Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending September 22nd, 2024. Each week, we spotlight standout players from across all divisions, selected from coach nominations.

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8U Lemieux Division
Nominating Coach: John O’Brien

Team: WBS Jr. Knights
Player’s Name: Henry Pierich
Jersey Number: 74
Position: Goalie
The kid played with passion and a desire to win.

8U AAA Division
Nominating Coach: Viktor

Team: Berserkers
Player’s Name: Mason Kun
Jersey Number: 8
Position: Forward
Played with great intensity and never gave up on any plays.

9U AA Division
Nominating Coach: Mike Mascitelli

Team: Team Philadelphia
Player’s Name: Jeffrey Mascitelli
Jersey Number: 17
Position: Forward
Jeffrey scored 1 goal and 2 assists. The second assist led to the GWG in OT.

10U Lemieux Division
Nominating Coach: Keith Irwin

Team: Delaware Ducks
Player’s Name: Gavin Orsetti
Jersey Number: 12
Position: Forward
Gavin Orsetti showed his continued growth and development supporting his team this past weekend. He has shown his ability to crash the net, get into the trenches to battle for the puck and working with his team to compete each game. We’re proud of his commitment to learning the game of hockey and appreciate his constant efforts on the ice. Keep up the great work, Gavin. We’re all super proud of you.

10U McDavid Division
Nominating Coach: Jonathan Stephenson

Team: Palmyra Black Knights
Player’s Name: Luna Stephenson
Jersey Number: 15
Position: Goalie
Luna stood on her head in a hotly contested game versus the Jr. Flyers on Saturday, making 32 saves on 33 shots to help the team to a 2-1 win for Blackout Weekend in Palmyra. She skated out on Sunday, netting a goal of her own in an 8-4 win over the Grundy Senators.

10U Gretzky Division
Nominating Coach: Harris Dainoff

Team: Wissahickon Warriors
Player’s Name: Liam McClinton
Jersey Number: 79
Position: Goalie
Put simply, Liam was the best player on the ice in both games this weekend. He made too many incredible saves to count and finished with an over 90% save percentage. He was amazing. Be proud, Liam!

11U AA Division
Nominating Coach: Jon Jones

Team: North Jersey Avalanche
Player’s Name: Ian Hammel
Jersey Number: 14
Position: Forward
Ian Hammel demonstrated two-way hockey as well as any 11U player should. Hard on the puck, tough in the corners, 200ft hockey, playing as a centerman for the first time all season. Additionally, he added a hat trick against Rockets Red and was a great teammate to his buddies along the way.

12U AA Division
Nominating Coach: Joe Rizzo

Team: LI Arrows
Player’s Name: Nick Wagner
Jersey Number: 88
Position: Center
Nick is new to our team this season, but the hype is real! Nick’s hard work and aggressive forecheck has turned him into a defensive nightmare for the opposition. He causes turnovers in waves, and this weekend they resulted in a few big goals for our club. Keep pushing, Nick!

12U Lemieux Division
Nominating Coach: Marc Hedquist

Team: PAL Sound Tigers Blue
Player’s Name: Ronnie Novotny
Jersey Number: 17
Position: Forward
Most unselfish player on the team.

12U McDavid Division
Nominating Coach: James Daloisio

Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
Player’s Name: Reese Carels
Jersey Number: 64
Position: Defense
Reese opened the game with a natural hat trick and added another goal and assist in an excellent all-around game.

13U AA Division
Nominating Coach: Mike Nudo

Team: Red Bank Generals
Player’s Name: Jackson Stebbings
Jersey Number: 19
Position: Forward
In a back-and-forth tilt where we were not at our best, Jackson remained positive and vocal. Putting his team on his back, scoring 4 goals, including the game-winner to cap a 2-0 weekend.

14U AA Division
Nominating Coach: Anthony Iannone

Team: NJ Jets
Player’s Name: Jack Barrett
Jersey Number: 1
Position: Goalie

14U Gretzky Division
Nominating Coach: Stephen Cavendish

Team: Red Bank Generals
Player’s Name: Anthony Lanza
Jersey Number: 07
Position: Forward
Anthony is really developing into an outstanding hockey player. He has size, speed, great hands, and a lethal release. He is really putting his talents on display and is learning more of the mental aspect of the game this season. A truly fun player to watch.

