Here are your Atlantic Hockey Federation Players of the Week and Peak Performer ending September 24th, 2023. This weekly feature, running throughout the 2023-24 season, pays tribute to outstanding players across all divisions. Our honorees are selected from player nominations submitted by their respective coaches. You can now commemorate their achievements with customizable Player of the Week merchandise available in the league store.
9U AA Division: Nominating Coach: John Comstock
- Team: Hollydell Hurricanes
- Player’s Name: Graham Litle
- Jersey Number: 28
- Position: Forward
- Quote: Graham had a solid weekend having scored 4 goals and 5 assists.
10U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Mark Gallagher
- Team: Lehigh Phantoms
- Player’s Name: Carter Johnson
- Jersey Number: 10
- Position: Center
- Quote: Carter sets the tone and leads by example with his aggressive play. He came out hard on his first shift of Sunday’s game and scored a quick goal. He is always applying pressure, and working hard, and it pays off.
10U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Kelly Dolan
- Team: North Jersey Kings
- Player’s Name: Landen Ritchie
- Jersey Number: 72
- Position: Right Wing
- Quote: Landen had an all around great weekend, including 2 big goals in our 3-2 win on Sunday. His focus and work ethic has paid off as he continues to excel week after week.
10U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Luke Freeman
- Team: Southern Maryland Sabres
- Player’s Name: Asher Prorock
- Jersey Number: 8
- Position: Forward
- Quote: Asher Prorock played two outstanding games, scoring three beautiful goals and making three exceptional plays resulting in assists on his teammates’ goals, all while embodying the characteristics of a great teammate and sportsman.
10U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Maddie Reynolds
- Team: Jersey Shore Wildcats
- Player’s Name: Brayden Vydra-Paulovic
- Jersey Number: 27
- Position: Forward/Goalie
- Quote: Brayden played out in our Saturday game and scored a goal, as well as held his own in net on Sunday with 24 saves.
11U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Parker Faix
- Team: PHA Icemen
- Player’s Name: Aiden Kurz
- Jersey Number: 1
- Position: Goalie
- Quote: Aiden was outstanding in net this weekend. He stopped 38 of 40 shots for a .95 save percentage and TWO shutouts. In 9 periods, he only allowed two goals against. He started all 3 games. Great job, Aiden!
12U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Paul Josephsen
- Team: NJ Bandits
- Player’s Name: Jordan Vaiana
- Jersey Number: 4
- Position: Forward
- Quote: Jordy brought the hustle this week! His heavy play in the neutral zone created quick offense and his fearless d-zone play led to blocked shots and more offense!
12U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: John C. Snyder
- Team: Lehigh Phantoms
- Player’s Name: Deegan Berry
- Jersey Number: 67
- Position: Center
- Quote: Deegan led by example. He kept his team locked in, always had his head up and looked to connect a pass or put one on the net. Very proud of him!
12U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Collin Stough
- Team: York Devils
- Player’s Name: John Carmelite
- Jersey Number: 37
- Position: Defense
- Quote: John was a key to our play this weekend. Not only putting up 3 points but took control of our zone when on the ice.
12U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Tom Holdinsky
- Team: Delaware Ducks
- Player’s Name: Defensive Unit
- Jersey Number: N/A
- Position: Defense
- Quote: The defensive unit as a whole played outstanding this weekend allowing only 6 goals over 3 games, including a shutout win on Sunday where they held the opposing team to 11 shots on goal.
13U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Chad Barron
- Team: Valley Forge Colonials
- Player’s Name: Teagan Latshaw
- Jersey Number: 96
- Position: Forward
- Quote: Teagan’s effort all year is paying off, and he is putting up goals and assists. He is making everyone around him a better player.
14U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Mike Cioffi
- Team: Darien
- Player’s Name: Luke Fox
- Jersey Number: 57
- Position: Defense
- Quote: Aside from his shut down defensive play over the weekend, Luke had two goals and one assist in this week’s games. Including the OT winner on 9/23 vs. Rye Rangers.
14U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Patrick O’Leary
- Team: Mercer Chiefs
- Player’s Name: Chris Passuth
- Jersey Number: 29
- Position: Goalie
- Quote: As one of our Captains, Chris put the team on his shoulders and carried the Chiefs in a thrilling 55-save 1-0 shutout against the North Jersey Skylands Kings.
