The AHF announces the Players of the Week for the week ending January 29th, 2023.  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: Igloo Jaguars

Player: Jaden Feeney (F) – Games: 3, Goals: 9, Assists: 2

“Jaden scored his league leading 94th goal of the season this weekend and led his team to two wins over Maryland Black Bears and Grundy Senators.” said Coach Bryan Hornung. 

Age Level / Division: 10AA

Team: Jaguars

Player: Evan campagnola (F) – Games: 3, Goals: 0, Assists: 1

“Evan played very aggressively and made some great plays.” said Coach Carl Orth.

Age Level / Division: 10B

Team: Hollydell Hurricanes

Player: Joe Chapowski (G) – Games: 1, Goals Against: 5, Saves: 30

“The Hurricanes went on to win 6-5 thanks to goalie Joe Chapowski’s game winning glove save! The stakes were high in this battle of a game against a higher ranked team. The scores went back and forth and ultimately came down to a shoot out. At the final shootout attempt, a stoic Joe Chapowski makes a sweet glove save for the game winner! WELL DONE SMOKIN’ JOE!” said Coach Paul Rohanna. 

Age Level / Division: 12A

Team: Valley Forge Colonials 12U Silver

Player: Patrick Jackson (D) – Games: 2, Goals: 4, Assists: 2

“This weekend Patrick stepped up in key moments of the games. He was able to provide an offensive spark when we needed it most. In addition, he played shut down defense throughout the games.” said Coach Vincent Scala.

Age Level / Division: 12AA

Team: Palmyra Black Knights

Player: Jayden Miller (F) – Games: 3, Goals: 2, Assists: 0

“Jayden had two critical goals in helping our team to a couple big wins this weekend. Way to go Jayden!” said Coach Mark Krull.

Age Level / Division: 12B

Team: Valley Forge Colonials Fields

Player: Cooper Stay (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 1, Assists: 0

“Cooper has been a leader on our team all year. He helped set the standard for a team learning about consistent work ethic. His skills have developed immensely and it is leading to more scoring opportunities for himself and his linemates.” said Coach John Fields.

Age Level / Division: 13AA

Team: Valley Forge Colonials

Player: Stephen Smith (F) – Games: 1, Goals: 0, Assists: 1

“Stephen has done a great job playing center this entire season. He has really focused on being relentless on the puck while avoiding penalties. This change alone has led to greater success for his line and the team. On top of this his work ethic is stellar and he always is trying to improve his offensive game.” said Coach John Fields.

Age Level / Division: 14A 

Team: North Jersey Avalanche Gold

Player: Jack Sonzogni (F) – Games: 1, Goals: 2, Assists: 1

“Jack played a huge role in our victory Sunday morning. Jack was credited with 2 goals and 1 assist, for one of his most productive games of the season. Jack has been a steady force for our team all year and it was nice to see him be rewarded for it with a multiple-point game this weekend.” said Coach Evan Calendrillo.

Age Level / Division: 14AA

Team: Haverford Hawks

Player: Daniel Donegan (F) – Games: 2, Goals: 3, Assists: 1

“Donegan’s hard work and ability to drive the net led to his 3 goals and 1 assist for the weekend.” said Coach Daniel Donegan.

Age Level / Division: 14B

Team: Carlorth

Player: Nickolas Smith (F) – Games: 5, Goals: 0, Assists: 3

“Great work ethic and major leadership skills from Nickolas this weekend!” said his coach.

Age Level / Division: 15AA

Team: Royals

Player: Reilly Gilligan (D) – Games: 4, Goals: 3, Assists: 2

“Great weekend for Reilly with three goals and two assists from defense.” said Coach Vince Prozzillo.

Age Level / Division: 16A

Team: Delaware Ducks

Player: Corbin Mervine (D) – Games: 3, Goals: 0, Assists: 5

“Corbin put up five assists in our three games this weekend. He played a mix of both defense and offense between the games. He generated a lot of scoring chances and made some big defensive plays.” said Coach Garrett McManus.

Age Level / Division: 18A

Team: Wissahickon Warriors Red

Player: Matt Flynn (F) – Games: 3, Goals: 2, Assists: 9

“Matt had an 11 point weekend, including 9 assists (8 of them primary assists) helping us to a 2-1 weekend. On Sunday alone, Matt had 5 assists and now he now has 54 assists in 35 games, leading all of the AHF by 10 assists.” said Coach Frank Blust.

Age Level / Division: 18AA

Team: Team Philadelphia

Player: Andrew Pisano (F) – Games: 3, Goals: 2, Assists: 9

“Andrew had 11 points in three games this weekend which included a five assist game in our final game of the weekend.” said Coach Eric Wolf.

HONORABLE MENTIONS

10U A
Lorenzo Muratore (F) – Long Island Rebels
Alex Neu (F) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms 2
Luca Fracchiola (D) – Metro Militia
Pete Coyle (G) – Royals White
Luca Fracchiolla (D) – Metro Militia
Jensen Hoffman (D) – Southern Maryland Sabres

10U B
Luke McCluskey (D) – Haverford Hawks
Shubh Bajoria (F) – Igloo Jaguars
Daniel Millison (F) – Valley Forge Colonials Skelton
Sam Dannenfelser (F) – Tomorrow’s Ice White
William McCullough (F) – Haverford Hawks Wharton

12U A
Ashton Holley (F) – Capital City Vipers 1
Boden King (F) – Royals
Nash Hudson (F) – Rockets
Michael Shawver (F) – Hollydell Hurricanes

12U B
Hugo Nelson (D) – Royals
Avery Lee (F) – Metro Militia
Aidan Berry (G) – Hollydell Hurricanes
Jack Vasquez (G) – Valley Forge Colonials
Carter Huber (F) – Valley Forge Colonials

13U AA
Jack Murphy (F) – Rockets

14U AA
Steven LaRosa (F) – Rockets

14U A
James Morino (F) – NJ Stars Black
Cayden Booth (D) – WBS Jr. Knights
Rocco DiMario (F) – Haverford Hawks Dinmore
Martin Elwell-Anderson (F) – Hollydell Hurricanes
Henry Rademacher (F) – Wissahickon Warriors
Maximilian Fish (F) – Rockets Hockey Club

16U A
Sami Slepak (F) – Rockets
Michael Saab (F) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms Youth

18U A
Eric Fral (F) – Royals
Mitchell Thompson (F) – Palmyra Black Knights