14U Lemieux Division
Nominating Coach: Rick Unkow

Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
Player’s Name: Athanasios Paliatsas
Jersey Number: 11
Position: Forward
Athanasios helped his team achieve a big win this weekend by being extremely productive on offense by scoring 4 goals. He not only contributed offensively but also showed that he can be a defensive force.

14U McDavid Division
Nominating Coach: Shaun Keller

Team: MYHA
Player’s Name: Oskar Svensson
Jersey Number: 99
Position: Forward
Oskar had a great “team first” weekend by setting up teammates and recording three assists in back-to-back games, totaling seven points while playing strong defensively.

15U AA Division
Nominating Coach: Brennen Smith

Team: Tri-City Eagles
Player’s Name: Hudson Glaubitz
Jersey Number: 12
Position: Forward
Hudson scored 2 goals in a winning effort against Grundy, including an unassisted overtime winner. He showed tremendous effort up and down the ice during both games on Saturday’s doubleheader.

16U AA Division
Nominating Coach: Troy MacCormick

Team: Ashburn Xtreme
Player’s Name: Tristan MacCormick
Jersey Number: 8
Position: Forward
Tristan led his team’s two-game Saturday sweep (7-1 and 5-1) of the Haverford Hawks by posting 9 points on 4 goals and 5 assists. The Xtreme captain leads the division in points per game (3.3) with 20 points in 6 games.

16U Gretzky Division
Nominating Coach: Adam Lepore

Team: Jersey Shore Wildcats
Player’s Name: James Thompson
Jersey Number: 31
Position: Goalie
James made some incredible saves all weekend, including a scorpion save on a 5-on-3 penalty kill, that led the team to 2 big wins in tight scoring games.

18U AA Division
Nominating Coach: Eric Wolf

Team: Team Philadelphia
Player’s Name: Reed Surak
Jersey Number: 37
Position: Forward
Reed played a key role in our team’s 3-0 weekend with 5 goals and 5 assists and was a huge factor every time he stepped on the ice.

18U Gretzky Division
Nominating Coach: Nick Eastman

Team: Philadelphia Blazers
Player’s Name: Trey Prozzillo
Jersey Number: 31
Position: Goalie
Trey stood on his head for the Blazers this weekend, stopping 40 of 41 shots in their contest against LV Phantoms.

HONORABLE MENTIONS
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mention

Danny BalzofioreLong Island Spitfires8UAAA
Michael LoesserMercer Chiefs9UAA
Beckett HoffmanTeam Philadelphia9UAA
Blake MelendezPalmyra Black Knights9ULemieux
Jase SchoudtHollydell Hurricanes10UGretzky
Jonas CarmackWissahickon Warriors10UGretzky
Brandon LettsToms River Blackhawks10UGretzky
Hudson KantonWBS Jr. Knights10ULemieux
Anthony PintoHollydell Hurricanes10UMcDavid
Aidan LiDelaware Ducks10UMcDavid
Freddie DibonaHaverford Hawks10UMcDavid
ChipperPalmyra Black Knights11UAA
Liam DoyleValley Forge Colonials12UAA
Danny WillettLI Arrows12UAA
Henry GablerPalmyra Black Knights12UAA
Caiden PetersLehigh Valley Phantoms12ULemieux
Aidan IversTeam Philadelphia12ULemieux
Entire TeamLehigh Valley Phantoms12ULemieux
Chase boothToms River Blackhawks12UMcDavid
Emma SchneiderHollydell Hurricanes12UMcDavid
Claire BrennerValley Forge Colonials12UMcDavid
Austin KeiperNJ Jets13UAA
Liam MeredithPalmyra Black Knights13UAA
Judah PinelliMercer Chiefs13UAA
Chase McClinticTeam Philadelphia13UAA
William HamiltonNorth Jersey Avalanche14UGretzky
Cameron GranelliRed Bank Generals14UGretzky
Riley SworenLehigh Valley Phantoms14ULemieux
Breckin MoyerPalmyra Black Knights14UMcDavid
Michael TreiberNJ Jets16UAA
Jack KrelovichValley Forge Colonials16UGretzky
Nate TorresWBS Jr. Knights18UAA