14U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Evan Calendrillo
- Team: NJ Avalanche
- Player’s Name: Tripp Caie
- Jersey Number: 31
- Position: Goalie
- Quote: Tripp played yet another solid game for our team, while making countless big saves. He helped us secure another victory on Sunday with his great play.
14U McDavid Division: Nominating Coach: Warren S Monks
- Team: TI North Stars Red
- Player’s Name: Jeremy Monks
- Jersey Number: 20
- Position: Center
- Quote: Jeremy exploded for 5 goals in Game 1 and 4 goals in Game 2 of a doubleheader at Bucks County Ice Sports Center this weekend, carrying his team to victory in both games.
15U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Chris Sharamatew
- Team: Philadelphia Blazers
- Player’s Name: Jake Smaron
- Jersey Number: 17
- Position: Forward
- Quote: “Jake had a great weekend of hockey Saturday his energy on the bench and on the ice helped us come back from 3-0 to win 4-3 against the York Devils. On Sunday Jake had a go-ahead goal and game winner in OT against the Valley Forge Colonials.”
16U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Brandon Van Scoy
- Team: WBS Knights
- Player’s Name: Cayden Booth
- Jersey Number: 61
- Position: Defense
- Quote: His first year with the 16UAA Wilkes Barre/Scranton Knights – Cayden stands out by leading with confidence, strength, and leadership throughout the game. This weekend, he worked hard to earn his first assist of the season!
16U Lemieux Division: Nominating Coach: Rich Galasso
- Team: TI North Stars Red
- Player’s Name: Preston Doe
- Jersey Number: 7
- Position: Right Wing
- Quote: Preston had a great weekend. He scored two goals, including the game winner, in our 4-3 win on Saturday night, and then scored two more in our 6-6 tie on Sunday. He did a great job of getting into the dirty areas and putting himself in the right positions to score.
16U Gretzky Division: Nominating Coach: Swede Farling
- Team: Palmyra Black Knights
- Player’s Name: Kaleb Wehr
- Jersey Number: 78
- Position: Defense
- Quote: Moved to forward for the weekend, scored a goal in each game with one assist. Impressive forechecking and hockey sense displayed.
18U AA Division: Nominating Coach: Collin Stough
- Team: York Devils
- Player’s Name: Tyler Brandtonies
- Jersey Number: 54
- Position: Defense
- Quote: Tyler really helped connect our defense to our offense. He is an offensive defenseman that is second on our team in points for the season.
18U A Division: Nominating Coach: Jimmy Colgan
- Team: Skylands Kings
- Player’s Name: Alex Sonvico
- Jersey Number: 61
- Position: Forward
- Quote: Had a big goal to start a 3-goal comeback in his first game to help secure the win. In our second game, he had to play both offense and defense filling in for missing players. Overall had a great weekend making plays with and without the puck.
8U AAA Division: Nominating Coach: Chris Riggs
- Team: Pennsauken Pilots
- Player’s Name: Caleb Worrell
- Jersey Number: 40
- Position: Forward
- Quote: Strong skater with the ability to take over a game. Can count on him to contribute every game.
8U Beginner Division: Nominating Coach: Jeff Koss
- Team: Delaware Ducks
- Player’s Name: Braden Goodenough
- Jersey Number: 51
- Position: All
- Quote: Braden continues to lead by example by putting 110% effort in on every shift and practice. He is aggressive throughout the game and plays the game at both ends. This is leading to success not only on the scoreboard but most importantly as a leader who is quietly raising the team’s expectations and his teammates are responding. Keep up the great work Braden!
8U Intermediate Division: Nominating Coach: Peter Crocker
- Team: Royals
- Player’s Name: Andrew Binns
- Jersey Number: 28
- Position: All
- Quote: Andrew Binns had an amazing mite game with plenty of passes and 6 well-earned goals. Great job Andrew!
