metro Militia
Player: Antonio Parisi (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 4, Assists: 2
“Antonio played Defense on Saturday and scored 2 goals switched to offense for Sunday and scored another 2 goals 2 assists,” said Coach Vincent Tuzzalo.

Age Level / Division: 10AA
Team: Valley Forge Colonials
Player: Shane Johnson (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 5, Assists: 1
“Shane’s five goals, one assist, hard skating and excellent hockey sense provided a major contribution to his team’s two wins this weekend,” said Coach Patrick Cyr.

Age Level / Division: 10B
Team: Philadelphia Blazers
Player: Layla Martin (G) – Games: 2, Goals Against: 4, Saves: 27
“Layla had a shutout Sunday morning with the final score 8-0! Layla’s birthday was also Sunday! Happy Birthday Layla from the Blazers 10U B team!” said Coach Ray Lanoie.

Age Level / Division: 12A
Team: Capital City Vipers
Player: Ashton Holley (F) – Games: 4, Goals: 10, Assists: 1
“Ashton lead the team to a 3-1 record against very tough competition. He had two 4 goal games and played outstanding 2-way hockey helping shut down the other team’s top players,” said Coach Adam Flod.

Age Level / Division: 12B
Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Player: Caden Kish (F) – Games: 4, Goals: 4, Assists: 5
“Caden has worked hard to become a well rounded player. He has created chemistry with his teammates and it really showed at the showcase tournament this weekend!” said Coach Christian Egan.

Age Level / Division: 13AA
Team: Valley Forge Colonials 
Player: Sebastian Dizazzo (D) – Games: 1, Goals: 0, Assists: 1
“Stepped up and played forward for a game and did extremely well creating scoring chances. Played his best game on defense on sunday. Held his offensive blueline effectively, got quality shots on net leading to 2 goals, kept attacking players wide and didn’t give up any quality scoring chances against,” said Coach John Fields.

Age Level / Division: 14A 
Team: WBS Jr. Knights 
Player: James Koester (F) – Games: 3, Goals: 2, Assists: 2
“James continues to be one of the hardest workers and all around best presence on the team. He works hard and plays hard and always has the right attitude,” said Coach Ryan Sheehan.

Age Level / Division: 14AA
Team: York Devils  
Player: Carson Widener (D) – Games: 2, Goals: 3, Assists: 1

“Carson displayed excellent work ethic and lead by example giving our team the edge early in both games. Carson is a natural leader and a great teammate. York is lucky to have him,” said Coach Matthew Gue.

Age Level / Division: 14B
Team: Frederick Freeze 
Player: Deaclan Malseed (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 3, Assists: 1

“Deaclan Malseed recorded 3 goals and 1 assist during game one against the Grundy Senators. Deaclan’s third and game winning goal came late in the third period on a penalty shot,” said Coach Steven Sandler.

Age Level / Division: 15AA
Team: Royals 
Player: Ryan Dematteo (F) – Games: 1, Goals: 0, Assists: 3

“3 Assisted Goals,” said Coach Vince Prozzillo.

Age Level / Division: 16A
Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Player: JT Piper (D) – Games: 1, Goals: 1, Assists: 0
“Never gives up! An awesome source of inspiration for the team, thinks on his feet!” said Coach John C. Snyder.

Age Level / Division: 16AA
Team: Rockets Hockey Club
Player: Andrey Medvedev (D) – Games: 2, Goals: 1, Assists: 2
“Solid D from Andrey all weekend and worked to create plays. As 3rd and final shooter, Andrey won us a very tough game with game winning shoot out goal against a very good goalie from NJ Bandits,” said Coach Daniel Kennedy.

Age Level / Division: 18A
Team: Wissahickon Warriors Red
Player: Pat Stelacio (F) – Games: 1, Goals: 3, Assists: 0
“Pat scored a hat-trick in the first period to get us out to a great start against a team who we struggled against last week. His 3 goals helped us to a 4-0 first period and ultimately a big win,” said Coach Frank Blust.

Age Level / Division: Full Ice Mite AAA
Team: Lehigh Valley Steel
Player: Logan Pile (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 2, Assists: 1
“Great tip on the GWG Sunday! Working Hard!” said Coach Zach Jones.

HONORABLE MENTIONS

10U A
Drayson Gayman (F) – Capital City Vipers
Chase Bryant (F) – Hollydell Hurricanes
Andrew Cimochowski (F) – Grundy Senators
Brayden DeLutis (D) – Lancaster Firebirds
Cole Marotta (G) – Palmyra Black Knights
Jaxson Lewis (F) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Zachary Michael (F) – Royals
Wyatt Miller (F) – York Devils
Max Denne (G) – Valley Forge Colonials

10U AA
Colin Coots (F) – Palmyra Black Knights

10U B
Charlotte Schmalzl (D) – Philadelphia Jr. Flyers
Jayden Cobb (G) – Delaware Ducks
Jo Jo Revak (F) – Hollydell Hurricanes
Vincent Small (F) – Haverford Hawks
Braxton Yoder (G) – Wissahickon Warriors
Connor Prozorov (F) – Royals
Joey Tronolone (F) – Metro Militia

12U A
Colin Maldonado (F) – Hollydell Hurricanes
William Pileggi (F) – Royals
Paxton Hill (D) – Ashburn Xtreme
Zachary Schehr (F) – NJ Stars
Ben Walsh (D) – Valley Forge Colonials
Sal Arellano (G) – Igloo Jaguars
Lane Siegel (F) – Wissahickon Warriors
Evan Barron (F) – Valley Forge Colonials
Jake Mande (F) – NJ Bandits
Kaleb O’Leary (F) – York Devils

12U B
Eric Myers (F) – MYHA Blue
Parker Bell (F) – Jersey Shore Wildcats
Ethan Garstka (F) – Royals
Chase McGowan (F) – Wissahickon Warriors
Mikey the Rocket Russo (F) – Metro Militia
Lucas Budaji (F) – Valley Forge Colonials
Brayden Kuni (F) – Hollydell Hurricanes
James Olenoski (F) – Valley Forge Colonials

13U AA
Sam Sherman (F) – North Jersey Avalanche
David Kalis (F) – Rockets

14U A
Sawyer Garre (F) – MYHA LA Blue
Connor Dinmore (F) – Haverford Hawks
Casey Dunleavy (G) – Valley Forge Colonials
Matt Evangelist (G) – Wissahickon Warriors
Paul Allen (D) – Hollydell Hurricanes
Nicholas Leone (F) – Lancaster Firebirds
Madden MacLennan (F) – York Devils
William Richardson (F) – North Jersey Avalanche
Mason Delardo (F) – Rockets

14U B
Gavin Shoemaker (G) – Grundy Senators

16U A
Josh Kurtz (F) – Lancaster Firebirds
Charlie Bossom (D) – Maryland Jr Black Bears
A.J. Gumper (G) – Valley Forge Colonials

16U AA
Brendon Baldinger (G) – Rockets