Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending November 24th, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.
Nominating Coach: Mike Zimny
Player Name: Owen Jeffries
Team: Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars
Age Level: 8U
Division: Intermediate
Player Jersey Number: 81
Position: Forward
Comment or Quote: Owen is a great player on both sides of the puck. He uses his great skating ability to create space for offense while always getting back on the backcheck for defense. Keep up the hard work, Owen!
Nominating Coach: Viktor Kun
Player Name: Matthew Chait
Team: Long Island Berserkers
Age Level: 8U
Division: AAA
Player Jersey Number: 29
Position: Defense
Comment or Quote: Throughout the season, Matthew has been improving his game, but this past weekend, he was a workhorse. His never-ending battle in the corner, presence in front of the net, and defensive gap positioning were a masterpiece to watch. On top of his great performance, Matthew scored his first AHF goal from the blue line.
Nominating Coach: Peter Nawrocki
Player Name: Griffin Fox
Team: NY Arrows
Age Level: 9U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 21
Position: Center
Comment or Quote: Griffin’s relentless style of play in all three zones continues to drive the bus for his team. His five goals and two assists, along with his stellar defensive effort, led the way to an undefeated weekend for the Arrows.
Nominating Coach: Frank Inzano
Player Name: Maximus Chen
Team: Mercer Chiefs
Age Level: 10U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 9
Position: Forward
Comment or Quote: Max had a great weekend with three goals and four assists. Max has been consistently generating scoring chances for our team with his hard skating and tape-to-tape passes. Not only has Max been getting on the scoresheet every game, but he is also a great two-way player, backchecking hard on every shift and helping out our defense and goalies in the defensive zone. Keep up the great work, Max!
Nominating Coach: Vinnie Spino
Player Name: Jacob Gonzalez
Team: Woodbridge Wolfpack
Age Level: 10U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 4
Position: Forward
Comment or Quote: Jacob’s hard work and two-way game helped our team get two big wins this weekend.
Nominating Coach: Jeremiah Dea
Player Name: Ryan Myers
Team: Jersey Colts
Age Level: 11U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 78
Position: Forward
Comment or Quote: Ryan scored two goals in an upset 3-2 win. He and the rest of the team played a full and very competitive game. Myers finished on his opportunities; without a finisher, all the good hard work doesn’t count on the scoreboard.
Nominating Coach: Joe Rizzo
Player Name: Danny Willett
Team: NY Arrows
Age Level: 12U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 67
Position: Forward
Comment or Quote: Danny continues to elevate his game week after week to help our team succeed. His physical presence, strong shot, and “lead by example” mentality earn him a look at this week’s POTW. In a highly anticipated game vs. a strong rival opponent, Danny led the scoring with three goals and one assist to nail down a W. Great job, Willett!
Nominating Coach: Trevor Mankus
Player Name: Cayden Miller
Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Age Level: 12U
Division: Lemieux
Player Jersey Number: 73
Position: Goalie
Nominating Coach: John Welsh
Player Name: Gianna Welsh
Team: Wissahickon Warriors
Age Level: 12U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 88
Position: Forward
Nominating Coach: Oleksandr Firsov
Player Name: Aiden Cash
Team: Jersey Shore Wildcats
Age Level: 13U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 15
Position: Forward
Comment or Quote: Aiden is a great player and leader of the team, both on and off the ice. Aiden had a great weekend, along with the whole team.
Nominating Coach: Evan Calendrillo
Player Name: Evan Rodriguez
Team: North Jersey Avalanche
Age Level: 14U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 32
Position: Forward
Comment or Quote: Evan led the Avalanche to two wins this weekend with all-around solid play. From putting in six goals, winning clutch faceoffs, timely penalty kills, and being a leader, Evan did it all this weekend.
Nominating Coach: Andri Kuswendra
Player Name: Thomas Repasy
Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
Age Level: 14U
Division: Lemieux
Player Jersey Number: 35
Position: Goalie
Comment or Quote: Tommy’s 44 saves, especially the three crucial breakaway stops in overtime, were a significant contribution to the team’s hard-fought overtime win.
Nominating Coach: John Fields
Player Name: James Olenoski
Team: Valley Forge Colonials
Age Level: 14U
Division: McDavid
Player Jersey Number: 81
Position: Forward
Comment or Quote: James moved to forward this week and, while he didn’t show up on the scoresheet, he made a huge difference for our team and his line. His relentless pursuit of the puck on the forecheck and backcheck led to more time in the offensive zone and more chances for his linemates.
Nominating Coach: Brennen Smith
Player Name: Cole Zoren
Team: Tri-City Eagles
Age Level: 15U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 86
Position: Forward
Comment or Quote: Cole’s dynamic play resulted in a strong weekend, including a hat trick against Haverford and seven goals in four games during the AHF showcase.
Nominating Coach: Peter LacMonica
Player Name: Sean Tyrell
Team: North Jersey Avalanche
Age Level: 16U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 17
Position: Forward
Comment or Quote: Sean continued to lead by example in this weekend’s show, adding six goals and three assists in four tight games.
Nominating Coach: Dylan DellaVecchio
Player Name: TJ Hathaway
Team: Grundy Senators
Age Level: 16U
Division: Gretzky
Player Jersey Number: 27
Position: Forward
Comment or Quote: TJ lit up the scoresheet with three goals and two assists over the weekend, showcasing his scoring prowess and fierce physical play with a flurry of solid hits.
Nominating Coach: Brent Gough
Player Name: Nicholas Correnti
Team: Arizona Bobcats
Age Level: 18U
Division: AA
Player Jersey Number: 61
Position: Forward
Comment or Quote: Nick came back from missing eight weeks with an injury and led our team to a great showing at the showcase.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mentions.
| Andre D’Emidio | Rockets | 8U | Intermediate |
| Michael Lenkou | Philadelphia Blazers | 8U | Intermediate |
| Elizabeth Klems | Delaware Ducks | 10U | McDavid |
| Zander Lamoureaux | Palmyra Black Knights | 11U | AA |
| Carson Esturo | NY Arrows | 12U | AA |
| Thorr Seaman | Palmyra Black Knights | 12U | AA |
| Ryan Cinelli | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 12U | Lemieux |
| Natalie Downey | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 12U | Lemieux |
| Brendan Cary | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 12U | Lemieux |
| Cole Brant | Hollydell Hurricanes | 12U | McDavid |
| Olive Hatfield | Valley Forge Colonials | 12U | McDavid |
| Jaxson Oliver | Palmyra Black Knights | 13U | AA |
| Tyler Kochanowski | Mercer Chiefs | 13U | AA |
| Nathaniel Nadelberg | Tri-City Eagles | 14U | AA |
| Spencer Ault | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 14U | AA |
| Jeremy Emmel | NJ Jets Black | 14U | AA |
| The Entire 14ua team | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 14U | Lemieux |
| Julian Himlin | Grundy Senators | 14U | Lemieux |
| Gavin O’Connell | NJ Bandits | 14U | Lemieux |
| Samuel Langer | PHA Icemen | 15U | AA |
| Lennon Mikan | Arizona Bobcats | 15U | AA |