Honorable Mentions
All players nominated by a coach receive an Honorable Mention
| Travis Levin | Jersey Shore Wildcats | 10U | AA | 97 | Goalie |
| Joey Sisca | Haverford Hawks | 10U | AA | 22 | Center |
| Kam Kullman | Palmyra Black Knights | 10U | Lemieux | 9 | Forward |
| Brayden Anthony | Valley Forge Colonials | 10U | Lemieux | 36 | Left wing |
| Parker Naranjo | MYHA UA | 10U | Gretzky | 44 | Defense |
| Reink Crocker | Royals | 10U | Gretzky | 18 | Center |
| Jai Kataria | Lancaster Firebirds | 10U | Gretzky | 38 | Forward |
| Ryan Burke | Igloo Jaguars | 10U | McDavid | 13 | Center |
| Dom Esposito | Hollydell Hurricanes | 10U | McDavid | 71 | Goalie |
| Carmine Montesano | PAL Soundtigers | 10U | McDavid | 21 | Wing |
| Erik Lounsberry | Grundy Senators | 10U | McDavid | 13 | Defense |
| Braxton Reppert | Junior Black Bears | 10U | McDavid | 82 | Left Wing |
| Jackson Brooks | Delaware Ducks | 10U | McDavid | 92 | Goalie |
| Gabriel Sweet | Delaware Ducks | 10U | McDavid | 39 | Defense |
| Lawson Burgess | Valley Forge Colonials | 10U | McDavid | 91 | Forward |
| Matthew Gerbavac | Philadelphia Blazers | 11U | AA | 18 | Wing |
| Luke Walsh | Skylands Kings | 11U | AA | 19 | Center |
| Toby Rakoff | Valley Forge Colonials | 11U | AA | 20 | Right Wing |
| Zack Wiernasz | Hollydell Hurricanes | 12U | AA | 30 | Goalie |
| Francis Kerr | Hollydell Hurricanes | 12U | Lemieux | 79 | Forward |
| Benjamin Graham | Rockets | 12U | Lemieux | 32 | Forward |
| Spencer Elling | MYHA | 12U | Gretzky | 27 | Forward |
| Tanner Nau | Valley Forge Colonials | 12U | Gretzky | 18 | Defense |
| Nick Ferullo | Lehigh Phantoms | 12U | McDavid | 86 | Forward |
| Sam Ingram | Hollydell Hurricanes | 12U | McDavid | 28 | Goalie |
| Honey White | Jr Flyers | 12U | McDavid | 33 | Center |
| Gavin Delaney | PAL Silver Knights | 12U | McDavid | 97 | Forward |
| Lucas Holdinsky | Delaware Ducks | 12U | McDavid | 24 | Forward |
| Joey Magee | Grundy Senators | 12U | McDavid | 41 | Forward |
| Sam Cohen | Bandits | 12U | McDavid | 7 | Center |
| Steve “Stel” Koutsouras | NJ Avalanche | 14U | AA | 22 | Forward |
| Brendan sheykevich | Rockets | 14U | AAA | 10 | Forward |
| Quinn Johns | Igloo Jaguars | 14U | Lemieux | 16 | Defense |
| Joseph Sheckler | Royals | 14U | Lemieux | 17 | Center |
| Stephan tursi | Hollydell Hurricanes | 14U | Gretzky | 91 | Forward |
| Carter Lorentz | Team Philadelphia | 14U | Gretzky | 00 | Goalie |
| Dominic Day | Lehigh Phantoms | 14U | McDavid | 78 | Left Wing |
| Kyler Porzillo | Junior Black Bears | 14U | McDavid | 74 | Forward |
| Gavin Donnelly | TI North Stars | 14U | McDavid | 18 | Center |
| Anthony Iannone | SportsCare Kings | 15U | AA | 50 | Goalie |
| Israel Buckrop | Florida Everblades | 16U | AA | 24 | Wing |
| Scott Fleming | Palmyra Black Knights | 16U | AA | 38 | Defense |
| Jimmy McDonald | Hollydell Hurricanes | 16U | Lemieux | 3 | Defense |
| Greg Stearn | Igloo Jaguars | 16U | Lemieux | 4 | Center |
| Ethan Sonde | Tri-City Eagles | 16U | Gretzky | 72 | Wing |
| Joseph Bilotta | Valley Forge Colonials | 16U | Gretzky | 29 | Forward |
| Mason Macera | Frederick Freeze | 16U | Gretzky | 66 | Center |
| Gabe Wells | Wissahickon Warriors | 18U | A | 13 | Forward |
| Jake Seiler | Grundy Senators | 18U | A | 23 | Center |
| Mason Johnson | RSG Selects | 8U | AAA | 29 | Goalie |
| Lucas Yu | Long Island Monarchs | 8U | AAA | 55 | Center |
| Colton Price | York Devils | 8U | Intermediate | 8 | Forward |